Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

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March 1987

Image is of Norman measuring the width of model canoe as Chip holds and steadies one end. Ron and Isaac stand next to the model to assist. Part of longhouse is visible in background of image.

[Chip, Norman, Ron and Isaac inspect model canoe]

12-12-01-12-01-06-a036722
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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip, Norman, Ron, and Isaac inspecting and discussing model canoe. Part of longhouse is visible in background of image.

[Norman inspects end of model canoe]

12-12-01-12-01-06-a036731
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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman inspecting one end of model canoe as Isaac stands nearby. Unidentified person with video equipment is visible in background of image, near longhouse.

[Model canoe after] first steaming

12-12-01-12-01-06-a036732
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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of model canoe resting in grass, following first steaming.

[Loading model canoe into steaming apparatus]

12-12-01-12-01-06-a036738
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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron, Norman, and Chip loading model canoe into longer component of steaming apparatus for second steaming. Unidentified person uses video equipment to document process at a slight distance.

[Pressing model canoe sides together after second steaming]

12-12-01-12-01-06-a036748
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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron, Norman, Chip, and unidentified person pressing sides of model canoe together. Model canoe is covered by a blanket to prevent steam burns.

[Inspecting model canoe after second steaming]

12-12-01-12-01-06-a036749
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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron, Norman, Chip, and unidentified person inspecting model canoe following second steam. Blanket covering has been removed. Steam continues to issue from steaming apparatus in background of image.

[Documenting third steam preparations]

12-12-01-12-01-06-a036751
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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip, Ron, Norman, and unidentified person holding and tying model canoe with string. Unidentified persons, one with video camera, stand behind, documenting the process.

[Norman begins drawings for canoe log]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings of model canoe for canoe log at table inside Mortuary house. Chip stands next to him to assist.

Drawings preparatory to cutting log (-shaping hull)

12-12-01-12-01-07-a036759
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings of model canoe for canoe log at table inside Mortuary house. Isaac, Chip, and Ron stand on either side of table, watching and assisting the process.

[Shaping hull - preparatory work]

12-12-01-12-01-07-a036761
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings of model canoe for canoe log. Norman points to one end of model canoe as Chip, Isaac, and Ron watch from both sides of the table.

[Shaping hull - preparatory work]

12-12-01-12-01-07-a036762
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings of model canoe for canoe log. Norman points to one end of model canoe as Chip, Isaac, and Ron watch from both sides of the table.

[Norman continues drawings for canoe log as Isaac, Ron and Chip watch]

12-12-01-12-01-07-a036763
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings and measurements of model canoe for canoe log as Isaac, Ron, and Chip watch the process.

[Norman discusses drawings with Isaac, Ron and Chip]

12-12-01-12-01-07-a036767
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman pointing to his drawing of model canoe for canoe log as Isaac, Ron, and Chip watch and listen.

[Isaac, Norman, Chip and Ron measuring and marking before shaping]

12-12-01-12-01-07-a036776
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Isaac, Norman, Chip, and Ron sitting and standing on top of log while measuring and marking prior to shaping. Top portion of longhouse is visible in background of image.

[Norman and Chip measuring and marking before shaping]

12-12-01-12-01-07-a036780
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman kneeling on top of (east) end of canoe log while Chip stands on ground holding a level. Parts of museum exterior and Mortuary house are visible in background of image.

[Close-up of canoe log]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is a close-up of canoe log. Photo is partially obscured.

[Preparing materials and tools for shaping]

12-12-01-12-01-08-a036797
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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron preparing to start a chainsaw as Isaac and Chip carry a table to place near the canoe log. Norman stands atop the canoe log, watching the process.