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Gathering at the Whaletown wharf

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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Scope and Content
A gathering at the Whaletown wharf to welcome personnel from the radio station CJOR. (See also Campbell River Museum photograph 16510.) Roland (Rollie) Woolsey is the driver seated in the 'Whaletown Tallyho' and wearing the feather headdress. Note Captain Findlay's house in the background.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.014
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12 x 17.5 cm
Custodial History
Donated to May Ellingsen by Rollie Woolsey
Scope and Content
A gathering at the Whaletown wharf to welcome personnel from the radio station CJOR. (See also Campbell River Museum photograph 16510.) Roland (Rollie) Woolsey is the driver seated in the 'Whaletown Tallyho' and wearing the feather headdress. Note Captain Findlay's house in the background.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Whaletown
Location - Copy
Vol. 4, p. 64
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Gathering for Hazel Hansen's wedding shower

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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1938
Scope and Content
Group photo of Hazel Hansen's wedding shower guests at the Jeffery home. Back, left to right: Dorothy (Hayes) Illman, holding Alice Illman, Amy Byers, Campbell Jeffery, Nerine (Hayes) Garvey? (or Betty Finnie), Ruth Byers, Dorcas Essen, Etta (McKay) Byers, Fadelma Hampson, (four unknown figures), Mrs. Essen. Middle row, left to right: Eileen Kenny, Minerva Campbell holding Joan Jeffery, Eva Freeman, Florence McKay, Mrs. Roark, Mrs. Mary Jeffery, Mrs. Jellison, Mrs. Easton, Mrs. Gillard (Gillard children in front), Mrs. Godkin. Seated, left to right, Julia Smith, Nellie (Smith) Jeffery, Jean Manson, Gwen Campbell (Calvin Campbell in front), Betty Jeffery, (unknown), (unknown), Nerine Hayes, (unknown).
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.075
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1938
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Group photo of Hazel Hansen's wedding shower guests at the Jeffery home. Back, left to right: Dorothy (Hayes) Illman, holding Alice Illman, Amy Byers, Campbell Jeffery, Nerine (Hayes) Garvey? (or Betty Finnie), Ruth Byers, Dorcas Essen, Etta (McKay) Byers, Fadelma Hampson, (four unknown figures), Mrs. Essen. Middle row, left to right: Eileen Kenny, Minerva Campbell holding Joan Jeffery, Eva Freeman, Florence McKay, Mrs. Roark, Mrs. Mary Jeffery, Mrs. Jellison, Mrs. Easton, Mrs. Gillard (Gillard children in front), Mrs. Godkin. Seated, left to right, Julia Smith, Nellie (Smith) Jeffery, Jean Manson, Gwen Campbell (Calvin Campbell in front), Betty Jeffery, (unknown), (unknown), Nerine Hayes, (unknown).
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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Newspaper from 1915 pasted on the wall of the Horace Ward house

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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Scope and Content
A close-up of a newspaper page dated March 15, 1915, which had been pasted on the wall of the Horace Ward house.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.006
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 8.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
A close-up of a newspaper page dated March 15, 1915, which had been pasted on the wall of the Horace Ward house.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Location - Copy
Vol. 3, p. 30c
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The Campbell family on a boat in Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Scope and Content
The photograph shows a boatload of visitors going to Stag Bay, transport provided by the small gasboat in the background. During George Freeman's years at Stag Bay, he used this '"little green boat" for necessary commuting between Stag Bay and Lund, not only for personal needs but also for logging camp needs for repairs, medical emergencies, etc. Wilfred Manson is standing on the gasboat in the back. In the rowboat, L to R: Colin Campbell, Fraser Campbell (brothers), Jean Manson and Dorothy, Florence McKay with oar, Gwen Campbell and Thelma, Mrs. Colin Campbell behind Hazel McKay, Etta McKay.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.034
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 13.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
The photograph shows a boatload of visitors going to Stag Bay, transport provided by the small gasboat in the background. During George Freeman's years at Stag Bay, he used this '"little green boat" for necessary commuting between Stag Bay and Lund, not only for personal needs but also for logging camp needs for repairs, medical emergencies, etc. Wilfred Manson is standing on the gasboat in the back. In the rowboat, L to R: Colin Campbell, Fraser Campbell (brothers), Jean Manson and Dorothy, Florence McKay with oar, Gwen Campbell and Thelma, Mrs. Colin Campbell behind Hazel McKay, Etta McKay.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Subject Access
Logging
Health care
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 14b
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Ruins of the Horace Ward house

