File contains a Cortes Island Visitor's Information hand-out with a map of the island and lists of businesses and services, published by the Whaletown Community Club; and a set of ticket book backs for the Cortes-Quadra and Quadra-Campbell River ferries.
File contains a Cortes Island Visitor's Information hand-out with a map of the island and lists of businesses and services, published by the Whaletown Community Club; and a set of ticket book backs for the Cortes-Quadra and Quadra-Campbell River ferries.
File contains 3 receipts from the Cortez Lodge Store (Note the telephone number, "Cortez 1X"), and 2 Island Air receipts, one for a flight from Campbell River to Cortes for $12. Receipts are from Hector Graham.
Donated by Ann Dewar and Robbie Graham on Jan. 20,2017, along with items for the Artifacts Committee. Material donated is from Robbie Graham's father Hector Graham.
Scope and Content
File contains 3 receipts from the Cortez Lodge Store (Note the telephone number, "Cortez 1X"), and 2 Island Air receipts, one for a flight from Campbell River to Cortes for $12. Receipts are from Hector Graham.
Series consists of cassette tapes of interviews with residents of Cortes Island and nearby islands, of recordings of events which occurred on the island, and of musical performances by island artists and groups. Twenty-six of the tapes are interviews about the history of the island and early settler families done by Oonagh O'Connor for the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society in 1995. Other interviews were recorded by museum volunteers gathering information for exhibits.
In 2017 the 54 cassette tapes in the collection at that time (along with 21 cassette tapes from Fonds # 2007.001: May and Elmer Ellingsen, 1 VHS tape and 1 mini-DVD) were digitized with a $1,000 grant from the Terry Reksten Memorial Fund, administered by Friends of the BC Archives. There are three components to each item: the original cassette tape, an electronic .wav file preservation master made from the original tape, and an .mp3 access file. The electronic files are stored on archival quality CDs as well as on a dedicated hard drive and the .mp3 files are available on the Museum and the Archives computers.
Series consists of cassette tapes of interviews with residents of Cortes Island and nearby islands, of recordings of events which occurred on the island, and of musical performances by island artists and groups. Twenty-six of the tapes are interviews about the history of the island and early settler families done by Oonagh O'Connor for the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society in 1995. Other interviews were recorded by museum volunteers gathering information for exhibits.
In 2017 the 54 cassette tapes in the collection at that time (along with 21 cassette tapes from Fonds # 2007.001: May and Elmer Ellingsen, 1 VHS tape and 1 mini-DVD) were digitized with a $1,000 grant from the Terry Reksten Memorial Fund, administered by Friends of the BC Archives. There are three components to each item: the original cassette tape, an electronic .wav file preservation master made from the original tape, and an .mp3 access file. The electronic files are stored on archival quality CDs as well as on a dedicated hard drive and the .mp3 files are available on the Museum and the Archives computers.
Storage Location
Cassette tape boxes 1 and 2
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Related Material
2007.001 - May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
2009.001 - Island Women's Club
Recording is an oral history interview of Duncan Robertson by Oonagh O'Connor (Part 2 of 2). Topics covered include Dunc's children Ann (Dewar) and Lynn (Summers); oysters; the Whaletown store; early telephone system; mining; the Robertson family; the ferry; changes in wildlife population he has observe over the years; and logging practices. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording is an oral history interview of Duncan Robertson by Oonagh O'Connor (Part 2 of 2). Topics covered include Dunc's children Ann (Dewar) and Lynn (Summers); oysters; the Whaletown store; early telephone system; mining; the Robertson family; the ferry; changes in wildlife population he has observe over the years; and logging practices. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of oral history interviews of Doreen (Huck) Thompson and Wilfed Freeman by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered in Thompson's interview include Huck family history on Cortes; medical emergencies; gardening; fishing; hunting; logging. Topics covered in Freeman's interview include reminiscences of the island in 1927; roads; transportation. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of oral history interviews of Doreen (Huck) Thompson and Wilfed Freeman by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered in Thompson's interview include Huck family history on Cortes; medical emergencies; gardening; fishing; hunting; logging. Topics covered in Freeman's interview include reminiscences of the island in 1927; roads; transportation. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
This recording was made at a party at John and Joanne Wasyliw's property, formerly part of the John Manson farm. It includes recollections of Rose (Manson) McKay, and a sing-along interspersed with conversation.
