DVD is a documentary shot by George Sirk of Gary and Velma Bergman's store, Carlberg General Merchants in Whaletown (Dec. 1986), and the Bergmans' retirement party (May 1987).
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.
Scope and Content
DVD is a documentary shot by George Sirk of Gary and Velma Bergman's store, Carlberg General Merchants in Whaletown (Dec. 1986), and the Bergmans' retirement party (May 1987).
Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
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.
Scope and Content
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.
Photograph of Michael Gibbons, taken beside Alice's house at the end of the board walk at Refuge Cove. Alice was the cook at the Hope's logging camp and stayed on after the camp closed.
Photograph of Michael Gibbons, taken beside Alice's house at the end of the board walk at Refuge Cove. Alice was the cook at the Hope's logging camp and stayed on after the camp closed.
Norm Gibbons holding a salmon caught while fishing with Bud Jarvis. Bud Jarvis married Rene Hope's daughter Joan and they were at Refuge Cove for their honeymoon.
Norm Gibbons holding a salmon caught while fishing with Bud Jarvis. Bud Jarvis married Rene Hope's daughter Joan and they were at Refuge Cove for their honeymoon.
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.
Christmas memories from Cortes and surrounding areas, 1920s-2000s. Sub-folder labelled "Etta Byers etc" containing more Christmas memories from Cortes and surrounding areas, 1920s-1980s (and additional files). Handout from "Memories of Christmas Past" by CIMAS, 2004; Campbell River Mirror Holiday Song Book, 2017. Some keywords: Columbia Coast Mission; Squirrel Cove Church, the Rendezvous, Reverend M Boas, BA Skipper, Von Donop Inlet, Redonda Island; Hernando Island; Reverend Alan Greene; Gilean Douglas
Christmas memories from Cortes and surrounding areas, 1920s-2000s. Sub-folder labelled "Etta Byers etc" containing more Christmas memories from Cortes and surrounding areas, 1920s-1980s (and additional files). Handout from "Memories of Christmas Past" by CIMAS, 2004; Campbell River Mirror Holiday Song Book, 2017. Some keywords: Columbia Coast Mission; Squirrel Cove Church, the Rendezvous, Reverend M Boas, BA Skipper, Von Donop Inlet, Redonda Island; Hernando Island; Reverend Alan Greene; Gilean Douglas
Plucking some of the 50 chickens raised for meat before dinner and a dance, "Chicken Pluckers' Stomp".
L to R: (ID), (ID), Michael Gibbons (mostly hidden), Judy White in blue, (ID), Mark Mellieux (sp?), Lisa Gibbons
Plucking some of the 50 chickens raised for meat before dinner and a dance, "Chicken Pluckers' Stomp".
L to R: (ID), (ID), Michael Gibbons (mostly hidden), Judy White in blue, (ID), Mark Mellieux (sp?), Lisa Gibbons
Info on Southern Cortes Community Association, 1956-2017. Info on building a new Manson's community hall, 1978-1979. Clippings, and emails regarding hall, and full issue of The Howling Wolf, 1982-2019. Additional info on history of Manson's hall, grant application, and community hall and tax service.
Info on Southern Cortes Community Association, 1956-2017. Info on building a new Manson's community hall, 1978-1979. Clippings, and emails regarding hall, and full issue of The Howling Wolf, 1982-2019. Additional info on history of Manson's hall, grant application, and community hall and tax service.
DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of the Bergmans' retirement party (from the Whaletown store) held at the Gorge Hall.
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.
Scope and Content
DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of the Bergmans' retirement party (from the Whaletown store) held at the Gorge Hall.
Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
People are gathered around a Christmas tree in the Gibbons' home, a building later used as a schoolhouse.
L to R: Chris Hall (on lap of hidden person), Michael and Lisa Gibbons, Ken Ferguson with son Andrew, Denise Gibbons in the shadow
People are gathered around a Christmas tree in the Gibbons' home, a building later used as a schoolhouse.
L to R: Chris Hall (on lap of hidden person), Michael and Lisa Gibbons, Ken Ferguson with son Andrew, Denise Gibbons in the shadow
Clippings and brochures featuring history of building, formation of the Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery, and artists and exhibits at the gallery, 1973-2018
Clippings and brochures featuring history of building, formation of the Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery, and artists and exhibits at the gallery, 1973-2018
Photograph of the original store at Refuge Cove, taken from the head of the ramp by Norman and Doris Hope's house. To the right of the store is a fuel tank and a shed used for storing the tools needed for the tanks, drums of oil, etc. The store burned down in 1968.
Photograph of the original store at Refuge Cove, taken from the head of the ramp by Norman and Doris Hope's house. To the right of the store is a fuel tank and a shed used for storing the tools needed for the tanks, drums of oil, etc. The store burned down in 1968.
CD of music: The Gig that Never Was (old standards recorded at the home of Gordie Carr ca. 1988 with Art Monk on saxophone and clarinet, Gordie Carr on piano; George Lake added his part at his home in Edmonton, Alta. in 2001); and a waltz medley by the Old Timers (Gordie Carr, piano; Elmer Ellingsen, accordion; Art Monk, alto saxophone; Dave Blinzinger, baritone or bass saxophone, Peter Gregg, drums).
CD of music: The Gig that Never Was (old standards recorded at the home of Gordie Carr ca. 1988 with Art Monk on saxophone and clarinet, Gordie Carr on piano; George Lake added his part at his home in Edmonton, Alta. in 2001); and a waltz medley by the Old Timers (Gordie Carr, piano; Elmer Ellingsen, accordion; Art Monk, alto saxophone; Dave Blinzinger, baritone or bass saxophone, Peter Gregg, drums).
