File contains a Cortes Island School yearbook 1994/15. In 1995 Ed Piggott retired after 20 years as the school principal. Yearbook originally belonged to Lorena Teames.
File contains a Cortes Island School yearbook 1994/15. In 1995 Ed Piggott retired after 20 years as the school principal. Yearbook originally belonged to Lorena Teames.
File contains a hand-drawn map of Hernando Island showing original pre-emptions, with information about settlement, schools and changes of title written on it.
File contains a hand-drawn map of Hernando Island showing original pre-emptions, with information about settlement, schools and changes of title written on it.
Recording consists of oral history interviews of Doreen (Huck) Thompson and Wilfed Freeman by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered in Thompson's interview include Huck family history on Cortes; medical emergencies; gardening; fishing; hunting; logging. Topics covered in Freeman's interview include reminiscences of the island in 1927; roads; transportation. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of oral history interviews of Doreen (Huck) Thompson and Wilfed Freeman by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered in Thompson's interview include Huck family history on Cortes; medical emergencies; gardening; fishing; hunting; logging. Topics covered in Freeman's interview include reminiscences of the island in 1927; roads; transportation. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
This recording was made at a party at John and Joanne Wasyliw's property, formerly part of the John Manson farm. It includes recollections of Rose (Manson) McKay, and a sing-along interspersed with conversation.
This recording was made at a party at John and Joanne Wasyliw's property, formerly part of the John Manson farm. It includes recollections of Rose (Manson) McKay, and a sing-along interspersed with conversation.
Recording consists of a round-table discussion, held to gather information for the "The Von Donop Creek Story" exhibit. Participants were [CHECK] (See 1999.004.048 for Part 3)
Recording consists of a round-table discussion, held to gather information for the "The Von Donop Creek Story" exhibit. Participants were [CHECK] (See 1999.004.048 for Part 3)
Recording consists of interviews with Fred Reedel and Frank Tooker, done to gather information for the "Windows on Whaletown" exhibit. (see also 1999.004.034, for Part 2)
Recording consists of interviews with Fred Reedel and Frank Tooker, done to gather information for the "Windows on Whaletown" exhibit. (see also 1999.004.034, for Part 2)
A slideshow, set to music, created by Steve Musial using his photographs of Cortes Island people, places and events. Shown at the Cortes Day dance, July 2007.
A slideshow, set to music, created by Steve Musial using his photographs of Cortes Island people, places and events. Shown at the Cortes Day dance, July 2007.
File contains an informational booklet created by the Friends of Cortes through a grant from Canada Works. Topics include island geography, social and natural history, place names and tourist education.
File contains an informational booklet created by the Friends of Cortes through a grant from Canada Works. Topics include island geography, social and natural history, place names and tourist education.
File contains two copies of the booklet "Birds of Cortes and Mittlenatch Islands, a checklist with seasonal graphs" by George Sirk, Christian Gronau and Fred Zwickel, published by the authors in 1993.
File contains two copies of the booklet "Birds of Cortes and Mittlenatch Islands, a checklist with seasonal graphs" by George Sirk, Christian Gronau and Fred Zwickel, published by the authors in 1993.
One DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of performances by the Cortes Theatre Society and the Cortes Singing Society, and the Gorge Hall Christmas Party, filmed by George Sirk.
Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
Copied from George Sirk's VHS tapes with his permission to use the contents for display and research purposes.
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One DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of performances by the Cortes Theatre Society and the Cortes Singing Society, and the Gorge Hall Christmas Party, filmed by George Sirk.
Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
