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).
Photograph of a group of people: Nat Hodson, Jack Manson, Ellen Middleton, Elma (? check) Middleton, Anna Middleton, Madge in front, Teenie Jameson, Harry in front. Photo is faded.
Photograph of a group of people: Nat Hodson, Jack Manson, Ellen Middleton, Elma (? check) Middleton, Anna Middleton, Madge in front, Teenie Jameson, Harry in front. Photo is faded.
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
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.
(L to R): Isolde Ruthenberg, Sheril Matthews, Gloria Jorg and Paul Kirmmse performing "Hit the Road Jack" at a Gorge Hall Variety Night. The name of the group was based on the doo-wop band Ray Charles and the Raylettes.
(L to R): Isolde Ruthenberg, Sheril Matthews, Gloria Jorg and Paul Kirmmse performing "Hit the Road Jack" at a Gorge Hall Variety Night. The name of the group was based on the doo-wop band Ray Charles and the Raylettes.
