- 81-03-a033155
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- [ca. 196- or 197-?]
Photograph of painted exterior wall of longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Mildred Laurie
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Photograph of painted exterior wall of longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of a woman identified as Mrs. Sewid and four younger women identified as her daughters. All five of them are in ceremonial dress. They are standing outside, with a group of spectators behind them. It is not clear what type of event they are at. A stamp on the verso of the print indicates that it was printed in 1958.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of a crowd gathered in a dirt field, with netting laid out on the ground. A stamp on the verso of the print indicates that it was printed in 1958.
Mildred Laurie
Wally & Florentina Jolliffe(?)
Photograph of a bride and groom, standing indoors. Handwritten annotations in the album in which this print was originally housed identify the couple as Wally and Florentina Jolliffe(?). A stamp on the verso if the print indicates that it was printed in 1959.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of docked fishing boats, possibly in Alert Bay, BC. A stamp on the verso indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of a fishing boat named Kamtchatka. A stamp on the verso indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Tall totem pole, Alert Bay, BC
Photograph of a totem pole in Alert Bay, BC. This pole has been called the world's tallest totem pole, though this is a disputed fact since it is actually comprised of two pieces. The pole is not specific to a particular family, but represents multiple tribes of the Kwakwaka'wakw. The pole was completed in the late 1960's and raised in 1973. It is located near the Big House.
Mildred Laurie
Portrait of an unidentified bride and groom, seated at what appears to be the reception hall. The wedding cake is behind them.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of a baby in a tub, with a teddy bear.
Mildred Laurie
Kamtchatka and other docked fishing boats
Photograph of docked fishing boats, possibly in Alert Bay, BC. One of the boats is named Kamtchatka. A stamp on the verso of the print indicates that it was printed in 1957.
Mildred Laurie
Men raising brailer of fish onto boat
Photograph of an unidentified fishing boat. Men on the boat are pulling up a brailer full of fish.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of an unidentified painting on a piece of wood. The painting depicts what appears to be a face.
Mildred Laurie
Carvings on display in store or home
Photograph depicts a number of carvings that are on display in what appears to be either a store or a house.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph depicts a number of carved masks that are on display in what appears to be either a store or a house.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of an unidentified individual wearing a carved mask, in what appears to be either a store or a house.
Mildred Laurie
Women in front of Alert Bay Community House
Two women stand in front of the Alert Bay Community House while a third woman sits at a table. The wall of the bighouse is painted with a number of figures, likely animals. The seated woman appears to be serving salmon.
A man poses with a truck. The door to the truck reads, "BC Packers, LTD Store Alert Bay." Parts of the truck seemed to be covered with a fringed cloth.
Taxis parked on the street with people next to them
Six taxis are parked diagonally along a street. Several people--men, women and children--stand next to the cars. Several buildings are visible behind the taxis and across the street from them.
View of buildings close to shore of Alert Bay
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.
Mrs. Alfred and Mrs. Moses, 1963 Alert Bay
Two women in western style clothing pose in front of a painted exterior wall.