- 81-05-a033068
- Item
- 1962
Photograph of a fish processing line, likely in a canning factory.
Photograph of a fish processing line, likely in a canning factory.
Photograph of women working in a cannery.
Mrs. Alfred and Mrs. Moses, 1963 Alert Bay
Two women in western style clothing pose in front of a painted exterior wall.
Brass band in uniform and children in ceremonial dress
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.
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
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.
Man and woman in ceremonial dress on dock, Alert Bay
Photograph of a man and woman in ceremonial dress standing on a dock in Alert Bay, BC.
Salmon barbecue, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of an outdoor salmon barbecue. A number of people are gathered around, either tending to the barbecue or observing. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Three women and girl in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of three women and girl in ceremonial dress, standing outside in a field. Another woman, in everyday clothing, is talking to them. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Three women and girl in ceremonial dress, Alert Bay (?)
Photograph of three women and girl in ceremonial dress, standing outside in a field. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC. Based on details in similar images in this file, the photograph may have been taken at an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary.
Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
St. Michael's Indian Residential School, Alert Bay
Photograph of St. Michael's Indian Residential School, which stood in Alert Bay, BC until its demolition in 2015. This image shows the exterior and two thunderbird poles that stood at the entrance.
Group in ceremonial dress at unidentified event
Image of a group at an unidentified outdoor event. Most of the individuals in the image are in ceremonial dress. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Mildred Laurie
Photograph of an unidentified piece of art, depicting what appears to be two whales, painted on a piece of wood.
Mildred Laurie
Group in ceremonial dress on dock, Alert Bay
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.
Masked dancer and crowd, Alert Bay
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. The dancer is wearing a mask. A crowd is gathered around him.
Mrs. Sewid and daughters in ceremonial dress
Photograph of an older woman and three younger women, all in ceremonial dress, at an outdoor gathering in Alert Bay. These women are identified in a different photograph in this fonds as Mrs. Sewid and her daughters.
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
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.
Three women next to longhouse (?)
Portrait of three unidentified women standing next to what appears to be the exterior wall of a longhouse. Two of the women are in ceremonial dress.
Mildred Laurie