The photograph shows a boatload of visitors going to Stag Bay, transport provided by the small gasboat in the background. During George Freeman's years at Stag Bay, he used this '"little green boat" for necessary commuting between Stag Bay and Lund, not only for personal needs but also for logging camp needs for repairs, medical emergencies, etc.
Wilfred Manson is standing on the gasboat in the back.
In the rowboat, L to R: Colin Campbell, Fraser Campbell (brothers), Jean Manson and Dorothy, Florence McKay with oar, Gwen Campbell and Thelma, Mrs. Colin Campbell behind Hazel McKay, Etta McKay.
The photograph shows a boatload of visitors going to Stag Bay, transport provided by the small gasboat in the background. During George Freeman's years at Stag Bay, he used this '"little green boat" for necessary commuting between Stag Bay and Lund, not only for personal needs but also for logging camp needs for repairs, medical emergencies, etc.
Wilfred Manson is standing on the gasboat in the back.
In the rowboat, L to R: Colin Campbell, Fraser Campbell (brothers), Jean Manson and Dorothy, Florence McKay with oar, Gwen Campbell and Thelma, Mrs. Colin Campbell behind Hazel McKay, Etta McKay.
Photograph of Rev. Rollo Boas leading a church service just outside the school building at Surge Narrows on Read Island. Five women and a girl are seated in chairs or on the grass.
Photograph of Rev. Rollo Boas leading a church service just outside the school building at Surge Narrows on Read Island. Five women and a girl are seated in chairs or on the grass.
Photograph of The "Columbia" and the "John Antle" at the end of the wharf on Stuart Island, along with other boats. This is cropped from #1999.001.947.
Photograph of The "Columbia" and the "John Antle" at the end of the wharf on Stuart Island, along with other boats. This is cropped from #1999.001.947.
Photograph of the "Columbia" and the "John Antle" at the wharf on Stuart Island. Other boats are also tied up at the dock; there are buildings at the head of the wharf. See also #1999.001.938, which is a crop from this photo.
2 photograph prints: b&w; 12.5 x 10 cm and 25.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the "Columbia" and the "John Antle" at the wharf on Stuart Island. Other boats are also tied up at the dock; there are buildings at the head of the wharf. See also #1999.001.938, which is a crop from this photo.
Fonds consists of material generated by the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and includes meeting minutes, administrative records, research materials, correspondence, ephemera, maps, plans, and publications of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society, as well as some records of the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. Fonds is arranged into twelve series, following the original order of the records.
An accrual in 2023, described as Series 12, contains meeting minutes, correspondence, etc; arranged in chronological order (original order).
In 1987, members of the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization incorporated the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society (currently known as the Cortes Island Senior's Society) with the following stated purposes:
(a) to operate a facility where persons aged 65 years or older, or persons between 55 and 65 years of age who are in need, can improve their health through physical and other acitivity;
(b) to operate a residential housing facility for such persons;
(c) to carry on social activities incidental to the above purposes, but not to own, operate or manage a social club.
The records of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society provide useful insight into their process of envisioning the future of seniors' housing on Cortes Island.
Custodial History
Donated by Ruth Zwickel on behalf of the Cortes Island Senior's Society in 2013. An accrual was donated by Elinor Harwood on behalf of the Cortes Island Seniors' Society in 2021.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of material generated by the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and includes meeting minutes, administrative records, research materials, correspondence, ephemera, maps, plans, and publications of the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society, as well as some records of the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. Fonds is arranged into twelve series, following the original order of the records.
An accrual in 2023, described as Series 12, contains meeting minutes, correspondence, etc; arranged in chronological order (original order).
Photograph of Dick Flanders and his grandchild Louise at Mamalillaculla, Village Island. They are standing beside a carved totem pole which is supporting cross beams.
Photograph of Dick Flanders and his grandchild Louise at Mamalillaculla, Village Island. They are standing beside a carved totem pole which is supporting cross beams.
Photograph of Dick Flanders, his grandchild Louise and four boys at Mamalilliculla on Village Island. Thy are standing at the base of a carved totem pole; the village houses may be seen in the background.
Photograph of Dick Flanders, his grandchild Louise and four boys at Mamalilliculla on Village Island. Thy are standing at the base of a carved totem pole; the village houses may be seen in the background.
Photograph of "George Parsons in his home bay on Quadra. Behind him is the house which is now at Campbell River." (Gilean Douglas' typed caption, taped to photo)
2 photograph prints: b&w; 9 x 6.5 cm and 17 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of "George Parsons in his home bay on Quadra. Behind him is the house which is now at Campbell River." (Gilean Douglas' typed caption, taped to photo)