Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.

25-02-09-a037746
Item
1969

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image is an aerial shot showing the totem pole lying on the ground near the hole in the ground into which it will be propped. Ropes are attached to the pole to raise it, and the process of moving the pole into a whole in the ground has been started.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.

25-02-09-a037749
Item
1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image contains multiple exposures and the content is difficult to discern.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.

25-02-09-a037751
Item
1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows the lower part of the totem pole after it has been placed into a hole in the ground where it will stand. A number of individuals are shoveling dirt around the base to hold it in place.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.

25-02-09-a037766
Item
1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows part of the crowd, including a number of individuals wearing ceremonial dress.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.

25-02-09-a037770
Item
August 22, 1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows the pole while it is still lying on the ground. A crowd is gathered around it, and a few children are sitting on or leaning against the pole.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.: Pole raising ceremony in honor of Robert Davidson Jr. who carved the commemorative pole raised on this day

25-02-09-a037771
Item
1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows Davidson and a woman, with a crowd behind them. They appear to be looking up at the pole.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.: Pole raising ceremony in honor of Robert Davidson Jr. who carved the commemorative pole raised on this day

25-02-09-a037772
Item
1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows part of the crowd, including a number of individuals wearing ceremonial dress.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I.: Pole raising ceremony in honor of Robert Davidson Jr. who carved the commemorative pole raised on this day

25-02-09-a037773
Item
1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows an older man standing in front of a painting on a piece of wood. The image was shot outside.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I., stone carvings

25-02-09-a037714
Item
August 22, 1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of gravestones, one of which has a carved figure.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I., stone carvings

25-02-09-a037715
Item
August 22, 1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows a crowd gathered for the event, including a group of three older men seated in the foreground, in what appears to be ceremonial dress.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I., stone carvings

25-02-09-a037716
Item
August 22, 1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image taken at a pole raising ceremony in Masset. The pole was carved by Robert Davidson, Jr. This image shows Davidson speaking into a microphone, wearing what appears to be ceremonial clothing and a headdress. A crowd is gathered around him.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I., stone carvings

25-02-09-a037717
Item
August 22, 1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of the gravestone of David Dunne, featuring a carving of an animal of some kind.

Anthony Carter

R. Davidson [Jr.] pole raising, Masset Q.C.I., stone carvings

25-02-09-a037718
Item
August 22, 1969

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of an engraved stone, possibly a gravestone. The engraving is of an animal figure, with what appears to be a date.

Anthony Carter

Rainbow Creek Dancers

110-5-3-14-a035778
Item

Part of Public Programming and Education fonds

Members of the Rainbow Creek Dancers, a Haida dance group formed by artist Robert Davidson, perform at the Federal Provincial Tourism Minister's Dinner

Rainbow Creek Dancers perform

110-5-3-14-a035777
Item

Part of Public Programming and Education fonds

Four members of the Rainbow Creek Dancers, a Haida dance group formed by artist Robert Davidson, perform at the Federal Provincial Tourism Minister's Dinner

Rainbow Creek Dancers show

110-5-3-14-a035779
Item

Part of Public Programming and Education fonds

Members of the Rainbow Creek Dancers, a Haida dance group formed by artist Robert Davidson, perform at the Federal Provincial Tourism Ministers Dinner

Recording of potlatch whistles and a short narrative by Robert Davidson

132-3-B-1-MAN-036
Item
July 1978

Part of MOA General Media collection

Item is a sound recording made by Potterton Productions titled Potlach People, that features the sound of potlatch whistles followed by a short talk (approximately 1.5 minutes) by artist Robert Davidson. The rest of the recording is made-up of a soundscape featuring whistles and bird calls.

Recordings related to Robert Davidson

132-3-B-6-MAN-073
Item
1979

Part of MOA General Media collection

[rr_0004t1a] Item is a recording of the opening of the exhibition Cycles: The Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, presented by Dr. Michael Ames. Speakers include exhibition curator Marjorie Halpin, Hilary Stewart, Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joe David, Cline Davidson (father of Robert Davidson) and Robert Davidson. Item dated dated October 30, 1979.

[rr_0004t3a] Item is a recording of a CBC Radio review of Hilary Stewart's book Robert Davidson, Haida printmaker and Audrey Hawthorne’s book Kwakiutl Art. Item dated November 12, 1979.

[rr_0004t4a] Item is a recording of Marjorie Halpin in discussion with Robert Davidson in the UBC MOA Theatre Gallery. The event was the first in a four part MOA Public Series event titled Art As Language, which was held in conjunction with the exhibition and publication of Cycles: Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, curated by Marjorie Helpin. Item dated November 11, 1979.

[rr_0004t2a] Item is a recording of Marjorie Halpin in discussion with Robert Davidson in the UBC MOA Theatre Gallery. The event was the second in a four part MOA Public Series event titled Art As Language, which was held in conjunction with the exhibition and publication of Cycles: Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, curated by Marjorie Helpin. Item dated November 11, 1979.

Robert Davidson (?) at Massett 1969

51-01-33-a035233
Item
1969

Part of Harry B. Hawthorn fonds

Image of a man (likely Robert Davidson) next to a totem pole in Massett, Haida Gwaii.

Robert Davidson “Raven” opening

1-1-GG
Subseries
February 1986

Part of William McLennan (MOA Curator) fonds

Subseries contains images of Robert Davidson unveiling his work titled Raven Bringing Light to the World.

Narrow your results by:

Part of

names

places

keywords

Level of description

Showing 139 results