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Administrative records & correspondence

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Part Of
Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2017.011
Date Range
1999-2006
Scope and Content
Series consists of administrative documents, correspondence, membership records, and society policies.
Part Of
Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Fonds Number
2017.011
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2017.011
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1999-2006
Scope and Content
Series consists of administrative documents, correspondence, membership records, and society policies.
Storage Range
1-1 to 1-6
Name Access
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2017.011
Date Range
1997-2004
Scope and Content
Series consists of documents pertaining to the Cortes Community Forest, including presentation notes, workshop materials, charts, and proposal text.
Part Of
Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Fonds Number
2017.011
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2017.011
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1997-2004
Scope and Content
Series consists of documents pertaining to the Cortes Community Forest, including presentation notes, workshop materials, charts, and proposal text.
Storage Range
1-18 to 1-21
Name Access
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Community Forest economic & marketing questionaire

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Part Of
Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2017.011
Date Range
2000
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials generated during a questionaire administered by the Cortes Island Ecoforestry Society, including completed surveys, reports, and charts.
Part Of
Cortes Ecoforestry Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Fonds Number
2017.011
Series Number
4
Accession Number
2017.011
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
2000
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials generated during a questionaire administered by the Cortes Island Ecoforestry Society, including completed surveys, reports, and charts.
Storage Range
1-15 to 1-17
Name Access
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Community organizations and services

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1957-2000
Scope and Content
Series consists of records accumulated by Elmer and May Ellingsen in the course of their active involvement in community affairs. It includes correspondence, bulletins and newsletters from various island organizations about matters such as eco-forestry, parks, local government initiatives, ferry service and electrical service.
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Ellingsen, May and Elmer
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
8
Item Number Range
7-1 to 7-48
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1957-2000
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of records accumulated by Elmer and May Ellingsen in the course of their active involvement in community affairs. It includes correspondence, bulletins and newsletters from various island organizations about matters such as eco-forestry, parks, local government initiatives, ferry service and electrical service.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
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Community Planning and Land Use (Advisory Planning Commission)

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Part Of
Cortes Island Ratepayers Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1965-1984
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials related to community planning and land use on Cortes Island, including materials relating to the formation and duties of the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona (RDCS) and the Cortes Island APC, proposals related to Cortes Island becoming part of the Islands Trust, RDCS planning study of Cortes Island, the Cortes Island land use questionnaire and final report, reports of CIRA planning committees, Cortes Island Community Plan drafts and draft revision, Cortes Island Official Settlement Plan and by-law, Subdivision Control by-law and Subdivision policy, zoning by-laws, drafts and amendments, proposed Siting by-law, and proposed application of the building code on Cortes Island.
Part Of
Cortes Island Ratepayers Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2000.003
Series Number
7
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1965-1984
Physical Description
27 cm. of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials related to community planning and land use on Cortes Island, including materials relating to the formation and duties of the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona (RDCS) and the Cortes Island APC, proposals related to Cortes Island becoming part of the Islands Trust, RDCS planning study of Cortes Island, the Cortes Island land use questionnaire and final report, reports of CIRA planning committees, Cortes Island Community Plan drafts and draft revision, Cortes Island Official Settlement Plan and by-law, Subdivision Control by-law and Subdivision policy, zoning by-laws, drafts and amendments, proposed Siting by-law, and proposed application of the building code on Cortes Island.
Storage Range
3-1 - 3-37
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Community Plans and Bylaws

