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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
Date Range
1956-2018
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Accession Number
2021.20
2024.01
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Date Range
1956-2018
Physical Description
ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
History / Biographical
Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
Notes
Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Education
Research
Publication
Environment
Geology
Tourism
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Academics
Guiding
Guides
Businesses
Finances
Conservation
Wildlife
Natural history
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lethbridge
United States of America
Colorado
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
French
Dutch
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of notes, research materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings and other personal records collected by Chic Scott. Content pertains to publication projects, biographies, Chic Scott and Kathy Madill's wedding, and the 1982 Everest Expedition.
Date Range
[1982 - 2018]
Reference Code
M57 / XIV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
M57 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal
Sous-Fonds
M57
Accession Number
6772
8110
2015.8559
Reference Code
M57 / XIV
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[1982 - 2018]
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Series consists of notes, research materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings and other personal records collected by Chic Scott. Content pertains to publication projects, biographies, Chic Scott and Kathy Madill's wedding, and the 1982 Everest Expedition.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Madill, Kathy
Amann, Eddie
Subject Access
Biography
Research
Publication
Weddings
Events
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Everest '82
Sports
Recreation
Exploration
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Louise
Mount Everest
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Hans Gmoser film collection

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Hans Gmoser film collection project, including related notes and transcripts of films by Hans Gmoser; project funding and donation records; and reports and publications related to the film project.
Date Range
2009
2011 - 2014
Reference Code
M57 / VII
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
M57 / VII : Hans Gmoser film collection
Sous-Fonds
M57
Accession Number
2015.8559
8110
Reference Code
M57 / VII
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
2009
2011 - 2014
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Hans Gmoser film collection project, including related notes and transcripts of films by Hans Gmoser; project funding and donation records; and reports and publications related to the film project.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Advertising
Commerce
Communications
Community events
Correspondence
Donations
Finances
Films and film making
Fundraising
Mountaineering
Publication
Ski mountaineering
Skiers
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Whistler
Canadian Rocky Mountains
United States of America
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - includes personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

HCR info files - Geomorphology and Pleistocene

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the study of Geomorphology and the Pleistocene Epoch. File includes one photograph print sent to Ben Gadd depicting a boulder [in file M590/II/A/32].
Date Range
1958
1966-1967
1973-1989
1991-1995
2004
2007-2010
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 32 to 37
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Print
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 / 32 to 37
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photograph produced by Alan Kane, 1994
Date Range
1958
1966-1967
1973-1989
1991-1995
2004
2007-2010
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records -- 1 photograph : col. print
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the study of Geomorphology and the Pleistocene Epoch. File includes one photograph print sent to Ben Gadd depicting a boulder [in file M590/II/A/32].
Storage Range
Materials stored in two file boxes: M590/II/A/26 to 32 and M590/II/A/33 to 38
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Natural history
Environment
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

HCR Info Files - Mammals

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various mammals in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1973-1976
1978-1998
2000-2004
2011
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 58 to 62
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 / 58 to 62
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1973-1976
1978-1998
2000-2004
2011
Physical Description
9 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various mammals in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Environment
Wildlife
Animals
Dogs
Bears
Elk
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit images

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three compact discs containing a total of 38 JPG image files and 14 PDF files. Images were used in the creation of an exhibit titled "Operation Bow-Athabasca" at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, which Ben Gadd contributed to in 2012. Some content from discs was also used i…
Date Range
2012
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / DF - 3 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / DF - 3 to 5
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Responsibility
Images in file V810/III/D/DF-3 originally produced by Barry Corneil between 1965 and 1966.
Date Range
2012
Physical Description
3 CDs : 38 JPG files, 14 PDF files
Scope & Content
File consists of three compact discs containing a total of 38 JPG image files and 14 PDF files. Images were used in the creation of an exhibit titled "Operation Bow-Athabasca" at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, which Ben Gadd contributed to in 2012. Some content from discs was also used in Ben's published book, also titled "Operation Bow-Athabasca". Images, exhibit and book pertain to a geological survey of the Canadian Rockies between Canmore and Jasper, including Banff National Park and the Columbia Icefields.
Notes
Contents of individual discs: V810 / III / D / DF - 3 : "Barry Corneil OBA pics '65-'66" [18 JPG files] V810 / III / D / DF - 4 : "PDFs of OBA panels 2012 Full-res, as imaged by West Canadian Graphics, May 2012" [14 PDF files] V810 / III / D / DF - 5 : "Operation Bow-Athabasca photos Ray Price collection" [20 JPG files]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Corneil, Barry
Subject Access
Environment
Education
Research
Publication
Geology
Hiking
Natural history
Mountains
Glaciers
Museums
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Icefields Parkway
Columbia Icefield
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Other collected brochures and pamphlets

