Photograph of the clinic building, with the Rectory beside it. Note the lack of telephone and electrical lines, which indicates the date is between 1950 and 1969.
Photograph of the clinic building, with the Rectory beside it. Note the lack of telephone and electrical lines, which indicates the date is between 1950 and 1969.
File contains two letters, written in pencil, to "Mother and Dad" by "Freddie" (surname unknown) on July 9, 1942 (7 pages) and July 13, 1942 (5 pages). Freddie was aboard the mission ship "John Antle", based in Whaletown with Canon Alan Greene, and writes of his experiences as part of the mission patrol. Places visited include Redonda Bay, Alert Bay, Rock Bay, Surge Narrows and Cortes Island settlements.
Donated by Bill Bartlett, of the Gerald Wellburn Philatelic Foundation, Victoria BC, in 2021. The letters were part of a stamp collection given to the Foundation. Bartlett recognized the connection to Cortes Island and mailed the letters to the Museum.
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File contains two letters, written in pencil, to "Mother and Dad" by "Freddie" (surname unknown) on July 9, 1942 (7 pages) and July 13, 1942 (5 pages). Freddie was aboard the mission ship "John Antle", based in Whaletown with Canon Alan Greene, and writes of his experiences as part of the mission patrol. Places visited include Redonda Bay, Alert Bay, Rock Bay, Surge Narrows and Cortes Island settlements.
Photograph of the "Echo III", a 60 foot live-aboard kept in Cortes Bay and Gorge Harbour for some years. It took Elmer Ellingsen's Austin pickup to Campbell River on its roof for repairs. On the return, strong SE winds and tide drove it down toward Mittlenatch and the pickup went overboard.
Photograph of the "Echo III", a 60 foot live-aboard kept in Cortes Bay and Gorge Harbour for some years. It took Elmer Ellingsen's Austin pickup to Campbell River on its roof for repairs. On the return, strong SE winds and tide drove it down toward Mittlenatch and the pickup went overboard.
Slide of the Weiler sisters (L to R: Chris, Sarah, Johnny and Brigid) seated at the kitchen table in the Weiler home. May Niche, the public health nurse, is standing beside the table, which holds a carved pumpkin.
Slide of the Weiler sisters (L to R: Chris, Sarah, Johnny and Brigid) seated at the kitchen table in the Weiler home. May Niche, the public health nurse, is standing beside the table, which holds a carved pumpkin.
Photograph of a First Aid class taught by Mary Weiler in the Whaletown clinic. Amy McKenzie is bending over a "patient"; Diane Hansen is at far left, with other women seated along the wall.
Photograph of a First Aid class taught by Mary Weiler in the Whaletown clinic. Amy McKenzie is bending over a "patient"; Diane Hansen is at far left, with other women seated along the wall.
Photograph of a First Aid class taught by Mary Weiler; there are two beds with "patients" being attended by women. Hazel McCoy and Diane Hansen are seated far left; other women are seated along the walls.
Photograph of a First Aid class taught by Mary Weiler; there are two beds with "patients" being attended by women. Hazel McCoy and Diane Hansen are seated far left; other women are seated along the walls.