Photograph of the interior totem poles of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC, while the poles are still being carved. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure. Two boys are standing near the poles.
Item is a photograph showing a parade float surrounded by people wearing ceremonial dress drawn by two oxen in front of buildings. Possibly Tanabata Festival
Image depicts exterior view of Chief Wiah's Monster House and frontal house post in Masset, Haida Gwaii, B. C. In front of the house are ten seated figures. Image appears to be reproduction of a039353.
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
Item is a photograph of a city street scene. Several people wearing traditional clothing and rickshaws appear. Notes read, "Osaka" but not indicated on plate.
This subseries contains records relating to an exhibit built at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. McLennan was the project manager and design developer for this project. He oversaw the completion and installation of six west coast First Nation house designs: Coast Salish, Haida, Tsimshian, Bella Coola, Oweekeno, and Kwakwaka'wakw. The records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, and notes.
Construction of the Haida House at Totem Park. The man standing on the roof on the viewer's left may be Doug Cranmer while the man near the house on the viewer's right appears to be Bill Reid.
Construction of the Haida House at Totem Park. The man standing on the roof on the viewer's left may be Doug Cranmer while the man near the house on the viewer's right appears to be Bill Reid.
Image of four unidentified individuals holding up pieces of copper. They appear to be standing next to the carving shed at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
Image of four unidentified individuals holding up pieces of copper. They appear to be standing next to the carving shed at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.
Image of four unidentified individuals holding up pieces of copper. They appear to be standing next to the carving shed at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia.