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Part Of
CIMAS ephemera collection
Description Level
File
Date Range
1986 and 1989
Scope and Content
Two notices put out by the Whaletown Community Club about the Gorge Hall.
Part Of
CIMAS ephemera collection
Description Level
File
File Number
10
Date Range
1986 and 1989
Scope and Content
Two notices put out by the Whaletown Community Club about the Gorge Hall.
Storage Location
Ephemera box 1-10
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Receipts from the Cortez Lodge Store and Island Airlines

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Part Of
CIMAS ephemera collection
Description Level
File
Date Range
1967-1969
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.
Part Of
CIMAS ephemera collection
Description Level
File
File Number
33
Date Range
1967-1969
Custodial History
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.
Storage Location
Ephemera - Box 1
Storage Range
1-33
Subject Access
Air transport
Transportation
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"Grit and Grace - People In Place" calendar for 2007

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Part Of
CIMAS ephemera collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
ephemera
Date Range
2007
Scope and Content
File consists of a Cortes Ecoforestry Society calendar which was a fund-raiser for a community forest project. The calendar features nude photographs of community members. There are two options for each month, "Grit" or "Grace" photos.
Part Of
CIMAS ephemera collection
Description Level
File
Creator
Cortes Ecoforestry Society
File Number
29
Material Type
ephemera
Date Range
2007
Physical Description
2 spiral-bound calendars
Scope and Content
File consists of a Cortes Ecoforestry Society calendar which was a fund-raiser for a community forest project. The calendar features nude photographs of community members. There are two options for each month, "Grit" or "Grace" photos.
Storage Location
Oversize box
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"Cortes Theatre: I'll Be Back Before Midnight; Cortes Singers in Concert; Gorge Hall Christmas Party"

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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Accession Number
2007.004
Date Range
1985
Scope and Content
One DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of performances by the Cortes Theatre Society and the Cortes Singing Society, and the Gorge Hall Christmas Party, filmed by George Sirk. Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Creator
Sirk, George
Series Number
2
Item Number
2007.004.002
Accession Number
2007.004
Material Type
multiple media
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 DVD, copied from an original VHS tape
Custodial History
Copied from George Sirk's VHS tapes with his permission to use the contents for display and research purposes.
Scope and Content
One DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of performances by the Cortes Theatre Society and the Cortes Singing Society, and the Gorge Hall Christmas Party, filmed by George Sirk. Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
Storage Location
CD/DVD album
Name Access
Sirk, George
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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"Tribute to Gordon Carr at the Gorge Hall"/"The Gig That Never Was"

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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Accession Number
2006.002
Date Range
2007
Scope and Content
CD contains recordings of a tribute to Gordon (Gordie) Carr (1921-2012) held at the Gorge Hall, and of The Gig that Never Was (old standards recorded at the home of Gordie Carr ca. 1988 with Art Monk on saxophone and clarinet, Gordie Carr on piano; George Lake added his part at his home in Edmonton, Alta. in 2001).
Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2
Item Number
2006.002.008
Accession Number
2006.002
Material Type
multiple media
Date Range
2007
Physical Description
1 CD
Custodial History
Donated by Howie Roman of CKTZ.
Scope and Content
CD contains recordings of a tribute to Gordon (Gordie) Carr (1921-2012) held at the Gorge Hall, and of The Gig that Never Was (old standards recorded at the home of Gordie Carr ca. 1988 with Art Monk on saxophone and clarinet, Gordie Carr on piano; George Lake added his part at his home in Edmonton, Alta. in 2001).
Storage Location
CD/DVD album
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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"Variety Nite - May 2, 1992 at Gorge Hall"

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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Accession Number
2006.002
Date Range
1992
Scope and Content
DVD of performances at a Variety Night held at the Gorge Hall.
Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2
Item Number
2006.002.009
Accession Number
2006.002
Material Type
multiple media
Date Range
1992
Physical Description
1 DVD
Custodial History
Donated by Howie Roman.
Scope and Content
DVD of performances at a Variety Night held at the Gorge Hall.
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Oyster Industry Noise in Gorge Harbour

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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
multiple media
Accession Number
2002.001
Date Range
[200?]
Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
2
Item Number
2002.001.001
Accession Number
2002.001
Material Type
multiple media
Date Range
[200?]
Physical Description
1 CD
Custodial History
Donated by Anna and Alois Stranan; tapes are from Anna's time as a teacher at the Cortes Island School.
Storage Location
VHS tape box
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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BC Aboriginal People Communities in Transition

