The fonds consists of photographs of the 1922 Sarcee (Tsuu T'ina) rural parade and sports (rodeo) day.

The fonds consists of William's letters, information on The Bassano News, autobiographical notes, and stories of Cree personalities. Includes a typescript draft of his book When Fur Was King, co-authored with Henry John Moberly.

The fonds consists of photographs of Metis and Cree personalities in the Edmonton and Fort McMurray areas.

The fonds consists of six volumes of Mrs. Uhlenbeck's diaries, written in Dutch. Includes photocopies of correspondence (1915-1938) between C.C. Uhlenbeck and Franz Boas concerning Blackfoot linguistics and other matters.

The fonds consists of photos taken of the Blackfoot (Siksika) at Gleichen during the tour of the British Association for the Advancement of Science; an album of photos of Dr. Westphal's trip across Canada and the United States; and views of the mountains west of Calgary.

The collection consists of approximately 450 short biographies of Metis ancestors and 910 descendancy tables. Most of the individuals charted were born before 1900. The biographies and tables are indexed by surname.

The fonds consists of diaries (1947-1983), reminiscences (1981), recorded interview about life (1970s), and photographs of the James family, ranching, Gleichen personalities and scenes, and the Blackfoot (1892-1923). Includes account book of the Gleichen Trading Company (1905), and interviews with Bob Armistead, John Gordon and Nick Mickelson (1970s).

The fonds consists of photographs of northwest coast and southeastern Alaskan First Nations.

The fonds consists of photographs of Calgary streets, events, institutions, personalities and businesses including Calgary Brewing and Malting Company (1906-1944); the Calgary Stampede, events and contestants, and native peoples (1910s-1940s); outdoor activities in Vermilion Lakes, Waterton, Banff and Jasper taken for the Parks Branch (1928-1936); the Oliver family and the Diamond L ranch (1890, 1910-1944); Lerner hunting trips to Africa, southeast Asia and Alaska (1936-1939); and farms, ranches and the oil industry in the Calgary area (1910s-1920s). Includes maps produced for Oliver by his guide, Ralph Rink, for his photographic expedition from Lake Louise to Jasper (1928); and miscellaneous business letterheads and share certificates.

The fonds consists of research materials on the Cree, Cheyenne, Assiniboine, Kootenay, Flathead and Pend d'Oreille. Includes photographs of Cree and Kootenay.