Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

[Securing pole raising ropes]

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Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image of two men securing ropes to the top of the pole, with three individuals visible in foreground.

[Norman performs ceremonial pole raising dance and chant]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037462
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman performing his ceremonial dance as he makes his way around the totem pole. He holds adzes in either hand. Unidentified persons are visible in image background, watching the process.

[Preparing to raise pole]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037463
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman standing one side of a totem pole. Unidentified persons mill and converse in image background.

[Tait family members and unidentified person near escalator]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037473
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image shows Tait family members standing near escalator.

[Tait family members embrace near escalator]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037472
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image of Tait family members embracing near escalator. Man in background is videotaping them.

[Tait family members and unidentified person near escalator]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037474
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image shows Tait family members standing near escalator.

[Preparing to raise pole]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037475
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image of men preparing to raise the pole. Ropes are around the pole , that is still lying down. The ropes are wrapped around points higher up, and men below are preparing to pull on ropes, to raise pole in a pulley system. A man in center is playing a drum.

[Preparing to raise pole]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037479
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image shows the pole with pulley ropes set up to raise it. A number of men are holding on to the ends of the rope. Spectators are beginning to gather.

[Unidentified persons hold pole raising ropes]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037481
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image shows three men holding on to end of one of the pole raising ropes.

[Preparing to raise pole]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037476
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image shows the rope pulley system that was set up to raise the pole. The pole is still lying down. Spectators are gathered around to watch.

[Preparing to raise pole]

12-12-01-12-01-11-a037477
Item
1986

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image shows the pole with pulley ropes set up in preparation for raising it. The pole is seen from behind, lying down, with bottom of pole visible. A number of individuals are standing near pole and at the end of the pulley ropes, likely getting ready to raise the pole.