First Nations

92-1-a034485
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Image depicts a side view of the top of a partially painted carving featuring what may be a Thunderbird. Views of this carving can be seen in items a034483 - a034486.

Thunderbird totem pole

92-1-a034487
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts an offside view of a totem pole which appears to have a Thunderbird on the top. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Thunderbird totem pole, front view

92-1-a034488
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts a frontal view of a totem pole which appears to have a Thunderbird on the top. Several other creatures, one possibly human, can be seen from this perspective. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Thunderbird totem pole, frontal base view

92-1-a034490
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts a frontal view of the base of a totem pole. From this perspective one possibly human figure can be seen. The figure at the base of the pole appears to have only a head and be wearing a mask.. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Thunderbird totem pole and Douglas Cranmer

92-1-a034491
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts a front and side view of a Thunderbird totem pole with Douglas Cranmer seated next to the pole. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Thunderbird totem pole, side view

92-1-a034492
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts a side view of a Thunderbird totem pole. The Thunderbird's head and neck are clearly visible. Underneath a human figure and a head appear. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Carving a partially finished totem pole

92-1-a034494
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts a man, possibly Douglas Cranmer, carving on a partially finished totem pole as a man and woman look on. Vintage cars are visible in the background.

Preparing a tree for carving

92-1-a034499
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the process of removing bark from a tree. Vintage cars are visible behind him.

Carving a totem pole

92-1-a034500
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the process of carving a pole. The early cuts are made with a chain saw.

Raising up a tree

92-1-a034504
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts Doug Cranmer using a jack to raise the end of a large tree trunk.

Using a chain saw

92-1-a034514
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts carver Doug Cranmer using a chain saw to make early cuts on a pole.

Taping paper to a totem pole

92-1-a034528
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts Doug Cranmer preparing to make a rubbing image (using kraft paper and crayon) of the carving on a totem pole. Another person, possibly Godfrey Hunt, assists by holding the paper.

Partially carved totem pole

92-1-a034530
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts a partially carved totem pole resting on the ground. Doug Cranmer is visible in the lower left corner of the image; another carver works on the pole. A can of paint is visible, but not in use.

Inspecting a partially carved pole

92-1-a034533
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts Doug Cranmer and another carver, possibly Godfrey Hunt, with a partially carved pole. A man and a woman observe the work.

Finished pole ready for transport

92-1-a034536
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts a completed pole, wrapped and enclosed in a wooden frame, ready for transport. Image appears to have been taken at a loading dock.

Partially carved pole

92-1-a034538
Stuk
[ca. 1964 - 1967]

Part of Virginia Kehoe fonds

Image depicts three carvers working on a totem pole. The centre carver is Doug Cranmer; the man on Cramner's right may be Godfrey Hunt. A woman works, possibly sanding, image right.