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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
cartographic material
Accession Number
2006.001
Date Range
1999
Scope and Content
Series contains information on historic Crown Grants and subsequent title changes compiled by Doreen Thompson during her research for the CIMAS Windows on Whaletown exhibit in 1999. The area covered includes the northern part of Cortes Island, from just south of Gorge Harbour. Material includes maps, photocopies of original Crown Grants and other title documents, lists of subdivisions, and notes on changes of title. Records were organized by Section or Plan number in large envelopes with a cover map and notes about the properties researched on the envelope back. They trace the ownership of parcels of land from the first grant or purchase from the Crown to 1999. Original order has been maintained.
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2006.001
Material Type
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1999
Scope and Content
Series contains information on historic Crown Grants and subsequent title changes compiled by Doreen Thompson during her research for the CIMAS Windows on Whaletown exhibit in 1999. The area covered includes the northern part of Cortes Island, from just south of Gorge Harbour. Material includes maps, photocopies of original Crown Grants and other title documents, lists of subdivisions, and notes on changes of title. Records were organized by Section or Plan number in large envelopes with a cover map and notes about the properties researched on the envelope back. They trace the ownership of parcels of land from the first grant or purchase from the Crown to 1999. Original order has been maintained.
Storage Location
Box 1 Map cabinet
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Local history subject files

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1892-[ca. 2005]
Scope and Content
Series consists of information on the settlement history of Cortes Island and nearby islands compiled by May Ellingsen. It includes original records, correspondence, notes and publications. Series is arranged in two sub-series: 5.1 Manson family history and 5.2 Local history research files.
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Ellingsen, May
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
5
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1892-[ca. 2005]
Physical Description
40 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of information on the settlement history of Cortes Island and nearby islands compiled by May Ellingsen. It includes original records, correspondence, notes and publications. Series is arranged in two sub-series: 5.1 Manson family history and 5.2 Local history research files.
Storage Range
5-1 to 6-7
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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
5.1
Material Type
textual records
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Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Scope and Content
This series consists of binders compiled by museum volunteers to document various aspects of Cortes Island history. The binders contain a mixture of photographs, correspondence and research.
Part Of
Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2021.001
Series Number
1
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Scope and Content
This series consists of binders compiled by museum volunteers to document various aspects of Cortes Island history. The binders contain a mixture of photographs, correspondence and research.
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