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Image depicts the front of a log structure, featuring two storeys, a balcony, and a high pitched roof.

Image depicts two males logrolling in a body of water. Other boats filled with people are also shown.

Image depicts a carving (possibly concrete) of a fish-like creature with a dorsal fin, mounted on stone. The inscription reads CHIEF WIEAHAKYSOU (?) Died Mar 1912 Aged 70 years.

Image depicts a totem pole with an inscription indicating that it is in memorial to a Chief who died. The pole depicts two similarly carved creatures that may be owls. Several buildings are visible behind the pole and mountains can be seen in the distance.

Image depicts pine trees in the foreground, a river, and mountains in the background.

Image depicts a very shallow creek winding through a clearing. Trees and mountains are visible in the distance.

Image depicts a body of water (probably a river) with hills and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Image depicts a range of mountains with a valley and river running through it. Based on Read's itinerary for this trip, this may be the Skeena River and valley.

Image may depict Mr. and Mrs. Parker and their daughter Vashti, seated at Ashcroft Manor in Ashcroft, BC.

Image depicts a totem pole erected in a farming area. It stands behind a rail fence and in front of a wooden barn. Read's notes state: "The Owl, or Grave-of-Gurhsan, form representation of the mythic owl. The pole dates from about 1913, was carved by Arthur Wilson, of Larksail phratry."

Image depicts a close up of a totem pole, depicting the face of a human-like figure at its base. Read's note indicates this is the Pole of Mawlarhen at Gitsegyukla. "Raven at top; half pole uncarved; then large eagle, with folded wings; sitting frog; frog hanging with head down; bottom, the Man of the Comb whose hands, raised with palms forward are like native combs. Pole c1925, was about 40 years old. Erected to commemorate Mawlarhen and his sister Poking Bullhead. Carver local artist, Jimmy Good of the Fireweed phratry." See also item a034838 for another view of this pole.

Image depicts two totem poles erected very close together. Read's notes indicate that these are the Poles of Ksrarom-Larhae, located in Gitsegyukl. "Snag-of-the-Sand-Bar pole. At the bottom the monster Hagwelaworh (?), a whale-like sea monster. "

Image depicts a man and dog sitting on the ground. Behind them trees and two wooden items (camp chairs?) are visible.

Image depicts a man standing in front a wooden structure. He wears ceremonial dress, including head gear. Another view of this man can be seen in image a034816. Read's note suggests this photo may have been taken at Topley Landing on Babine Lake.

Image depicts a man standing in front a wooden structure. He wears ceremonial dress, including head gear. A child stands in the background. Another view of this man can be seen in image a034815. Read's note suggests this photo may have been taken at Topley Landing on Babine Lake.

Image depicts a girl, likely a member of the Gitxsan nation. Large trees are visible in the background.

Image depicts a young woman wearing a white, V-neck sweater. Trees and mountains are visible in the distance. This woman is also depicted in images a034800 and a034802.

Image depicts a young woman wearing a white, V-neck sweater. Trees and mountains are visible in the distance. This woman is also depicted in images a034801 and a034802.

Image depicts two elderly men standing in front a wooden structure. Both wear ceremonial dress, including head gear. A young child stands behind the men, at the door of the structure. Read's note suggests this photo may have been taken at Topley Landing on Babine Lake.

Image depicts a man wearing ceremonial dress, including head gear. He is posed outside, near a body of water. Read's note suggests this photo may have been taken at Topley Landing on Babine Lake.