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Image is of the pole raising ceremony. A man in a suit is standing next to one of the poles. A group is on stage speaking or singing. A man in front of stage is holding what appears to be a hand drum. Spectators are looking toward the stage.

Image is of Tait family members gathered in front of of a small stage where an unidentified exchange is taking place. Unidentified onlookers are gathered on the left side of the image, watching the ceremony. The left side of an unidentified object (painted cloth banner) is visible on the image's right side.

Elders perform the ceremony for the raising of the Mungo Martin memorial pole in Alert Bay.

Elders perform the ceremony for the raising of the Mungo Martin memorial pole in Alert Bay.

Elders perform the ceremony for the raising of the Mungo Martin memorial pole in Alert Bay.

Image is of Norman, Reva, and unidentified persons near a small stage at the pole raising location in Capilano Mall.

Image is of Norman, Isaac, Ron, and unidentified family members putting on traditional button blankets in the pole raising location at Capilano Mall. An unidentified object (painted cloth banner) and two totem poles are visible in image background.

Image is of Norman, Reva, and unidentified persons near a small stage at the pole raising location in Capilano Mall. Reva squats near the floor as she opens an unidentified box. Norman stands next to her, watching the process.

Image is of Norman, Reva, and unidentified persons standing near a small stage in the pole raising location at Capilano Mall. An open shop is visible in image background.

Image consists of a lineup of nine senior girls. The girl at the head of the line is identified as Ruth Staley, Mr. Staley's daughter.

Image shows a group of African prisoners chained together, with a guard standing nearby. The prisoners are crouching and digging in some way, possibly working on a road. The image was taken in the Congo region.

Display from the exhibit "North American Indian Basketry and Technology." Shows a close-up, readable view of the information placard. Many items for this exhibit were borrowed from the University of Washington to supplement the museum's collection.

Display from the exhibit "North American Indian Basketry and Technology." Shows several examples of baskets. Many items for this exhibit were borrowed from the University of Washington to supplement the museum's collection.

Item is a negative showing a group of soldiers forming two lines facing each other. The soldiers are carrying guns with bayonets. Mountains are visible in the distance.

Image depicts a totem pole in Masset, Haida Gwaii, B. C. Inscribed on the image is "totem Poles, Massett [sic] Q. C. I." Handwritten inscription below the image reads "R. Maynard, Artist". Handwritten inscription on the verso reads "Charles Edenshaw in prov. museum." Printed on the verso Is the photographer information in the inscription "R. MAYNARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST and Dealer in All Kinds of Photographic Materials. Stereoscopic and Large Views of British Columbia and Vancouver Island for Sale. Cor. Douglas & Johnson Streets, Victoria, B. C."

Image is portrait of Charles Edenshaw leaning on frontal house post in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, B. C. Inscribed on the image is "Indian Totem Poles at Skidegate Q. C. I." Handwritten inscription below the image reads "R. Maynard, Artist". Handwritten inscription on the verso reads "Charles Edenshaw in prov. museum." Printed on the verso Is the photographer information in the inscription "R. MAYNARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST and Dealer in All Kinds of Photographic Materials. Stereoscopic and Large Views of British Columbia and Vancouver Island for Sale. Cor. Douglas & Johnson Streets, Victoria, B. C."

Image of totem pole carved by Charles James.

The pole was re-adzed and re-painted by Kwakwaka'wakw carver Mungo Martin before shipping to UBC in 1947. Repainted and repaired by Ellen Neel (1949) and by Mungo Martin (1950-51). It stood at Totem Pole Park, UBC Campus until it was re-located to the Museum's Great Hall ca. 1976.

The Charlie James totem pole being moved from Totem Park as part of its relocation to the new Museum of Anthropology building.

The Charlie James totem pole being moved from Totem Park as part of its relocation to the new Museum of Anthropology building.