Part of Stanley E. Read fonds
Image depicts a totem pole erected in a farming area. It stands behind a rail fence and in front of a wooden barn. Read's notes state: "The Owl, or Grave-of-Gurhsan, form representation of the mythic owl. The pole dates from about 1913, was carved by Arthur Wilson, of Larksail phratry."
Part of Stanley E. Read fonds
Image depicts a totem pole located in a valley with mountains in the distance. The pole is probably from the Kitwanga or Kispiox villages in the Skeena Valley. This pole features a fish on top and a series of ravens interspersed with human-like characters below that. One section of the pole is not carved.
Totem poles in front of buildings
Part of Stanley E. Read fonds
Image depicts several wooden structures with totem poles erected in front. Read's diary suggests that this photo may have been taken in the Kispiox Village near Hazelton, BC. and the prominent pole in the foreground may be known as Half-Way Out.
Part of Stanley E. Read fonds
Image depicts a human face, probably carved in wood. The image is cropped, but it appears that trees are growing behind this sculpture. This carving may be from Kitwanga, BC, as described by Read in his journal.
Methodist church Pt Simpson - burnt down 1933 - now being rebuilt
Photograph of Methodist church in Port Simpson
Port Simpson mission house with women and children on porch and in the yard
H.B.C. Fort Simpson - Established 1831
Photograph of an illustration of H.B.C. (Hudson's Bay Company) Fort Simpson
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Hydah [Haida] chief, Skidegate, Q.C.I.
Haida chief wearing button blanket
Row of houses with girls gathered on steps in front yard
Village of Hartley Bay on waterfront at the base of a heavily wooded mountainside
Brass band posed to be photographed
Photograph of a copper sculpture of a man
Port Essington - U.C. with dome at right
Photograph of Port Essington, B.C.
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Brass band posed to be photographed
Chief Kiteek's House - Naas River B.C.
House with totem pole viewed from side
Crowd holding up coffin outside of church in Port Simpson
Three large totem poles with a building and forest in the background
Alert Bay, 1893. Princess Louise at Wharf
Row of houses along shoreline with side wheeler "Princess Louise" at wharf in background