Fonds consists of matted prints of engravings made from sketches created by John Webber as official artist on Captain James Cook’s third voyage. Prints depict landscapes, animals, people, clothing styles, architecture, and events that were encountered on the voyage in places such as New Zealand, the Friendly Islands (Tonga), the Sandwich Islands (the Hawaiian Islands), Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island, BC), and Van Dieman’s Land (Tasmania).
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The fonds consists of records created and collected by Harry B. Hawthorn in a number of different capacities: as researcher, professor, Dean of Anthropology and Director of the Museum of Anthropology. Textual records in the fonds include correspondence, transcripts, research notes and clippings from publications. Much of the graphic materials relate to Harry Hawthorn’s interactions with Indigenous communities as an anthropologist, a professor, and as the Director of MOA. Other images relate to his personal life, documenting his youth in New Zealand, his life as a father and anthropologist, and his later established professional roles.
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Edward Sheriff Curtis collection
The collection consists of slides, photographs and negatives, all copies of Curtis’ most extensive work, “The North American Indian.” The collection is divided into two series: slides and photographs.
Parte de Robert Reford fonds
Item is an image of a tombsone for William Wastesecoot. According to annotations, photograph was taken at the Indigenous Peoples Graveyard, York Factory, Manitoba.
Parte de Robert Reford fonds
Item is an image of a man. According to annotations, the man belonged to the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach
Parte de Robert Reford fonds
Item is an image of a church. According to annotations, church belonged to the indigenous community in the area (probably from the Cree First Nation or Metis) and photograph was taken at York Factory, Manitoba
Parte de Robert Reford fonds
Item is a close up image of beaded silk, fur, and leather works. According to annotations, items were made by the Indigenous community in York Factory (likely Dene or Métis).
Indigenous Missionary Affiliates
Parte de Robert Reford fonds
Item is an image of a group of people holding what appears to looms. According to annotations, photograph was taken at York Factory, Manitoba
Fonds consists of photographic prints and text labels used in the “Emergence from the Shadow: First Peoples’ Photographic Perspective” exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, from October 22, 1999 to January 6, 2002. The images depict several different First Nations groups including Haida, Kimsquit, Bella Coola, Ulkatcho-Carrier, Chilcotin, Assiniboine, and Gitksan. The label text incorporates information which Smith recorded at the time of creation. It gives name and age (if known) of the sitters as well as lineage, employment, and style of dress.
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Fonds consists of four photographs, and correspondence between Evelyn Goddard and the Museum of Anthropology regarding the donation of the images. The photographs include two snapshots taken by Goddard of indigenous graves at Hagwilget, BC, a photograph showing scenes around Hazelton, BC, and a postcard featuring the image of a totem pole at Kitseguecla, BC.
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Collection consists of textual records that tell of a Kispiox legend and its manifestation on a traditional pole; an accompanying photograph of the pole complements the narrative.
The fonds consists of records created by Ryckman during his tenure with the Department of Indian Affairs, primarily from the 1920s and 30s. The fonds includes contact sheets made as copies of photographs that remain in possession of Ryckman’s heirs. Records in the fonds take the form of notes and correspondence. Also included in records is a ledger which contains census information. The fonds also includes photocopies of newspaper articles relating to members of the First Nations whom Ryckman came into contact with as a result of his work as well as materials relating to Ryckman himself.
The fonds consists of the following files:
1-1, Ledger Book [Original & Copies], c. 1920
1-2, Photographs [Negatives & Contact Sheets], c. 1920
1-3, Articles and Correspondence [Photocopies], 1922-1936
1-4, Kootenays [Typed & Handwritten transcipts], c. 1932
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The collection consists of postcards depicting First Nations from Western Canada.
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Indigenous Peoples of the Tsuut'ina Nation
Parte de A.A. Kingscote Collection
Postcard depicts two people standing by a horse and one person on horseback in a field. Verso of the postcard indicates the publisher is "The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited."
Parte de A.A. Kingscote Collection
Postcard depicts a marching band in uniform holding their instruments for a group portrait. Inscription on drum indicates that the name of the band is "File Hills Indian Colony Band." Upside down handwriting in pencil on verso reads "Saskatchewan."
The Medicine Man talks to the Chief of the Six Tribes
Parte de A.A. Kingscote Collection
Postcard depicts two Indigenous people standing in front of a row of seated and standing onlookers. Verso of the postcard indicates that the publisher is "The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited" and includes pencil annotation that reads "Sask?"
First Nations Chiefs, North Vancouver, B.C.
Parte de A.A. Kingscote Collection
Postcard depicts a group of people standing in two rows with buildings in the background. Verso of the postcard indicates that the publisher is "The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited" and includes an annotation in pen that reads "before visit to England / to see reigning monarch."
A General Pow-Wow of the Chiefs in the Old Hudson's Bay Post.
Parte de A.A. Kingscote Collection
Postcard depicts a group of Indigenous people gathered in a semi-circle for a meeting or event. Verso of the postcard indicates that the publisher is "The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited."
Chief Moskowekam, Head of the Cree
Parte de A.A. Kingscote Collection
Postcard depicts three people sitting and two people standing in front of two tipis. Verso of postcard indicates the publisher is "The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited."
Western Indigenous Family 508.
Parte de A.A. Kingscote Collection
Postcard depicts a group of people sitting under a shelter structure. Verso of postcard indicates that the image was photographed by Byron Harmon.