Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

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Stuk
February 1987

Image is of Mercy embracing an unidentified guest, post-ceremony. Norman stands off to the side. Mercy holds a carving in one hand and an umbrella in the other.

[Post-ceremony]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Mercy and Ron conversing in front of canoe log, post-ceremony. Norman stands off to the side, holding a rattle. Isaac stands at a slight distance.

[Norman and Mercy post-ceremony]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman and Mercy standing in front of canoe log, post-ceremony. Norman holds a rattle while Mercy holds a carving in one hand and umbrella in the other. Unidentified child begins to pass in front of camera lens.

[Norman and Mercy hug post-ceremony]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Norman and Mercy embracing in a hug in front of canoe log, post-ceremony. Sadie, Reva, Rob't, and unidentified guests stand off to the side.

[Bill Reid, Doreen Jensen and guests post-ceremony]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Doreen Jensen and Bill Reid conversing, post-ceremony. Unidentified persons mill about near table with cedar bark. Bill McLennan far right.

[Bill Reid makes his cut]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Bill Reid using adze to make his first cut. Unidentified persons stand behind him, watching the process.

[Doreen Jensen, Bill Reid and guests]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Doreen Jensen and Bill Reid conversing with unidentified persons near canoe log.

[Handing out oranges]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Ron holding box of oranges that he offers to unidentified children as refreshments. He stands near the canoe log.

[Guests post ceremony]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Moya Waters, Bill Reid and Bill McLennan and unidentified persons consuming refreshments and conversing. Ron holds box of oranges in background.

[Family members hold boxes of oranges]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Wayne and Ron holding boxes of oranges and looking in direction of camera.

[Children and guests stand near log]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of unidentified children and persons milling about near canoe log. Isaac stands next to cut section to assist with removing pieces of cedar.

[Family member and Isaac hold cedar bark]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of unidentified family member (Sadie?) and Isaac standing near mortuary house. Unidentified family member holds piece of cedar bark while Isaac holds adze.

[Guest makes cut]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of unidentified person using adze to make cut. Unidentified persons stand off to side, watching the process. One person takes a photograph.

[Inside carving hut]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of Sadie(?) and Josiah conversing inside carving hut.

[Preparing log for welcome ceremony]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of unidentified persons making initial cuts to canoe log in preparation for welcome ceremony. A couple of unidentified persons with umbrellas stand behind watching the process.

[Unidentified child walking near base of canoe log]

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Stuk
February 1987

Part of Ronnie Tessler fonds

Image is of an unidentified child walking near base of canoe log. The child is holding a stuffed animal. Part of totem pole and museum exterior can be seen in background.