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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
cartographic material
Accession Number
2004.004
Date Range
1970-2003
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials relating to the Cortes Island Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Zoning Bylaw. It includes copies of the first and second Official Community Plans (1979 and 1995) and the first and second Zoning Bylaws (1970 and 2002). There are materials from an OCP revision (1992 -1995) and a Zoning Bylaw revision (ca. 1998-2003) including annotated draft copies, detailed APC commentary, correspondence, background materials and minutes of public meetings; Plan Maps and maps of Cortes properties.
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2002.001.3
Sous Fonds Number
3
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2004.004
Material Type
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1970-2003
Physical Description
?? cm of textual records; 4 cerlox-bound map books
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials relating to the Cortes Island Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Zoning Bylaw. It includes copies of the first and second Official Community Plans (1979 and 1995) and the first and second Zoning Bylaws (1970 and 2002). There are materials from an OCP revision (1992 -1995) and a Zoning Bylaw revision (ca. 1998-2003) including annotated draft copies, detailed APC commentary, correspondence, background materials and minutes of public meetings; Plan Maps and maps of Cortes properties.
Storage Location
3-10 - 4-15
Storage Range
3-10 - 4-15
Name Access
Sirk, George
Nursall, Ralph
Subject Access
Local governments
Regional District
Zoning
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2002.002
Date Range
1983-1982
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials related to the Cortes Island Official Community Plan. It includes a Settlement Plan review (1983/84); a Community Plan review, including an island questionnaire to determine residents views on development; and copies of by-laws.
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2002.001.2
Sous Fonds Number
2
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2002.002
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1983-1982
Physical Description
5 cm. of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of materials related to the Cortes Island Official Community Plan. It includes a Settlement Plan review (1983/84); a Community Plan review, including an island questionnaire to determine residents views on development; and copies of by-laws.
Storage Range
1-17 - 1-22
Name Access
Nursall, Ralph
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Cooperative Self-Sufficiency for Cortes Island

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Part Of
Friends of Cortes Island Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2013.004
Date Range
1996-1998
Scope and Content
Series consists of newsletters and a directory, published by Sedley Sweeny to work towards "cooperation between like-minded people aimed at local self-sufficiency."
Part Of
Friends of Cortes Island Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Friends of Cortes Island Society
Fonds Number
2013.004
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2013.004
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1996-1998
Scope and Content
Series consists of newsletters and a directory, published by Sedley Sweeny to work towards "cooperation between like-minded people aimed at local self-sufficiency."
Storage Location
1-13 to 1-14
Storage Range
1-13 to 1-14
Name Access
Friends of Cortes Island
FOCI
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Cortes Emergency First Aid Service fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1988
Scope and Content
Series consists of one file containing correspondence.
Part Of
Cortes Emergency First Aid Service fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2012.001
Series Number
2
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1988
Scope and Content
Series consists of one file containing correspondence.
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1948-1993
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence generated during Douglas's residence on Cortes (1949-1993) and covering subjects of primarily local interest. Before the advent of telephone service in 1968, island residents communicated extensively through the Post Office, and much of this correspondence consists of notes and letters from Douglas's neighbours. Subjects covered include daily life, community activities, B.C. and Cortes Island history and Douglas's health concerns.
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of the series.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
2
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1948-1993
Physical Description
25 cm. of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence generated during Douglas's residence on Cortes (1949-1993) and covering subjects of primarily local interest. Before the advent of telephone service in 1968, island residents communicated extensively through the Post Office, and much of this correspondence consists of notes and letters from Douglas's neighbours. Subjects covered include daily life, community activities, B.C. and Cortes Island history and Douglas's health concerns.
Storage Range
2-20 - 3-10
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Subject Access
Health care
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Arrangement
Correspondence has been arranged alphabetically by correspondent, in the case of major correspondents; otherwise, chronologically.
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Part Of
Cortes Island Ratepayers Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1963-1984
Scope and Content
Series consists of CIRA general correspondence and APC general correspondence, as well as CIRA correspondence on specific issues, including ferry service, electrical and telephone service, the Regional District system of government, medical services, parks, wharves, environmental concerns, tax assessments, log dump and beach salvage, predators (wolves and cougars), oyster poaching, the road network, garbage collection and disposal, historic sites, library services, emergency response and policing, and the Raven Lumber subdivision proposal and ensuing court case.
Part Of
Cortes Island Ratepayers Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2000.003
Series Number
5
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1963-1984
Physical Description
21 cm. of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of CIRA general correspondence and APC general correspondence, as well as CIRA correspondence on specific issues, including ferry service, electrical and telephone service, the Regional District system of government, medical services, parks, wharves, environmental concerns, tax assessments, log dump and beach salvage, predators (wolves and cougars), oyster poaching, the road network, garbage collection and disposal, historic sites, library services, emergency response and policing, and the Raven Lumber subdivision proposal and ensuing court case.
Storage Range
1-25 - 2-21
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Health care
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Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2009.001
Date Range
1956
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence re the library in Whaletown.
Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Whaletown Women's Institute
Fonds Number
2009.001.1
Sous Fonds Number
1
Series Number
5
File Number
12
Accession Number
2009.001
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1956
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence re the library in Whaletown.
Storage Location
1-32
Storage Range
1-32
Subject Access
Women's Institute
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Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2009.001
Date Range
1921-1956
Scope and Content
Series consists of twelve files of correspondence of the Whaletown Women's Institute.
Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Whaletown Women's Institute
Fonds Number
2009.001.1
Sous Fonds Number
1
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2009.001
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1921-1956
Scope and Content
Series consists of twelve files of correspondence of the Whaletown Women's Institute.
Storage Range
1-21 to 1-32
Subject Access
Women's Institute
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Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2018.001
Date Range
2002-2016
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Part Of
Island Women's Club fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Island Women's Club
Fonds Number
2009.001.4
Sous Fonds Number
4
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2018.001
Date Range
2002-2016
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Storage Range
3-11 to 3-13
Subject Access
Women's Institute
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Part Of
Southern Cortes Community Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1949-2004
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Southern Cortes Community Association.
Part Of
Southern Cortes Community Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Southern Cortes Community Association
Fonds Number
2000.001
Series Number
4
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1949-2004
Physical Description
23 files of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Southern Cortes Community Association.
Storage Range
1-58 - 2-23
Name Access
Southern Cortes Community Association
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Muriel and William Whiting fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2018.003
Date Range
1919-1945
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence of Muriel and William Whiting and includes letters, property tax receipts and Chritmas cards.
Part Of
Muriel and William Whiting fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2018.003
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2018.003
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1919-1945
Physical Description
17 files of textual record
Scope and Content
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence of Muriel and William Whiting and includes letters, property tax receipts and Chritmas cards.
Storage Range
1-1 - 1-17
Name Access
Whiting, Muriel and William
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2013.005
Date Range
1993-1996
Scope and Content
Series consists of correspondence pertaining to the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society.
Part Of
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society
Fonds Number
2013.005
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2013.005
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1993-1996
Scope and Content
Series consists of correspondence pertaining to the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society.
Storage Location
1-22 to 1-25
Storage Range
1-22 to 1-25
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Manson's Landing
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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[ca. 1950]-1998
Scope and Content
Series consists of personal and business correspondence of Elmer and May Ellingsen. Most of the correspondence is incoming. Topics include personal news of family and friends, business matters and community affairs.
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Ellingsen, May and Elmer
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
1
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[ca. 1950]-1998
Physical Description
32 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of personal and business correspondence of Elmer and May Ellingsen. Most of the correspondence is incoming. Topics include personal news of family and friends, business matters and community affairs.
Storage Range
1-1 to 1-55
Name Access
Ellingsen, Elmer
Ellingsen, May
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Correspondence and ephemera

