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    In black hand-writing on the bottom, J. Sarazin.

    Accession #980.313.1

    A black and white photo of wood sculptor Joseph Briere in his kitchen. With a replica of a "brag load".

    A black and white photo of wood sculptor Joseph Briere in his kitchen. With a replica of a stage coach, a log cabin and another wagon complete with double horse hitch.

    Accession #980.316.1

    Accession #980.319.1

    Skidding is described as the act of pulling felled logs out of the bush either with oxen or later horses which proved to be a better choice for handling abilities. Some horses proved very adept at their jobs and knew what was expected with little to no direction from their ...

    Accession #980.318.1

    A small model of a wooden sauna that was particularly popular with the Finnish loggers in the area. The Finns brought their love of saunas with them and the benefits quickly became apparent to their fellow loggers at the end of a long hard day in the bush.

    This is a handmade wooden cabin representing the combination bunkhouse, cook-houses that were common in the lumber camps. The photos show the bunks around the walls as well as the fire pit in the middle.

    Accession #980.320.1

    Accession #980.322.1

Rocco Frangione, The Sault Star, June 1, 2001, Section A, p. 11     This newspaper article concerns the completion of the Blind River logging memorial with the installation of six bronze logs. The article goes on to include information about the manufacture of the sculpture, it's aging and the sculpture's designer, Laura Brown Breevelt.