Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Image shows an extremely tall totem pole. It resembles a pole, attributed to carver Jimmy Dick, which stands 173 feet (56.4 meters) tall and is reputed to be the world's tallest totem pole. It was raised in 1973 and was constructed from two poles. The top figure, representing Sun-Man, fell to the ground in 2007. See also item a033274.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Closeup of very tall totem pole also depicted in item a033272. This pole resembles one reputed to be the world's tallest totem pole. Built in the late 1960s, it was raised in 1973. It is attributed to carver Jimmy Dick and stands 173 feet tall. In 2007 the top of this pole was blown off in high winds.
Woman next to thunderbird totem pole
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman posing next to an unidentified 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.
Woman next to thunderbird totem pole
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman posing next to an unidentified 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.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a fish processing line, likely in a canning factory.
Woman next to short totem pole
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a woman posing next to an unidentified short totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. The pole features a single human figure with a hat.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a fish processing line, likely in a canning factory. This image shows a cart full of partially processed salmon, with two worked in the background.
Cannery, partially processed salmon
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of piles of partially processed salmon in a cannery.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of women working in a cannery.
Cannery, partially processed salmon
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a pile of partially processed salmon in a cannery.
Cannery, partially processed salmon
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a pile of partially processed salmon in a cannery.
Brass band in uniform and children in ceremonial dress
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a group of children in ceremonial dress and a brass band in uniform, possibly preparing for a parade. They are standing outside, in Alert Bay, BC.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of an unidentified woman standing in the forest in front of a tree that has a face carved into it and painted. The tree is likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Man and woman in ceremonial dress on dock, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a man and woman in ceremonial dress standing on a dock in Alert Bay, BC.
Group in ceremonial dress on dock, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a group of people in ceremonial dress standing on a dock in Alert Bay, BC. Most are looking away from the camera, toward a boat next to the dock.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor gathering (potlatch?), with a large crowd watching.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. A crowd is around the dancer, including others in ceremonial dress.
Crowd at outdoor event, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of part of the crowd at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. A number of people are wearing ceremonial dress and masks.
Children and adults in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a number of children and a few adults wearing ceremonial dress. They are gathered outside, possibly at a potlatch.
Masked dancer and crowd, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. The dancer is wearing a mask. A crowd is gathered around him.