Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

81-05-a033085
Item
[ca. 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of dancesr at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. A crowd is around the dancers, including others in ceremonial dress.

Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse

81-05-a033115
Item
[195- or 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.

Dancer and crowd, Alert Bay

81-05-a033077
Item
[ca. 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor gathering (potlatch?), with a large crowd watching.

Dancer and crowd, Alert Bay

81-05-a033081
Item
[ca. 196-]

Part of 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.

Two men in regalia on dock, Alert Bay

81-05-a033086
Item
[ca. 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of two men in ceremonial dress standing on a dock in Alert Bay, BC. One man is wearing a headdress. The other is holding a carved pole.

Salmon barbecue, Alert Bay (?)

81-05-a033098
Item
[195- or 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of an outdoor salmon barbecue. A number of people are gathered around, some in ceremonial dress. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC. A body of water and snow-capped mountains are visible in the background.

Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse

81-05-a033114
Item
[195- or 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

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

81-05-a033120
Item
[195- or 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

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.

Crowd at outdoor event, Alert Bay

81-05-a033080
Item
[ca. 196-]

Part of 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

81-05-a033082
Item
[ca. 196-]

Part of 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.

Dancer by fire, Alert Bay

81-05-a033087
Item
[ca. 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of a dancer by a fire at an outdoor gathering, possibly a potlatch. A crowd is gathered around the dancer.

Alert Bay longhouse

81-05-a033122
Item
[195- or 196-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of the exterior of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.

Man, girl, and bicycle

81-04-a033225
Item
[1940 - 1965]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

A man and female child pose with a patriotically decorated bicycle that includes a de jure flag. The child wears a headband and some native clothing. Other people, a pickup truck, and a building are visible in the background.

View of buildings close to shore of Alert Bay

81-04-a033226
Item
[1940 - 1965]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

The settlement of Alert Bay viewed from a distance. Small trees without leaves (perhaps an orchard) are visible in the foreground. Buildings and the bay are visible in the distance.

Brass band in uniform and children in ceremonial dress

81-05-a033075
Item
1963 or 1964

Part of 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.

Mrs. Alfred and Mrs. Moses, 1963 Alert Bay

81-04-a033230
Item
1963

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Two women in western style clothing pose in front of a painted exterior wall.

Salmon processing

81-05-a033069
Item
1962

Part of 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.