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 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).