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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
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Cardinal Divide and Surrounding Areas

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape containing rough footage of Ben Gadd and two other environmentalists discussing plants, ecosystems, geological history and related topics pertaining to areas near Cardinal Divide and Cardinal River. Video was possibly produced as part of a legal dispute concerning the …
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
V810 / IV / A / NV - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / IV / A / NV - 1
GMD
Video
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
1 VHS tape
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape containing rough footage of Ben Gadd and two other environmentalists discussing plants, ecosystems, geological history and related topics pertaining to areas near Cardinal Divide and Cardinal River. Video was possibly produced as part of a legal dispute concerning the Cheviot Mine project in 1996.
Notes
Film starts at 2 minutes running time; Ben Gadd appears throughout video, with speaking part beginning at 7 min. 25 sec.; total running time 36 minutes
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Laws and legislation
Legal and Financial
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cardinal Divide
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Law and justice
Natural resources
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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CFRN Television and CBC interviews

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four VHS tapes with videos pertaining to interviews with Ben Gadd, which were published by CFRN Television and CBC between 1985 and [ca.2000]. Content pertains to Cadomin Cave, Maligne Canyon, and Ben's professional life.
Date Range
1985-1986
[ca.1990-2000]
1993
1995
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 2 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
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 / II / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 2 to 5
GMD
Video
Responsibility
Produced by CFRN, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Date Range
1985-1986
[ca.1990-2000]
1993
1995
Physical Description
4 VHS tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of four VHS tapes with videos pertaining to interviews with Ben Gadd, which were published by CFRN Television and CBC between 1985 and [ca.2000]. Content pertains to Cadomin Cave, Maligne Canyon, and Ben's professional life.
Notes
Individual contents in file: V810 / III / / D / NV - 2 : "Cadomin Cave, June 1985 (CFRN TV clip, with Fred Kazakoff + [A?] Watson"; "Maligne Canyon, 23 [February] 86 (CBC clip, with Ted Barrus + Lee MacKenzie)" V810 / III / / D / NV - 3 : "CBC News 6/2/93 6 PM" V810 / III / / D / NV - 4 : "Great Albertans - Ben Gadd" [CFRN Television, October 4, 1995] V810 / III / / D / NV - 5 : "Ben on CBC TV news re: Maligne Canyon Teahouse" [n.d., ca.1990-2000]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geology
Research
Natural history
Education
Environment
Biography
Professional and Personal Life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Compass, Banff fun, Jasper malls

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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

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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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Eric Mountjoy exhibit images

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two discs containing digital image files which were used in the creation of an exhibit about Dr. Eric Mountjoy at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. File also includes printed paper copies of 10 images which are included on the two discs. Images pertain to Eric Mountjoy and…
Date Range
1958-1959
2009
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / DF - 1 to 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Digital image
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 - 1 to 2
GMD
Photograph
Digital image
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Roger Macqueen
Date Range
1958-1959
2009
Physical Description
Two discs (80 image files) -- 10 paper reference copies of images
Scope & Content
File consists of two discs containing digital image files which were used in the creation of an exhibit about Dr. Eric Mountjoy at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. File also includes printed paper copies of 10 images which are included on the two discs. Images pertain to Eric Mountjoy and fellow geologists assessing and working in areas near Miette, Alberta.
Notes
Discs are labelled on front: V810 / III / D / DF - 1 : "Roger Macqueen's slides Miette mapsheet geo party 1958" [contains 60 image files] NOTE: DF - 1 is accompanied by typed summary list of images in file V810 / III / D / DF - 2 : "Roger Macqueen's slides Miette mapsheet (1st 7 images), rest are Shell Canada 1959" [contains 20 image files]
Name Access
Mountjoy, Eric
Subject Access
Research
Science and technology
Geology
Environment
Education
Museums
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Miette
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding textual records processed as file M590 / III / D / 4
Category
Environment
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Forest Technology School trail interpretation

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, drafts, sample illustrations and other materials pertaining to an interpretive trail guide which Ben Gadd produced for the Forest Technology School in Hinton, Alberta in 1992. File includes sample images taped together and annotated with additional information. FIle also inc…
Date Range
1992
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 118
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 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 118
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1992
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, drafts, sample illustrations and other materials pertaining to an interpretive trail guide which Ben Gadd produced for the Forest Technology School in Hinton, Alberta in 1992. File includes sample images taped together and annotated with additional information. FIle also includes a pressed plant sample, stored in an envelope titled "Rhytidiadelphus triquetris (Shaggy moss)".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural history
Geology
Environment
Research
Publication
Tourism
Trails
Guides
Guiding
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canmore
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Related photographs stored in files V810/III/D/PA-12 to 18 ; and V810/III/D/NA-1 to 6
Category
Environment
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Geology : Clemenceau Icefield (west half), British Columbia

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Map
Published Date
1993
Publisher
Ottawa : Geological Survey of Canada
Edition
2nd ed.
Call Number
C7-1.22
Edition
2nd ed.
Publisher
Ottawa : Geological Survey of Canada
Published Date
1993
Physical Description
1 map. -- (Open file report 2608)
Scale
1:50,000
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Map
Subjects
Clemenceau Icefield
Geology - Clemenceau Icefield
Accession Number
26,000
Call Number
C7-1.22
Collection
Archives Library
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Geology : Waterton Lakes, Alberta

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Map
Published Date
1994
Publisher
Calgary : Geological Survey of Canada
Call Number
C7-2.16
Publisher
Calgary : Geological Survey of Canada
Published Date
1994
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Map
Subjects
Waterton Lakes (Alta.)
Geology - Alberta - Waterton Lakes
Notes
Open file / Geological Survey of Canada ; 2855
Recommended citation: Lebel, D., Douglas, R.J.W. and Norris, D.K. 1994. Waterton Lakes (82H/4), Alberta - Geology (preliminary) ... Southern Alberta Natmap project
Accession Number
27,500
Call Number
C7-2.16
Collection
Archives Library
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