Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one…
7 bound volumes -- two mounted b&w prints : 28 x 35 cm -- 3 cm textual records
History / Biographical
The Calgary Mountain Club (CMC) is Calgary's oldest mountaineering organization that is dedicated specifically to the furtherance of hard climbing objectives on significant peaks. These peaks are predominantly in the Canadian Rockies, but in many cases extend to significant mountain ranges throughout North America and Europe.
The CMC was founded in 1960 and is still an active club as of 2023. Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988) provides a detailed summary of the club's early history.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one copy of Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988); registers for Archie Simpson Hut (1972-1974) and Castle Mountain Hut (1967-1984); two mounted black & white prints depicting the Graham Cooper Hut and Black Rock Needle; memorial booklet for Archie Simpson; and one folder of loose textual records including correspondence, pamphlets, administrative documents, and related materials.
File consists of one copy of the book "Waterfall Ice Climbs in the Canadian Rockies" by Albi Sole, 1980, with notes/comments written in pencil by Ben Gadd.
Written by Albi Sole, published by Rocky Mountain Books
Date Range
1980
Physical Description
1 volume: 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "Waterfall Ice Climbs in the Canadian Rockies" by Albi Sole, 1980, with notes/comments written in pencil by Ben Gadd.
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…
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.
File consists of one VHS tape containing a recording of an episode of television program "Weather Channel: Atmospheres" episode 56, which aired in the United States in 2002. Episode covers extreme weather in Canada, and features Ben Gadd discussing glaciers and global warming.
Produced by The Weather Channel; copy recorded by Ben Gadd
Date Range
2002
Physical Description
1 VHS tape
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape containing a recording of an episode of television program "Weather Channel: Atmospheres" episode 56, which aired in the United States in 2002. Episode covers extreme weather in Canada, and features Ben Gadd discussing glaciers and global warming.
Notes
Ben Gadd appears at 16 min. 8 sec. in video; total running time approx. 1 hour
File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Rivers", featuring Kicking Horse River. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the river and its creation.
File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Rivers", featuring Kicking Horse River. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the river and its creation.
Notes
Ben Gadd appears in video at 3 min. 45 sec.; total running time 22 min. 30 sec.
File consists of one DVD containing a published video titled "The Rockies: Naked Science". Content pertains to geology, fossils, plate tectonics and related subjects. Ben Gadd appears in the video discussing the physical formation of the Canadian Rockies.
File consists of one DVD containing a published video titled "The Rockies: Naked Science". Content pertains to geology, fossils, plate tectonics and related subjects. Ben Gadd appears in the video discussing the physical formation of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Ben Gadd appears in video at 9 min. 11 sec.; total running time 11 min. 50 sec.
File consists of one DVD containing a copy of "Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration". Content pertains to wildlife, natural views, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and other related subjects. Video features Ben Gadd discussing the role of national parks.
File consists of one DVD containing a copy of "Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration". Content pertains to wildlife, natural views, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and other related subjects. Video features Ben Gadd discussing the role of national parks.
Notes
Ben Gadd appears in video at 2 min. 2 sec.; total running time 18 min. 36 sec.
File consists of one DVD containing a video of Ben and Will Gadd skiing and hiking near Wapta Icefield. Footage was published in a program by National Geographic.
File consists of one DVD containing a video of Ben and Will Gadd skiing and hiking near Wapta Icefield. Footage was published in a program by National Geographic.
File consists of approved drafts of three articles which Ben Gadd wrote on behalf of Parks Canada Interpretive Services while employed as a Park Naturalist. Articles pertain to waterfall climbing, the 75th anniversary of Jasper National Park, and a summary of the 1981 summer interpretive season. Fi…
File consists of approved drafts of three articles which Ben Gadd wrote on behalf of Parks Canada Interpretive Services while employed as a Park Naturalist. Articles pertain to waterfall climbing, the 75th anniversary of Jasper National Park, and a summary of the 1981 summer interpretive season. File includes a copy of an article titled "Happy 75th Anniversary, Jasper National Park" which was printed in the Jasper Booster newspaper.
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.
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.
File consists of newspaper articles, reviews, advertisements and other promotional material pertaining to Ben Gadd's book, Raven's End. File includes materials from the Crag and Canyon, Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Post Independent, the Jasper Booster and other publications.
File consists of newspaper articles, reviews, advertisements and other promotional material pertaining to Ben Gadd's book, Raven's End. File includes materials from the Crag and Canyon, Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Post Independent, the Jasper Booster and other publications.
File consists of correspondence, maps and other documents pertaining to the Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012. File includes a programme for the opening of the exhibition; geological maps and other research materials; a quote fo…
File consists of correspondence, maps and other documents pertaining to the Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012. File includes a programme for the opening of the exhibition; geological maps and other research materials; a quote for the production of display signs for the exhibit; Ben Gadd's personal notes pertaining to the exhibit; and other related materials.
File consists of drafts, notes and correspondence pertaining to a guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail near Hinton, Alberta. Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced the guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre between 1989 and 1990, while working as a freelance consultant.
File consists of drafts, notes and correspondence pertaining to a guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail near Hinton, Alberta. Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced the guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre between 1989 and 1990, while working as a freelance consultant.
File consists of records pertaining to trips which Ben and Cia Gadd took to various locations in British Columbia, including Whistler, Quesnel and Barkerville, between 2003 and 2006. File includes a Canadian Pacific timetable booklet, travel itineraries, brochures and other related materials.
File consists of records pertaining to trips which Ben and Cia Gadd took to various locations in British Columbia, including Whistler, Quesnel and Barkerville, between 2003 and 2006. File includes a Canadian Pacific timetable booklet, travel itineraries, brochures and other related materials.
File consists of meeting minutes pertaining to a proposed writing contract for a publication about Bankhead, which was offered to Ben Gadd by Parks Canada in 1980. File includes correspondence sent to Ben Gadd from Parks Canada staff discussing amendments to the initial contract agreement and Ben's…
File consists of meeting minutes pertaining to a proposed writing contract for a publication about Bankhead, which was offered to Ben Gadd by Parks Canada in 1980. File includes correspondence sent to Ben Gadd from Parks Canada staff discussing amendments to the initial contract agreement and Ben's progress with the publication.
File consists of a first draft copy of Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town", with added notes and corrections; and a later draft annotated with minor edits.
File consists of a first draft copy of Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town", with added notes and corrections; and a later draft annotated with minor edits.
File consists of correspondence, research notes, payment records and other documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town".
File consists of correspondence, research notes, payment records and other documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town".
File consists of correspondence, book order forms and other documents pertaining to a book launch and promotional work for Ben Gadd's book, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town", in 1989.
File consists of correspondence, book order forms and other documents pertaining to a book launch and promotional work for Ben Gadd's book, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town", in 1989.