A group gathered in front of the K'san doors for their opening ceremony. Individuals in this photo from viewer's left to right: Donovan Miller, Walter Koerner, Douglas Kenny (UBC President), Marianne Koerner, Art Sterritt, Earl Muldoe, unidentified, unidentified, Walter Harris
Douglas Kenny speaking for the opening ceremony of the new Museum of Anthropology building. Behind him are from viewer's left of Kenny: Michael Ames, Walter Koerner, unidentified, Jules Léger; viewer's right of Kenney are unidentified with the exception of Marianne Koerner, second from right and Grace McCarthy, third from right.
Harry Hawthorn (viewer's left) and Audrey Hawthorn (viewer's right) entertain Vincent Massey (Governor General of Canada, centre) during the Governor General's visit to the University of British Columbia in 1956.
Vincent Massey and others examining a totem pole at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo include beginning from viewer's far left: Sherwood Lett, unidentified, Vincent Massey, Norman MacKenzie, unidentified, Harry Hawthorn, Audrey Hawthorn.
Vincent Massey and others examining a totem pole at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo include beginning from viewer's far left: Vincent Massey, Sherwood Lett, Norman MacKenzie, and Harry Hawthorn.
Vincent Massey and others examining the Tsimalano house board at the University of British Columbia. Persons in this photo include beginning from viewer's far left: Norman MacKenzie, Sherwood Lett, Vincent Massey, Harry Hawthorn.
Officials gather in the Museum of Anthropology during the visit of the Governor General to the University of British Columbia. Persons in the this photo from viewer's left include: Audrey Hawthorn, Vincent Massey, Sherwood Lett, unidentified, Harry Hawthorn.
Vincent Massey touring the Museum of Anthropology. Persons in this photo from viewer's left: Sherwood Lett, Vincent Massey, Harry Hawthorn, Norman MacKenzie.
Model of the proposed Museum of Anthropology building and grounds. This model was likely made as part of the planning process for the construction of the new museum.
Plan of the proposed Museum of Anthropology with highlighted areas for gallery displays. This plan would have been made as part of the process for the construction of the new museum.
Drawing of the ramp and Great Hall of the proposed Museum of Anthropology building. This drawing was likely done by Rudy Kovach as part of the planning process for the new museum.
Model of the interior of the Museum of Anthropology. This model was likely made by Rudy Kovach and William McLennan to test the layout and sightlines of the museum.
Model of the visible storage area of the Museum of Anthropology. This model was likely made by Rudy Kovachto test the layout and sightlines of the museum.
Model of the proposed Museum of Anthropology building and grounds. This model was likely made as part of the planning process for the construction of the new museum.
Plan of the Koerner Gallery for the proposed Museum of Anthropology building. This plan was likely made as part of the planning process for the construction of the new museum.
Model of the proposed Museum of Anthropology building and grounds. This model was likely made as part of the planning process for the construction of the new museum.
Drawing of the Great Hall of the proposed Museum of Anthropology building looking towards Gallery 3 (now called the O'Brian Gallery). This drawing was likely done by Rudy Kovach as part of the planning process for the construction of the museum.