Fonds consists of photographs and records of the Cortes Walking Group. Photographs depict walks and social activities and are arranged in two albums and one printed photo book. Textual records include two small notebooks with notes of walk routes, times and participants; membership lists; and accounts of activities with associated photographs, including a history of the Walking Group. A copy of the cerlox-bound "Listings of the Cortes Island Cemeteries" contains annotations up to 2020, mostly concerning the Mansons Landing cemetery.
The Cortes Walking Group was started in September of 2000 when Ann Dewar and Gail Ringwood decided to meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 AM to walk and put up a sign announcing their intention. The days were changed to the still-current schedule of Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and soon incorporated a visit to a coffee shop following the outings.
Walking Group activities are ongoing (2024). Walks leave from the parking lot at Manson's Hall at 9 AM sharp and are open to everyone. The route is decided just before the walks, which last anywhere from 45 minutes to 4 hours, but are usually one to two hours long.
Custodial History
The photo albums were mostly assembled by Gail Ringwood using photographs taken by Richard Trueman, Jurek and Gina Trzesicka and other group members. They were kept in the Pioneer Room at Manson's Hall and then at the Co-op Cafe. They were donated to the Museum by Sue Ellingsen and Myrna Kerr, members of the Walking Group, in 2022.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs and records of the Cortes Walking Group. Photographs depict walks and social activities and are arranged in two albums and one printed photo book. Textual records include two small notebooks with notes of walk routes, times and participants; membership lists; and accounts of activities with associated photographs, including a history of the Walking Group. A copy of the cerlox-bound "Listings of the Cortes Island Cemeteries" contains annotations up to 2020, mostly concerning the Mansons Landing cemetery.
Photograph of Violet Stoney, Bob Groochy (or Gruchy) and Margaret Middleton (Pete) standing on the steps of the Church Hall in Whaletown after the wedding of Bob and Margaret. (Identified by Doreen Huck Thompson.)
Photograph of Violet Stoney, Bob Groochy (or Gruchy) and Margaret Middleton (Pete) standing on the steps of the Church Hall in Whaletown after the wedding of Bob and Margaret. (Identified by Doreen Huck Thompson.)
Photograph of (L to R) Billie (possibly Billie Barrett), Margaret Huck, Mrs. Pauline Middleton, Bob Groochie and Mr. Munn, standing on the wharf in Whaletown.
Photograph of (L to R) Billie (possibly Billie Barrett), Margaret Huck, Mrs. Pauline Middleton, Bob Groochie and Mr. Munn, standing on the wharf in Whaletown.
Photograph of a man (John) standing beside a team of eight horses, harnessed to an agricultural machine which can be glimpsed behind them. Probably in Woodrow, Saskatchewan.
Photograph of a man (John) standing beside a team of eight horses, harnessed to an agricultural machine which can be glimpsed behind them. Probably in Woodrow, Saskatchewan.
Photograph of a woman, Mrs. Proctor, standing beside two children on a donkey. In the background a vegetable garden, picket fence and buildings at Braeside can be seen. (see also #2001.001.161, #2001.001.174 & #2001.001.175)
Photograph of a woman, Mrs. Proctor, standing beside two children on a donkey. In the background a vegetable garden, picket fence and buildings at Braeside can be seen. (see also #2001.001.161, #2001.001.174 & #2001.001.175)
Photograph of a woman standing beside two children on a donkey. In the background a vegetable garden, picket fence and buildings of Braeside can be seen. (see also #2001.001.161, #2001.001.173 & #2001.001.175)
Photograph of a woman standing beside two children on a donkey. In the background a vegetable garden, picket fence and buildings of Braeside can be seen. (see also #2001.001.161, #2001.001.173 & #2001.001.175)
Photograph of two children on a donkey. In the background a vegetable garden, picket fence and buildings at Braeside can be seen. (See also #2001.001.161, #2001.001.173 & #2001.001.174. Identifications by Doreen Thompson.)
Photograph of two children on a donkey. In the background a vegetable garden, picket fence and buildings at Braeside can be seen. (See also #2001.001.161, #2001.001.173 & #2001.001.174. Identifications by Doreen Thompson.)
Photograph of a team of horses in harness, getting ready to pull a stump. A woman is holding the reins while two men put chains around the stump; a split rail fence is beside them.
Photograph of a team of horses in harness, getting ready to pull a stump. A woman is holding the reins while two men put chains around the stump; a split rail fence is beside them.
Photograph of the big lake in Green Valley (known as Big Barrett or Big Blue Jay Lake) taken from the Carrington end. Bill and Mary Barrett's house is on the right; Tait's on the left. (Identified by Doreen Thompson).
Photograph of the big lake in Green Valley (known as Big Barrett or Big Blue Jay Lake) taken from the Carrington end. Bill and Mary Barrett's house is on the right; Tait's on the left. (Identified by Doreen Thompson).