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Dan George Prints

File consists of three print copies of a drawing of Chief Dan George done by Minn Sjolseth

In the Middle

File consists of a painting done by Minn Sjolseth. The donor notes that the painting depicts a girl would became the lead in The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, and an oil version of the painting also exists.

Shaman

File consists of an artist proof intaglio print by Minn Sjolseth.

Bygone Days

File consists of an intaglio drypoint print (edition 5 of 7) by Minn Sjolseth.

Artworks

Series consists of artworks created by Minn Sjolseth from the 1970s to the 1980s. These artworks include intaglio prints, pen and ink drawings, charcoal drawings, and watercolour paintings. Several of the artworks are landscapes, however the majority are portraits of First Nations individuals, including several portraits of Chief Dan George.

Minn Sjolseth exhibition materials

File consists of exhibition related materials, including pamphlets from Minn Sjolseth's exhibitions, copies of clippings from her artist file at the Glenbow Museum, newspaper clippings about Sjolseth and her husband Anthony Carter, photographs taken by Carter and annotated by Sjolseth in Norwegian, photographs of Sjolseth's artworks, and negatives from her exhibition at Prince George Art Gallery.

Estate of Minn Sjolseth, images and letters, 1995

File consists of photographic documentation of Minn Sjolseth's paintings, other textual records related to her artworks (appraisal documents, price lists complied by Laila Campbell), and a pamphlet from Sjolseth's 1994 retrospective show in Norway with notes and annotations.

Minn Sjolseth's sketchbook

File consists of a sketchbook put together by Minn Sjolseth containing some of her drawings, as well as newspaper clippings about her and her work and photographic documentation of her artworks and exhibitions.

Paintings 1970s-1980s, mostly watercolour

File consists of slides documenting Minn Sjolseth's paintings and exhibitions, including paintings depicting Totem poles from the 1970s-1980s, paintings depicting Mexico, and other scenics.

Minn Paintings

File mainly consists of slides documenting Minn Sjolseth's paintings. There is also one slide depicting Minn Sjolseth with August Jacks.

Minn Sjoselth Paintings 73-75 Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka'wakw)

File consists of slides depicting Minn Sjolseth's paintings and labeled "Longhouse Posts Totem, Village Island, BC, 1974," "Kitwanga Village, 1967," "'Intermission' Kwakiutl, 1974," "Kwakiutl Totems, Alert Bay 1971,", "Last Totem of Skidegate QCI," "Native Cariboo Child, 1973," "Final Rest 1973," "Kwakiutl Totem 1973," "Dominic Charlie, Weather Prophet, Squamish Tribe, 1972," "Wilderness Watch, 1973," and "Basket Weaver." Many of these paintings depict individuals also photographed by Anthony Carter for his book publications.

Artwork and Exhibition Records

Series consists of records documenting Minn Sjolseth’s practice as a painter and printmaker from the 1960s to the 1990s. Records include photographic documentation of Sjolseth’s paintings, other artwork, and exhibitions; newspaper clippings and other ephemera related to her artistic career; invitations, press releases, and one sheets from several of her exhibitions; textual records relating to her artworks and artistic career (including price lists, appraisal documents, and artist files from institutions); biographical and memorial pamphlets about Sjolseth; a scrapbook containing photographs and ephemera related to her art practice and personal life; and a sketchbook containing drawings and ephemera.

Cape Mudge 1970 1979

File consists of slides depicting various potlatches, totem poles, as well as portraits of various people. Slides also depict some of Minn Sjolseth's paintings. Some slides are labeled with the following: "Face from a Potlatch, Kwakiutl, 1971," "Kitsequechla, 1970," "Potlatch, Kwakiutl, 1971," "Last Watch...," and "Potlatch 75."

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