Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
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Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC. The dancers are wearing masks.
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Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC. The dancers are wearing masks.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay longhouse
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of the interior totem poles of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC, while the poles are still being carved. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure. Two boys are standing near the poles.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Killer Whale arch, Alert Bay cemetery
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
View of the Killer Whale Arch located at the entrance to the Kwatiul Indian Cemetery. This arch is a memorial to a boy lost at sea. Located at Alert Bay, British Columbia. Several crosses and memorial totem poles are visible behind this archway.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of pole and gravestones in a cemetery in Alert Bay, BC.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a masked dancer in Alert Bay, BC. The man is outside.
Painted sheet at Alert Bay event (?)
Parte de 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 (?)
Parte de 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.
Young woman with headdress, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a young woman wearing a carved headdress. The woman may be Mildred Laurie. The photograph was likely taken at an event in Alert Bay, BC.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a fish processing line, likely in a canning factory.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of women working in a cannery.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of an unidentified woman standing in the forest in front of a tree that has a face carved into it and painted. The tree is likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor gathering (potlatch?), with a large crowd watching.
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a dancer at an outdoor event, possibly a potlatch. A crowd is around the dancer, including others in ceremonial dress.
Two men in regalia on dock, Alert Bay
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of two men in ceremonial dress standing on a dock in Alert Bay, BC. One man is wearing a headdress. The other is holding a carved pole.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of a group in ceremonial dress gathered in a deck. Flags with the words "Centenary, 1858, 1958" are hanging on a wall behind the crowd, suggesting that they may be gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Alert Bay, centenary celebrations (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Portrait of a woman and two girls in ceremonial dress, standing outside at an event of some kind. Based on details in similar images in this file, it is possible that they are gathered for an event celebrating British Columbia's centenary in 1958.
Salmon barbecue, Alert Bay (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of an outdoor salmon barbecue. A number of people are gathered around, some in ceremonial dress. The photograph was likely taken in or near Alert Bay, BC. A body of water and snow-capped mountains are visible in the background.
Dancers at potlatch, Alert Bay (?)
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of dancers at an indoor potlatch or other event, likely in or near Alert Bay, BC.
Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Parte de Thomas and Mildred Laurie collection
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.