Image of an unidentified totem pole in Alert Bay.

Image of a totem pole near a graveyard. This image is printed on page 26 of Carter's book "from History's Locker," with the caption: "View from the graveyard at Alert Bay looking across Johnston straits toward Vancouver Island."

Image of the upper part of an old totem pole at Kingcome Inlet.

Image of a memorial pole at Alert Bay. Inscription at the bottom held by the figure reads "In loving memory of Tlaowa Latle of the Qiowasudinuk (Kwakwaka'wakw: Kwikwasut'inuxw) Tribe. Died Nov. 9 [rest of inscription illegible].

Photograph of three men carving totem poles that would become part of the bighouse in Alert Bay, BC.

Image depicts a frontal view of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. The base features figures that resemble humans. A mosquito with a long proboscis and six legs perches on the human's head. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.

Image depicts a side view of the top of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. This view shows details of the mosquito's head, eye, and mouth. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.

Image depicts a frontal view of a totem pole carved by Doug Cranmer. The mosquito perched on three human figures stands in front of a carving shed. This pole stood in Deep Cove, BC before being moved to the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, Alberta. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034459 - a034467.

Image depicts Doug Cramner carving a totem pole.

Image depicts Douglas Cranmer in the early stages of carving the St. Catherines totem pole. The pole is outside.. He is using an adze to make early cuts on a pole.

Image depicts a frontal view of the base of a small-scale totem pole in front of a door. A seated human figure is visible. See items a034476 - a034482 for other views of this pole.

Image depicts an offside view of a totem pole which appears to have a Thunderbird on the top. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Image depicts a frontal view of a totem pole which appears to have a Thunderbird on the top. Several other creatures, one possibly human, can be seen from this perspective. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Image depicts a frontal view of the base of a totem pole. From this perspective one possibly human figure can be seen. The figure at the base of the pole appears to have only a head and be wearing a mask.. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Image depicts a front and side view of a Thunderbird totem pole with Douglas Cranmer seated next to the pole. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Image depicts a side view of a Thunderbird totem pole. The Thunderbird's head and neck are clearly visible. Underneath a human figure and a head appear. Views of this pole can be seen in items a034487 - a034492.

Image depicts a man, possibly Douglas Cranmer, carving on a partially finished totem pole as a man and woman look on. Vintage cars are visible in the background.