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Background information for publishing

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54950
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of background information about the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [some published], and correspondence between the Trail Riders and various publishers pertaining to the use of background information in future publications and promotional material.
Date Range
1962
1968
[1970-1975]
1971
1974
1977
Reference Code
M545 / III / 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization 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
Reference Code
M545 / III / 30
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
1962
1968
[1970-1975]
1971
1974
1977
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of background information about the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [some published], and correspondence between the Trail Riders and various publishers pertaining to the use of background information in future publications and promotional material.
Name Access
Primrose, Tom
Watkins, Howard
Watkins, Stuart
Henson, Barbara
McBeath, Thomas
Gibbon, John Murray
Parry, Mona
Subject Access
History
Organizations
Publication
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies bulletins from 1931-1974 [some annotated] and one "Skyline Trails" bulletin [1960]. Content pertains to views and events from previous trips, schedules and planned destinations of trail rides, and membership lists.
Date Range
1931
1939
1941-1942
1944-1945
1948-1953
1955-1957
1960-1962
1964
1970
1972
1974
Reference Code
M545 / III / 8 to 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization 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
Reference Code
M545 / III / 8 to 11
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
1931
1939
1941-1942
1944-1945
1948-1953
1955-1957
1960-1962
1964
1970
1972
1974
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies bulletins from 1931-1974 [some annotated] and one "Skyline Trails" bulletin [1960]. Content pertains to views and events from previous trips, schedules and planned destinations of trail rides, and membership lists.
Notes
Brochures are organized by date [see "Content Details"]
Name Access
Bagley, Ray
Round, F. W. E. (Bill), Jr.
Rungius, Carl
Crosby, Lou
Gibbon, John Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Administration
Membership
Horses
Horseback riding
Camping
Entertainment
Travel
Tourism
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Stewart Canyon
Spray Lakes
Larix Lake
Fatigue Pass
Ptarmigan Lake
Mount Assiniboine
Deception Pass
Wolverine Plateau
Simpson Pass
Wonder Pass
Kananaskis
Johnston Creek
Panther River
Red Deer
Lake O'Hara
Pulsatilla Pass
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
M545 / III / 8 : 1931-1948
M545 / III / 9 : 1949-1953
M545 / III / 10 : 1955-1962
M545 / III / 11 : 1964-1974
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Calgary Area Outdoor Council

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54952
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of press releases, correspondence and meeting notes pertaining to the Calgary Area Outdoor Council. Correspondence is mostly between Dr. Nancy S. Maguire and Penny Egeland and includes members forum and meeting notes, information pertaining to fire bans and other news, membership info…
Date Range
1995-1999
Reference Code
M545 / V / 55
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 55
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
1995-1999
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of press releases, correspondence and meeting notes pertaining to the Calgary Area Outdoor Council. Correspondence is mostly between Dr. Nancy S. Maguire and Penny Egeland and includes members forum and meeting notes, information pertaining to fire bans and other news, membership information and registration documents, and newsletters and press releases.
Name Access
Egeland, Penny
Maguire, Nancy
Subject Access
Administration
Communications
Community events
Organizations
Parks
Park policy
Publication
Environment
Pack trips
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Communications
Environment
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.

