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William Royle fonds

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activiti…

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1959-1960; [ca.1960-1970]; 1978

Reference Code: M587 / V808

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Print; Transparency; Textual record; Published record; Film

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M587; V808

Sous-Fonds: M587; V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: M587 / V808

GMD: Photograph; Print; Transparency; Textual record; Published record; Film

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1959-1960; [ca.1960-1970]; 1978

Physical Description: ca.348 photographs (204 b&w and col. prints, 144 col. transparencies) -- 0.5 cm of textual records -- 7 film reels

History / Biographical: William "Bill" Royle (1905-1980) moved to Banff from Lethbridge in 1952 with his mother (Mary Elizabeth) and two young sons (Bernard and Walter), following the death of his wife. William started the business Banff Plumbing and Heating Ltd., which he operated until his death. William and his brother, John J. Royle, were also involved with a laundromat business in Banff. From its inception in 1953, William also worked as director and president of the Banff Park Savings and Credit Union (now Bow Valley Credit Union). In his spare time, William volunteered with the Banff Boy Scouts, as well as St. Mary's Church in Banff, the Seniors' Society and the Alberta Council of the Aging. William's son, Bernard, tragically passed away in a plane crash in 1969 while searching for new heliskiing routes in British Columbia with his friend, John Gow, who survived.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activities; Bernard Royle and friends; the Banff High School curling team; natural views and wildlife in Alberta and British Columbia; and other related subjects. Includes three visual series: I - Prints ; II - Motion pictures ; III - Transparencies. Series I includes five sub-series: A - Boy Scouts [includes o.s. items] ; B - Banff Indian Days ; C - Banff Winter Carnival ; D - St. Mary's Baptist Church ; E - Misc.

Name Access: Royle, William; Royle, Walter; Royle, Bernard

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Events; Community events; Sports; Recreation; Curling; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff Indian Days; Cultural pluralism; Scouting; Boy Scouts of Canada; Churches; Religions; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; British Columbia; Revelstoke; Canmore

Language: English

Category: Cultural pluralism; Family and personal life; Religions; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: https://time.com/5912476/heliski-survival-1969/; Information provided by Walter Royle

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of close-up of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) in beaded regalia at Banff Indian Days.

Date Range: 1945-1950

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 1739

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Transparency; Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36; V683; S37

Series: V683 / III

Sous-Fonds: V683

Sub-Series: V683 / III / B : Peter and Catharine Whyte Transparencies

Accession Number: 3069

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 1739

GMD: Transparency; Photograph

Parallel Title: Indian heads dull sky

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: 1945-1950

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. transparencies ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: Item consists of close-up of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) in beaded regalia at Banff Indian Days.

Name Access: Kaquitts, Agnes

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Stoney Nakoda; Events

Geographic Access: Alberta

Related Material: See file level description

Title Source: Title is based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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Alec Scalplock Cluny, unknown child and unknown individual

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of portrait of Alec Scalplock Cluny dressed in dance regalia with unknown child and unknown individual in dress and gauntlets at Banff Indian Days grounds

Date Range: 1955

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 1973

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Transparency; Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36; V683; S37

Series: V683 / III

Sous-Fonds: V683

Sub-Series: V683 / III / B : Peter and Catharine Whyte Transparencies

Accession Number: 3069

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 1973

GMD: Transparency; Photograph

Parallel Title: Indian Days 7/23/55 Alec Scalplock Cluny

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. transparencies ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: Item consists of portrait of Alec Scalplock Cluny dressed in dance regalia with unknown child and unknown individual in dress and gauntlets at Banff Indian Days grounds

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Events

Geographic Access: Alberta

Related Material: See file level description

Title Source: Title is based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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Alec Scalplock with wife and child

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of portrait of Alec Scalplock and child in dance regalia with his wife

Date Range: 1955

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 2019

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Transparency; Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36; V683; S37

Series: V683 / III

Sous-Fonds: V683

Sub-Series: V683 / III / B : Peter and Catharine Whyte Transparencies

Accession Number: 3069

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 2019

GMD: Transparency; Photograph

Parallel Title: Indian Days 7/23/55 Alec Scalplock with daughter and wife

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. transparencies ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: Item consists of portrait of Alec Scalplock and child in dance regalia with his wife

Name Access: Scalplock, Alec

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Events

Geographic Access: Alberta

Related Material: See file level description

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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Angle Piton

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Date: 1955

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 108.04.1168

Description: A hand-forged, chromalloy steel, angle piton with a welded ring attached. Engraved “STUBAI” below that “MADE IN AUSTRIA” and then “HG”.

