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Gov. General and Mrs. Mitchner [sic] visit to Alert Bay [event in longhouse]
Photograph of dancers at an event in the Alert Bay longhouse. Though not pictured in this image, the former Canadian Governor General Roland Michener and his wife were in attendance. This image shows one end of the longhouse interior, with two thunderbird poles and additional carvings and paintings. The central fire is also visible.
Mildred Laurie
Postcard depicts two professional first nations dancers, performing the Swan Dance in the Alert Bay, BC longhouse. Photograph and postcard by Eric J. Cooke.
Eric J. Cooke
Photograph of a group of dancers, indoors.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of a group of dancers, indoors.
Mildred Laurie
View of Indian professional dancers performing the Swan Dance in their Community Hall. Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, British Columbia. Photo by Eric J. Cooke Photo Productions, Sidney, B. C.
Kwakiutl Indian Dance Costumes, Vancouver Island, B. C., Canada. Back of postcard states: "Mrs. Ben Alfred, Sr., Mrs. Alfred, Mrs. Cramner, and Mrs. Sewid; Long House West Bay." Photo by E. J. Cooke; published by J Barnard, Photographer, LTD, Victoria B. C.
Part of James Davidson collection
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of two figures practising kendo
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of several boys wearing traditional clothing flying kites. A western-style building appears in the background. Reads, "BOYS PLAYING KITES."
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of nine kabuki performers and several audience members.
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of five people outside. Reads, "PLAYING A GAME"
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of four women working in a kitchen.
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph a woman tending cherry blossoms. Reads, "A JAPANESE LADY."
Bearers carrying people in litters through forest
Part of James Davidson collection
Item is a photograph of bearers carrying people in litters through the forest. Notes read "Hakone," but no indication on plate.
Part of Eric Parker fonds
Item is a photograph showing a dancer wearing a costume including a mask.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts several women and children dancing outdoors. Others play drums in the background.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a woman wearing wearing a mix of western clothing and regalia dancing outdoors. Several other woman can be seen dancing behind her. Spectators watch the dance as well.
Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds
Image depicts a man dancing outdoors. He wears swim trunks and regalia and is accompanied by two male drummers standing behind him. Spectators stand in the background.
Part of Stanley E. Read fonds
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.
Part of Stanley E. Read fonds
Image depicts a rack set up in a clearing where fish appear to be drying. The area around the rack is scrub land and mountains can be seen in the distance.