Item F1984:03/017.01 - The Queen's totem

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The Queen's totem

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  • moving images

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British Columbia. Dept. of Recreation and Conservation. Photographic Branch

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F1984:03/017.01

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  • 1957-1958 (Creation)

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1 film reel (00:11:00 ; 393 ft) : composite print, colour, sound ; 16 mm + additional film element

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The item is a reel of documentary film. A special totem pole is created as a gift to Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of B.C.'s centennial. Shows the selection and cutting of the tree on the Queen Charlotte Islands, the carving operation at Thunderbird Park, and the presentation of the finished pole to Queen Elizabeth in London. The pole was designed and executed by Kwakiutl carver Mungo Martin.

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A digital copy is available under call number V1986_64_008_01.mp4. Please contact staff for further information.
A VHS reference copy is available for this item, V1986:64/008 REF.
Type C video master, V1986:64/008.01.
U-Matic video submaster, V1986:64/008.02.

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Copyright Government of British Columbia.

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References: Listed in Duffy, "Camera West", entry #Q/04.

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Accession number(s): F1984:03

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Previously described as AAAA4283.

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director: Bernard H. Atkins; photography: Bernard H. Atkins; sponsored/presented by: British Columbia. Centennial Committee; producing agency/company: British Columbia. Dept. of Recreation and Conservation. Photographic Branch; narrator: Gordon Inglis; narration: Harry P. McKeever

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F1984:03/017.02 - composite print

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