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Building a cedar fence, Refuge Cove

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Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
1978
Scope and Content
Verso of photo: "Pigs arriving any minute - get that fence built!"
Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Creator
Gibbons, Norm
Fonds Number
2021.001
Series Number
5
File Number
2
Item Number
NG.029
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
1978
Physical Description
1 image (electronic) : col
Scope and Content
Verso of photo: "Pigs arriving any minute - get that fence built!"
Name Access
Gibbons, Norm
Geographic Access
Refuge Cove
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View of Twin Islands from Cortes Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1918
Scope and Content
A view of Twin Islands through the trees. There is a bald eagle on one branch.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.008
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Katherine Lettice
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
A view of Twin Islands through the trees. There is a bald eagle on one branch.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Group photo of Refuge Cove residents, in front of the building used for a school

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Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Scope and Content
Back row, L to R: Pat Lovell, Max Beck, Norm and Denise Gibbons, Sherry Hall, Ann and Ken Ferguson with infant Andrew, Bruce Stevenson Middle, L to R: Lisa Gibbons holding her pet rock, (unidentified), Monty Hall, Stuart Arsenault, (woman in green unidentified), Glynne Evans, Mike Lovell, (person at end unidentified). Front, L to R: Laurie Lovell, Mark Melul, Kris Hall, Tracy Lovell, Lisa Hall, Michael Gibbons, Dean Lovell (pulling a hat over Michael's face), Ann Melul (Ann was a teacher)
Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Creator
Gibbons, Norm
Fonds Number
2021.001
Series Number
5
File Number
2
Item Number
NG.027
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
1 image (electronic) : col
Scope and Content
Back row, L to R: Pat Lovell, Max Beck, Norm and Denise Gibbons, Sherry Hall, Ann and Ken Ferguson with infant Andrew, Bruce Stevenson Middle, L to R: Lisa Gibbons holding her pet rock, (unidentified), Monty Hall, Stuart Arsenault, (woman in green unidentified), Glynne Evans, Mike Lovell, (person at end unidentified). Front, L to R: Laurie Lovell, Mark Melul, Kris Hall, Tracy Lovell, Lisa Hall, Michael Gibbons, Dean Lovell (pulling a hat over Michael's face), Ann Melul (Ann was a teacher)
Name Access
Gibbons, Norm
Geographic Access
Refuge Cove
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island. Photograph probably taken on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.047
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island. Photograph probably taken on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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View from Cortes Island towards Twin Islands and Long Tom

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1918
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.021
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Katherine Lettice
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Custodial History
A view from Cortes Island towards Twin Islands and Long Tom.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Buildings at Refuge Cove

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Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Scope and Content
Buildings, from L to R: Norm and Doris Hope's house, far left; small house where the store keeper lived; the old store; fuel tanks with house to their right; teacher's cottage and school building at far right. In front are several fish boats; the dock with a freight shed; a barge for ice storage and fish-buying; float houses near the school. The Hope's house is the only one of these buildings still there (2023). The old store burned down in 1968.
Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Creator
Gibbons, Norm
Fonds Number
2021.001
Series Number
5
File Number
2
Item Number
NG.001
Item Number Range
NG.001
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Physical Description
1 image (electronic) : col
Scope and Content
Buildings, from L to R: Norm and Doris Hope's house, far left; small house where the store keeper lived; the old store; fuel tanks with house to their right; teacher's cottage and school building at far right. In front are several fish boats; the dock with a freight shed; a barge for ice storage and fish-buying; float houses near the school. The Hope's house is the only one of these buildings still there (2023). The old store burned down in 1968.
Name Access
Gibbons, Norm
Geographic Access
Refuge Cove
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View of buildings and docks at Refuge Cove, taken from the bluff above

