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Part Of
Eleanor Milne fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Date Range
1947; 1958
Scope and Content
Series consists of one file containing a typed transcript of the funeral service of Lydia Matilda Hague (Jan. 11, 1863 - Apr. 16, 1947), which was held in Merritt, B.C. and a "Baby's Record" card for "baby girl Milne" (born Feb. 23, 1958) with instructions for supplemental feeding.
Part Of
Eleanor Milne fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Milne, Eleanor
Fonds Number
2004.005
Series Number
3
Material Type
textual record
Date Range
1947; 1958
Physical Description
1 file
Custodial History
Slipped under the door of the Museum, July 26, 2021. There was no accompanying note.
Scope and Content
Series consists of one file containing a typed transcript of the funeral service of Lydia Matilda Hague (Jan. 11, 1863 - Apr. 16, 1947), which was held in Merritt, B.C. and a "Baby's Record" card for "baby girl Milne" (born Feb. 23, 1958) with instructions for supplemental feeding.
Storage Location
Small fonds box 1-21
Storage Range
Small fonds box 1-21
Name Access
Hague, Lydia
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Part Of
Eleanor Milne fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
graphic material
textual records
Accession Number
2004.005
Date Range
[ca. late 1800s-ca. 1969]
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of one scrapbook with 20 pages of photographs depicting Cortes Island people and places. Photographs, with penciled captions, are pasted onto the pages. Pages have been interleaved for conservation. There are also nine loose photographs of relatives from a later accrual, and a file of textual records from a third accrual.
Part Of
Eleanor Milne fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Creator
Milne, Eleanor
Fonds Number
2004.005
Accession Number
2004.005
Material Type
graphic material
textual records
Date Range
[ca. late 1800s-ca. 1969]
Physical Description
1 album (69 photographs : b&w)
9 photographs : b&w and col.
1 file of textual records
History / Biographical
Eleanor (Christensen) Milne is a third generation Cortes Islander. Her parents are Mabel (Lowe) and Buster Christensen; her grandparents are Henry and Lydia (Heay) Hague. The Christensen/Hague families lived in the Manson's Lagoon area.
Custodial History
Album was donated to CIMAS by Eleanor Milne in 2004, and an accrual of nine photographs was donated in 2019.
Textual records were donated anonymously to the Museum in 2021 and have been described as part of this fonds as they are Milne/Hague family records.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of one scrapbook with 20 pages of photographs depicting Cortes Island people and places. Photographs, with penciled captions, are pasted onto the pages. Pages have been interleaved for conservation. There are also nine loose photographs of relatives from a later accrual, and a file of textual records from a third accrual.
Storage Location
Oversize materials box
Photo box 3
Small fonds box
Name Access
Milne, Eleanor
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Three loggers standing at the base of a cedar tree

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Three loggers standing at the base of a giant first-growth cedar tree (near-duplicate of 1999.001.1046).
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1165
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w ; 21 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Three loggers standing at the base of a giant first-growth cedar tree (near-duplicate of 1999.001.1046).
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Large fir log being loaded onto a logging truck, Knight Inlet

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
This is a near-duplicate of 1999.001,1050. One print is captioned "Modern machinery in an ancient wilderness".
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1166
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 12 x 18 cm & 21 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
This is a near-duplicate of 1999.001,1050. One print is captioned "Modern machinery in an ancient wilderness".
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Two men standing beside a car, Knight Inlet

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Two men standing beside a car in the valley at Knight Inlet. Logging camp buildings may be seen in the background. This is a near-duplicate of 1999.001.1053.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1167
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 18 x 12 cm & 21.5 x 16.5
Scope and Content
Two men standing beside a car in the valley at Knight Inlet. Logging camp buildings may be seen in the background. This is a near-duplicate of 1999.001.1053.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Log boom in Knight Inlet, with logging machinery in the background

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Captioned "On the banks of the Klinaklini River you'll find mostly loggers and grizzlies".
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1168
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints: b&w ; 15 x 10 cm, 21 x 16 cm & 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Captioned "On the banks of the Klinaklini River you'll find mostly loggers and grizzlies".
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Log boom in the Klinaklini River, Knight Inlet

