Item is a colour image of Memorial pole being raised in the Haida Village at Totem Park at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The Haida house appears to the left. The double memorial pole appears to the right.
Four house front totem poles stand in a meridian, likely at the University of British Columbia. These were largely recovered from Ninstints in 1957. A diving board in the background, as well as the buildings, suggest the photograph was taken on University Boulevard, west of the intersection with Wesbrook Mall.
Harry Hawthorn (viewer's left) and Audrey Hawthorn (viewer's right) entertain Vincent Massey (Governor General of Canada, centre) during the Governor General's visit to the University of British Columbia in 1956.
Vincent Massey and others examining a totem pole at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo include beginning from viewer's far left: Sherwood Lett, unidentified, Vincent Massey, Norman MacKenzie, unidentified, Harry Hawthorn, Audrey Hawthorn.
Vincent Massey and others examining a totem pole at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo include beginning from viewer's far left: Vincent Massey, Sherwood Lett, Norman MacKenzie, and Harry Hawthorn.
Vincent Massey and others examining the Tsimalano house board at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo include beginning from viewer's far left: Norman MacKenzie, Sherwood Lett, Vincent Massey, Harry Hawthorn.
Officials gather in the Museum of Anthropology during the visit of the Governor General to the University of British Columbia. Persons in the this photo from viewer's left include: Audrey Hawthorn, Vincent Massey, Sherwood Lett, unidentified, Harry Hawthorn.
Vincent Massey touring the Museum of Anthropology. Persons in this photo from viewer's left: Sherwood Lett, Vincent Massey, Harry Hawthorn, Norman MacKenzie.
Vincent Massey and others examining the Tsimalano house board at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo include beginning from viewer's far left: Norman MacKenzie, Sherwood Lett, Vincent Massey, Harry Hawthorn.
Vincent Massey and others examining a totem pole at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo from viewer's left: Vincent Massey, Sherwood Lett, Norman MacKenzie, Harry Hawthorn.
Vincent massey and others examining a totem pole at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo from viewer's left: Vincent Massey, Sherwood Lett, Norman MacKenzie, Harry Hawthorn.
A crane prepares to lift a totem pole while a number of people oversee the process. The totem pole, originally carved by Charlie James and later restored by his son, Mungo Martin, was being moved from Totem Park to the new Museum of Anthropology building.
A crane prepares to lift a totem pole while a number of people oversee the process and stand on a scaffold to wrap the pole in padding. The totem pole, originally carved by Charlie James and later restored by his son, Mungo Martin, was being moved from Totem Park to the new Museum of Anthropology building.
A crane prepares to lift a totem pole while a number of people oversee the process and stand on a scaffold to wrap the pole in padding. A crowd of people watch the process. The totem pole, originally carved by Charlie James and later restored by his son, Mungo Martin, was being moved from Totem Park to the new Museum of Anthropology building.