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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
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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
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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
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2003
Publisher
Alberta Wilderness Association
Call Number
04 B48a
Responsibility
Rod Burns, Julie Cook, Dorothy Dickson, [et. al]
Publisher
Alberta Wilderness Association
Published Date
2003
Physical Description
162 p. : ill. (mostly col.), maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Conservation
Eastern slopes
Exploration
Geology
Indians
Kootenay Plains
McKenzie, Ed
McKenzie, Mildred
Outfitters, trail guides, packers
Sands family
Wildlife
Ya Ha Tinda Ranch
ISBN
0920074-20-0
Accession Number
7480
Call Number
04 B48a
Collection
Archives Library
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Burgess Shale exhibit - background research

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 5
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 5
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.
Notes
Some materials in file include annotations by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Burgess Shale exhibit - contract, conditions

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 4
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 4
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Documents produced by Parks Canada
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Burgess Shale exhibit - planning, storyline draft

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of design plans, an interpretive outline and an exhibit storyline draft pertaining to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed by Parks Canada. Materials were collected by Ben Gadd, as part of a work contract to assist with research and text writing for the exh…
Date Range
2008-2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 7
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 7
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2008-2009
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of design plans, an interpretive outline and an exhibit storyline draft pertaining to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed by Parks Canada. Materials were collected by Ben Gadd, as part of a work contract to assist with research and text writing for the exhibit.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Burgess Shale exhibit - text drafts

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klaf…
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 6
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 6
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klafki, and one draft with edits by Parks Canada staff [possibly Jenny Klafki].
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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A Burgess Shale primer : history, geology and research highlights. Field trip companion volume, ICCE 2009

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2009
Author
International Conference on the Cambrian Explosion (2009 : Banff, Alta.)
Publisher
Toronto : Burgess Shale Consortium
Call Number
03.2 In8b Pam
Author
International Conference on the Cambrian Explosion (2009 : Banff, Alta.)
Responsibility
edited by Jean-Bernard Cohen and Dave Rudkin
Publisher
Toronto : Burgess Shale Consortium
Published Date
2009
Physical Description
108 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps, portraits ; 28 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Burgess Shale
Geology
Paleontology
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
A brief history of field research on the Burgess Shale / Desmond Collins. -- Geology and stratigraphy of the Burgess Shale Formation on Mount Stephen and Fossil Ridge / Terrence P. Fletcher and Desmond Collins. -- Sedimentation of the phyllopod bed within the Cambrian Burgess Shale Formation / Sarah Gabbott and Jan Zalasiewicz. -- Fossil preservation in the Burgess Shale / Nicholas J. Butterfield. -- The greater phyllopod bed community, historical variatioins and quantitative approaches / Jean-Bernard Caron. -- The Mount Stephen trilobite beds / Dave Rudkin.
ISBN
9780981288505
Accession Number
2015.8517
Call Number
03.2 In8b Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Canada rocks : the geologic journey

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25671
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2007
Author
Eyles, Nick and Miall, Andrew
Publisher
Markham, Ontario : Fitzhenry and Whiteside Limited
Call Number
03.1 E5c
Author
Eyles, Nick and Miall, Andrew
Publisher
Markham, Ontario : Fitzhenry and Whiteside Limited
Published Date
2007
Physical Description
450 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Geoscience
Abstract
A complete overview of the geological formation of Canada covering four billion years.
Contents
1. A hellish beginning -- 2. Moving earth : plate tectonics -- 3. The united plates of Canada : four billion years of tectonic activity 4. Canada's heartland : the shield -- 5. Giant seas cover the shield : the interior platform -- 6. Building Eastern Canada -- 7. Building Arctic Canada -- 8. Building Western Canada -- 9. Cool times : the ice sheets arrive -- 10. Rocky resouces : mining in Canada -- 11. Challenges for the future -- 12. Geology and the building of a Canadian identity
ISBN
9781550418606
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
03.1 E5c
Collection
Archives Library
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