topic:"mountains" found 6 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Pertains to the experiences of Ben Gadd, an experienced Rocky Mountain naturalist, guide and author. His book combines his personal experiences with the stories and essays of 36 others in order to create a touching, yet compelling story. The book includes a comprehensive selection of photographs, many of which are personal to the author and his family. Being that the author was and continues to be greatly involved with the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the book makes mention of multiple locations in and around the area of Banff such as, Mt. Assiniboine, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Bankhead, Brewster transportation and tours, and Johnston Canyon. The book follows the style of a biography and contains many personal stories and photos from the author and associated family.

Contents: Introduction; Benny; Ben; Cia and Ben; Willy, Cia and Ben; Toby and Willy, Cia and Ben; Index; Other books by Ben Gadd

Notes: Some of the specific references to areas in, and area the Canadian Rocky Mountains are as follows, Mt. Assiniboine (297), Mt. Robson (373), Banff Mountain Film Festival (12, 395, 608), Bankhead (332) and Brewster transportation and tours (463, 469).

ISBN: 9780969263142

Accession Number: 2019.47

Call Number: 02.6 G11a

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: URL pertains to an online website dedicated to Ben Gadd and his continued achievements

Websites

http://www.bengadd.com/

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Canadian Rockies geology road tours

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2008

Author: Gadd, Ben

Publisher: Jasper, AB : Corax Press

Call Number: QE G33

Author: Gadd, Ben

Publisher: Jasper, AB : Corax Press

Published Date: 2008

Physical Description: 576 p. : ill., maps

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Guidebooks; Geology; Rocky Mountains, Canada

Notes: Includes index. On cover: The complete roadside guide: fossils, formations, folds and faults; presented in plain English; over 250 great stops; fully illustrated; works with odometer and GPS! Includes bibliogaphical references: p. 560-561.

ISBN: 9780969263128

Call Number: QE G33

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Front Range Outings promotional images

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs used in posters and other promotional material pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings, in 1976.

Date Range: 1976

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NA - 30 to 36

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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 / NA - 30 to 36

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 1976

Physical Description: 20 photographs : 5 b&w negative film strips ; 35 mm -- 2 photographs : b&w negatives ; 13 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs used in posters and other promotional material pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings, in 1976.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Cia

Subject Access: Promo; Businesses; Guides; Guiding; Climbing; Recreation; Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: V810/II/D/PA-86 to 90

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper National Park geology book project

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of negative photographs which Ben Gadd contributed to a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath. Images depict scenic views of various mountains, caves, roads and glaciers near Jasper National Park, as well as close-up views of fossils and geological form…

Date Range: [ca.1993-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / NA - 1 to 30

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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 : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / NA - 1 to 30

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: [ca.1993-1995]

Physical Description: 107 photographs : 30 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of negative photographs which Ben Gadd contributed to a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath. Images depict scenic views of various mountains, caves, roads and glaciers near Jasper National Park, as well as close-up views of fossils and geological formations. Some images depict unidentified men climbing and posing in front of natural views.

Notes: Photographs in file accompanied by original storage envelope

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Yorath Chris

Subject Access: Geology; Geological formation; Environment; Natural history; Mountains; Climbing; Caves; Glaciers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Related Material: M590 / II / B / 25

Category: Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Photos, prints, negs, etc.

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of Cavell Glacier, hiking and mountain views. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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 / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Physical Description: 43 photographs : b&w and col. negatives ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of Cavell Glacier, hiking and mountain views. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Research; Geology; Geological formation; Glaciers; Mountains; Mountaineering; Environment; Recreation; Hiking; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Mount Edith Cavell

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Photos, prints, negs, etc.

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or col…

Date Range: [ca.1989-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Textual record

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 / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1989-1995]

Physical Description: 38 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21.5 x 14 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. File includes duplicates of historic images from the Whyte Museum and other sources.

Notes: Photographs in file are accompanied by a list of image numbers with descriptions, sent to Ben Gadd by David and Martha McIntyre.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Schaffer, Mary; Kain, Conrad; Beaver, Sampson; Beaver, Leah

Subject Access: Research; Geology; Geological formation; Glaciers; Mountains; Mountaineering; Indigenous Peoples; Environment; Recreation; Hiking; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Related Material: Corresponding negative photographs : V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41

Category: Environment; Indigenous Peoples; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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