Image depicts an individual ducking under a tree branch somewhere in Haida Gwaii, B.C.

Image depicts an individual walking on a a log bridge in a forest somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Image depicts an individual walking on a path through a forest somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Image depicts an individual walking on a path through a forest somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Image depicts a pile of dead trees in a forest somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Pump drill consisting of a length of wood with a heavy wooden whorl fixed toward the bottom end and a crossbar-like pump arm attached to the upper end; pump arm is free to move up and down the main length of wood through a hole in the arm's center. The notched ends of the pump arm are attached to the top of the pump by twisted gut cord. The central length of wood is rounded and handle-like at the base, tapering towards the top. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “48-6”

Wooden raven rattle composed of two complementary parts in the form of raven. Reclining figure on raven's back connected to a frog by protruding tongue. Carved wooden face, perhaps a frontlet for a headdress. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “47-5”

Image depicts a river with dense trees on either side.

Photograph depicts village buildings along shore.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "67 Section of Massett as it is".

Image depicts a woman, possibly Sue Sedgwick, sitting in a shack on a beach on Haida Gwaii.

Image depicts a shed on the shore somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Image depicts a downward view of a small section of the shore of Haida Gwaii.

Image depicts a downward view of a small section of the shore of Haida Gwaii.

Image depicts a vehicled parked on the side of the road, with a view of the coast of Haida Gwaii in the background.

Image depicts the community of Skidegate on Haida Gwaii.

Photograph depicts a dock and building near the water. A few buildings are being constructed on some newly cleared land nearby.

Image depicts a slug on the forest floor somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Stone figure carved in the likeness of a fish. Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “48-5”

Image depicts a tall pine tree somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

Three model totem poles carved out of argillite and of various heights standing as a trio against a white backdrop. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “43-3”

Three model totem poles carved out of argillite and of various heights standing as a trio against a white backdrop. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “W.E. Collison.” Stamped annotation on verso reads: “Department of Mines and Resources, Photographic Section. Oct. 6, 1939”. Numeric annotation on verso: “43-5”

Photograph depicts a totem pole in a British Columbia rainforest, possibly on Haida Gwaii.

Photograph depicts a totem pole in a British Columbia rainforest, possibly on Haida Gwaii.