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May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Scope and Content
This photograph and the next two photographs in the album show what, in 1985, was left of the house built by Horace Ward when he took up his 1911 pre-emption of 120 acres of the N.1/2 of S.E.1/4 of Section 31. It was cancelled in 1922.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.004
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 8.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
This photograph and the next two photographs in the album show what, in 1985, was left of the house built by Horace Ward when he took up his 1911 pre-emption of 120 acres of the N.1/2 of S.E.1/4 of Section 31. It was cancelled in 1922.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Location - Copy
Vol. 3, p. 30a
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Ruins of the Horace Ward house (2)

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Scope and Content
Ruins of the Horace Ward house.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.005
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 8.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Ruins of the Horace Ward house.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Location - Copy
Vol. 3, p. 30b
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Nixon and McDonald house by the bay, Twin Islands

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May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Scope and Content
Buildings by the bay, Twin Islands. On the left is the house being built by Mr. Harpur C. Nixon for his son James. On the right is the home built by Dan McDonald. Foreground shows, beach, bay and two rowboats.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.029
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Buildings by the bay, Twin Islands. On the left is the house being built by Mr. Harpur C. Nixon for his son James. On the right is the home built by Dan McDonald. Foreground shows, beach, bay and two rowboats.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Bedroom of the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Scope and Content
Bedroom of the former Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands. The Nixons lived in the house prior to moving into their new home.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.031
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Bedroom of the former Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands. The Nixons lived in the house prior to moving into their new home.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Interior view Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Scope and Content
Interior view of the Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands showing potted plants on the table.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.033
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Interior view of the Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands showing potted plants on the table.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Marjorie Hayes standing at the gate of 'the Spit House' at Manson's Lagoon

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1918]
Scope and Content
Marjorie Hayes in a long dress with puffed sleeves posing in front of the top gate at "Spit House", Manson's Lagoon.. (Photograph from the Hayes family.)
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.066
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1918]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Marjorie Hayes in a long dress with puffed sleeves posing in front of the top gate at "Spit House", Manson's Lagoon.. (Photograph from the Hayes family.)
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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Group photo, in front of Walter Robertson house, Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1928
Scope and Content
A group photograph taken in front of the white canvas house built by Walter Robertson on Hernando Island. The house was a bare framework covered by heavy Powell River canvas. L to R, back row: Flossie (Manson) Kenny, Gwen (Manson) Campbell, Ralph Kenny L to R, row 2: Mrs. Niven, Mrs. Jane Manson, Muriel Hurren L to R, row 3: Audrey Kenny, Eileen Kenny, and Calvin, Minerva and Lorne Campbell L to R, seated: Thelma Campbell, Dorothy Manson, Bill Niven and Ralph Kenny Jr.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.046
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1928
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
A group photograph taken in front of the white canvas house built by Walter Robertson on Hernando Island. The house was a bare framework covered by heavy Powell River canvas. L to R, back row: Flossie (Manson) Kenny, Gwen (Manson) Campbell, Ralph Kenny L to R, row 2: Mrs. Niven, Mrs. Jane Manson, Muriel Hurren L to R, row 3: Audrey Kenny, Eileen Kenny, and Calvin, Minerva and Lorne Campbell L to R, seated: Thelma Campbell, Dorothy Manson, Bill Niven and Ralph Kenny Jr.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9 p. 23d
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Mrs. Nixon sitting in the bedroom for the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon seated in the bedroom of the Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.032
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon seated in the bedroom of the Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
James and Margaret Nixon seated at a table in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. Mr. Nixon is pouring tea for Mrs. Nixon.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.034
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
James and Margaret Nixon seated at a table in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. Mr. Nixon is pouring tea for Mrs. Nixon.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon on the porch of their new house, Twin Islands

