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Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.

Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features two figures: a human figure on the bottom with outstretched arms, and a thunderbird on top.

Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man and two women, and two children. The man is wearing a mask.

Photograph of performers behind a tall wooden board/wall. One is dressed like an animal, possibly a wolf, with a mask and furry costume. Two other performers stand nearby. Based on the content of this and related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Photograph of a man holding up a mask, at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

Image depicts a large expanse of open land with snow covered mountains in the distance. The foreground includes several tree stumps and possibly a fence..

Image depicts a girl, likely a member of the Gitxsan nation. Large trees are visible in the background.

Image depicts a large waterfall, possibly one located on the Skeena River along the Salmon Trail in New Hazelton, B. C. A wooden structure, possibly a foot bridge, can be seen in the lower part of the image.

Image depicts a lighthouse and several other buildings that stand atop a rocky cliff at the edge of a body of water.

Image depicts an area filled with blooming flowers and leaves from other nearby plants.

Image depicts a human face, probably carved in wood. The image is cropped, but it appears that trees are growing behind this sculpture. This carving may be from Kitwanga, BC, as described by Read in his journal.

Image depicts several wooden structures with totem poles erected in front. Read's diary suggests that this photo may have been taken in the Kispiox Village near Hazelton, BC. and the prominent pole in the foreground may be known as Half-Way Out.

Image depicts a man standing in front a wooden structure. He wears ceremonial dress, including head gear. A child stands in the background. Another view of this man can be seen in image a034815. Read's note suggests this photo may have been taken at Topley Landing on Babine Lake.

Image depicts a totem pole located in a valley with mountains in the distance. The pole is probably from the Kitwanga or Kispiox villages in the Skeena Valley. This pole features a fish on top and a series of ravens interspersed with human-like characters below that. One section of the pole is not carved.

Image depicts a man standing on a river bank holding a long pole over the river. He appears to have caught a fish and to be bringing it in. A pile of fish sit on the riverbank.

Image depicts several totem poles erected in an open field in front of several wooden structures, possibly houses. Read's notes indicate that these poles are the Wawsemlarhae poles at Kispiox Village in the Skeena Valley.

Image depicts a child leaning against the base of a totem pole. The pole shows a human figure in profile. See also item a034828 for another view of this pole.

According to George Read, Stanley Read's son, the pole in the image is the Half Way Out pole of Delgamuukw's house; the boy is Harry Brown, whose Gitxsan name is Xsuwii 'Guus.

Item is a photograph showing an important figure and his escort posed in front of a building structure.

Item is a photograph showing one man, the Oracle of Gyentse, seated with two others standing behind. The men are wearing robes, and the two men standing are also wearing hats with large brims.

Item is a photograph showing fifteen men in two rows in front of a wall. Most of the men are holding rifles.