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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Info on the history of whaling on Cortes, dating back to 1869. Excerpts from Evergreen Islands by Doris Anderson, and On the Northwest by Robert Webb. Binders titled "Whaling - Whaletown: 1868-1872" and "Dawson Whaling: Len Clay." Additional keywords: James Dawson Whaling Company; schooner Kate; Douglass; killer whales in Von Donop Lagoon; Coal Harbor; Japanese whalers. Excerpts from "Seeking A Fortune:Historical Biography of Alexander Dawson Donaldson" by Elaine Clay (from the final proof of the manuscript, 2022. An electronic copy of the book is on the CIMAS main computer, D:\CIMAS_Docs\ARCHIVES DOCS\A.D.Donaldson-book).
Info on the history of whaling on Cortes, dating back to 1869. Excerpts from Evergreen Islands by Doris Anderson, and On the Northwest by Robert Webb. Binders titled "Whaling - Whaletown: 1868-1872" and "Dawson Whaling: Len Clay." Additional keywords: James Dawson Whaling Company; schooner Kate; Douglass; killer whales in Von Donop Lagoon; Coal Harbor; Japanese whalers. Excerpts from "Seeking A Fortune:Historical Biography of Alexander Dawson Donaldson" by Elaine Clay (from the final proof of the manuscript, 2022. An electronic copy of the book is on the CIMAS main computer, D:\CIMAS_Docs\ARCHIVES DOCS\A.D.Donaldson-book).
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Photograph of people at the Fiesta, including Rev. Rollo Boas (standing, center), Kathleen Boas, Diane and Jimmy Hansen; Debbie and Joan Musclow; Yetta Maibauer and daughter seated center front. (ID)
Photograph of people at the Fiesta, including Rev. Rollo Boas (standing, center), Kathleen Boas, Diane and Jimmy Hansen; Debbie and Joan Musclow; Yetta Maibauer and daughter seated center front. (ID)
Photograph labelled on the back: "Rendezvous Patrol. Dr. B. Hall and Dr. R. Rose, the dentist, with their black bags, getting ready to go aboard the "Rendezvous". They are being taken to Whaletown for their monthly visit to the Mission clinic."
Photograph labelled on the back: "Rendezvous Patrol. Dr. B. Hall and Dr. R. Rose, the dentist, with their black bags, getting ready to go aboard the "Rendezvous". They are being taken to Whaletown for their monthly visit to the Mission clinic."
Photograph originally labelled "Canon Alan Greene (R) at Whaletownon Cortez Island. With him is the Rev Douglas Kendall". The photograph was taken at the dedication of St. John the Baptist Church in Whaletown.
Photograph originally labelled "Canon Alan Greene (R) at Whaletownon Cortez Island. With him is the Rev Douglas Kendall". The photograph was taken at the dedication of St. John the Baptist Church in Whaletown.
