Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

[Inspecting model canoe after second steaming]

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March 1987

Image is of Ron, Norman, Chip, and unidentified person inspecting model canoe following second steam. Blanket covering has been removed. Steam continues to issue from steaming apparatus in background of image.

[Documenting third steam preparations]

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March 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Chip, Ron, Norman, and unidentified person holding and tying model canoe with string. Unidentified persons, one with video camera, stand behind, documenting the process.

[Norman begins drawings for canoe log]

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April 1987

Parte de 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.

Drawings preparatory to cutting log (-shaping hull)

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April 1987

Parte de 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 and assisting the process.

[Shaping hull - preparatory work]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings of model canoe for canoe log. Norman points to one end of model canoe as Chip, Isaac, and Ron watch from both sides of the table.

[Shaping hull - preparatory work]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman crafting drawings of model canoe for canoe log. Norman points to one end of model canoe as Chip, Isaac, and Ron watch from both sides of the table.

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

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April 1987

Parte de 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 discusses drawings with Isaac, Ron and Chip]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman pointing to his drawing of model canoe for canoe log as Isaac, Ron, and Chip watch and listen.

[Isaac, Norman, Chip and Ron measuring and marking before shaping]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Isaac, Norman, Chip, and Ron sitting and standing on top of log while measuring and marking prior to shaping. Top portion of longhouse is visible in background of image.

[Norman and Chip measuring and marking before shaping]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman kneeling on top of (east) end of canoe log while Chip stands on ground holding a level. Parts of museum exterior and Mortuary house are visible in background of image.

[Close-up of canoe log]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is a close-up of canoe log. Photo is partially obscured.

[Preparing materials and tools for shaping]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron preparing to start a chainsaw as Isaac and Chip carry a table to place near the canoe log. Norman stands atop the canoe log, watching the process.

[Norman uses chainsaw to cut into top of log]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to cut into the top of the (east) base of the canoe log. Part of museum exterior is visible in image background.

[Norman uses chainsaw to cut into top of log]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman using a chainsaw to cut into the top of the (east) base of the canoe log. Museum exterior is visible in image background.

[First shaping]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman kneeling atop the canoe log while holding a chainsaw as Chip stands on a table and Ron on the ground. The three appear to be conversing with someone who is not visible in the image.

[Norman uses chainsaw to cut into base of log]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman standing on top of a table as he uses a chainsaw to cut into the (east) base of the canoe log. Part of longhouse is visible in image background.

[Isaac constructing wedges]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Isaac constructing a wedge to be inserted into base of the canoe log.

[First shaping]

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April 1987

Parte de Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron standing on top of the canoe log as Chip continues shaping preparations below. Norman and Isaac are visible in background of image, towards west end of the canoe log.