File contains historical images of Nuu-chah-nulth villages and peoples. There is a focus on totem poles and canoes. There are also photographs of a pole raising ceremony to commemorate the visit of Governor General Willingdon who came to Tofino/Ucluelet in the 1920s. There are images of James Rush, Chief Miste Laabats Hamtsiid, and Chief Joseph John, dressed in Nuu-chah-nulth regalia.
Image of an old carved house post or totem pole at the Mamalilikulla village, Village Island. The post is still standing, but leaning sharply to the side.
Image of an old gravehouse in Gitsegukla, with the totem pole known as Pole-in-the-Sand visible in the background. This image, or one similar to it, is printed on page 123 of Carter's book Abundant Rivers, with the caption: "This old grave house has fallen to decay leaving some of this long departed soul's worldly goods exposed once more to the light of day. It was customary among most of the Indian tribes to bury the prized possessions of an individual along with his remains. This ancient rite is no longer practised."
Totem pole standing in Totem Park at UBC, likley carved or moved here in 1951. Rod Paterson photographed the totem poles being moved from Totem Park to the Museum of Anthropology, and this photograph was likely taken during that event, in 1975.
Image depicts a small-scale totem pole in front of a door. The pole depicts several figures, some human and some seated. See also items a034476 - a034482 for other depictions of this pole.
Image of an old totem pole, now lying on the ground, in Cape Mudge on Quadra Island, BC. This image is printed on page 18 of Carter's book From History's Locker.
