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Portrait of a Cree Man in Sun Dance Regalia
A man from the Cree First Nation poses in full Sun Dance regalia at Hobbema. The geometric pattern on his vest, arms and belt is composed entirely of intricate, highly skilled beadwork.
Manuscript Page - Miriam Green Ellis' Account of Hobbema Sun Dance
The first typewritten page of Miriam Green Ellis' account of the last Cree First Nation Sun Dance at Hobbema of the early 20th century.
Magic Lantern Slide - Steam Wheeler Cook
A portrait of the cook on a steamwheeler, posing with fresh fish (though not trout as the caption indicates). This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white indexing stickers.
Magic Lantern Slide - Stuck Horse
Attempting to ford the Salt River on horseback. This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white indexing stickers.
Magic Lantern Slide - Boat Navigating Waterfall
A boat hanging in midair as it is navigated over a short waterfall. This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white indexing stickers.
Magic Lantern Slide - Steam Wheeler Under the Midnight Sun
The Northern Trading Co's steam wheeler 'Trader', pictured at 11:30 at night with the sun only just going down. This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white indexing stickers.
Magic Lantern Slide - Mrs. Stefansson and Old Mary
Mrs. Stefansson with her family. Mrs. Stefansson: far left. Alex Stefansson: third from left. Old Mary: third from right. This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white indexing stickers.
Magic Lantern Slide - Skin Boats
Skin boats at Fort Norman (now Norman Wells), Northwest Territories. This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white indexing stickers. A faded caption has been written in beneath the image.
Magic Lantern Slide - Mission Father
A priest from the Catholic Mission at Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories poses with a covered wagon. This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white indexing stickers. A caption has been written…
Magic Lantern Slide - Discovery Well
The Discovery Well at Fort Norman (now Norman Wells), Northwest Territories, surrounded by the worker's camp, pictured from a boat on the river. This slide is shown in full, showing the black paper used to frame the image and the red and white…