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, pamphlets and small guide books pertaining to ranches, accommodations, attractions, excursions and tour packages based in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1982
[1990]
1992-1996
[2000]
2001
2003-2010
Reference Code
M545 / III / 3 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / III / 3 to 5
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1982
[1990]
1992-1996
[2000]
2001
2003-2010
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, pamphlets and small guide books pertaining to ranches, accommodations, attractions, excursions and tour packages based in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Items pertaining to the same companies have been kept together in one file
Files contain duplicates of some items
Horseback riding travel guide in M545/III/5 [1982] has attached note which is addressed to Joe Madaro Summary of contents in files: M545 / III / 3 :
Mount Robson Ranch
Homeplace Ranch
Lazy M. Ranch
Castle Mountain Ski Lodge and Hostel
Red Deer River Ranches
Rolyn Hills B&B
Skoki Lodge
Banff National Park attractions & Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Tonquin Valley
Sunset Guiding and Outfitting M545 / III / 4 :
Brewster
Timberline Tours
Saddle Peak Trail Rides
Bar U Ranch
Country & Ranch Vacations
Rafter Six Ranch
Bar JJ Outfitting Ltd. M545 / III / 5 :
Alberta Outfitters Association
Travel Alberta
Tom Vinson, Guide and Outfitter
Boundary Ranch
Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd.
The Cowboy Trail Travel Guide
Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Animals
Backpacking
Businesses
Gondolas
Guides
Hiking
History
Horses
Hotel
Leisure
Membership
Organizations
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Pack trips
Promo
Publication
Ranches
Recreation
Sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Trails
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff
Banff National Park
Jasper
Red Deer
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Reference Code
M57 / VI
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / VI: Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / VI / A: Research Files
M57 / VI / B: Collected publications
M57 / VI / C: Maps
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / VI
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The classic guidebook to cross country ski trails in Waterton, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper National Parks as well as Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks and Kananaskis Country, now greatly expanded to includes ski trails in the front ranges of the Rockies, in the Crowsnest Pass and in the Columbia Valley. Jointly authored with Darren Farley. This book also covers topics such as accommodation, regulations, weather and snow conditions.
Scope & Content
Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Series consists of three sub-series: M57 / VI / A: Research Files
M57 / VI / B: Collected publications
M57 / VI / C: Maps
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Activities
Environment
Exploration
Geography
Guide
Map
Mountaineering
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Publication
Recreation
Ski areas
Ski Maps
Ski mountaineering
Ski lodges and cabins
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Trails
Travel
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Rogers Pass
Columbia Valley
Crowsnest Pass
Language
English
Related Material
S47 / VI
V40 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies - visual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 3 CD's with photo scans pertaining to the creation of Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Reference Code
V40 / VI
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
V40 / VI : Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies
Sous-Fonds
V40
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V40 / VI
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Physical Description
Digital photo scans on 3 discs
History / Biographical
The classic guidebook to cross country ski trails in Waterton, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper National Parks as well as Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks and Kananaskis Country, now greatly expanded to includes ski trails in the front ranges of the Rockies, in the Crowsnest Pass and in the Columbia Valley. Jointly authored with Darren Farley. This book also covers topics such as accommodation, regulations, weather and snow conditions.
Scope & Content
Series consists of 3 CD's with photo scans pertaining to the creation of Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Activities
Environment
Exploration
Geography
Guide
Map
Mountaineering
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Publication
Recreation
Ski areas
Ski Maps
Ski mountaineering
Ski lodges and cabins
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Trails
Travel
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Mount Robson
Columbia Valley
Crowsnest Pass
Access Restrictions
Reference only
Reproduction Restrictions
Restricted: copyright remains with owner
Language
English
Related Material
M57 / VI
S47 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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