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Curiouser & Curiouser exhibit

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Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
electronic records
Date Range
2019-2020
Scope and Content
File contains two catalogs of the "Curiouser & Curiouser" exhibit in the Cortes Island Museum, 2019/2020, curated by Christian Gronau. Modelled loosely on the fabled cabinets, boxes, rooms and chambers of the Renaissance, this exhibition was an invitation to reawaken the unreserved and almost childlike interest and curiosity of age when Europeans shook off the shadows of the Dark Ages and awoke to the fascination of the external world. When people of intellect and time to spare went (for better and for worse) in search of adventure, discovery and illumination, to all the corners of the Earth. They came back with stories full of wonder and brought back specimens full of mystery and promise. Their curiosity changed forever the ways in which humans look upon the world.
Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
File
Creator
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society
Fonds Number
2021.001
Series Number
2
File Number
1
Material Type
electronic records
Responsibility
Written by Christian Gronau
Date Range
2019-2020
Scope and Content
File contains two catalogs of the "Curiouser & Curiouser" exhibit in the Cortes Island Museum, 2019/2020, curated by Christian Gronau. Modelled loosely on the fabled cabinets, boxes, rooms and chambers of the Renaissance, this exhibition was an invitation to reawaken the unreserved and almost childlike interest and curiosity of age when Europeans shook off the shadows of the Dark Ages and awoke to the fascination of the external world. When people of intellect and time to spare went (for better and for worse) in search of adventure, discovery and illumination, to all the corners of the Earth. They came back with stories full of wonder and brought back specimens full of mystery and promise. Their curiosity changed forever the ways in which humans look upon the world.
Name Access
Gronau, Christian
Subject Access
Historical research
Documents

Curiouser-Curiouser-Catalogue-1.pdf

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Curiouser-Curiouser-catalogue-2.pdf

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Historic trading posts and territories of the governor & company of adventurers of England trading into Hudson's Bay

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions15211
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
[1950 orig; reproduction 19??]
Scope and Content
A black and white reproduction of part of a full-colour pictorial map published by the Hudson's Bay Company.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Creator
Dinickel, Eric
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
16
File Number
13
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
[1950 orig; reproduction 19??]
Physical Description
1 map : 13.5 x 17.75 inches
Scope and Content
A black and white reproduction of part of a full-colour pictorial map published by the Hudson's Bay Company.
Storage Location
Map box
Storage Range
Map box
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
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British Columbia Department of Lands map of Southwestern Districts of BC

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Scope and Content
Coloured map of southwestern BC showing municipalities, geographical features, land and sea routes, natural resources, etc. The back of the map is fully printed with information about BC and suggested travel itineraries. Map needs preservation: edges are frayed and there are several tears.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
16
File Number
7
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
38 x 36.25 in (31.5 x 80 cm)
Scope and Content
Coloured map of southwestern BC showing municipalities, geographical features, land and sea routes, natural resources, etc. The back of the map is fully printed with information about BC and suggested travel itineraries. Map needs preservation: edges are frayed and there are several tears.
Storage Location
Map box
Storage Range
Map box
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
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