Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

(Replica) Tsimshian memorial poles #9, 10, Thunderbird Park, Victoria, B.C.

134-a040081
Item
9 Aug. 1972

Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds

World's tallest totem pole, carved by Mungo Martin, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.

134-a040085c
Item
9 Aug. 1972

Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds

(Replica)?, Haida sea wolf #2, Totem Park - UBC, Vancouver

134-a040105c
Item
7 Aug. 1972

Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds

The Wasgo is a monster of Haida legend that had the ability to transform between wolf and sea creature. Carved and painted by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer in 1962.

(Replicas)?, mortuary poles (Haida), dwelling house and sea wolf, Totem Park, UBC, Vancouver

134-a040107c
Item
7 Aug. 1972

Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds

MOA Object ID numbers correspond to poles in the image from left to right.

A50030 carved by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer (1961-62) as the frontal pole for the front of the Haida house, at the University of British Columbia, for display in Totem Park. Moved to the new Museum of Anthropology grounds in 1978. Pole was removed from the Haida House in 2000-09 and placed in a greenhouse tent for conservation treatment and drying. Pole was then re-raised in the Great Hall of the Museum on Oct. 31, 2002.

(Replica)? Haida dwelling house, Totem Park, UBC, Vancouver

134-a040108c
Item
7 Aug. 1972

Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds

Mortuary House frontal pole by Bill Reid and Doug Cranmer (1960-61) moved from Totem Park to MOA in 1978.

Ehattesaht Van Isle

25-03-11-a038134
Item
August 1972

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image looking across the Nootka Sound, with small islands and mountains in the background.

Anthony Carter

Ehattesaht Van Isle

25-03-11-a038141
Item
August 1972

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image looking across Nootka Sound from a rocky beach at sunset or sunrise. Mountains are visible in the background.

Anthony Carter

Ehattesaht, Esperanza Inlet, [Nuu-chah-nulth]

25-03-11-a038146
Item
[1972]

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of brush and branches, likely near the shoreline in Nootka Sound. There appears to be a small metal pot among the branches.

Anthony Carter

Ehattesaht, Esperanza Inlet, [Nuu-chah-nulth]

25-03-11-a038147
Item
[1972]

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of brush and branches, likely near the shoreline in Nootka Sound. There appears to be a small metal pot among the branches.

Anthony Carter

Ehattesaht, Esperanza Inlet, [Nuu-chah-nulth]

25-03-11-a038149
Item
[1972]

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a gravestone with a cross on it, located in a tall grassy area. The upper part of the totem pole is visible in the distance.

Anthony Carter

Ehattesaht, Esperanza Inlet, [Nuu-chah-nulth]

25-03-11-a038150
Item
[1972]

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a wide rocky beach next to Nootka Sound or a river. Mountains are visible across the water.

Anthony Carter

Ehattesaht, Esperanza Inlet, Nuu-chah-nulth

25-03-11-a038155
Item
[1972]

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of remains of an old wooden boat or structure in a brushy area.

Anthony Carter

Esperanza Inlet, Graveyard Bay

25-03-11-a038156
Item
1972

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a totem pole located at the Ehahsitaht Village site, just beyond the edge of a rocky beach. The pole is surrounded by trees.

Anthony Carter

Able John (73 yrs), Gold River BC

25-03-11-a038166
Item
August 1972

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Portrait of Able John, who was born at Ehahsitaht but moved to Gold River.

Anthony Carter

Able John (73 yrs), Gold River BC

25-03-11-a038167
Item
August 1972

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of Able John wearing a mask. An image of John is printed on page 119 of Carter's book "From History's Locker," with the caption: "Able John, born at Ehahsitaht but now living at Gold River. A friendly happy man he carves authentic Nootka masks to supplement his the earnings."

Anthony Carter

Top of tallest pole, carved by Mungo Martin, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, B.C.

134-a040087c
Item
9 Aug. 1972

Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds

Kwakiutl (carved by Mungo Martin), Alert Bay sea lion pole #2, Totem Park - UBC, Vancouver

134-a040104c
Item
7 Aug. 1972

Part of E. Polly Hammer fonds

Originally carved by Mungo Martin in 1902 (Alert Bay). Refurbished by Mungo Martin in 1949. Erected in UBC Totem Park and moved to MOA Great Hall c. 1976.