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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
2000
Scope and Content
"BC Aboriginal People: Communities in Transition" report by Patrick Kelly, 2000
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
1
File Number
25
Date Range
2000
Scope and Content
"BC Aboriginal People: Communities in Transition" report by Patrick Kelly, 2000
Storage Range
Drawer 1
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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Scope and Content
Historical info on the Gorge Harbour Community Hall Society, the building of the Gorge Harbour Hall in 1933, and the Gorge Harbour Young People's Dramatic Socety, 1930s. Clippings about Gorge Hall events, taxes and community resources, 1962-2013. Broadway Musical Comedy itinerary, Gorge Hall, 1972. Vintage looking poster "Songs for Winter," Gorge Hall, undated.
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
2
File Number
34
Scope and Content
Historical info on the Gorge Harbour Community Hall Society, the building of the Gorge Harbour Hall in 1933, and the Gorge Harbour Young People's Dramatic Socety, 1930s. Clippings about Gorge Hall events, taxes and community resources, 1962-2013. Broadway Musical Comedy itinerary, Gorge Hall, 1972. Vintage looking poster "Songs for Winter," Gorge Hall, undated.
Storage Range
Drawer 2
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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
1898-2019
Scope and Content
Historical information on Gorge Harbour, people, properties, info dating back to 1898. Clippings with tourist info, proposed Klahoose oyster license, Island Sea Farms aquaculture, and resort upgrades from Dr. Richard and Michelle Glickman, 2007-2019. Gorge Harbour map from Hubert Steghaus, 2008. Floathouse Restaurant menu, 2011. Obituary for Mrs S.E. Corneille, 2016. Info on Gorge Government dock and tree falling, 2017. Gorge Harbour brochures, undated. Poster for talk with sailors Amanda and Barry Glickman at Gorge gazebo, undated. Photos (copies) of Gorge Marina, store and restaurant,1974.
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
2
File Number
35
Date Range
1898-2019
Scope and Content
Historical information on Gorge Harbour, people, properties, info dating back to 1898. Clippings with tourist info, proposed Klahoose oyster license, Island Sea Farms aquaculture, and resort upgrades from Dr. Richard and Michelle Glickman, 2007-2019. Gorge Harbour map from Hubert Steghaus, 2008. Floathouse Restaurant menu, 2011. Obituary for Mrs S.E. Corneille, 2016. Info on Gorge Government dock and tree falling, 2017. Gorge Harbour brochures, undated. Poster for talk with sailors Amanda and Barry Glickman at Gorge gazebo, undated. Photos (copies) of Gorge Marina, store and restaurant,1974.
Storage Range
Drawer 2
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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Scope and Content
Family trees of Cortes residents throughout history. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their family tree there rather than the general file
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
3
File Number
6
Scope and Content
Family trees of Cortes residents throughout history. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their family tree there rather than the general file
Storage Range
Drawer 3
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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Scope and Content
General info on local people. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their obituary post there rather than the general file
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
3
File Number
7
Scope and Content
General info on local people. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their obituary post there rather than the general file
Storage Range
Drawer 3
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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Scope and Content
Two folders containing obituaries of Cortes residents. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their obituary post there rather than the general file
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
3
File Number
8
Scope and Content
Two folders containing obituaries of Cortes residents. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their obituary post there rather than the general file
Storage Range
Drawer 3
Documents

Obituary list to 2022.pdf

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People in landscape: Cortes Island people (original at BC Archives, Item #AAAB2717)

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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Scope and Content
This is a copy of a recording made by Imbert Orchard as part of a "People in Landscape" series for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. In this program, some of the people who grew up on Cortes Island recall how the settlement began, and discuss the quality of life there -- as it is today, and as it used to be. Voices heard include: Otto and Mary Weiler, Elmer and May Ellingsen, Rose (Manson) MacKay, Allen Robertson, and Duncan Robertson.
Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Creator
Orchard, Imbert
Series Number
1
Item Number
1999.004.051
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Digitized Date
February 2017
Physical Description
1 cassette tape
Custodial History
Tape was found at the Cortes Island Recycling Center and donated to the museum by Gail Ringwood on Oct. 3, 2004. Original owner is unknown.
Scope and Content
This is a copy of a recording made by Imbert Orchard as part of a "People in Landscape" series for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. In this program, some of the people who grew up on Cortes Island recall how the settlement began, and discuss the quality of life there -- as it is today, and as it used to be. Voices heard include: Otto and Mary Weiler, Elmer and May Ellingsen, Rose (Manson) MacKay, Allen Robertson, and Duncan Robertson.
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Flowering trees in front of barn in the garden at Channel Rock

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Scope and Content
Photograph of flowering trees in front of the bar in the garden at Channel Rock.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0295
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of flowering trees in front of the bar in the garden at Channel Rock.
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Lily pond in front of the cabin at Channel Rock

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1963]
Scope and Content
Photograph of the lily pond on the rocks in front of the cabin at Channel Rock, with the small bay and Lavender Islet in the background.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0324
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1963]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the lily pond on the rocks in front of the cabin at Channel Rock, with the small bay and Lavender Islet in the background.
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Front of the cabin at Channel Rock, with snow shovelled off the roof

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1963]
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the cabin at Channel Rock, showing snow which has been shovelled off the roof.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0328
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1963]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 11.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the cabin at Channel Rock, showing snow which has been shovelled off the roof.
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Group of people including Gilean Douglas aboard a yacht

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people seated aboard a yacht in front of an American flag. David Edwards is second from the left and Gilean Douglas is fourth from the left.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0344
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Physical Description
1 photograph print: colour; 12 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people seated aboard a yacht in front of an American flag. David Edwards is second from the left and Gilean Douglas is fourth from the left.
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Snow drifts in front of the cabin at Channel Rock

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1965
Scope and Content
Photograph of snow drifts in front of the cabin at Channel Rock.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0357
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1965
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of snow drifts in front of the cabin at Channel Rock.
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Front of the cabin at Channel Rock covered in snow

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1965
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the cabin at Channel Rock covered in snow.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0362
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1965
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the front of the cabin at Channel Rock covered in snow.
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