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Geology Road Tours - sample covers, page proofs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55793
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 10
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Geology
Travel
Tourism
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR Info Files - HCR Rivers 2008

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55960
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of hydrometric data for various rivers in the Canadian Rockies which was compiled as part of the Water Survey of Canada in 2008. Includes annotations by Ben Gadd pertaining to data which he used to update information in his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
2008
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 39 to 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 39 to 41
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
2008
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of hydrometric data for various rivers in the Canadian Rockies which was compiled as part of the Water Survey of Canada in 2008. Includes annotations by Ben Gadd pertaining to data which he used to update information in his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Environment
Rivers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Author's copy of Geology Road Tours

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56293
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
Date Range
2008
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 59
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 59
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
2008
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Commercial products
Environment
Geology
Science and technology
Geography
Natural history
Travel
Roads
Map
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Natural resources
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Grant MacEwan College assignments recommended for publication

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56038
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of English course assignments written by Ben Gadd's students at Grant MacEwan College, which Ben selected for submission to "Confluence".
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
M590 / III / C / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / C : Teaching records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / C / 13
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of English course assignments written by Ben Gadd's students at Grant MacEwan College, which Ben selected for submission to "Confluence".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Education
School
Language
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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New Canadian Encyclopedia project

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56014
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and James H. Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of New Canadian Encyclopedia Publishing Ltd. in Edmonton. Content pertains to a potential work project and a request for writing samples from Ben.
Date Range
1981
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 40
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 40
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1981
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and James H. Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of New Canadian Encyclopedia Publishing Ltd. in Edmonton. Content pertains to a potential work project and a request for writing samples from Ben.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Environment
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Wordworks contracts - Reseach Council of Alberta paper

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56113
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, invoices and receipts pertaining to a manuscript titled "Preliminary Analyses of the Groundwater Flow Systems in marmot Creek and Streeter Basins, Alberta, Canada" which Ben Gadd edited on behalf of the Research Council of Alberta. The project was filed through Ben'…
Date Range
1977
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 84
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 84
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1977
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, invoices and receipts pertaining to a manuscript titled "Preliminary Analyses of the Groundwater Flow Systems in marmot Creek and Streeter Basins, Alberta, Canada" which Ben Gadd edited on behalf of the Research Council of Alberta. The project was filed through Ben's company, The Wordworks.
Notes
Materials in file were identified as "Job #157" in The Wordworks job records - see file M590/III/D/57
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Correspondence
Employment
Finances
Environment
Natural resources
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M590/III/D/57
Category
Environment
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Wordworks contracts - Columbia Mountains Storyline

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56118
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, contracts, drafts and other materials pertaining to a historical summary of the Columbia Mountains, which Ben produced on behalf of the Government of Canada. Project in file was completed through Ben's company, The Wordworks, in 1977.
Date Range
1977
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 89
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 89
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1977
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, contracts, drafts and other materials pertaining to a historical summary of the Columbia Mountains, which Ben produced on behalf of the Government of Canada. Project in file was completed through Ben's company, The Wordworks, in 1977.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Employment
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Columbia Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Environment
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Wordworks contracts - Stanley Associates brochure

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56086
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints pertaining to a brochure project which Ben Gadd completed for Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd. through his copywriting company, The Wordworks.
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / PA - 1 to 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / PA - 1 to 11
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Eb Mueller, The Wordworks, Matthews Photo Lab
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
11 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 31.5 x 24 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints pertaining to a brochure project which Ben Gadd completed for Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd. through his copywriting company, The Wordworks.
Notes
Materials in file identified as "Job #101" in The Wordworks job records - see file M590/III/D/57
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Businesses
Publication
Science and technology
Photography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding textual records in files M590/III/D/57, 58
Category
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Mount Robson ascent, 1924

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55262
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 newspaper clippings pertaining to the third ascent of Mount Robson by Malcolm Geddes and other members of the Alpine Club of Canada on July 25, 1924.
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
M39 / III / A / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / A / 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records (7 newspaper clippings)
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 newspaper clippings pertaining to the third ascent of Mount Robson by Malcolm Geddes and other members of the Alpine Club of Canada on July 25, 1924.
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Kain, Conrad
Moffat, Thomas B.
Pollard, Harry
Subject Access
Hiking
Climbing
Mountains
Mountaineering
Alpine Club of Canada
Exploration
Recreation
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Mount Robson
Language
English
Related Material
Photograph prints pertaining to same ascent are stored in file V756/III/A/PA-25 to 27
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Malcolm Geddes fonds

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts …
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Reference Code
M39 / V756
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 39
V 756
Sous-Fonds
M 39
V 756
Accession Number
5545, 6504, 7846, 2014.8306, 2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / V756
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Responsibility
Some views are by Malcolm Geddes; many were obtained through other sources
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Physical Description
444 photographs: 385 b&w and col. transparencies, 59 b&w prints -- 1 album (28 b&w prints) -- 11 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Malcolm Daniel Geddes, 1866-1927, was a journalist, publisher and mountaineer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Geddes was one of the founders of the "Farmers and Ranch Review" in 1904, and served as vice-president and editor until his death. He joined the Alpine Club of Canada in 1917, was active in ACC summer camps and served as Honorary Secretary from 1924 to 1926. Geddes was killed in a mountaineering accident on Mount Lefroy in 1927.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts and publications), Malcolm's career in real estate, family letters, financial records, records of mountain ascents and hikes with the Alpine Club of Canada, family trees and genealogical research, and other related materials.
Notes
Fonds consists of three series:
Series I : Professional records I / A : Published materials I / B : Manuscripts and notes I / C : Professional correspondence
Series II : Financial records
Series III : Personal and family records III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions III / B : Genealogy and research III / C : Other personal and family records
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Hiking
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Poetry
Property
Finances
Commerce and industry
Communications
Correspondence
Genealogy
History
Research
Publication
Travel
Mountains
Mountaineering
Biography
Obituary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
British Columbia
Ontario
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
Creator
Geddes, Malcolm
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Content Details
Arrangement of fonds was redone by Processing Archivist Kate Skelton between December 2020 and March 2021 to accommodate unprocessed materials from accessions 7846, 2014.8306 and 2015.8558
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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