Alberni Indian Residential School
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Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Little girl sitting on step of Residence.
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Mr. John Andrews, resident principal, at his desk
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Sewing room staff at work.
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Member of sewing-room staff at work
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Women at work in sewing-room. One on right is Indian
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Mrs. John Andrews distributing clothing to girls.
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Boy resident getting haircut
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Girl student with councillor [i.e. councilor].
British Columbia, [196-]
Each grade level has its own councillor [i.e. councilor] who looks after general welfare.
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Boys looking at map during study period
British Columbia, [196-]
With them is their grade counsellor who looks after their general welfare.
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Girl at desk in study room
British Columbia, [196-]
With them is their grade counsellor who looks after their general welfare.
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Boy at homework in study room
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Boys washing up for bed
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Boys in boys' dormitory before bedtime
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Group of boys watching one boy painting.
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Girls having sing-song before bedtime
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Smallest girls saying prayers
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Little girl saying prayers
British Columbia, [196-]
Alberni Indian Residence Alberni, B. C. Little girl in bed with doll
British Columbia, [196-]