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Title: Angle Piton

Date: 1955

Material: metal

Dimensions: 2.4 x 16.0 cm

Description: A hand-forged, chromalloy steel, angle piton with a welded ring attached. Engraved “STUBAI” below that “MADE IN AUSTRIA” and then “HG”.

Subject: sports; climbing; Hans Gmoser

Credit: Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1991

Catalogue Number: 108.04.1168

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Annual general meeting records

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of Annual General Meeting notes, agendas and summaries pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1962 and 2008. Contents pertain to general operations, membership, committee nominations and elections, newsletters, trail ride statistics and feedback, finances, and …

Date Range: 1962; 1970-1972; 1975-1977; 1979-1984; 1991-2002; 2004-2008

Reference Code: M545 / V / 13 to 15

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / V : Administrative records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 5939; 8235

Reference Code: M545 / V / 13 to 15

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1962; 1970-1972; 1975-1977; 1979-1984; 1991-2002; 2004-2008

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Files consist of Annual General Meeting notes, agendas and summaries pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1962 and 2008. Contents pertain to general operations, membership, committee nominations and elections, newsletters, trail ride statistics and feedback, finances, and other administrative subjects. Some items are annotated with additional notes or corrections.

Notes: Files contain duplicates; Contents are organized by date [see "Content Details"]

Subject Access: Administration; Communications; Finances; Membership; Organizations; Surveys; Recreation; Events; Community events; Competition

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Individual file contents : M545/V/13 : 1962 - 1995 M545/V/14 : 1996 - 2002 M545/V/15 : 2003 - 2008

Processing Status: Processed

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Anorak Jacket

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Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: fibre; metal

Catalogue Number: 103.05.1124

Description: A reversible (green one side and beige on the other), hooded, pullover jacket with diagonal pocket openings above the waist on both sides. The hood has a corded cotton drawstring threaded through to loosen or tighten and below there is an opening with three buttons at the neck. There are two slit p…

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Title: Anorak Jacket

Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: fibre; metal

Dimensions: 66.0 x 92.0 hood 31.0 cm

Description: A reversible (green one side and beige on the other), hooded, pullover jacket with diagonal pocket openings above the waist on both sides. The hood has a corded cotton drawstring threaded through to loosen or tighten and below there is an opening with three buttons at the neck. There are two slit pocket opening with buttons to open and close, and a cord threaded through the bottom of the jacket to pull through for tightening. The cuffs have a flap with a button and hole to tighten around the wrists.

Subject: sports; Hans Gmoser; climbing

Credit: Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989

Catalogue Number: 103.05.1124

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Backpack

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Date: 1950 – 1960

Material: fibre; metal; skin

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0328

Description: Grey green canvas pack, padded shoulder straps sewn on. Three thin metal strips inserted into back work as frame, two are vertical, one is horizontal . Zippered pouch on outside. Leather thong strung through top holes for closure. Manufacturer's label "Millet Made in France Le Sherpa Adopte Par W…

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Title: Backpack

Date: 1950 – 1960

Material: fibre; metal; skin

Dimensions: 44.0 x 15.0 x 34.5 cm

Description: Grey green canvas pack, padded shoulder straps sewn on. Three thin metal strips inserted into back work as frame, two are vertical, one is horizontal . Zippered pouch on outside. Leather thong strung through top holes for closure. Manufacturer's label "Millet Made in France Le Sherpa Adopte Par Walter Bonatti"

Subject: sports; hiking; climbing

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0328

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Backpack

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Date: 1965 – 1985

Material: metal; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1118

Description: Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”

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Title: Backpack

Date: 1965 – 1985

Material: metal; fibre

Dimensions: 74.0 x 38.0 cm

Description: Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”

Subject: sports; climbing; hiking; Arnold Wexler

Credit: Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1118

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Backpack

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Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: fibre; metal; vinyl; plastic

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1120

Description: Beige canvas rucksack with grey vinyl reinforcement at bottom and padded shoulder straps. Drawstring closure at top with red plastic toggle. Top flap covers opening, “A. WEXLER” & “ARNOLD WEXLER” hand printed under flap. Extendable top folds down inside pack with second drawstring closure for more …

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Title: Backpack

Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: fibre; metal; vinyl; plastic

Dimensions: 63.0 x 48.0 cm

Description: Beige canvas rucksack with grey vinyl reinforcement at bottom and padded shoulder straps. Drawstring closure at top with red plastic toggle. Top flap covers opening, “A. WEXLER” & “ARNOLD WEXLER” hand printed under flap. Extendable top folds down inside pack with second drawstring closure for more capacity.