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Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
[ca.1960-1968]
Scope and Content
Photo shows the old store, with docks in a U formation and a new government dock.
Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Creator
Gibbons, Norm
Fonds Number
2021.001
Series Number
5
File Number
2
Item Number
NG.003
Item Number Range
NG.003
Material Type
graphic material (electronic)
Date Range
[ca.1960-1968]
Physical Description
1 image (electronic) : col
Scope and Content
Photo shows the old store, with docks in a U formation and a new government dock.
Name Access
Gibbons, Norm
Geographic Access
Refuge Cove
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Pier for dumping logs at Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1918 - 1919]
Scope and Content
The pier from which the locomotive dumped logs at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Cortes Island is in the far distance with Twin Islands in the right background. The pile-driver beside the pier and gin poles are arranged to unload logs. There are also poles set at intervals on the beach for hanging booms.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.020
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1918 - 1919]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
The pier from which the locomotive dumped logs at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Cortes Island is in the far distance with Twin Islands in the right background. The pile-driver beside the pier and gin poles are arranged to unload logs. There are also poles set at intervals on the beach for hanging booms.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Twin Islands
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 1a
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Group photo, on the beach at Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1926]
Scope and Content
A group of people on the beach at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Twin Islands can be seen in the background. Back row, L to R: Mr. Niven, Jim Niven, Dick Parker, Jean Manson, Mrs. Niven Front row, L to R: Muriel Hurreen, Thelma Campbell, Audrey and Eileen Kenny, Minerva and Lorne Campbell, Dorothy Manson
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.049
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1926]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group of people on the beach at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Twin Islands can be seen in the background. Back row, L to R: Mr. Niven, Jim Niven, Dick Parker, Jean Manson, Mrs. Niven Front row, L to R: Muriel Hurreen, Thelma Campbell, Audrey and Eileen Kenny, Minerva and Lorne Campbell, Dorothy Manson
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Twin Islands
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 25c
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Mrs. James Nixon on Denman Island with four pig carcasses

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands. The Nixons moved around 1915 from the Twin Islands to Denman Island where Capt. James Nixon grew up. These pigs were taken from Twin Islands when they moved.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.048
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands. The Nixons moved around 1915 from the Twin Islands to Denman Island where Capt. James Nixon grew up. These pigs were taken from Twin Islands when they moved.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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The Mission Manson family, at Twin Islands

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Mission Manson family taken at Twin Islands.
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.178
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph postcard: b&w; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Mission Manson family taken at Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo box 4
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Breakwater in the bay between the Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1913]
Scope and Content
Bay between the Twin Islands, breakwater structure on the left.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.030
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Bay between the Twin Islands, breakwater structure on the left.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Grouse on shake roof, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Grouse perched on the shake roof of the Nixon house, Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.043
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Grouse perched on the shake roof of the Nixon house, Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Subject Access
Hunting
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. James A. Nixon, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon inside the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. She is modelling an elaborate hat and clothing.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.035
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon inside the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. She is modelling an elaborate hat and clothing.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. James A. Nixon, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands modelling an elaborate hat and clothing.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.036
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands modelling an elaborate hat and clothing.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. James A. Nixon, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands among the blossoms of the fruit trees that Mr. Dan McDonald had planted many years before.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.037
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands among the blossoms of the fruit trees that Mr. Dan McDonald had planted many years before.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. James A. Nixon of Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs.Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands, in dress clothes, posing beside a stump.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.038
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs.Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands, in dress clothes, posing beside a stump.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. James A. Nixon of Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands, wearing an elaborate hat, is shown standing beside a hanging carcass of one of the pigs the Nixons raised. She is holding the head of the pig.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.039
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon of Twin Islands, wearing an elaborate hat, is shown standing beside a hanging carcass of one of the pigs the Nixons raised. She is holding the head of the pig.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
Scope and Content
A group photo of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands. Standing left to right: Mrs. Michael (Jane) Manson, daughter Ethel (Mrs. J. Hurren), Mrs. James Nixon and Mr. James Nixon. Seated left to right: Hazel (Manson) Herrewig, Henry Herrewig, Mrs. and Mr. Dudley (friends of Hazel and Henry).
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.025
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
Physical Description
1 photographic postcard: b&w; 8.5x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group photo of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands. Standing left to right: Mrs. Michael (Jane) Manson, daughter Ethel (Mrs. J. Hurren), Mrs. James Nixon and Mr. James Nixon. Seated left to right: Hazel (Manson) Herrewig, Henry Herrewig, Mrs. and Mr. Dudley (friends of Hazel and Henry).
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Nixon and McDonald house by the bay, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Scope and Content
Buildings by the bay, Twin Islands. On the left is the house being built by Mr. Harpur C. Nixon for his son James. On the right is the home built by Dan McDonald. Foreground shows, beach, bay and two rowboats.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.029
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Buildings by the bay, Twin Islands. On the left is the house being built by Mr. Harpur C. Nixon for his son James. On the right is the home built by Dan McDonald. Foreground shows, beach, bay and two rowboats.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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