Alert Bay

Race finish line

30-30-01-30-01-03-a039056
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Race finish line. Shot taken from behind winner as he moves into tape. Mountie seen among spectators

Promenade, Alert Bay B.C., Canada

81-03-a033151
Item
[ca. 194-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Commercial postcard printed with a photograph of a wooden promenade in Alert Bay, B.C. A number of people are walking on the promenade, which sits at the bottom of a small hill. A number of structures and a totem pole are visible on the hillside. A handwritten annotation on the verso of the photograph reads: "The first building is the [?] hall & the 2nd building is the b[?] house, they are right across from the store. The house on the hill is the bookkeeper's house."

Preparing salmon

81-04-a033266
Item
[ca. 1960 - 1990]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

A woman cuts barbecued salmon at a table outdoors. The salmon has been placed on cardboard trays.

Potato sack racers

30-30-01-30-01-03-a039057
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Runners in potato sack race. Nine runners are visible, observers and building on proper right. Lower centre is overexposed

Potato sack race

30-30-01-30-01-03-a039038
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

End of potato sack race. Winner seen with hands in the air

Pole vault

30-30-01-30-01-03-a039033
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Vaulter in mid-air. Onlookers in background. Officials and spotters on the ground, on either side of the vaulter

Players posing on a stage

30-30-01-30-01-13-a039222
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a photograph of players posing on a stage. Item is labelled, "PLAYERS IN "CYCLONE SALLY' ALERT BAY BC FEB 1932"

Performers, Alert Bay

81-05-a033134
Item
[ca. 195-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of performers behind a tall wooden board/wall. One is dressed like an animal, possibly a wolf, with a mask and furry costume. Two other performers stand nearby. Based on the content of this and related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event in Alert Bay, BC.

People standing outside at the Indian cemetery

30-30-01-30-01-13-a039221
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a photograph of a group of people standing outside at the Indian cemetery, possibly at a funeral.

People posing outdoors

30-30-01-30-01-13-a039226
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is print similar to negative a039212. The dog does not appear in this item

People posing outdoors

30-30-01-30-01-13-a039212
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a photograph of women, men, children and a dog posing outdoors

People in Front of a Church in Alert Bay

Part of Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada Slide Collection

Item is a hand-tinted glass lantern slide of eight children and three adults in front of a church. Based on the original order of the collection, photograph might have been taken in Alert Bay and the church might be Christ Church, Anglican church.

People gathered outdoors

30-30-01-30-01-13-a039211
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a photograph of people gathered outdoors. Lower left corner is black

People by the Shore

Part of Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada Slide Collection

Item is a hand-tinted glass lantern slide of twelve people by the shore with hunted animals. Based on the original order of the collection, photograph might have been taken near Alert Bay.

People and house

30-30-01-30-01-13-a039227
Item
[1862-1937, predominant 1930-1937]

Part of John Mennie fonds

Item is a photograph of a woman on the porch and a man on the roof of a house

Painted sheet at Alert Bay event (?)

81-05-a033131
Item
[ca. 195-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of a painted sheet and small portion of a painted board that are displayed in a field in Alert Bay, BC. Based on the content of related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event and/or salmon barbecue.

Painted sheet at Alert Bay event (?)

81-05-a033132
Item
[ca. 195-]

Part of Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection

Photograph of a painted sheet and small portion of a painted board that are displayed in a field in Alert Bay, BC. Based on the content of related images in this file, this photograph was likely taken at an outdoor event and/or salmon barbecue.

Paddling to Where I Stand collection

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Collection
1979 - 2003

Collection illustrates the gathering of information and writing of the book “Paddling to Where I Stand : Agnes Alfred, Qwiqwasutinuxw Noblewoman.” Includes interviews to Agnes Alfred conducted by Martine J. Reid and Daisy Sewid-Smith between 1979 and 1985. Interviews are documented as audio and video recordings and their written transcriptions, and other materials gathered by Martine J. Reid and Daisy Sewid-Smith for the edition and publication of the book. Collection also contains the manuscripts and draft for the book; correspondence between Martine J. Reid, Daisy Sewid-Smith and other people; eulogies and funeral pamphlets; Agnes Alfred’s family information; historical notes; and miscellanea. Collection includes photographic materials with photographs included in the book and additional photographs gathered by Martine J. Reid and Daisy Sewid-Smith during their research, and portraits of Agnes Alfred’s parents.

Martine J. Reid