University of British Columbia

Totem pole at UBC

132-1-C-E-a042780
Item
[1957?]

Part of MOA General Media collection

Totem pole from Anthony Island on display at UBC outside the War Memorial Gym.

The U.B.C. library

132-1-C-E-a042589
Item
[ca. 1927]

Part of MOA General Media collection

Image of the UBC library taken around 1927.

The Hawthorns and Vincent Massey

132-1-C-C-a041370
Item
23-Jul-56

Part of MOA General Media collection

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.

The Hawthorns and Vincent Massey

132-1-C-C-a041371
Item
23-Jul-56

Part of MOA General Media collection

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.

Storage shed for poles collection

132-1-C-E-a042750
Item
1955

Part of MOA General Media collection

Storage shed for totem poles moved to UBC by the Totem Pole Preservation Committee.

Storage shed for poles collection

132-1-C-E-a043164
Item
1955

Part of MOA General Media collection

Storage shed for totem poles moved to UBC by the Totem Pole Preservation Committee.

Storage and carving shed at UBC campus

132-1-C-E-a042766
Item
1958

Part of MOA General Media collection

The storage shed at UBC where totem poles were stored.

Rounding the log

3-3-09-3-09-A-3-09-A-01
File
March 1985

Part of Vickie Jensen and Jay Powell fonds

File consists of photographs documenting the first stage of log preparation for the creation of the Native Education Centre pole by Norman Tait and crew. This stage includes removing the bark, taking off the outer layer of wood, and making it round in preparation for the design to be added. Also included are images of the log being moved from Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast to the construction company's yard and finally to the carving shed at the University of British Columbia.

Quatsino house figure

132-1-C-E-a042781
Item
1955

Part of MOA General Media collection

Detail of a house post from the Museum of Anthropology's collection.

Poles on gates of UBC entrance

132-1-C-E-a042691
Item
[196-?]

Part of MOA General Media collection

Four house front totem poles stand in a meridian, likely at the University of British Columbia. These were largely recovered from Ninstints in 1957. The building behind the poles on the viewer's left appears to be the War Memorial Gym, indicating that the photograph was likely taken on University Boulevard west of the intersection with Wesbrook Mall.

Poles from Anthony Island

132-1-C-E-a042747
Item
1958

Part of MOA General Media collection

Totem pole from Anthony Island that stood outdoors at UBC, possibly near the War Memorial Gym.

Poles from Anthony Island

132-1-C-E-a042746
Item
1958

Part of MOA General Media collection

Totem pole from Anthony Island that stood outdoors at UBC, possibly near the War Memorial Gym.

Officials gathered in the Museum of Anthropology

132-1-C-C-a041381
Item
23-Jul-56

Part of MOA General Media collection

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.

Officials gathered in the Museum of Anthropology

132-1-C-C-a041387
Item
23-Jul-56

Part of MOA General Media collection

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.

Officials gathered in the Museum of Anthropology

132-1-C-C-a041392
Item
23-Jul-56

Part of MOA General Media collection

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.

House post at UBC

132-1-C-E-a042762
Item
1958

Part of MOA General Media collection

A house post recovered by the Totem Pole Preservation Committee standing outside at UBC near the War Memorial Gym.

House post at UBC

132-1-C-E-a042763
Item
1958

Part of MOA General Media collection

A house post recovered by the Totem Pole Preservation Committee standing outside at UBC near the War Memorial Gym.

House front totem poles at UBC

132-1-C-D-a041966
Item
[196-?]

Part of MOA General Media collection

Four house front totem poles stand in a meridian, likely at the University of British Columbia. These were largely recovered from Ninstints in 1957. A diving board in the background, as well as the buildings, suggest the photograph was taken on University Boulevard, west of the intersection with Wesbrook Mall.

House front totem poles at UBC

132-1-C-D-a041967
Item
[196-?]

Part of MOA General Media collection

Four house front totem poles stand in a meridian, likely at the University of British Columbia. These were largely recovered from Ninstints in 1957. The building behind the poles on the viewer's left appears to be the War Memorial Gym, indicating that the photograph was likely taken on University Boulevard west of the intersection with Wesbrook Mall.

House front totem poles at UBC

132-1-C-D-a041971
Item
[196-?]

Part of MOA General Media collection

Three house front totem poles stand in a meridian, likely at the University of British Columbia. These were largely recovered from Ninstints in 1957. A diving board in the background, suggest the photograph was taken on University Boulevard, west of the intersection with Wesbrook Mall.

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