Skip header and navigation

Revise Search

10 records – page 1 of 1.

Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1909-1954
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created by John Manson of Sunny Brae farm, including legal documents, financial records, correspondence and ephemera.
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Manson, John
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
6
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1909-1954
Physical Description
16 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
John Manson (1868-1959) was born in the Shetland Islands and migrated to British Columbia in 1887, where he joined his brother Michael Manson on Cortes Island. He married Margaret Ellen Smith in 1894 and they had four children: Jack (born 1896), Anna (1898), Rose (1900) and Nicol (1906). The family lived at Sunny Brae Farm, on the south-east side of Cortes, across from Twin Islands.
Custodial History
Most of the files in this series were in an old wooden box when transferred to the archives, suggesting that they were collected from John Manson's house as a unit.
Scope and Content
Series consists of records created by John Manson of Sunny Brae farm, including legal documents, financial records, correspondence and ephemera.
Storage Range
6-8 to 6-36
Name Access
Manson, John
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Twin Islands
Mittlenatch Island
Show less information
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2004.002
Date Range
1912-1917
Scope and Content
Series consists of 80 photographs with typed explanatory captions, depicting scenes and activities relating to the Manson's Landing school, general scenes of Cortes Island, and James Nixon family of Twin Islands. Many of the the photographs have information written on their backs.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Ellingsen, May
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number Range
2004.002.001 - 2004.002.080
Accession Number
2004.002
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1912-1917
Physical Description
80 photographs
Custodial History
May Ellingsen compiled this album from photographs in the possession of the Manson family and wrote the explanatory captions. The photographs of Manson's school were taken by Katherine Lettice, the teacher at the time; photographs of Twin Islands were taken by the Nixon family, who lived there and were friends of the Manson family. Photographs were turned over to May by Rose or John Manson. Some photographs were in May's possession as her mother, Robina (Manson) Freeman, was a daughter of Michael Manson.
Scope and Content
Series consists of 80 photographs with typed explanatory captions, depicting scenes and activities relating to the Manson's Landing school, general scenes of Cortes Island, and James Nixon family of Twin Islands. Many of the the photographs have information written on their backs.
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Finding Aid
Item level finding aid is available.
Show less information

The Mission Manson family, at Twin Islands

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions8408
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Mission Manson family taken at Twin Islands.
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.178
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph postcard: b&w; 13 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Mission Manson family taken at Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photograph Box 4
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Images
Show less information

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon, Margaret Manson and her daughter Anna on the steps on the Nixon home, Twin Islands

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions7413
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon (left), Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and her daughter Anna (seated in front) on the steps of the new Nixon home on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.055
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Rose Manson
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon (left), Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and her daughter Anna (seated in front) on the steps of the new Nixon home on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Images
Show less information

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon with members of the Manson family, Twin Islands

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions7417
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1915
Scope and Content
A group posing beside a picket fence on Twin Islands. Back, left to right, Jack Manson, his mother Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon, and Bert Froud. Front, left to right, Anna, Nicol, and Rose Manson.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.059
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1915
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group posing beside a picket fence on Twin Islands. Back, left to right, Jack Manson, his mother Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon, and Bert Froud. Front, left to right, Anna, Nicol, and Rose Manson.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Images
Show less information

Mrs. F. Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John Manson and Miss K. M. Lettice

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions7374
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1913
Scope and Content
Left to right: Mrs. Frank Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and Miss Katherine Lettice (seated) by a picket fence at Sunny Brae farm with Twin Islands in the background. (This picture is a duplicate of photograph 2004.002.073)
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.016
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Katherine Lettice
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Left to right: Mrs. Frank Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and Miss Katherine Lettice (seated) by a picket fence at Sunny Brae farm with Twin Islands in the background. (This picture is a duplicate of photograph 2004.002.073)
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Images
Show less information

Mrs. Frank Petznick with baby Bernadette, Mrs. John Manson and Miss Lettice

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions7430
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1913
Scope and Content
Left to right: Mrs. Frank Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and Miss Katherine Lettice (seated) by a picket fence at Sunny Brae farm with Twin Islands in the background. (This picture is a duplicate of photograph #2004.002.016)
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.073
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Left to right: Mrs. Frank Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and Miss Katherine Lettice (seated) by a picket fence at Sunny Brae farm with Twin Islands in the background. (This picture is a duplicate of photograph #2004.002.016)
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Images
Show less information

Mrs. James A. Nixon and Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and daughters Anna and Rose Manson on the steps of the Nixon home, Twin Islands

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions7414
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Scope and Content
Rose Manson (left), Mrs. James A. Nixon, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson, Anna Manson (seated in front) on the steps of the new Nixon home on Twin Islands. This picture was taken at the same time as photograph #2002.002.055. Rose Manson has replaced Mr. James Nixon who is now taking the picture.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.056
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Mr. James A. Nixon
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Rose Manson (left), Mrs. James A. Nixon, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson, Anna Manson (seated in front) on the steps of the new Nixon home on Twin Islands. This picture was taken at the same time as photograph #2002.002.055. Rose Manson has replaced Mr. James Nixon who is now taking the picture.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Images
Show less information

Mrs. W. J. Manson, two friends and Mrs. James Nixon, Twin Islands

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions7398
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1912
Scope and Content
Group seated on a log. Left to right: Mrs. W.J. Manson, two friends, Mrs. Margaret Nixon.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.045
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1912
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Group seated on a log. Left to right: Mrs. W.J. Manson, two friends, Mrs. Margaret Nixon.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Images
Show less information

Rose Manson McKay - the Nixon shooting; Twin Islands

https://collections.cortesmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions10813
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
textual records
Date Range
[197-?]
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
14
Item Number
2007.001.449
Material Type
sound recording
textual records
Date Range
[197-?]
Digitized Date
March 2017
Physical Description
1 cassette audio tape; notes
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
Audio Recordings
Show less information

10 records – page 1 of 1.