Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

96-01-04-a039366a
Item
1863

Image is portrait of Charles Edenshaw leaning on frontal house post in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, B. C. Inscribed on the image is "Indian Totem Poles at Skidegate Q. C. I." Handwritten inscription below the image reads "R. Maynard, Artist". Handwritten inscription on the verso reads "Charles Edenshaw in prov. museum." Printed on the verso Is the photographer information in the inscription "R. MAYNARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST and Dealer in All Kinds of Photographic Materials. Stereoscopic and Large Views of British Columbia and Vancouver Island for Sale. Cor. Douglas & Johnson Streets, Victoria, B. C."

Chief Skedan

96-01-02-a039343
Item
[ca. 199-]

Part of Reverend Thomas Crosby fonds

Image depicts exterior view of small house built within the frame of the House Chiefs Peep at from a Distance with two Watchmen figures with potlatch hats sitting atop the corner posts of the original house and frontal pole. On the left is a mortuary pole raised for Skedans, head chief of Skedans village with Skedan's crests: a moon with a Thunderbird face at top, mountain goat, and grizzly bear at the base. House is located in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, B. C. Image appears to be reproduction of a039355.

Chief Skedan’s Mortuary Pole and House Chiefs Peep at from a Distance

96-01-03-a039355
Item
1863

Part of Reverend Thomas Crosby fonds

Image depicts exterior view of small house built within the frame of the House Chiefs Peep at from a Distance with two Watchmen figures with potlatch hats sitting atop the corner posts of the original house and frontal pole. On the left is a mortuary pole raised for Skedans, head chief of Skedans village with Skedan's crests: a moon with a Thunderbird face at top, mountain goat, and grizzly bear at the base. Printed around the border of the image is the photographer information "PHOTOGRAPHED BY R. MAYNARD, VICTORIA, . . . B. C." Handwritten inscription on the border reads "Skidegate Indian house & poles Skidegate Q. Ch. Is." Printed on the verso is the photographer information with the inscription "R. Maynard, Photographic Artist, AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS, COR. OF DOUGLAS AND JOHNSON STS., VICTORIA, B. C. -- Views of British Columbia and Vancouver Island for Sale."

Examples from How to Write the Haida Language

132-3-B-2-MAN-039
Item
April 1972

Part of MOA General Media collection

Item is an audio recording of Mrs. Gertrude Kelly providing Skidegate Haida translations of words to an interviewer, Randy Bouchard as part of the How to Write the Haida Language project. According to the recording, Mrs. Gertrude Kelly was formerly of Skidegate and at the time of the recording was living in Vancouver. Randy Bouchard co-founded the BC Indian Language Project in 1968 (https://www.memorybc.ca/british-columbia-indian-language-project) and is the author of numerous books pertaining to First Nations subject matter.

Haida

1-4-C-10 (65.1-5; 66.1-2)
File
[199-?]

Part of William McLennan (MOA Curator) fonds

File mainly contains historical images of Haida and Tlingit villages and totem poles located on the Northwest Coast of British Columbia and Alaska. There are also images of Haida and Tlingit peoples dressed in regalia. Other photos include images of Haida and Tlingit artifacts, such as bentwood boxes and carvings, housed in various museums around the world. There are also images of a modern day ceremony in front of some totem poles and long houses. The textual records include photocopies of images of totem poles and Haida and Tlingit villages.

Haida singing Reel No. 1

132-3-B-1-MAN-046
Item
April 13, 1954

Part of MOA General Media collection

Item is an audio recording of Mrs. Susan Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jones and Mr. Henry Young singing Haida songs, with drum accompaniment. The recording took place in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia.

Hydah [Haida] chief, Skidegate, Q.C.I.

89-a039270
Item
[1893-1911]

Part of Reverend Smith Stanley Osterhout fonds

Haida chief wearing button blanket

Kuldip Gill fonds

7
Fonds
1978

Fonds consists of 21 photographs from the 1978 Bill Reid pole raising ceremony at Skidegate, an event at which Gill was an observer.

Kuldip Gill

Methodist church and mission-house, Skidegate

96-01-05-a039369
Item
1863

Part of Reverend Thomas Crosby fonds

Image depicts an exterior view of a church and mission house in Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, B. C.

Minn Sjoselth Paintings 73-75 Kwakiutl (Kwakwaka'wakw)

144-2-1
File
1967-1974

Part of Minn Sjolseth fonds

File consists of slides depicting Minn Sjolseth's paintings and labeled "Longhouse Posts Totem, Village Island, BC, 1974," "Kitwanga Village, 1967," "'Intermission' Kwakiutl, 1974," "Kwakiutl Totems, Alert Bay 1971,", "Last Totem of Skidegate QCI," "Native Cariboo Child, 1973," "Final Rest 1973," "Kwakiutl Totem 1973," "Dominic Charlie, Weather Prophet, Squamish Tribe, 1972," "Wilderness Watch, 1973," and "Basket Weaver." Many of these paintings depict individuals also photographed by Anthony Carter for his book publications.

Skedans, Skidegate & Maud Island

25-02-03
File
1967

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

File consists of images of Haida Gwaii. Subjects include the Skedans village site, the city of Skidegate, Maud Island, and Queen Charlotte City.

Anthony Carter

Skidegate basket and wooden carvings

25-02-03-a037601
Item
1967

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a painted wooden box, a basket, and wooden spoons sitting on a porch.

Anthony Carter

Skidegate beach and pier

25-02-03-a037604
Item
1967

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a pier and a few buildings in Skidegate.

Anthony Carter

Skidegate Bill Reid

1-5-2 (27.2)-a035187
Item
[ca. 1976]

Part of William McLennan (MOA Curator) fonds

Image of Bill Reid carving a wooden sculpture with a chisel.

Skidegate carvings

25-02-03-a037602
Item
1967

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a painted wooden box with a stone carving and various wooden tools and spoons.

Anthony Carter

Skidegate church exterior

25-02-03-a037596
Item
1967

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a church in Skidegate.

Anthony Carter

Skidegate circular engraving

25-02-03-a037599
Item
1967

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image of a circular carving in a wooden door or wall.

Anthony Carter

Skidegate house and view

25-02-03-a037606
Item
1967

Part of Anthony Carter fonds

Image shows part of a structure and old road or driveway, located near the water. Mountains are visible in the background across the water. Image likely taken in or near Skidegate.

Anthony Carter