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Pre-emption records

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[198?]
Scope and Content
File contains small slips of paper with records of land pre-emptions on Cortes Island, arranged according to the volumes they came from.
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
5.2
File Number
84
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[198?]
Scope and Content
File contains small slips of paper with records of land pre-emptions on Cortes Island, arranged according to the volumes they came from.
Storage Location
5-84
Storage Range
5-84
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"A Cortes Island History of the Huck Family and of the NE 1/4 Section 40, Green Valley"

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2017.003
Date Range
1999
Scope and Content
Written by Doreen Thompson.
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
5.2
File Number
99
Accession Number
2017.003
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1999
Scope and Content
Written by Doreen Thompson.
Storage Location
6-7.2
Storage Range
6-7.2
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Postal certificate for Harry Daniels

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1960
Scope and Content
File contains a letter and a certificate acknowledging Harry Daniel's 35 years as Cortes Bay postmaster.
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
5.2
File Number
30
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1960
Scope and Content
File contains a letter and a certificate acknowledging Harry Daniel's 35 years as Cortes Bay postmaster.
Storage Location
5-30
Storage Range
5-30
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Information files: Drawer 1 (A-C)

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CIMAS information files
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
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CIMAS information files
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Material Type
textual records
Storage Range
Drawer 1
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National Registration Certificate for May Ellingsen

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1940
Scope and Content
File contains National Registration Certificate for May Ellingsen.
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
4
File Number
11
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1940
Scope and Content
File contains National Registration Certificate for May Ellingsen.
Storage Location
4-35
Storage Range
4-35
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Manson, Michael (Original)

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CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
late 1800s-1982
Scope and Content
Typed up information including newspaper excerpts including info from Shetland Islands, Scotland, "Story of the Weeks" by Peg Pyner (1950s), a letter from Mike to John Manson (1923), and general info on Manson family early days, from late 1800s-mid 1950s. Certificate of Competency as Master of a Passenger Steamer, M. Manson, 1890s; and info on M. Manson's Steam Tug Stella, 1892. Info on Read Island Murder Mystery, early 1900s. Info on Steam Donkey explosion @ Hague Lake, 1923. M. Manson diary from trip to Washington, 1923. Letters from Wilfred Freeman (grandson of M. Manson) from 2005 re: "Sketches from the Life of Michael Manson," 1932. Excerpt from The Log, 1944. Info on Murder at Savary Island, published in 1982. Excerpt from Seven Knot Summers, Beth Hill. Genealogical info, charts, old letters. Additonal keywords: Columbia Coast Mission; Queen's Tyee
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Description Level
File
Series Number
3
File Number
55
Date Range
late 1800s-1982
Scope and Content
Typed up information including newspaper excerpts including info from Shetland Islands, Scotland, "Story of the Weeks" by Peg Pyner (1950s), a letter from Mike to John Manson (1923), and general info on Manson family early days, from late 1800s-mid 1950s. Certificate of Competency as Master of a Passenger Steamer, M. Manson, 1890s; and info on M. Manson's Steam Tug Stella, 1892. Info on Read Island Murder Mystery, early 1900s. Info on Steam Donkey explosion @ Hague Lake, 1923. M. Manson diary from trip to Washington, 1923. Letters from Wilfred Freeman (grandson of M. Manson) from 2005 re: "Sketches from the Life of Michael Manson," 1932. Excerpt from The Log, 1944. Info on Murder at Savary Island, published in 1982. Excerpt from Seven Knot Summers, Beth Hill. Genealogical info, charts, old letters. Additonal keywords: Columbia Coast Mission; Queen's Tyee
Storage Range
Drawer 3
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60th anniversary certificate from office of P.M. Chretien

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2019.002
Date Range
1996
Scope and Content
Contains certificate and related correspondence.
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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
1
File Number
59
Accession Number
2019.002
Date Range
1996
Scope and Content
Contains certificate and related correspondence.
Storage Range
1-58
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Original Froud home, Cortes Island

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2018.002
Date Range
[ca. 1918]
Scope and Content
"Later, Fraser and Gwen Campbell lived there with their family" is written on verso. Present day address is 757 Sutil Point Rd.
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.599
Accession Number
2018.002
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1918]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 11.5 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
"Later, Fraser and Gwen Campbell lived there with their family" is written on verso. Present day address is 757 Sutil Point Rd.
Storage Location
Photo box 4
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People in landscape: Cortes Island people (original at BC Archives, Item #AAAB2717)