This recording was made at a party at John and Joanne Wasyliw's property, formerly part of the John Manson farm. It includes recollections of Rose (Manson) McKay, and a sing-along interspersed with conversation.
Information packets on the flaura, fauna, and marine life of Manson's Lagoon from CIMAS, Fred and Ruth Zwickel, Sierra Sullivan, and others, 1990-2007. Transcript from Ken Summers in conversation with Susan Ellingsen, Dianne Hentschel and Doreen Thompson, 2005.
Information packets on the flaura, fauna, and marine life of Manson's Lagoon from CIMAS, Fred and Ruth Zwickel, Sierra Sullivan, and others, 1990-2007. Transcript from Ken Summers in conversation with Susan Ellingsen, Dianne Hentschel and Doreen Thompson, 2005.
Info on Southern Cortes Community Association, 1956-2017. Info on building a new Manson's community hall, 1978-1979. Clippings, and emails regarding hall, and full issue of The Howling Wolf, 1982-2019. Additional info on history of Manson's hall, grant application, and community hall and tax service.
Info on Southern Cortes Community Association, 1956-2017. Info on building a new Manson's community hall, 1978-1979. Clippings, and emails regarding hall, and full issue of The Howling Wolf, 1982-2019. Additional info on history of Manson's hall, grant application, and community hall and tax service.
Clippings and emails with info on park, 1973-2018. Mansons Landing Provincial Park Master Plan, Province of British Columbia, 1987. Info packet "Fauna and Flora Associated with Manson's Lagoon, a portion of Manson's Landing Park," Fred and Ruth Zwickel, 2003. Info on Robert James Taylor, title holder of Manson's Landing in 1966-1967, received in 2010.
Clippings and emails with info on park, 1973-2018. Mansons Landing Provincial Park Master Plan, Province of British Columbia, 1987. Info packet "Fauna and Flora Associated with Manson's Lagoon, a portion of Manson's Landing Park," Fred and Ruth Zwickel, 2003. Info on Robert James Taylor, title holder of Manson's Landing in 1966-1967, received in 2010.
Historical info packets on history of colonization and early settlers, including info on the park and lagoon, from 1886 onwards. Timeline of early settlers, 1887-1940s. Publications of "Manson's Landing Mirror," Peg Pyner, 1954-1958. Transcribed interviews: Bert and Ken Summers in conversation with Susan Ellingsen, Dianne Hentschel and Doreen Thompson, 2005; Sue Ellingsen, Doreen Thompson, and Dianne Hentschel in conversation with Maryann McCoy, Anne Barton, and Fred Reedel; interview with Barbie Pyner; and interview with Nancy Anderson. Info on Heay Family and George Leask. Excerpts from: The Log, 1940-1946; Goosegrass and Buttercups, D.C. Kirk; The Columbia is Coming; Chalkdust & Outhouses, Barbara Ann Lambert; Seven-Knot Summers, Beth Hill; and PHSC Journal, 2012. Play script, "Gracious Living." Additional info in clippings, handwritten notes, pictures, and emails.
