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Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Thunderbird totem pole, Alert Bay
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features two figures: a human figure on the bottom with outstretched arms, and a thunderbird on top.
Group in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man and two women, and two children. The man is wearing a mask.
Photograph of performers behind a tall wooden board/wall. One is dressed like an animal, possibly a wolf, with a mask and furry costume. Two other performers stand nearby. Based on the content of this and related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.
Photograph of a man holding up a mask, at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.
Photograph of the exterior of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Portrait of a young man holding a bow. The man is wearing traditional dress, and is standing outside at a gathering of some kind.
Group in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man, a woman, and two children. The man us holding a carved stick.
Group in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
Portrait of a group wearing ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, likely at a gathering of some kind in Alert Bay, BC. A crowd is visible behind them. The group includes a man, a woman, and two children. The man us holding a carved stick.
Photograph of a woman tending to salmon that are being barbecued. There are a number of salmon over a long fire, and the barbecue appears to be part of a larger event. Painted sheets and a board are behind her, and a group of children are sitting nearby.
Photograph of a child with mask dancing near a fire at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC. A woman is walking behind the child.
View of Alert Bay, B. C. taken September 1954. Initials R S appear in lower right of card. Photo is an aerial view, so structures are difficult to distinguish.
Photograph of docked fishing boats, possibly in Alert Bay, BC. A stamp on the verso indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of a an unidentified fishing boat. A stamp on the verso indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Putting fish over to go into hold
Photograph of a fishing boat named Cospak. In this image, the men are pulling up fish in a net to go into the hold of the ship. A stamp on the verso indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Carvings on display in store or home
Photograph depicts a number of carvings that are on display in what appears to be either a store or a house.
Mildred Laurie
Interior view of a shop selling clothing, and accessories. Three women, a store employee and two customers, can be seen.
Photograph of a bay with a line of docked fishing boats. Handwritten annotations on the verso of the print read: "Straight across from our house." A stamp on the verso indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of a fishing boat named Barkley Sound. A stamp on the verso indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Fishing Fleet, Alert Bay, 1957
A fishing fleet can be seen in Alert Bay. A dark-coloured car with running boards is visible in the foreground.