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.

A totem pole being prepared to be lifted

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Stuk
August 1975?

Part of MOA General Media collection

Workers gather around as a totem pole is about to be lifted from its position as part of its being moved 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.

House panel and figures in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

House board (Tsimalano) and grave figures on display in the approach to the Great Hall in the Museum of Anthropology. This photograph was likely taken shortly after items were moved into the new location for the museum.

House posts in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

House posts on display in the Museum of Anthropology. This photograph was likely taken shortly after items were moved into the new location for the museum.

A child play with the Wasgo sculpture

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A child in the Museum of Anthropology plays with the Wasgo sculpture by Bill Reid.

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.

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.

House post in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A house post along the ramp of the Museum of Anthropology. This item was transferred from Ninstints in 1957.

House post and bentwood boxes in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A house post and several bentwood boxes along the ramp of the Museum of Anthropology. The house post was transferred from Ninstints to the University of British Columbia in 1957.

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. The pole in the foreground was transferred to UBC from Skedans in 1954. The pole behind it was transferred from Ninstints in 1957.

House posts on display in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

House posts on display in the Museum of Anthropology. These items were transferred to the Museum from Hope Island in 1956.

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 Great Hall. The items on the viewer's right were transferred from Tanoo in 1954 and the items on the left were transferred from Skedans in 1954.

Children viewing totem poles in the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

Children viewing totem poles in the Museum of Anthropology's Great Hall. These items were transferred to the University of British Columbia from Skedans in 1954.

Bentwood box and frog dish

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A bentwood box and a frog dish on display in the Museum of Anthropology.

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 without any items on display.

The 'Ksan doors

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A view of the entrance to the Museum of Anthropology with the 'Ksan doors.

Projection screen at the Museum of Anthropology

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Stuk
1976?

Part of MOA General Media collection

A projection screen in visible storage at the Museum of Anthropology showing The Raven and the First Men, by Bill Reid, likely the miniature version of the carving.