Subject: sports; climbing; hiking; Arnold Wexler

Credit: Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1120

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Backpack

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Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: fibre; skin ; metal

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1075

Description: Canvas bag with leather bottom and shoulder straps, grommet and string closure and metal zipper opening on side, bottom has zipper opening, shoulder straps bound on metal D-ring which is attached to back by a leather patch

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Title: Backpack

Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: fibre; skin ; metal

Dimensions: 63.0 x 38.0 cm

Description: Canvas bag with leather bottom and shoulder straps, grommet and string closure and metal zipper opening on side, bottom has zipper opening, shoulder straps bound on metal D-ring which is attached to back by a leather patch

Subject: sports; climbing; Hans Gmoser; Mt. McKinley; Wickersham Wall

Credit: Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1075

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Balaclava

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Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: hair, sheep

Catalogue Number: 103.04.1036

Description: Brown knitted wool hat with pompom on top. There is a semi-circle opening for the wearer to look out of.

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Title: Balaclava

Date: 1950 – 1980

Material: hair, sheep

Description: Brown knitted wool hat with pompom on top. There is a semi-circle opening for the wearer to look out of.

Subject: sports; skiing; Hans Gmoser; climbing

Credit: Gift of Hans and Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 1989

Catalogue Number: 103.04.1036

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Banff Centre and Banff School of Fine Arts

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program f…

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 27

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F1 : Textual

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 27

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program for the 8th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Name Access: Banff Centre for the Arts; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Arts; Artists; Advertising; Entertainment; Events; Community events; Schools; Education; Performance; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; Education

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Indian Days

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 b&w negative photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days celebrations in Banff [n.d.]. Includes images of decorated teepees on display in Banff, unidentified Indigenous people on horseback, and a musical performance.

Date Range: [1930-1950]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / NA - 1 to 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

30 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / NA - 1 to 24

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1930-1950]

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w negatives ; 6.5 x 4 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 b&w negative photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days celebrations in Banff [n.d.]. Includes images of decorated teepees on display in Banff, unidentified Indigenous people on horseback, and a musical performance.

Notes: Negatives in file are accompanied by three original photograph order receipts and envelopes from George Noble's photography company in Banff; Date range is estimate provided by Processing Archivist

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Community events; Events; Horses; Horseback riding; Indigenous Peoples; Cultural pluralism; Public events; Teepees; Performance; Music

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Cultural pluralism; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Indian Days

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days events. Includes images of ceremonies and events, teepees on display and Stoney Nakoda individuals in traditional regalia.

Date Range: [1920-1950]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 16 / PA - 1 to 42 & NA - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

56 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 16 / PA - 1 to 42 & NA - 1

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1920-1950]

Physical Description: 43 photographs (42 b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller -- 1 b&w negative)

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days events. Includes images of ceremonies and events, teepees on display and Stoney Nakoda individuals in traditional regalia.

Notes: Negative photograph is stored in mylar, in folder with prints. File also contains one negative duplicate which is not included in numbering

Subject Access: First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Banff Indian Days; Cultural pluralism; Community events; Events; Recreation; Teepees

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Morley

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar or archival envelopes

Category: Cultural pluralism; First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Indian Days

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 45 colour 35mm slides of Banff Indian Day events. Includes unidentified First Nations people dressed in regalia on horseback through the Banff townsite as part of the parade, dancing, and the Banff Indian Grounds with tepees - George McLean (Tatanga Mani)(Walking Buffalo) visible t…

Date Range: [ca. 1959-1978]

Reference Code: V808 / III / NS - 24 to NS - 68

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

45 images

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: II. Transparencies

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / III / NS - 24 to NS - 68

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1959-1978]

Physical Description: 45 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 45 colour 35mm slides of Banff Indian Day events. Includes unidentified First Nations people dressed in regalia on horseback through the Banff townsite as part of the parade, dancing, and the Banff Indian Grounds with tepees - George McLean (Tatanga Mani)(Walking Buffalo) visible throughout. Some images are dated 1959.