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.
Item is a recording of Agnes Alfred and Dorothy Hawkins. Item was recorded by Daisy Sewid-Smith at Campbell River, prior to Martine Reid involvement. Item was translated by Daisy Sewid-Smith in 1979. Item includes four cassette tapes with Agnes Alfred and Dorothy Hawkins talking about love songs; the Hamatsa mask song; permission to use the chant of the Nimpkish, of the Kwakiutl; and their life story. Item was numbered by creator with roman number II.
Image depicts Doug Cranmer in the early stages of carving a totem pole. Cranmer squats on one side of the pole while another man stands on the opposite side.
Stone sculptures, a frog figure, and other items on display in Montréal for the Museum of Anthropology's Northwest Coast exhibit for "Man and His World".
Image depicts a close up view of the base of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. The base features figures that resemble humans. Above the man's head the end of the mosquito proboscis is visible. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Image depicts a rear view of the top of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This portion depicts a side view of the mosquito's head and wings and reveals that the pole is open at the back. From this perspective a church can be seen in the background. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.
Image depicts a small-scale totem pole in front of a door. The pole depicts several figures, some human and some seated. See also items a034476 - a034482 for other depictions of this pole.
Image depicts a midsection closeup of a small-scale totem pole in front of a door. Visible are two figures, one possibly a seated human perched on top of what may be a Thunderbird. Each figure seems to be sitting in a corner. See items a034476 - a034482 for other views of this pole.
Image depicts a side view of a small-scale totem pole in front of a door. The top two figures have long beaks, a third figure has wings but no visible beak, and a human figure is seated at the bottom. See items a034476 - a034482 for other views of this pole.
Image depicts a side/front view of a small-scale totem pole in front of a door. The top two figures have long beaks, a third figure has a beak that is bent downward, and a human figure is seated at the bottom. Each winged figure is protecting a smaller figure. Two are possibly human and the third appears to be a frog. See items a034476 - a034482 for other views of this pole.
Image depicts a side view of the top of an unpainted carving featuring what may be a Thunderbird. Views of this carving can be seen in items a034483 - a034486.
Image depicts a side view of the base of a totem pole. From this perspective one possibly human figure can be seen. The figure at the base of the pole appears to have only a head and be wearing a mask.. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.
