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Gov. General and Mrs. Mitchner [sic] visit to Alert Bay [event in longhouse]
Photograph of an event in the Alert Bay longhouse. Though not pictured in this image, the former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and his wife were in attendance. This image shows one end of the longhouse interior, with two thunderbird poles and additional carvings and paintings. The central fire is also visible.
Mildred Laurie
Gov. General and Mrs. Mitchner [sic] visit to Alert Bay [event in longhouse]
Photograph of former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and his wife at an event in the Alert Bay, BC longhouse. The couple is standing with others in ceremonial dress beneath two thunderbird poles. Title based on annotations in the album that originally housed this print.
Mildred Laurie
Gov. General and Mrs. Mitchner [sic] visit to Alert Bay [dancer in longhouse]
Photograph of a dancer at an event in the Alert Bay, BC longhouse.
Mildred Laurie
Gov. General and Mrs. Mitchner [sic] visit to Alert Bay
Photograph of former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and his wife at an event in the Alert Bay, BC longhouse. Michener is standing and holding a carved pole. Title based on annotations in the album that originally housed this print.
Mildred Laurie
Exterior view of Christ Church, an Anglican church in Alert Bay, BC.
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Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay longhouse
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.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of a house
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of St. George's Hospital and surrounding buildings. Lower portion of item is inscribed, " ALERT BAY. B.C."
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of a building and yard.
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of buildings, totem pole and boardwalk. Item is inscribed, "INDIAN VILLAGE, ALERT BAY, B.C. CANADA"
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of a church and surrounding buildings. The harbour appears in the foreground. Lower portion of item is inscribed, "ANGLICAN CHURCH & MANSE, ALERT BAY, B.C."
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of a building and side yard.
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of a building. An unidentified individual stands on the porch
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of two buildings, one of which is blocking the street. An unidentified individual is standing next to a horse and cart. A bull is across the street from them
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of buildings and totem pole. A partial canoe appears lower right.
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of St. George's Hospital
Part of John Mennie fonds
Item is a photograph of four individuals turning a winch. Buildings, harbour and boat appear in the background