Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

[Ron continues shaping hull as Norman and Chip watch]

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May 11, 1987

Image is of Ron shaping the east end of the canoe log as Norman and Chip stand at a slight distance, watching the process. Image taken from space between longhouse and Mortuary house. Mountains, MOA grounds, and totems are visible in image background.

[Chip shapes top of log]

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May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip kneeling atop the canoe log as he uses a maul to shape. Top of totem pole visible in image background.

[Norman continues shaping]

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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.

[Shaping progress]

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May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of the east end of the canoe log. Vertical cuts made to the log are prominent. Norman walks around the log from the south to the north side. An unidentified person stands near table holding model canoe in image background.

[Isaac and Ron prepare chainsaw]

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May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Isaac and Ron sitting on the ground in the area west of the longhouse. They smile and laugh as they adjust a chainsaw. Cedar bark and scraps cover the ground.

[Ron speaks with unidentified person]

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May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron speaking with an unidentified person while standing on south side of the canoe log, next to the longhouse. Cedar bark and scraps cover the ground surrounding the log.

[Ron speaks with unidentified person]

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May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron speaking with an unidentified person while standing on south side of the canoe log, next to the longhouse. Cedar bark and scraps cover the ground surrounding the log.

[Shaping continues]

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Item
May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman, Isaac, and Chip shaping the hull and east end (bow?) of the canoe log. Norman uses a chainsaw while standing on a table on the log's south side as Isaac stands atop the log and reaches for an object that Chip is handing to him from the ground. Partial exterior of longhouse is visible behind them.

[Chip shapes top of log]

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Item
May 11, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip using a maul to shape the top of the canoe log. Top of a totem pole is visible behind him.

[MOA grounds with canoe log in distance]

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April 19, 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of MOA grounds with totem poles, longhouse, and canoe log in distance, demonstrating size relationship between objects. Museum exterior is visible on the left side of the image.

[Internegs – exhibit installation]