Basil (1910-2012) and Jill Seaton, environmentalists and naturalists, lived on Cortes Island from 1982 to 1992.
Custodial History
The Seatons gave these records to Fred Zwickel when they moved from Cortes Island; they were subsequently given to Nancy Kendel for donation to the museum in 2012.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of correspondence, notes and maps relating to the establishment of Von Donop Marine Park (now known as Háthayim Marine Park).
Storage Location
Small fonds box
Oversize materials box
Storage Range
Small fonds box 1-14 to 1-17
Oversize materials box
Info and photographs scanned from CIMAS albums, Doreen Thompson and family, 1930s-2000s. Newsletters and articles written by and featuring Doreen & family (specifically daughters Debby & Janny Thompson), 1988-2007. Info on The History of Von Donop Creek exhibit and interviews by Doreen and Dianne Hentschel, 2000-2001. Memorial handout for Doreen, 2006. CIMAS letters from Lynne Jordan regarding Manson's Landing exhibit, Doreen's passing, and donations, 2006-2007. Donation notes, 2006. Printed search list of related items in museum fonds. Keywords: WNE
Info and photographs scanned from CIMAS albums, Doreen Thompson and family, 1930s-2000s. Newsletters and articles written by and featuring Doreen & family (specifically daughters Debby & Janny Thompson), 1988-2007. Info on The History of Von Donop Creek exhibit and interviews by Doreen and Dianne Hentschel, 2000-2001. Memorial handout for Doreen, 2006. CIMAS letters from Lynne Jordan regarding Manson's Landing exhibit, Doreen's passing, and donations, 2006-2007. Donation notes, 2006. Printed search list of related items in museum fonds. Keywords: WNE
Genealogical research from ancestry.com on Samuel Thompson; Nicholas Thompson and family, notably mentioning wife Mary McLeod and sons Leonard and Lethaniel; Nathaniel Ferguson Taggart (foster son of Nicholas & Mary) and the Vancouver Children's Home; and Miner Ira Farry/Furry/Ferry, friend of Thompson family, results from 1800s to 1900s. Excerpts from Alice Robertson's diary re: Robertson and Thompson properties, 1906. Emails regarding Nick Thompson family research, 2016
Genealogical research from ancestry.com on Samuel Thompson; Nicholas Thompson and family, notably mentioning wife Mary McLeod and sons Leonard and Lethaniel; Nathaniel Ferguson Taggart (foster son of Nicholas & Mary) and the Vancouver Children's Home; and Miner Ira Farry/Furry/Ferry, friend of Thompson family, results from 1800s to 1900s. Excerpts from Alice Robertson's diary re: Robertson and Thompson properties, 1906. Emails regarding Nick Thompson family research, 2016
