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Marius Barbeau (1883-1969) : pioneer folklorist

The item is a video copy of a documentary on the life and work of folklorist Marius Barbeau. The visuals consist almost entirely of b&w stills. This video combines both French and English-language versions: bilingual titles; English audio on channel 1; French audio on channel 2.

The silent ones

The item is a composite print of a documentary film from 1957. It depicts the expedition of the BC Provincial Museum and the University of British Columbia to Anthony Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) to salvage Haida totem poles and other relics. Scenes at the abandoned villages of Ninstints, Tanu and Skedans.

The silent ones : out-takes

The item is a film reel of out-takes from 1957. They depict the 1957 expedition of the BC Provincial Museum and the University of British Columbia to Anthony Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii) to salvage Haida totem poles and other relics.