Nick researched pine pitch / pine tar. This is a sticky material produced by the high temperature carbonization of pine wood in anoxic conditions. It has a long history as a wood preservative, as a wood sealant for maritime use, in roofing construction and maintenance, in soaps such as Packer’s Pine Tar Soap and in the treatment of skin diseases, such as psoriasis and eczema. Pine pitch was used in the construction of this project’s birch bark canoe.
Riley researched wood preservation. He also researched types of wood used by Native Americans and the best time to harvest different wood species. This will help to identify the wood used in the construction of the canoe.
Courtney researched the different building styles for constructing a canoe. She searched based on differences between Native American tribes and on the different uses for the canoe. Using her findings as a resource, she assumes that the canoe was made by the Algonquin tribe, and that it was used for recreational purposes, such as travel, fishing, etc.
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Follow Courtney, Riley, and Nick (students from Unity College in Maine taking the North American Indians Class) as they restore a 25lb, 14' birch bark canoe. Bill Beute (whereabouts unknown) donated the canoe in the late 1970s with canoe magazines that were thrown out. Chris Marshall, the class's professor, will provide guidance as they attempt to restore this canoe. The final plan is to hang the canoe from the ceiling in the Quimby Library.
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