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Item is a b&w negative of a photograph of Norman Tait’s first view of log at the L&K Log-sorting yard in Gibson’s Landing, B.C. Note: extra thick section is where doorway is to be cut. These images correspond to info in text from WHERE THE PEOPLE GATHER or paperback TOTEM POLE CARVING pp. 18-22. Photo shot for Douglas & McIntyre book.

Item is a b&w negative of a photograph of Norman Tait’s first view of log at the L&K Log-sorting yard in Gibson’s Landing, B.C. Note: extra thick section is where doorway is to be cut. These images correspond to info in text from WHERE THE PEOPLE GATHER or paperback TOTEM POLE CARVING pp. 18-22. Photo shot for Douglas & McIntyre book.

Image is of Norman sitting atop table holding the model canoe as he ties his shoe. Ron stands holding a maul near the longhouse in image background. Cedar scraps cover the ground in front of the longhouse.

Image is of Norman using an adze to shape the canoe log while standing on its north side. A short ladder rests against middle of the log. Top of longhouse is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using an adze to shape the canoe log while standing on its north side. Top of longhouse is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using an adze to shape the east end of the canoe log. MOA totem is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using an adze to shape the canoe log while standing on its north side. A short ladder rests against middle of the log. Top of longhouse is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to cut into (east) base of the canoe log as an unidentified person watches from the ground. Part of museum exterior is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to make vertical cuts into east end of the canoe log.

Image is of Norman standing on top of a table as he uses a chainsaw to cut into the (east) base of the canoe log. Isaac watches the process from behind.

Image is of Norman standing on top of a table as he uses a chainsaw to cut into the (east) base of the canoe log. Part of longhouse is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to cut into the top of the (east) base of the canoe log. Part of museum exterior is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to cut into the top of the (east) base of the canoe log. Museum exterior is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to cut into east end of the canoe log.

Image is of Norman standing on a small table on north side of the canoe log while using a chainsaw to shape its hull. Isaac stands atop the canoe log and looks down towards Norman. Unidentified persons are visible in image background, watching the process.

Image is of Norman standing on a small table and using a chainsaw to shape the east end of the canoe log. Cedar scraps and block cover the ground surrounding the canoe log. Ron is visible in distance, shaping the west end of the canoe log. Unidentified persons are also visible in distance, watching the process.

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to shape the east end of the canoe log. Cedar blocks and scraps cover the ground in image foreground. Top half of totem pole is visible in image background.

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to shape the east end of the canoe log. Isaac stands on top of the log, watching the process. Longhouse exterior is partially visible behind them.

Image is of Norman standing on a small table and using a chainsaw to shape the east end of the canoe log. Chip sits behind him at a slight distance, holding a notebook in his lap and watching the process. Cedar scraps and blocks cover the ground surrounding the canoe log.

Image is of Norman inside the Mortuary house, using a tool to even the thickness of the model canoe. Isaac holds model steady with both hands. The door open to the outside is visible in image background.