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1169
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints: b&w ; 15 x 10 cm, 21 x 16 cm & 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Klinaklini River, near the booming grounds

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Mouth of the Klinaklini River; many seagulls in the air.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1170
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w ; 21 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Mouth of the Klinaklini River; many seagulls in the air.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Man standing on the shore of the Klinaklini River

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Photo of a man standing on the shore of the river among tangled stumps and branches. The air is full of seagulls.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1171
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints: b&w ; 21 x 16 cm & 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of a man standing on the shore of the river among tangled stumps and branches. The air is full of seagulls.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Three men dipping smelts out of the Klinaklini River

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
One man is dipping smelts out of the river; two others are on a log behind him with buckets.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1172
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w ; 21 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
One man is dipping smelts out of the river; two others are on a log behind him with buckets.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Dipping smelts out of the Klinaklini River

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
A man is dipping smelts out of the river with a hand-made net; two others are on a log behind him with buckets.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1173
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
A man is dipping smelts out of the river with a hand-made net; two others are on a log behind him with buckets.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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"Smelts from the Klinaklini"

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Three men holding their haul of smelts: two have full buckets and one a full dip-net.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1174
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 21 x 16 cm & 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Three men holding their haul of smelts: two have full buckets and one a full dip-net.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Photo of a young child asleep in a crib. Captioned "Pussy on guard".
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1175
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 15 x 10 cm & 21 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of a young child asleep in a crib. Captioned "Pussy on guard".
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Photo of a child asleep in a crib.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1176
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 21 x 16 cm & 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of a child asleep in a crib.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Scope and Content
Photo of a girl asleep, with her doll and stuffed animal.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.1177
Material Type
graphic
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w ; 21 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of a girl asleep, with her doll and stuffed animal.
One of a series of photographs taken at Clarence and Doug Boardman's Dot Logging Co. camp in Knight Inlet.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Knight Inlet
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Cortes Island subdivision map

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
2001
Scope and Content
Map produced by the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona showing lots with their plan numbers.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
16
File Number
6
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
2001
Physical Description
38 x 36.25 in (96.5 x 92 cm.)
Scope and Content
Map produced by the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona showing lots with their plan numbers.
Storage Location
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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Annotated Cortes Island map

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
1969
Scope and Content
The base map is a zoning map produced by the Regional District of Comox- Strathcona for the Cortes Island Land Use Project (Aug 1969). Edwards used coloured pencil to show land and foreshore zones, and transferred information about early preemptions and old roads and trails from an earlier map (see Donald Palmer fonds, 2020.002.011, map of Cortes Island, Sayward District, ca. 1915).
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
16
File Number
8
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
42 x 67 inches (107 x 170 cm)
Scope and Content
The base map is a zoning map produced by the Regional District of Comox- Strathcona for the Cortes Island Land Use Project (Aug 1969). Edwards used coloured pencil to show land and foreshore zones, and transferred information about early preemptions and old roads and trails from an earlier map (see Donald Palmer fonds, 2020.002.011, map of Cortes Island, Sayward District, ca. 1915).
Storage Location
Map box
Storage Range
Map box
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
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Distribution of Population of Canada

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
1961
Scope and Content
This map was prepared from Census 1961 data by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics for the Canada Year Book.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
16
File Number
9
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
37.5 x 28.5 inches (95 x 72 cm)
Scope and Content
This map was prepared from Census 1961 data by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics for the Canada Year Book.
Storage Location
Map box
Storage Range
Map box
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
[197?; orig. 1550]
Scope and Content
A reproduction of a map made by Pierre Desceliers, a cartographer-artist working near Dieppe, after Jacques Cartier's explorations.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
16
File Number
12
Material Type
cartographic material
Date Range
[197?; orig. 1550]
Physical Description
1 map : 21.75 x 17.25 inches
Scope and Content
A reproduction of a map made by Pierre Desceliers, a cartographer-artist working near Dieppe, after Jacques Cartier's explorations.
Storage Location
Map box
Storage Range
Map box
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
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