Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

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Stuk
August 1975?

A totem pole being lifted by a crane to move it from its position in Totem Park to the new Museum of Anthropology building. This totem pole was originally carved by Charlie James and later restored by Mungo Martin.

Bill Reid and an interior house post

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Stuk
1960?

Part of MOA General Media collection

Bill Reid stands near the interior house post of the Haida House. The date of this photograph is uncertain but may have been taken around 1960 when the structure was originally being built. The post in the photograph was carved by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer.

The Haida House and Mortuary House in their original positions

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Stuk
1960?

Part of MOA General Media collection

The Haida House and Mortuary House with accompanying totem poles in what appear to be their original positions before being moved in to the grounds of the new Museum of Anthropology.

Bill Reid's bear sculpture in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

Bill Reid's bear sculpture. This item was commissioned by Walter C. Koerner in 1963 and later donated to the University of British Columbia.

Totem poles on display in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

Totem poles on display in the Museum of Anthropology's Great Hall. Children play on the Wasgo sculpture. The totem poles were transferred to the University of British Columbia from Ninstints in 1957.

Children being photographed on the Wasgo sculpture

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

Children being photographed playing on the Wasgo in the Great Hall of the Museum of Anthropology.

Children's group visiting the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A group of children in the Great Hall while visiting the Museum of Anthropology. Several totem pole are visible.

Rotunda at the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

The rotunda at the Museum of Anthropology with a house fronta totem pole on display. This item was transferred from Tanoo in 1954.

The ramp leading to the Great Hall in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A view of the ramp leading from the entranceway of the Museum of Anthropology down to the Great Hall. Several house posts and totem poles are visible.