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Sub-series consists of textual records including speeches given at the opening of the Museum of Anthropology at its new site on NW Marine Drive in 1976.

Sub-series consists of textual records on a student project “North West Coast First Nations Professional Women Artists”. Includes correspondence, consent forms, and grant funding applications.

Sub-series consists of textual records, photographs and an interview of Norman Tait, a native artist of the region who held a public barbecue at the Museum of Anthropology to celebrate the completion of two carved cedar canoes. Included is biographic information about Tait, a press statement, and a public service announcement for the BBQ.

Sub-series consists of textual records for the exhibit titled “NMM: Children of the Raven” based on the beliefs and culture of British Columbia First Nations, with an emphasis on ceremonial objects and their iconographic meanings. Records include memos; exhibit floor plans, text blocks for exhibit, and colour drawings of items in the exhibit.

Sub-series consists of textual records including documentation on the meaning behind the carved Museum of Anthropology doors and the ‘Ksan artists who worked on the project.

Sub-series consists of textual records including Dr. Halpin’s personal notes on a proposal put forward to expand the department curriculum to offer a museology program.

Sub-series consists of textual records of the two-man show of art by Lyle Wilson and Doug Cranmer, two native artists of the region. Includes biographies of the artists, the opening speech from the exhibit, a news release and a museum brochure.

Sub-series consists of textual records related to the creation of labels for various objects on exhibit in the Museum of Anthropology. Included are correspondence, memos, research, background notes, and schematic floor plans for the placement of labels for the Great Hall and objects on the ramp at the museum.

Sub-series consists of textual records and slides of the Joe David Exhibit, a one man show of his work as a Haida artist. Records include an artist biography, exhibit planning notes, correspondence regarding the purchase of Joe David prints, a list of MOA objects by Joe David and newspaper articles. Also included is one cassette tape of an interview with Joe David.

Sub-series consists of textual records related research on and the roundtable discussion on Inuit Art. Includes correspondence regarding the schedule and program of the meeting, a list of attendees, and information on specific artifacts.

Sub-series consists of textual records including reports on the recovery of painted images on Northwest Coast native art and masks. Included is a copy of Heritage West, Fall 1982, vol.6, #3, which contains an article on the MOA image recovery project.

Sub-series consists of textual records including grant applications for specific projects by Halpin and for operational funds for the museum.

Sub-series consists of textual records including grant applications, a report on the 5- year plan for the museum, policies on museum access, photography, professional guidelines and acquisitions, and the MOA Review, including reports and submissions to the review committee.

Sub-series consists of textual records including correspondence, reports and memos containing background information and exhibition ideas for the new exhibition space, Gallery III.

Sub-series consists of textual records from the project coordinated by Dr. Halpin after numerous requests from first nations communities for training in multimedia technology. Includes correspondence, a draft copy of the project proposal, and the application form for Arts Apprentice funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Sub-series consists of textual records including descriptions and notes on the locations of films on native subjects. Film lists include items from the Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia Anthropology department, the Royal British Columbia Museum and the National Archives of Canada.

Sub-series consists of textual records including correspondence, site plans, reports, and polaroid photographs of the model building expansion of the Museum of Anthropology by Arthur Erickson.

Sub-series consists of notes, interdepartmental memoranda, correspondence, agendas and reports related to curators meetings.

Sub-series consists of textual records including letters sent by and received by Dr. Halpin on various subjects.

Sub-series consists of textual records related to Dr. Halpin’s participation on a number of committees while working at the museum. General committee records include meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence on the development of ethics and policies for the museum and new curricula in the Anthropology department. Records from the Research and Teaching Committee include budget reports, grant application forms, administrative records, and proposal reports for a new MA degree in Advanced Museum and Curatorial Studies.