Harriet E. Gerry seated during a ceremony honouring her.

 
Database ID27318
InstitutionSaskatchewan Archives Board
Fonds/CollectionGerry, Harriet E.
File/Item ReferenceS-E131
Date of creation[1953]
Physical description/extent1 photograph; colour; 13 cm X 9 cm
Number of images1
Scope and contentA colour photograph taken in BC of Harriet E. Gerry seated as she is honoured in a ceremony by [Squamish?] people. A man with a large mask dances near her while several other Aboriginal people in pow wow style ceremonial clothing look on. There is a small midway with ferris wheel, decorative teepees and totem poles in background.
Restrictions on accessThere are no restrictions on access.
Copyright holderpublic domain
TypeArchival
Primary MediaPhotographs
Provenance Access PointGerry, Harriet E.
Treaty boundariesNo data
Cultural regionNorthwest Coast
SubjectCeremonies
Events -- Annual Indian Festival
Art and Artifacts -- Clothing
Culture -- Dance
Culture -- Totems
Date Range(s)1950-1959
1960-1969
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