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A totem pole lying on the ground outside the Museum of Anthropology as it is in the process of being moved from Totem Park to the new Museum of Anthropology building. This pole was carved by Mungo Martin and later restored by him at the University of British Columbia in 1950-51. It stood in Totem Park until it was moved to the new Museum of Anthropology building in 1975.

A totem pole stands in the New Museum of Anthropology after just having been moved from Totem Park. This pole was originally carved by Charlie James and later restored by Mungo Martin. Lying on the ground behind it is another pole carved by Mungo Martin and later restored by him in 1950-51.

A totem pole standing in Totem Park. This pole was carved by Mungo Martin and later restored by him at the University of British Columbia in 1950-51. It stood in Totem Park until it was moved to the new Museum of Anthropology building in 1975.

A totem pole standing in Totem Park. This pole was carved by Mungo Martin and later restored by him at the University of British Columbia in 1950-51. It stood in Totem Park until it was moved to the new Museum of Anthropology building in 1975.

This pole was carved by George Hunt Sr. The pole is now part of the museum's collection.
This pole was originally carved for the Edward S. Curtis film "In the Land of the War Canoes" which was originally titled "In the Land of the Head Hunters." The pole was repaired and re-painted by carvers Ellen Neel in 1949 and Mungo Martin in 1950-51. It stood at Totem Park, UBC Campus until it was re-located to the Museum's Great Hall in 1976.

A totem pole standing in Totem Park before being moved to the new Museum of Anthropology building. This pole was carved by Mungo Martin and later restored by him at the University of British Columbia in 1950-51. It stood in Totem Park until it was moved to the new Museum of Anthropology building in 1975.

A totem pole standing in Totem Park. This pole was carved by Mungo Martin and later restored by him at the University of British Columbia in 1950-51. It stood in Totem Park until it was moved to the new Museum of Anthropology building in 1975.

Aerial view of the UBC campus focussed on the future site of the Museum of Anthropology. This photograph was likely taken as part of the planning process for the new museum building.

Argillite sculptures and other items on display at the Vancouver Centennial Museum. This display was installed by the Museum of Anthropology as the opening exhibition of the Vancouver Centennial Museum.

Argillite sculptures on display at the Vancouver Centennial Museum. This display was installed by the Museum of Anthropology as the opening exhibition of the Vancouver Centennial Museum.

Arts and crafts display featuring a Chilkat blanket, hats, spoons, baskets, and other items. The caption for this slide indicates that the photograph was taken in Milwaukee, possibly the Milkwaukee Public Museum.

Audrey and Harry Hawthorn working with museum pieces. Audrey is holding a mask made by Willie Seaweed.

Audrey Hawthorn and unidentified man in the Great Hall of the new Museum of Anthropology building. They are there for a press conference related to the opening of the new building.

Audrey Hawthorn at the opening of the new Museum of Anthropology building.

Bear house posts at the entrance to the ramp in the Museum of Anthropology. These figures were transferred from Gilford Island to the Museum of Anthropology in 1956.

Bear house posts at the entrance to the ramp in the Museum of Anthropology. These figures were transferred from Gilford Island to the Museum of Anthropology in 1956.

A bentwood box by Charles Edenshaw. The museum catalogue number on the slide label is incorrect and should read A9416. This photograph may be from an exhibit at the old Museum of Anthropology dealing with Northwest coast technology.

A bentwood box by Charles Edenshaw. The museum catalogue number on the slide label is incorrect and should read A9416. This photograph may be from an exhibit at the old Museum of Anthropology dealing with Northwest coast technology.

Image of a bentwood box by Charles Edenshaw. This photograph may be from an exhibit at the old Museum of Anthropology dealing with Northwest coast technology.

A bentwood box by Charles Edenshaw. The museum catalogue number on the slide label is incorrect and should read A9416. This photograph may be from an exhibit at the old Museum of Anthropology dealing with Northwest coast technology.