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CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Scope and Content
This is a copy of a recording made by Imbert Orchard as part of a "People in Landscape" series for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. In this program, some of the people who grew up on Cortes Island recall how the settlement began, and discuss the quality of life there -- as it is today, and as it used to be. Voices heard include: Otto and Mary Weiler, Elmer and May Ellingsen, Rose (Manson) MacKay, Allen Robertson, and Duncan Robertson.
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CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Creator
Orchard, Imbert
Series Number
1
Item Number
1999.004.051
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Digitized Date
February 2017
Physical Description
1 cassette tape
Custodial History
Tape was found at the Cortes Island Recycling Center and donated to the museum by Gail Ringwood on Oct. 3, 2004. Original owner is unknown.
Scope and Content
This is a copy of a recording made by Imbert Orchard as part of a "People in Landscape" series for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. In this program, some of the people who grew up on Cortes Island recall how the settlement began, and discuss the quality of life there -- as it is today, and as it used to be. Voices heard include: Otto and Mary Weiler, Elmer and May Ellingsen, Rose (Manson) MacKay, Allen Robertson, and Duncan Robertson.
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Mrs. Hazeldon, Nicol and Mrs. John Manson and Mrs. C. Allen at Sunny Brae

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mrs. Hazeldon, Nicol and Mrs. John Manson and Mrs. Charles Allen at Sunny Brae after the house there burned down and the shack was built. Same as #159
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.145
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Mrs. Hazeldon, Nicol and Mrs. John Manson and Mrs. Charles Allen at Sunny Brae after the house there burned down and the shack was built. Same as #159
Storage Location
Photo box 4
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"Grade 5/6 Fashion Show and Peru Project"

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CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Accession Number
2019.013
Date Range
[199?]
Scope and Content
VHS tape of a project of students at the Cortes Island School.
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CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
3
Item Number
2019.013.022
Accession Number
2019.013
Material Type
multiple media
Date Range
[199?]
Physical Description
1 VHS tape
Custodial History
Donated by Anna and Alois Stranan; tapes are from Anna's time as a teacher at the Cortes Island School.
Scope and Content
VHS tape of a project of students at the Cortes Island School.
Storage Location
VHS tape box
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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View from Manson's Spit of the end of the float, looking NW towards Anvil Lake

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1950s]
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.350
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1950s]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 9 cm
Storage Location
Photo box 4
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CIMAS - May Ellingsen's explanation of the origin of the Cortes Island photograph collection

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[ca. 1985]
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
9
File Number
5
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[ca. 1985]
Storage Location
7-53
Storage Range
7-53
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"Miss Bones, Anna's teacher @ 4 years"

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1918 ]
Scope and Content
Photograph labelled "Miss Bones, Anna's teacher @ 4 years".
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.063
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1918 ]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w: 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph labelled "Miss Bones, Anna's teacher @ 4 years".
Storage Location
Photo box 4
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Information files: Drawer 4 (Q-Z)

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Series
Material Type
textual records
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Series Number
4
Material Type
textual records
Storage Range
Drawer 4
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Skookum #1 barge

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2018.002
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Scope and Content
"Laurence Sharter worked on it--Capt. Salveson skippered the tug. First barges unloading logs in Squirrel Cove--tug on far side not in view."
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.586
Accession Number
2018.002
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
"Laurence Sharter worked on it--Capt. Salveson skippered the tug. First barges unloading logs in Squirrel Cove--tug on far side not in view."
Storage Location
Photo box 4
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
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Map of Section 6/7 on Hague Lake

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1953
Scope and Content
File contains a map of Section 6/7 by Hague Lake.
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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
10
File Number
6
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1953
Scope and Content
File contains a map of Section 6/7 by Hague Lake.
Storage Location
7-69
Storage Range
7-69
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Von Donop Album 1

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CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Scope and Content
Transcripts with info on Von Donop for album #1
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Description Level
File
Series Number
4
File Number
51
Scope and Content
Transcripts with info on Von Donop for album #1
Storage Range
Drawer 4
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"Norpack No 1" in Manson's Bay

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1950s]
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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.369
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1950s]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 13 x 10 cm
Storage Location
Photo box 4
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Duncan Robertson, Reminiscences (1)

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1969
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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
14
Item Number
2007.001.453
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1969
Digitized Date
March 2017
Physical Description
1 cassette audio tape
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