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Part Of
Michael Carkener collection
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2013.002
Date Range
1929-53
Scope and Content
Series consists of one file containing a baggage ticket from Union Steamships for Fretwell for Manson's Landing; mailing label from Woodward's for Mrs. Wm Hevenor (1929), and one letter addressed to William Fretwell (1953) with reference to lack of steamship service.
Part Of
Michael Carkener collection
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2013.002
Series Number
2
File Number
1
Accession Number
2013.002
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1929-53
Scope and Content
Series consists of one file containing a baggage ticket from Union Steamships for Fretwell for Manson's Landing; mailing label from Woodward's for Mrs. Wm Hevenor (1929), and one letter addressed to William Fretwell (1953) with reference to lack of steamship service.
Storage Range
1-21
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Part Of
Whaletown Women's Institute fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
1999.002
Date Range
1925, 1939, [ca. 1950]-1964
Scope and Content
Series consists of eleven files of correspondence to and from the Whaletown Women's Institute from 1925 to 1964.
Part Of
Whaletown Women's Institute fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Whaletown Women's Institute
Fonds Number
1999.002
Series Number
6
Accession Number
1999.002
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1925, 1939, [ca. 1950]-1964
Physical Description
11 files of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of eleven files of correspondence to and from the Whaletown Women's Institute from 1925 to 1964.
Storage Range
1-32 to 1-43
Name Access
Whaletown Women's Institute
Subject Access
Women's Institute
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