File consists of one copy of Sue Ferguson's book, "Glaciers of North America: A Field Guide". Book is annotated with corrections and comments by Ben Gadd.
File consists of one copy of Sue Ferguson's book, "Glaciers of North America: A Field Guide". Book is annotated with corrections and comments by Ben Gadd.
Material Details
Annotations written with mix of pencil, black and blue pen ink
File consists of one copy of the book "The Canadian Alps: The History of Mountaineering in Canada Volume 1" (published in 1990) by R.W. Sandford, which belonged to Ben Gadd. The publication is heavily annotated with comments and corrections by Ben Gadd. Ben reviewed the book for Canadian Geographic…
File consists of one copy of the book "The Canadian Alps: The History of Mountaineering in Canada Volume 1" (published in 1990) by R.W. Sandford, which belonged to Ben Gadd. The publication is heavily annotated with comments and corrections by Ben Gadd. Ben reviewed the book for Canadian Geographic in 1991.
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 rough cut footage from an episode of "Signs of Nature" by the National Geographic Society. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing wildlife identification and antlers.
File consists of one VHS tape containing rough cut footage from an episode of "Signs of Nature" by the National Geographic Society. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing wildlife identification and antlers.
File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Parks", featuring Mount Robson Provincial Park. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the mountain's elevation and first impressions from tourists.
File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Parks", featuring Mount Robson Provincial Park. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the mountain's elevation and first impressions from tourists.
Notes
Ben Gadd appears in video at 6 min. 35 sec.; total running time 23 min. 5 sec.
File consists of one VHS tape containing a video discussing the environment, conservation, ecosystems and related topics in Jackman Flats Provincial Park. Ben Gadd appears in the film, discussing the area's natural history.
File consists of one VHS tape containing a video discussing the environment, conservation, ecosystems and related topics in Jackman Flats Provincial Park. Ben Gadd appears in the film, discussing the area's natural history.
Notes
Ben Gadd appears in video at 3 min. 50 sec.; total running time 22 min. 12 sec.
File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.
File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.
Notes
Running time is approx. 3 minutes [episode], followed by recorded advertisements
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…
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)".
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 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 loose notes by Ben Gadd pertaining to his fiction book, Raven's End; a confirmation of receipt for Ben's application to The Canada Council's Exploration Program grant in 1990; and a March 1991 article in the Jasper Booster mentioning the upcoming completion of Raven's End.
File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd pertaining to his fiction book, Raven's End; a confirmation of receipt for Ben's application to The Canada Council's Exploration Program grant in 1990; and a March 1991 article in the Jasper Booster mentioning the upcoming completion of Raven's End.
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 …
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.
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 correspondence, conference notes, a 1998 edition of "Mountain Heritage Magazine" and other documents pertaining to Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association and Ben Gadd's involvement with the association.
Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association
Date Range
1997-1998
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, conference notes, a 1998 edition of "Mountain Heritage Magazine" and other documents pertaining to Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association and Ben Gadd's involvement with the association.
File consists of documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's work as a consultant for a project involving the creation of interpretive signs and structures for several locations in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. File includes specification manuals for the project; a contract between Ben Gadd and the Mi…
File consists of documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's work as a consultant for a project involving the creation of interpretive signs and structures for several locations in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. File includes specification manuals for the project; a contract between Ben Gadd and the Minister of Environmental Protection, Government of Alberta; a project proposal; complete textual drafts; research materials, notes and sketches; and other related material.
Notes
Contents of individual folders in file:
M590 / III / D / 48 : Project specification manual, consulting contract agreement, project proposal
M590 / III / D / 49 : Text drafts, sample illustrations and complete designs
M590 / III / D / 50 : Correspondence, notes, reference materials, 1995/96 edition of "William A. Switzer Provincial Park Times" newsletter
M590 / III / D / 51 : Text corrections for existing signage; bound notes from a Jasper field trip, titled "Geomorphology of Jarvis Lake Valley"
M590 / III / D / 52 : one bound volume [reference material] titled "Mountain Trails: The Story of an Alberta Forest Ranger, 1920-1942" by Jack Glen
File consists of documents pertaining to the organization Parks and People, 1988-1994. File includes a "personnel policies and practices manual"; meeting minutes; a cooperative agreement contract between the Canadian Parks Service and the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society, 1988; and a news artic…
File consists of documents pertaining to the organization Parks and People, 1988-1994. File includes a "personnel policies and practices manual"; meeting minutes; a cooperative agreement contract between the Canadian Parks Service and the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society, 1988; and a news article pertaining to the dissolution of Parks and People in 1994.
File consists of documents pertaining to a brochure and bookmark produced by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Friends of Jasper National Park. File includes printing quotes, sample copies, a published copy of the brochure, and a related advertisement.
File consists of documents pertaining to a brochure and bookmark produced by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Friends of Jasper National Park. File includes printing quotes, sample copies, a published copy of the brochure, and a related advertisement.
File consists of one manuscript of a publication titled "In Search of Ancient Alberta" by Barbara Huck and Doug Whiteway, with edits and corrections by Ben and Cia Gadd. File also includes a letter sent to the Gadds from Barbara Huck, thanking them for their help.
File consists of one manuscript of a publication titled "In Search of Ancient Alberta" by Barbara Huck and Doug Whiteway, with edits and corrections by Ben and Cia Gadd. File also includes a letter sent to the Gadds from Barbara Huck, thanking them for their help.
File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park for the Government of British Columbia. File includes a signed contract, correspondence, drafts, reference material (including maps), quotes from subcontractors an…
File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park for the Government of British Columbia. File includes a signed contract, correspondence, drafts, reference material (including maps), quotes from subcontractors and other related materials.