Historical info packets on history of colonization and early settlers, including info on the park and lagoon, from 1886 onwards. Timeline of early settlers, 1887-1940s. Publications of "Manson's Landing Mirror," Peg Pyner, 1954-1958. Transcribed interviews: Bert and Ken Summers in conversation with Susan Ellingsen, Dianne Hentschel and Doreen Thompson, 2005; Sue Ellingsen, Doreen Thompson, and Dianne Hentschel in conversation with Maryann McCoy, Anne Barton, and Fred Reedel; interview with Barbie Pyner; and interview with Nancy Anderson. Info on Heay Family and George Leask. Excerpts from: The Log, 1940-1946; Goosegrass and Buttercups, D.C. Kirk; The Columbia is Coming; Chalkdust & Outhouses, Barbara Ann Lambert; Seven-Knot Summers, Beth Hill; and PHSC Journal, 2012. Play script, "Gracious Living." Additional info in clippings, handwritten notes, pictures, and emails.
Info and photographs on history of businesses in Manson's Landing, from CIMAS "Manson's Landing & Lagoon" photo album, 1880s-1996. Documents for the operation of Manson's Landing store: Grant of Concession and additional documents; mandatory site inspection documents; and tender for operation, 1985. Correspondence re Robert James Taylor, owner of the store in 1966/67.
Info and photographs on history of businesses in Manson's Landing, from CIMAS "Manson's Landing & Lagoon" photo album, 1880s-1996. Documents for the operation of Manson's Landing store: Grant of Concession and additional documents; mandatory site inspection documents; and tender for operation, 1985. Correspondence re Robert James Taylor, owner of the store in 1966/67.
Wealth of typed historical information on Manson family dating back to mid 1800s, including excerpt from Chalkdust and Outhouses, by Lambert; and "Cortez History: Manson Family," by Etta Byers. Manson genealogical information, handwritten notes on family trees. Photocopies from CIMAS Photo Albums with photographs and info, 1910-1936. Excerpt of From Shetland to British Columbia, Alaska and the United States, Sinclair Thomson Duncan, 1911. Letters to/from Mansons, 1923-2013. Various magazine and newspaper excerpts, 1923-2013. Info on Alexander Malcolm Manson. Info on Shetland Islands. Photographs. Emails, 2005-2017.
Wealth of typed historical information on Manson family dating back to mid 1800s, including excerpt from Chalkdust and Outhouses, by Lambert; and "Cortez History: Manson Family," by Etta Byers. Manson genealogical information, handwritten notes on family trees. Photocopies from CIMAS Photo Albums with photographs and info, 1910-1936. Excerpt of From Shetland to British Columbia, Alaska and the United States, Sinclair Thomson Duncan, 1911. Letters to/from Mansons, 1923-2013. Various magazine and newspaper excerpts, 1923-2013. Info on Alexander Malcolm Manson. Info on Shetland Islands. Photographs. Emails, 2005-2017.
Manson genealogical information from late 1700s onward. Government certificates of banns & marriage, John Manson and Margaret Ellen Smith, late 1800s. Info on Raven Farm; Sunnybrae Farm, early 1900s. Photocopied letters, early 1900s. Letters from Education Office, 1914. Military papers for John Manson, 1917. Issue of Campbell River Courier, 1957. Newspaper excerpt about Manson Family, undated. Info on Mansons Landing Cemetery. Emails, 2013-2015.
Manson genealogical information from late 1700s onward. Government certificates of banns & marriage, John Manson and Margaret Ellen Smith, late 1800s. Info on Raven Farm; Sunnybrae Farm, early 1900s. Photocopied letters, early 1900s. Letters from Education Office, 1914. Military papers for John Manson, 1917. Issue of Campbell River Courier, 1957. Newspaper excerpt about Manson Family, undated. Info on Mansons Landing Cemetery. Emails, 2013-2015.
Blog posts from Mike Manson, Sunnybrae, 2016-2020. Historical info on Sunnybrae, early 1900s. Maps and Sunnybrae site plan. Crown Grant for Sunnybrae, 1893.
Blog posts from Mike Manson, Sunnybrae, 2016-2020. Historical info on Sunnybrae, early 1900s. Maps and Sunnybrae site plan. Crown Grant for Sunnybrae, 1893.