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Item is an audio recording of the second of a two-part lecture by anthropologist Dr. Marjorie Halpin on the subject of Tsimshian artwork. The recording is Lecture #7 in the University of British Columbia's Center for Continuing Education Lecture Series on Traditions of North West Coast Indian Culture.

Item is an audio recording of a lecture by Haida artist Bill Reid, who discusses the transition in Northwest West Coast art from its primarily ceremonial function within First Nations society to the present day when, in his words, art is made almost exclusively for sale to the non-Indian community. The recording is Lecture #8 in the University of British Columbia's Center for Continuing Education Lecture Series on Traditions of North West Coast Indian Culture.

Item is an audio recording of the first of a two-part lecture by Canadian anthropologist Dr. Peter Macnair about Haida and Kwakiutl art. The recording is Lecture #3 in the University of British Columbia's Center for Continuing Education Lecture Series on Traditions of North West Coast Indian Culture.

Item is an audio recording of the second of a two-part lecture by Canadian anthropologist Dr. Peter Macnair about Haida and Kwakiutl art. The recording is Lecture #6 in the University of British Columbia's Center for Continuing Education Lecture Series on Traditions of North West Coast Indian Culture.

Item is an audio recording of the first of a two-part lecture by Canadian anthropologist Dr. George MacDonald. The recording is Lecture #5 in the University of British Columbia's Center for Continuing Education Lecture Series on Traditions of North West Coast Indian Culture.

Item is an audio recording of a lecture by Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joe David about traditional Nuu-chah-nulth songs. He also sings several songs in Nuu-chah-nulth to drum accompaniment. The recording was made as part of MOA’s Public Lectures series titled Thursdays at the Museum.

Item is an audio recording of a lecture by the Tsimshian artist Roy Vickers about the creation process pertaining to several of his artworks. The recording was made as part of MOA’s Special Sunday Programmes.

This sub subseries contains images on the following subjects:

• Mungo Martin and Abaya Martin at UBC
• Raising of the Mungo Martin Memorial Pole
• Museum of Anthropology's exhibition at "Man and His World", 1969-1970
• Reassembly of the Haida House on the grounds of the new Museum of Anthropology building
• Totem poles being moved into the new Museum of Anthropology building
• The Museum of Anthropology building in various states of construction

Item is a sound recording of an unidentified narrator providing the voice-over for an unidentified documentary. The narrator describes the techniques used by Mungo Martin as he provides a carving demonstration and also the acquisition by UBC of totem poles for Totem Park. The narrator also discusses the tools used by Mungo Martin, his methodology and symbolism used in his carvings. Mungo Martin does not speak during the recording.

Item is a sound recording made by Potterton Productions titled Potlach People, that features the sound of potlatch whistles followed by a short talk (approximately 1.5 minutes) by artist Robert Davidson. The rest of the recording is made-up of a soundscape featuring whistles and bird calls.

Subjects of this sub subseries include:

• Visible storage, classes, and exhibitions at the new Museum of Anthropology around the time of its opening
• Construction of the Haida House
• Transportation and display of Museum of Anthropology materials for the "Man and His World" exhibit the museum curated in Montréal
• Robert Davidson carving in the rotunda in Montréal for the exhibition "Man and His World"

Photograph of a painting by Rudy Kovach, showing the Haida House complex at MOA. The painting was likely produced as part of the planning process for the Haida House complex.

Item is an audio recording of an interview by Dr. Robin Ridington of the UBC Department of Anthropology with Dr. Marjorie Halpin and Robert Davidson as part of a Public Series event at MOA titled Art As Language. The Series was held in conjunction with the exhibition and publication titled Cycles: Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, curated by Dr. Marjorie Halpin.

[rr_0004t1a] Item is a recording of the opening of the exhibition Cycles: The Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, presented by Dr. Michael Ames. Speakers include exhibition curator Marjorie Halpin, Hilary Stewart, Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joe David, Cline Davidson (father of Robert Davidson) and Robert Davidson. Item dated dated October 30, 1979.

[rr_0004t3a] Item is a recording of a CBC Radio review of Hilary Stewart's book Robert Davidson, Haida printmaker and Audrey Hawthorne’s book Kwakiutl Art. Item dated November 12, 1979.

[rr_0004t4a] Item is a recording of Marjorie Halpin in discussion with Robert Davidson in the UBC MOA Theatre Gallery. The event was the first in a four part MOA Public Series event titled Art As Language, which was held in conjunction with the exhibition and publication of Cycles: Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, curated by Marjorie Helpin. Item dated November 11, 1979.

[rr_0004t2a] Item is a recording of Marjorie Halpin in discussion with Robert Davidson in the UBC MOA Theatre Gallery. The event was the second in a four part MOA Public Series event titled Art As Language, which was held in conjunction with the exhibition and publication of Cycles: Graphic Art of Robert Davidson, curated by Marjorie Helpin. Item dated November 11, 1979.

This sub subseries includes images on the following subjects:

• Exhibitions of the Museum of Anthropology from the 1950s through the 1960s
• Staff and students working in and packing up the Museum of Anthropology's old location in the library basement
• items being moved into the new Museum of Anthropology
• Photographs of masks and other objects for the Claude Lévi-Strauss book "The Way of the Masks"
• Photographs of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City