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Totem Poles, Alert Bay, B. C.

Totem Poles, Alert Bay, B. C.

Image depicts two totem poles on the grounds of St. Michael's Indian Residential School in Alert Bay, B. C. The poles include Thunderbirds, Grizzly Bears, and Coopers at the base of each pole. Photo attributed to E. J. Cooke.

Totem poles in valley

Totem poles in valley

Image depicts at least eight totem poles in an open area next to a wooden structure. A mountain can be seen in the distance.

Totem poles in front of buildings

Totem poles in front of buildings

Image depicts several wooden structures with totem poles erected in front. Read's diary suggests that this photo may have been taken in the Kispiox Village near Hazelton, BC. and the prominent pole in the foreground may be known as Half-Way Out.

Totem poles at Massett

Totem poles at Massett

Image depicts external view of a building, mortuary poles, and house posts in Masset, B. C. A bear sits atop the mortuary or memorial pole in the foreground. This may have been a mortuary figure with a receptacle in the side to receive a box of ashes or a child

Totem poles at cemetery

Totem poles at cemetery

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039210
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

    • Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a photograph of totem poles in the cemetery. The harbour and adjacent buildings also appear. Item is inscribed, "INDIAN CEMETERY. ALERT BAY. B.C."

Totem poles at cemetery

Totem poles at cemetery

  • 30-30-01-30-01-01-a039208
  • Item
  • [1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

    • Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a photograph of totem poles in the cemetery. Item is inscribed, "INDIAN CEMETARY (sic). ALERT BAY B.C."

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