File consists of drafts and final copies of an application for the incorporation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies into a society [1961], an excerpt from an act by the Government of Alberta outlining the requirements for an organization to register as a society [1955], an approved applica…
File consists of drafts and final copies of an application for the incorporation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies into a society [1961], an excerpt from an act by the Government of Alberta outlining the requirements for an organization to register as a society [1955], an approved application by the Trail Riders to become a registered society including a certified copy of a Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Government of Alberta, and multiple drafts of the by-laws of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies which are labelled "First Draft", "Second Draft", and "Final Draft". File also includes notices of later amendments to original by-laws. Textual records in file accompanied by 5 microfiche sheets [1961-1967] depicting various administrative records [registrar of companies, certificate of incorporation, etc.].
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 …
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
File consists of a report compiled by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Jennifer J. Klimek, pertaining to a legal dispute opposing the Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Report includes all evidence filed on behalf of Ben Gadd against Cardinal River Coals Ltd.
File consists of a report compiled by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Jennifer J. Klimek, pertaining to a legal dispute opposing the Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Report includes all evidence filed on behalf of Ben Gadd against Cardinal River Coals Ltd.
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Lee Godby and other documents pertaining to a video project which they produced together, titled "Mountain Park". The video project discusses the mining history of a former settlement near Cadomin, Alberta called Mountain Park, and the proposed r…
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Lee Godby and other documents pertaining to a video project which they produced together, titled "Mountain Park". The video project discusses the mining history of a former settlement near Cadomin, Alberta called Mountain Park, and the proposed re-development of the area's closed mine by Cardinal River Coals Ltd. in 1995, under the name Cheviot Mine.
File consists of a submission of appeal and a summary of billed expenses pertaining to a legal dispute between Ben Gadd and Cardinal River Coals Ltd. concerning the proposed development of the Cheviot Mine near Cadomin, Alberta. Documents in file were produced by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Je…
File consists of a submission of appeal and a summary of billed expenses pertaining to a legal dispute between Ben Gadd and Cardinal River Coals Ltd. concerning the proposed development of the Cheviot Mine near Cadomin, Alberta. Documents in file were produced by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Jennifer J. Klimek.
File consists of three VHS tapes containing video footage depicting proposed areas for the Cheviot Mine project led by Cardinal River Coals Ltd. between 1995 and 2005. Ben Gadd was involved in a legal dispute against the company with the goal of preventing the proposed mining project.
File consists of three VHS tapes containing video footage depicting proposed areas for the Cheviot Mine project led by Cardinal River Coals Ltd. between 1995 and 2005. Ben Gadd was involved in a legal dispute against the company with the goal of preventing the proposed mining project.
Notes
Contents of file:
V810 / IV / A / NF - 1 : "Cheviot video raw footage" [footage may have been collected for use in a film project called "Mountain Parks" by Ben Gadd and Lee Godby]
V810 / IV / A / NF - 2 and 3 : "Cheviot Haul Road Jan. 2005" [footage was possibly compiled by Ben Gadd as legal evidence]
File consists of legal contracts and related correspondence between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and Brewster Mountain Pack Trains Ltd. Content pertains to the role of Brewster as an outfitter on multiple organized trail rides and hikes in 1962 an…
File consists of legal contracts and related correspondence between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and Brewster Mountain Pack Trains Ltd. Content pertains to the role of Brewster as an outfitter on multiple organized trail rides and hikes in 1962 and 1963.
Scrapbook is handmade from coloured construction paper. Scrapbook has annotated title page which reads "Current Events September October November and December". Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings relating to media coverage of World War II from 1939.
Scrapbook is handmade from coloured construction paper. Scrapbook has annotated title page which reads "Current Events September October November and December". Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings relating to media coverage of World War II from 1939.
Notes
Some clippings have small annotations in ink or pencil [i.e. publishing date of a specific newspaper article].
Metal bindings have been removed and replaced with unbleached string for preservation purposes
Related Material
Scrapbook LUX/III/B4/24 is part of collection of related scrapbooks [LUX / III / B4 / 24 to 28] covering global current events, commerce and political news from 1938-1940.
File consists of correspondence, legal and personal documents, and receipts belonging to Fred "Ty" Cobb. Correspondence mostly by Fred Cobb, referring to his dismissal from a job constructing the Icefields Highway and complaints of lost wages. Some correspondence also refers to a case between 1931 …
Frederick "Ty" Cobb (1887 - 1969) of Banff worked as a labourer during his adult years. Cobb was enlisted in the 82nd Battalion in World War I, and he was stationed in England and France from 1915 - 1916. Fred Cobb did not marry and there are no records of him having children. In the early 1930s, Fred Cobb worked on a construction project along the road leading to the Mt. Norquay ski area. Following World War II, Fred Cobb worked on constructing and repairing boats and docks in Vancouver, B.C. Fred Cobb's grave could not be located in any records of cemeteries in Banff and his burial place is unknown.
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, legal and personal documents, and receipts belonging to Fred "Ty" Cobb. Correspondence mostly by Fred Cobb, referring to his dismissal from a job constructing the Icefields Highway and complaints of lost wages. Some correspondence also refers to a case between 1931 and 1933 in which Fred Cobb was charged in a case involving the Alberta Liquor Board which was later dismissed. File also contains a certificate for financial relief under the government of British Columbia in Fred Cobb's name, membership cards for the Workers' Ex-Servicemens' League in Canada and The People's Movement, records from Fred Cobb's stay at a financial relief camp in British Columbia, receipts from various stores and cafes, including the Dominion Cafe in Banff and several from Banff Grocery; arrest records for Fred Cobb, and a notice that the charges for this arrest were revoked.
Notes
Letter dated July 3, 1931 possibly signed by Bob Liggat [d. 1941], who is buried in Banff Town Cemetery.
File consists of a contract agreement between the Canadian government's Ministry of Environment and the Friends of Banff National Park, pertaining to the group's incorporation as a society in 1991.
File consists of a contract agreement between the Canadian government's Ministry of Environment and the Friends of Banff National Park, pertaining to the group's incorporation as a society in 1991.