The Canadian Himalayan Foundation - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Canadian Himalayan Foundation; includes research documents, correspondence, administrative records and other related materials.
Date Range
1978 - 1998
Reference Code
M57 / VIII
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / VIII : The Canadian Himalayan Foundation
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / VIII / A: Foundation information
M57 / VIII / B: Correspondence
M57 / VIII / C: Board minutes 1978 - 1998
M57 / VIII / D: Trip research and applications
M57 / VIII / E: Financials
M57 / VIII / F: News clippings
M57 / VIII / G: Journals and Research drafts
Accession Number
8110
Reference Code
M57 / VIII
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Date Range
1978 - 1998
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The Canadian Himalayan Foundation was created by historian and mountaineer Chic Scott in 1978. The Foundation served as a registered charitable organization whose purpose was to promote Canadian mountaineering expeditions. Over a period of 25 years the foundation raised $250,000 to support Canadian climbing expeditions around the world.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Canadian Himalayan Foundation; includes research documents, correspondence, administrative records and other related materials.
Notes
Series consists of seven sub-series: M57 / VIII / A: Foundation information M57 / VIII / A / 1 to 4 : Policy and mandate, foundation information M57 / VIII / A / 5: History M57 / VIII / A / 6 - 7: Foundation Grants and funds M57 / VIII / A / 8: Library M57 / VIII / A / 9: Membership Newsletters M57 / VIII / B: Correspondence M57 / VIII / C: Board minutes 1978 - 1998 M57 / VIII / D: Trip research and applications M57 / VIII / E: Financials M57 / VIII / F: News clippings M57 / VIII / G: Journals and Research drafts
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Canadian Himalayan Foundation
Subject Access
Administration
Communications
Correspondence
Finances
History
Membership
Newspaper
Organizations
Publication
Research
Records
Record keeping
Sports and recreation
Language
English
Category
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.chicscott.com/history_organizer.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Compass, Banff fun, Jasper malls

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55988
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthe…
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
39 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Wheeler, Matthew
Subject Access
Publication
Map
Landscapes
Wildlife
Deer
Mountains
Construction
Townsite development
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding negatives in file V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 51
Category
Environment
Science and technology
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Compass, Banff fun, Jasper malls

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55989
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matth…
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 15
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
51 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Wheeler, Matthew
Subject Access
Publication
Map
Landscapes
Wildlife
Deer
Mountains
Construction
Townsite development
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding prints in file V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39
Category
Environment
Science and technology
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Geology photos for geological views

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55990
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
99 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Subject Access
Publication
Landscapes
Travel
Roads
Wildlife
Bighorn Sheep
Mountains
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Columbia Icefield
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
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.

HCR info files - Geomorphology and Pleistocene

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55957
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 - stratigraphy, fossils

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55956
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to stratigraphy and fossils. File includes one print photograph depicting a fossil found near Mt. Stephen, British Columbia [in folder M590/II/A/27] and one print depicting a geological feature in Jasper National Park.
Date Range
[1980-2012]
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 27 to 31
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 / 27 to 31
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Christian W. Gronau of Whaletown, B.C. and Ron Kratochvil
Date Range
[1980-2012]
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records -- 2 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to stratigraphy and fossils. File includes one print photograph depicting a fossil found near Mt. Stephen, British Columbia [in folder M590/II/A/27] and one print depicting a geological feature in Jasper National Park.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd
Material Details
Photographs stored in file with textual records to maintain original order
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Natural history
Environment
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Photographs stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Jon Whelan fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertainin…
Date Range
[1880-2022]
Reference Code
M595 / V818
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Scrapbook
Album
Part Of
Jon Whelan fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M595
V818
Sous-Fonds
M595
V818
Accession Number
2022.39
Reference Code
M595 / V818
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Scrapbook
Album
Date Range
[1880-2022]
Physical Description
3 bankers boxes
History / Biographical
Jon Whelan (1952-2022) was a researcher, historian, and collector based in Banff, Alberta. Jon had a special interest in topics related to Banff National Park and Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Jon conducted independent research, as well as research for various authors and historians, from the 1980s onwards. Jon was also an active participant in municipal politics in Banff. "For most of Jon’s life, he was engaged in community affairs and fearless in voicing an opinion. He was successful in raising public awareness and his tenacity achieved a personal goal, which was to initiate the use of video for regular Town of Banff council meetings. He dedicated himself to the concerns of Banff residents." -Barry Kelly, Rocky Mountain Outlook, July 30, 2022
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertaining to Canadian Pacific, Banff, travel and tourism within Canada, and related subjects.
Name Access
Whelan, Jon
Subject Access
Research
Chateau Lake Louise
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Tourism
Travel
Recreation
Publication
Newspaper
History
Community events
Reproduction Restrictions
restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Less detail
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