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This exhibit draws on MOA’s collection of Cantonese opera costumes and accessories, photographs, news clippings, and other materials that document how Cantonese Opera has remained a vibrant art form in Canada from the 1880’s onward.

Cantonese Opera Packing A Rare Flower: A Century Of Cantonese Opera in Canada

106-01-L-02
Bestanddeel
1993

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

High Slack: An Installation by Judith Williams

106-01-N-01
Bestanddeel
1994

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

We Sing to the Universe: Poems and Drawings to Ron Hamilton

106-01-O-01
Bestanddeel
1994

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

From Under the Delta: Wet-Site Archaeology in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

106-01-P
Deelreeks
March 1995 - March 1999

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

This exhibition features rare preserved wood and bark objects dating from the past 4,600 years.

Willy White Weaving Project, My Ancestors are Still Dancing

106-01-Q-01
Bestanddeel
2001 - 2002

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

Preservation of Ainu Culture: Gifts from the Sapporo Aniu Cultural Society

106-01-T
Deelreeks
1995?

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

This exhibit, which does not appear in the records as ever occurring at the museum, contained ceremonial objects honouring the bear, from the Ainu people, who are indigenous to the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan.

Textiles and Costumes

106-02
Reeks
[1998 - 1999?]

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

Series consists of an updated and expanded version of Anne M. Lambert’s textile book entitled “Storage of Textiles and Costumes: Guidelines for Decision Making” that was originally published in 1983. Darren Morrison was going to do the design work but did not because the project was cancelled and the updated version was never published.

Building Projects

106-03
Reeks
1988 - 2005

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

Series consists of materials used in the planning and design of the MOA Expansion projects which include visible storage and the Research Centre. Records consist of correspondence, memorandum, reports, grant application, budgets, design drawings, floor plans, and meeting minutes.

Visible Storage

106-03-A
Deelreeks
1988 - 1998

Part of Darrin Morrison fonds

This subseries includes materials used in the planning of the exhibit case layout and case design, including Earthquake Mitigation. The planning involved considering innovative ways to use museum space, safety and conservation of the collection materials as well as the enjoyment and interaction with the public. The subseries includes videotapes pertaining to earthquake mitigation. Areas of focus include tests of the current visible storage cases using dental wax, nylon microfilament and securing mechanisms. Records include 4 videocassettes.

Visible Storage Exhibits