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Peigan Reserve Pow-Wow, June 1980

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GMD
multiple media
Description Level
Fonds
Accession No.
20121071
Physical Description
DVD, 11 photoprints (15 x 15 cm) and textual records
Scope and Content
Video recording and photographs on DVD and printouts from a pow-wow event at Peigan Reserve on June 21, 1980. Includes 11 photoprints and larger colour copies (20.75 x 20.75 cm) on standard printer paper.
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GMD
multiple media
Description Level
Fonds
Creator
Carl and Magdalena Thum
Physical Description
DVD, 11 photoprints (15 x 15 cm) and textual records
Physical Condition
Excellent
History Biographical
The event was recorded on 8mm camera and audio-recorder and photographed by Carl and Magdalena Thum, who visited the event on June 21, 1980 with their little son Claus on their way to Fernie, BC. They learned about the event on the radio and joined other spectators from outside the community. There was a TV crew from Calgary. Being recent immigrants from Denmark, the Thum family were eager to experience connection with "real Indians" in Alberta. The event was reportedly dedicated to the sudden passing of the chief's son who commited suicide. In 2006, the materials were shared with Chief Peter Strikes-with-a-Gun, whose family participated in the ceremony.
Acquisition Source
Magdalena Thum
Scope and Content
Video recording and photographs on DVD and printouts from a pow-wow event at Peigan Reserve on June 21, 1980. Includes 11 photoprints and larger colour copies (20.75 x 20.75 cm) on standard printer paper.
Notes
Photocopies are found in the 2012 Year end Box #5
Accession No.
20121071
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