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May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon sitting together on the porch of their new house on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.054
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon sitting together on the porch of their new house on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Wilfred Manson house under construction at Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Scope and Content
Wilfred and Jean Manson's home at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. The house is under construction with scaffolding still up, but is nearing completion. The old logging pier can be seen in the background to the left and closer, one of the sheds belonging to the logging camp.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.036
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Wilfred and Jean Manson's home at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. The house is under construction with scaffolding still up, but is nearing completion. The old logging pier can be seen in the background to the left and closer, one of the sheds belonging to the logging camp.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 19a
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Wilfred Manson house under construction at Stag Bay, Hernando Island (2)

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1923]
Scope and Content
Wilfred and Jean Manson's nearly completed home at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. The former logging camp cookhouse can be seen to the left. At this time it was used as a storage building for hay.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.037
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1923]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Wilfred and Jean Manson's nearly completed home at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. The former logging camp cookhouse can be seen to the left. At this time it was used as a storage building for hay.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 19b
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Myrtle (Nerine) Hayes standing in front of the top gate, 'Spit House', Manson's Lagoon

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1918]
Scope and Content
Myrtle (Nerine) Hayes standing in front of the top gate at "Spit House", Manson's Lagoon. When the Hayes family arrived on Cortes Island in 1917, they rented the "Big House", formerly the house of the Michael Manson family at Manson's Lagoon. The first Manson home, a cottage, was past the "Big House" towards the end of the sand spit. (Photograph from the Hayes family.)
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.068
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1918]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 11 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Myrtle (Nerine) Hayes standing in front of the top gate at "Spit House", Manson's Lagoon. When the Hayes family arrived on Cortes Island in 1917, they rented the "Big House", formerly the house of the Michael Manson family at Manson's Lagoon. The first Manson home, a cottage, was past the "Big House" towards the end of the sand spit. (Photograph from the Hayes family.)
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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Members of the Manson family in front of the George Freeman house, Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Scope and Content
This picture shows the house built by George Freeman in about 1915 when he moved his family to Stag Bay, Hernando Island to look after Mike Manson's timber interests and livestock. The house is not yet finished, but is liveable. The house was located on a hill overlooking Stag Bay, on the site of the former Smith family home. They had planted two apricot trees, Italian prune trees and cherry trees which were bearing fruit. L to R: David Robertson, Jack Manson, Mrs. Jane (Mike) Manson holding granddaughter May Freeman, Mrs. Robina (George) Freeman standing behind her sister Florence Manson, and George Freeman.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.025
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1915]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
This picture shows the house built by George Freeman in about 1915 when he moved his family to Stag Bay, Hernando Island to look after Mike Manson's timber interests and livestock. The house is not yet finished, but is liveable. The house was located on a hill overlooking Stag Bay, on the site of the former Smith family home. They had planted two apricot trees, Italian prune trees and cherry trees which were bearing fruit. L to R: David Robertson, Jack Manson, Mrs. Jane (Mike) Manson holding granddaughter May Freeman, Mrs. Robina (George) Freeman standing behind her sister Florence Manson, and George Freeman.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 4
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Manson's Lagoon from foot of falls

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1914-1918]
Scope and Content
View of Manson's Lagoon from the foot of the falls.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.019
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Katherine Lettice
Date Range
[1914-1918]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5cm
Scope and Content
View of Manson's Lagoon from the foot of the falls.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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View of Twin Islands from Cortes Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1918
Scope and Content
A view of Twin Islands through the trees. There is a bald eagle on one branch.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.008
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Katherine Lettice
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
A view of Twin Islands through the trees. There is a bald eagle on one branch.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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