Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

[Norman and Ron]

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May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman and Ron standing near the longhouse. Both are smiling, and Ron has his hands on Norman's shoulders.

Norman and the canoe log

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February 1987

Part of Joi Carlin fonds

Image features Norman standing in front of one end of the canoe log.

[Norman and unidentified person]

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February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman and unidentified person smiling and laughing. One end of canoe log and several totem poles can be seen in background.

[Norman assists unidentified person with mask]

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December 17, 1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Norman Tait, smiling, helps unidentified person put on a mask

[Norman begins drawings for canoe log]

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April 1987

Part of 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.

[Norman begins drawings for canoe log as Chip and Isaac watch]

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April 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings of model canoe for canoe log at table inside Mortuary house. Isaac and Chip stand next to him, watching the process.

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

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Item
April 1987

Part of 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 the process.

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

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Item
April 1987

Part of 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 the process.

[Norman begins squirrel dance on top of log]

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Item
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Tait family members wearing button blankets and crowd watching Norman as he begins his squirrel dance. Norman stands on top of the far end of the canoe log.

[Norman being photographed in front of canoe log]

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January 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman standing near one end of canoe log. Photographer is directing Norman how to pose. Part of totem pole and museum exterior can be seen in background.

[Norman blows out his birthday candles]

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April 25-May 20, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman blowing out candles on one of his two birthday cakes. Isaac stands behind him with his hand on his back. Reva stands against the wall behind them, holding a camera. Unidentified persons stand around the table and in image background, watching. The gathering is held at an unidentified location.

[Norman contemplates unidentified carving]

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Item
April 14-22, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Isaac, Ron, unidentified person, and Norman standing near unidentified carving, in the space between the canoe log and longhouse. Norman has his hand to his head as if in thought.

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

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April 1987

Part of 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 continues drawings for canoe log as Isaac, Ron and Chip watch]

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April 1987

Part of 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 continues drawings for canoe log as Isaac, Ron and Chip watch]

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April 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

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

[Norman continues shaping]

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Item
May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

[Norman continues shaping]

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Item
May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman using a maul to shape the east end (bow?) of the canoe log. Table holding model canoe stands in front of the Mortuary house in image background.