This ranch belonged to a Japanese-Canadian family, the Nakatsui, who were forced off their property during WWII. For many years it was known locally as "The Jap Ranch"; now known as "The Loon Ranch". (also CR Museum #13764 - from Mabel Christensen's pictures)
This ranch belonged to a Japanese-Canadian family, the Nakatsui, who were forced off their property during WWII. For many years it was known locally as "The Jap Ranch"; now known as "The Loon Ranch". (also CR Museum #13764 - from Mabel Christensen's pictures)
Photograph of Elmer Ellingsen, holding his accordion and with a pistol in his hand, and Dan Campbell, who is wearing a coonskin hat and lying on the floor holding a Christmas tree. This was part of a skit performed at an Old Age Pensioners' Christmas party.
Photograph of Elmer Ellingsen, holding his accordion and with a pistol in his hand, and Dan Campbell, who is wearing a coonskin hat and lying on the floor holding a Christmas tree. This was part of a skit performed at an Old Age Pensioners' Christmas party.
File contains May Ellingsen's notes on local history. Subjects include the Ratepayers' Association, Von Donop, Mike Manson, Whaletown people, Blind Creek and Refuge Cove. There is a transcription of a taped interview with George Griffin.
File contains May Ellingsen's notes on local history. Subjects include the Ratepayers' Association, Von Donop, Mike Manson, Whaletown people, Blind Creek and Refuge Cove. There is a transcription of a taped interview with George Griffin.
File contains material relating to a proposed subdivision by Elmer Ellingsen, Plan 23367, including a map with buyers pencilled in (60 x 51 cm - from Acc. #2019.019).
File contains material relating to a proposed subdivision by Elmer Ellingsen, Plan 23367, including a map with buyers pencilled in (60 x 51 cm - from Acc. #2019.019).