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Item is a sound recording of Chief William Matthews of Massett, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia discussing various topics including: the formation of Native Brotherhood of British Columbia, which was established in 1931 and is recognized as Canada’s oldest active Native organization, and a senior BC fishing organization; proceeding years of the organization’s existence including who had governance in the organization, descriptions of various delegates, which villages were represented in the organization and the growth of the organization in subsequent years; personal stories about his family; history and social structure of the village he grew up in and of Haida peoples more broadly.

Item is a sound recording of singing in Haida along to drum accompaniment. There is also some speaking in between songs using the Haida language.

Item is an audio recording of George Johnston (Tlingit name was Kaash KlaÕ) at age 80 singing and speaking in either Haida or Tlingit. He was a hunter, trapper, entrepreneur and photographer and was known for documenting his family life and the Yukon community of Teslin, where he lived. For biographical information see http://www.nutaaq.com/productions/georgejohnston.html

Item is the second of eight audio recordings of George Myers of Riske Creek, British Columbia singing in the Chilcotin language, with drum accompaniment. He speaks in English in between songs about his spiritual beliefs and work as a medicine man.

[rr_0024t1a] Item is a sound recording of Chief William Matthews of Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia discussing Haida history. Topics include: the history of Haida villages, particularly the village of Masset; carver Robert Davidson who lived in Masset during his infancy; and traditional forms of fishing and agriculture.

[rr_0024t2a] Item is a sound recording of William Matthews discussing Haida history. Topics include: stories about fishing and hunting expeditions as a child; how he became involved in Council work in Masset; impact of the work done by Council on the village and improvements made; specific individuals involved in Council; differences in the approach between Council now and during his tenure; observations about life in Masset now and then.

Item is an audio recording of an interview between an unidentified interviewer who speaks in English and a group of several unidentified male speakers that speak in an unidentified First Nations language. The interviewer asks the group to introduce themselves and share stories about their personal histories.

Item is a sound recording of Audrey Hawthorn discussing the work of Mungo Martin as he provides a carving demonstration. Mungo Martin does not speak during the recording. Audrey Hawthorn provides a brief biography of Mungo Martin, a description of his work carving the totem poles that stand at UBC’s totem park, the tools he uses, his design process and lastly describes the the intricate steps required to create Kwakiutl wood carvings.

Collection consists of the media -including photographs, sound recordings, and video recordings - that is about, by, or related to the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) and its collections. Media can be found in many collections and fonds in the MOA Archives; the media in this General Media collection are those that do not belong to a more specific archival collection, usually because their provenance is not known.

The collection is divided into three series based on media type:

1. Photographs
2. Video recordings
3. Sound recordings

Image of a dancer wearing a Sxwayxwey mask and costume. This image may have been provided to the anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss for his book "The Way of the Masks." This photograph may have been taken by Edward S. Curtis.

A crowd watches at Sxwayxwey ceremony. This image may have been provided to the anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss. This photograph may be from the British Columbia Provincial Archives.

Image of a mask carved by Willie Seaweed. This image was provided to the anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss for his book "The Way of the Masks." Photograph was likely taken by Bill Holm.

Series contains photographs collected for curatorial research by MOA staff, mostly relating to First Nations geographical areas, cultures, and artists. The series also includes photographs documenting MOA activities, staff, and volunteers.

The photographs are organized into two subseries:
A. Early MOA activities and curatorial research
B. MOA Activities, 1976 and later

Photograph of Chief David La Tasse, a Saanich man of the Tsartlip First Nation, wearing a traditional robe and headdress. This photograph was taken by Ernest Crocker and is held at the Royal BC Museum.

Image of a Sxwayxwey dance photographed at the beginning of the twentieth century. This photograph was used by Claude Levi-Strauss in his book "The Way of the Masks" and was provided to him by the British Columbia Provincial Museum.

Image of a dancer wearing a Sxwayxwey mask and costume. This image may have been provided to the anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss for his book "The Way of the Masks." This photograph may have been taken by Edward S. Curtis.

Image of a dancer wearing a Sxwayxwey mask and costume. This image may have been provided to the anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss for his book "The Way of the Masks." This image may have been taken by Edward S. Curtis.

A group of three Sxwayxwey dancers perform. This image may have been provided to the anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss for his book "The Way of the Masks." This photograph may have been taken by Edward S. Curtis.