- 81-03-a033155
- Pièce
- [ca. 196- or 197-?]
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of painted exterior wall of longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
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Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of painted exterior wall of longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
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Tall totem pole, Alert Bay, BC
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. This pole has been called the world's tallest totem pole, though this is a disputed fact since it is actually comprised of two pieces. The pole is not specific to a particular family, but represents multiple tribes of the Kwakwaka'wakw. The pole was completed in the late 1960's and raised in 1973. It is located near the Big House.
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Kamtchatka and other docked fishing boats
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of docked fishing boats, possibly in Alert Bay, BC. One of the boats is named Kamtchatka. A stamp on the verso of the print indicates that it was printed in 1957.
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Women in front of Alert Bay Community House
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Two women stand in front of the Alert Bay Community House while a third woman sits at a table. The wall of the bighouse is painted with a number of figures, likely animals. The seated woman appears to be serving salmon.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
A man poses with a truck. The door to the truck reads, "BC Packers, LTD Store Alert Bay." Parts of the truck seemed to be covered with a fringed cloth.
Taxis parked on the street with people next to them
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Six taxis are parked diagonally along a street. Several people--men, women and children--stand next to the cars. Several buildings are visible behind the taxis and across the street from them.
View of buildings close to shore of Alert Bay
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The settlement of Alert Bay viewed from a distance. Small trees without leaves (perhaps an orchard) are visible in the foreground. Buildings and the bay are visible in the distance.
Mrs. Alfred and Mrs. Moses, 1963 Alert Bay
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Two women in western style clothing pose in front of a painted exterior wall.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
View of totem pole from Alert Bay, B. C. depicting a man wearing a brimmed hat. Pole appears to be standing in an open area with trees visible in the distance. Postcard title says "3."
Kwakiutl Totem Pole & St. Michael's Indian Residential School
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
View of one totem pole located in front of St. Michael's Indian Residential School, founded by the Anglican Church in 1929. Alert Bay, B. C. Photo is attributed to Eric J. Cooke Photo Productions, Sidney, B. C. Totem pole depicts a bird standing on top of another creature.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
View of a Kwakiutl totem pole on Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia. Pole stands in Nimpkish Band Cemetery and was carved by Willie Seaweed with Joe Seaweed. It is a memorial to Billie Moon and was carved in 1931. It depicts a Thunderbird grasping the head of Dzoonokwa, a giantess. See also images a033236, a033247, and a033260, which also depict this pole.
Killer Whale Arch at the entrance to Kwatiutl Indian Cemetery
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
View of the Killer Whale Arch located at the entrance to the Kwatiul Indian Cemetery. This arch is a memorial to a boy lost at sea. Located at Alert Bay, British Columbia, this photo is attributed to Eric J. Cooke, Camp "N," Beaver Cove, B. C. Several crosses and memorial totem poles are visible behind this archway. See also item a033261 which includes this same carving.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Kwakiutl Indian Dance Costumes, Vancouver Island, B. C., Canada. Back of postcard states: "Mrs. Ben Alfred, Sr., Mrs. Alfred, Mrs. Cramner, and Mrs. Sewid; Long House West Bay." Photo by E. J. Cooke; published by J Barnard, Photographer, LTD, Victoria B. C.
Kwakiutl Indian Totem Pole, Alert Bay, B. C.
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This totem features a double headed serpent , Sisiutl, a Raven figure and a Thunderbird. Photograph by Eric J. Cooke.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
View of a Kwakiutl totem pole on Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia. Pole stands in Nimpkish Band Cemetery and was carved by Willie Seaweed with Joe Seaweed. It is a memorial to Billie Moon and was carved in 1931. It depicts a Thunderbird grasping the head of Dzoonokwa, a giantess. See also images a033236, a033242, and a033247, which also depict this pole.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) Memorial Totem Poles, on Namgis Burial Grounds, Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, BC, British Columbia, Canada -Front Totem Pole: Kolus sits atop Cedar Man, above Sun Figure and Killer Whale. A cross and two buildings are visible image left of the totem poles.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Interior view of a church focusing on a large stained glass window. An altar and pews are also visible. See also item a033270.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Interior view of a church focusing on a large stained glass window. An altar and pews are also visible. See also item a033269.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a fish processing line, likely in a canning factory.
Fait partie de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of women working in a cannery.