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Marjorie Halpin (MOA Curator) fonds
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Museum of Anthropology events

Series consists of correspondence, memoranda, newsletters, pamphlets and
newspaper clippings of events that Dr. Halpin either organized, or assisted, while working at the Museum of Anthropology. Records relate to the opening of the museum in 1976 and to various visiting scholars who gave lectures or organized activities between 1975-1986. Also included are records relating to two events which took place at the Museum of Anthropology: the Norman Tait Barbecue, an open public event for all to attend; and Inuit Art Round Table, during which issues related to Inuit art were discussed by a panel of curators and First Nations people.

Museum of Anthropology projects

The series consists of records created by Dr. Halpin’s involvement in various projects at the Museum of Anthropology. Records include correspondence, memoranda, grant applications, reports, permissions, photo requests, architectural material, pamphlets, newsletters, contracts, budgets, labels, photographs, negatives, contact sheets, a computer floppy disk, and compacts disks. The records relate to museum-wide projects such as label creation for the museum collection, the commission for the construction and design of the MOA doors, the opening of Gallery III in 1993, and the expansion of the museum in 1984. Records also relate to individual endeavours undertaken by Dr. Halpin such as CD-Rom projects, research on totem poles, photo projects, conservation, and film and video production.

NMM: Children of the Raven

Sub-series consists of textual records for the exhibit titled “NMM: Children of the Raven” based on the beliefs and culture of British Columbia First Nations, with an emphasis on ceremonial objects and their iconographic meanings. Records include memos; exhibit floor plans, text blocks for exhibit, and colour drawings of items in the exhibit.

Norman Tait

Sub-series consists of textual records, photographs and an interview of Norman Tait, a native artist of the region who held a public barbecue at the Museum of Anthropology to celebrate the completion of two carved cedar canoes. Included is biographic information about Tait, a press statement, and a public service announcement for the BBQ.

Northern Coast Women

Sub-series consists of textual records on a student project “North West Coast First Nations Professional Women Artists”. Includes correspondence, consent forms, and grant funding applications.

Opening

Sub-series consists of textual records including speeches given at the opening of the Museum of Anthropology at its new site on NW Marine Drive in 1976.

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