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Advanced digital imaging

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55982
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one digital imaging order form and price list from Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc. in Colorado.
Date Range
1993
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 82
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 / 82
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc.
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
1 page
Scope & Content
File consists of one digital imaging order form and price list from Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc. in Colorado.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Photography
Businesses
Commerce
Geographic Access
United States of America
Colorado
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content.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.
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
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The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook - other publishers

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55787
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, contracts and other related materials pertaining to proposed publication agreements between Ben Gadd and various publishing companies regarding "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook". File includes a proposed agreement with Rocky Mountain Books which was r…
Date Range
2003-2006
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 5
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 / 5
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2003-2006
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, contracts and other related materials pertaining to proposed publication agreements between Ben Gadd and various publishing companies regarding "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook". File includes a proposed agreement with Rocky Mountain Books which was rejected by Ben in 2003; a publication agreement which was accepted and later cancelled between Ben and McClelland & Stewart Publishers; and a publication proposal and rejection letter sent between Ben and Raincoast Books.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Legal and Financial
Correspondence
Businesses
Communications
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Law and justice
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.
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, mailing lists, publication announcements and email orders pertaining to Ben Gadd's publishing company, Corax Press.
Date Range
1986-1992
2003
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 43 to 46
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 / 43 to 46
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1986-1992
2003
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, mailing lists, publication announcements and email orders pertaining to Ben Gadd's publishing company, Corax Press.
Notes
File is organized in four separate folders: M590 / III / D / 43 : Correspondence M590 / III / D / 44 : Mailing, postal rates M590 / III / D / 45 : Publication and distribution announcements M590 / III / D / 46 : Mail and email orders
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Correspondence
Publication
Advertising
Businesses
Communications
Commerce
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
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.

Geology Road Tours - printing, corrections

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55792
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of price quotes from three printing companies, and correction notes by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, "Geology Road Tours".
Date Range
2008-2009
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 9
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 / 9
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2008-2009
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of price quotes from three printing companies, and correction notes by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, "Geology Road Tours".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Businesses
Finances
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
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.

Geology Road Tours - publisher negotiations, Greystone Books

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists on draft contract agreements and correspondence between Greystone Books and Ben Gadd pertaining to his book "Geology Road Tours".
Date Range
2006
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 8
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 / 8
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2006
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists on draft contract agreements and correspondence between Greystone Books and Ben Gadd pertaining to his book "Geology Road Tours".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Businesses
Communications
Correspondence
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
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.

Grandmaison photography book introduction

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55882
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one signed contract between Key Porter Books Limited and Verdant Pass Limited [owned and managed by Ben Gadd]. Contract pertains to the creation of an introductory section for use in a photography book titled "The Canadian Rockies" by Mike Grandmaison.
Date Range
2006
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 3
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 / 3
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Contract produced by Key Porter Books Limited
Date Range
2006
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one signed contract between Key Porter Books Limited and Verdant Pass Limited [owned and managed by Ben Gadd]. Contract pertains to the creation of an introductory section for use in a photography book titled "The Canadian Rockies" by Mike Grandmaison.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Grandmaison, Mike
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Businesses
Photography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
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.

Jasper Trails Project - map publishers

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56241
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent between Ben Gadd and various map publishing companies, and samples of previously published maps and travel guides. Correspondence pertains to the production of trail maps which were designed by the Friends of Jasper National Park and Parks Canada as part of the …
Date Range
1994
1996-1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 114
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 114
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
1994
1996-1997
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent between Ben Gadd and various map publishing companies, and samples of previously published maps and travel guides. Correspondence pertains to the production of trail maps which were designed by the Friends of Jasper National Park and Parks Canada as part of the Jasper Trails Project.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Organization
Trails
Map
Environment
Geography
Parks Canada
Government
Tourist information
Publication
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
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.

Jasper Trails Project - printing

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56169
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, quotes and other documents sent between Ben Gadd and printing company Durable Communicative Industries Inc. Content pertains to the printing of various maps which were displayed on interpretive signs throughout Jasper National Park. Maps were originally produced as …
Date Range
1997
1999-2000
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 109
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 109
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1997
1999-2000
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, quotes and other documents sent between Ben Gadd and printing company Durable Communicative Industries Inc. Content pertains to the printing of various maps which were displayed on interpretive signs throughout Jasper National Park. Maps were originally produced as part of the Jasper Trails Project led by Parks Canada and the Friends of Jasper National Park.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Organization
Trails
Research
Map
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Parks Canada
Government
Publication
Businesses
Finances
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Government
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.

Raven's End - foreign rights

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56260
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of contracts, letters and other documents pertaining to the translation of Ben Gadd's book, Raven's End, into foreign languages including German, Dutch, Danish and Italian, for distribution in Europe.
Date Range
2000-2007
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 47
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 / 47
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2000-2007
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of contracts, letters and other documents pertaining to the translation of Ben Gadd's book, Raven's End, into foreign languages including German, Dutch, Danish and Italian, for distribution in Europe.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Communications
Commerce
Commercial products
Correspondence
Businesses
Finances
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Italy
Denmark
Netherlands
Germany
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Commerce and industry
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.

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