Title: Raising a Totem Pole at the Museum of Northern BC at Prince Rupert in 1958

This record describes an item in the Wrathall Photo Finishing Ltd. fonds.

Creator: Wrathall, John (Jack) Richmond

Date: August 2, 1958

Physical Description: 1 acetate negative : b&w ; 9.5 x 12 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a totem pole raising ceremony at the Museum of Northern British Columbia at 100 1st Avenue East. A large crowd of people can be seen gathered to watch the ceremony. The Department of Highways building can be seen in the background on 1st Avenue East. A group of people can be seen standing on a stage including a man wearing traditional Indigenous clothing and Miss Prince Rupert.

Responsibility: John (Jack) Richmond Wrathall

Note: Title based on contents of image.

Name Access:
Museum of Northern B.C.
1st Avenue East
Wrathall, John (Jack) Richmond

Subject Access:
Museums
Ceremonies
Totem Poles
Government Buildings
Streets
Indigenous Culture

Geographic Access:
Prince Rupert, B.C.

Negative Number: JRW200

Record ID: 2193


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