File contains images of Tsimshian artifacts housed in museums in British Columbia and in what is now known as the Canadian Museum of History. The file also contains images of Tsimshian villages along the Nass River, and historical photos of Tsimshian peoples.
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of totem poles, canoes, and longhouses(?) in the Nass River valley of BC.
Anthony Carter
Photograph of painted exterior wall of longhouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Mildred Laurie
File contains a combination of images of Kwakwaka'wakw artifacts housed in various museums and images of historical Kwakwaka'wakw villages on Vancouver Island and along the Northwest Coast of British Columbia. Artifacts include totem poles, bentwood boxes, carvings, masks, and Kwakwaka'wakw artwork such as paintings and drawings. There are historical photographs of the following villages: Gwat'sinuxw (Quatsino), Kwikwasutinuxw (Gilford Island), A'wa'etlala Village (Knight's Inlet), Mamalikala (Village Island), Wiwekalu Village of T'la'mataxw (Campbell River), Kwixa Village (Salmon River), Dunaxda'xw Village (New Vancouver), and Gwa'sala Village (Smith Inlet). The textual records include information about some of the photographs, identifying items such as the people, the villages, and/or the artifacts depicted in the photographs.
Kwakiutl longhouse, Kingcome Inlet
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the interior carved columns of a Kwakiutl longhouse at Kingcome Inlet, BC. A long canoe runs the length of the centre of the longhouse.
Anthony Carter
Kwakiutl longhouse, Kingcome Inlet
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the interior carved columns of a Kwakiutl longhouse at Kingcome Inlet, BC. A long canoe runs the length of the centre of the longhouse.
Anthony Carter
Kwakiutl longhouse, Kingcome Inlet
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the interior carved columns of a Kwakiutl longhouse at Kingcome Inlet, BC. A long canoe runs the length of the centre of the longhouse.
Anthony Carter
Kwakiutl longhouse, Kingcome Inlet
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the interior carved columns of a Kwakiutl longhouse at Kingcome Inlet, BC. A long canoe runs the length of the centre of the longhouse.
Anthony Carter
Kwakiutl longhouse, Kingcome Inlet
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the interior carved columns of a Kwakiutl longhouse at Kingcome Inlet, BC. A long canoe runs the length of the centre of the longhouse.
Anthony Carter
Kwakiutl longhouse, Kingcome Inlet
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the interior carved columns of a Kwakiutl longhouse at Kingcome Inlet, BC. A long canoe runs the length of the centre of the longhouse.
Anthony Carter
Kwakiutl longhouse, Kingcome Inlet
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the interior carved columns of a Kwakiutl longhouse at Kingcome Inlet, BC. A long canoe runs the length of the centre of the longhouse.
Anthony Carter
Kingcome Inlet & Gwayasdums (Gilford Island)
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
File consists of images of the Kingcome Inlet and Gilford Island, both in the central coast area of British Columbia. Scenery and individuals from the area are featured.
Anthony Carter
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the Gilford Island longhouse, see from the water.
Anthony Carter
Gwayasdums (Gilford Island): village
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of the Gilford Island longhouse, see from the water.
Anthony Carter
This subseries contains records relating to an exhibit built at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. McLennan was the project manager and design developer for this project. He oversaw the completion and installation of six west coast First Nation house designs: Coast Salish, Haida, Tsimshian, Bella Coola, Oweekeno, and Kwakwaka'wakw. The records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, and notes.
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Carving totem, inside end of bighouse [Alert Bay]
Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay longhouse
Photograph of the interior totem poles of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC, while the poles are still being carved. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure. Two boys are standing near the poles.
Carving totem poles for Alert Bay bighouse
Photograph of a set of totem poles that will become part of the longhouse in Alert Bay, BC. These poles were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Carving houe posts for Alert Bay Bighouse
Photograph of two men carving a set of house posts that will become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC. These posts were carved and raised before the rest of the structure.
Building remnants, Mamalilikulla, Village Island
Part of Anthony Carter fonds
Image of parts of an old building, possibly a longhouse, at the Mamalilikulla village on Village Island, off of northern Vancouver Island.
Anthony Carter