Image of a memorial pole at Alert Bay. Inscription at the bottom held by the figure reads "In loving memory of Tlaowa Latle of the Qiowasudinuk (Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwikwasut'inuxw) Tribe. Died Nov. 9 [rest of inscription illegible].
Image of a memorial pole for Abraham at Alert Bay. Carving of pole attributed to Charlie James for Abraham who hailed from Village Island and Fort Rupert.
Image of two totem poles at Alert Bay. In the foreground is a memorial pole for Chief Wakas. It was raised in 1924 and carved by Arthur Shaughnessy. In the background is a memorial pole for Amos Dawson's uncle. Carved by Charlie James.
Image of a memorial pole at Alert Bay. Inscription at the bottom held by the figure reads "In loving memory of Tlaowa Latle of the Qiowasudinuk (Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwikwasut'inuxw) Tribe. Died Nov. 9 [rest of inscription illegible].
Image of two totem poles at Alert Bay. In the foreground is the Thunderbird (top) and Dzunukwa(bottom) totem pole in Alert Bay. Pole was carved in 1931 at Blunden Harbour by Willie Seaweed, assisted by Joe Seaweed. Totem pole was a memorial for Billie Moon. In the background is a memorial pole for Wa'osta'as, wife of Sam Charlie. Carved in the 1800's by an unknown carver.
Image of the front of the steamship Catala, docked. The Catala was built for the Union Steamship Company by Coaster Construction Company of Montrose, Scotland. It sailed mostly along the British Columbian coast.
Image of the front of the steamship Catala being loaded with cargo. The Catala was built for the Union Steamship Company by Coaster Construction Company of Montrose, Scotland. It sailed mostly along the British Columbian coast.
Two men wearing white shirts, dark trousers, and broad brimmed hats stand in front of a building. Man on left has suspenders; man on right is wearing a scarf at neck.
Woman on left and man on right stand outside in front of a horse near a shelter. Woman has a purse or similar decorative pouch attached to waist. Clothing is a mix of western and native styles.