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Bedroom of the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Scope and Content
Bedroom of the former Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands. The Nixons lived in the house prior to moving into their new home.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.031
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Bedroom of the former Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands. The Nixons lived in the house prior to moving into their new home.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Captain and Mrs. James A. Nixon in boat

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr.and Mrs. James A. Nixon in a boat in the bay between Twin Islands. Mrs. Nixon is holding up a mink.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.027
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr.and Mrs. James A. Nixon in a boat in the bay between Twin Islands. Mrs. Nixon is holding up a mink.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Home under construction for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nixon, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon standing in front of the house being built for the Nixons on Twin Islands
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.028
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon standing in front of the house being built for the Nixons on Twin Islands
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Interior view Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Scope and Content
Interior view of the Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands showing potted plants on the table.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.033
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Interior view of the Dan McDonald house on Twin Islands showing potted plants on the table.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Isla Cowan, Mrs. Cowan (mother), Nora Cowan at Squirrel Cove

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Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2018.002
Date Range
[191-?]
Part Of
May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2007.001
Series Number
13
Item Number
2007.001.602
Accession Number
2018.002
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[191-?]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 11.5 x 17 cm
Storage Location
Photo box 4
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
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McKenzie’s house and garden terrraces in Whaletown Bay

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1960s]
Scope and Content
Photograph of a white house with rock-walled terraces to its right. This was Amy and Scotty McKenzie's float house, moved from Von Donop Inlet in 1951. Amy was daughter of Ruth and Henry Byers, who lived in the “Grey House” west of the ferry landing. (The "Grey House" was later moved to Squirrel Cove next to the Store.) The McKenzie house was between the Grey House and the ferry landing; it was torn down ca. 1974. The terraces may still be seen in the small park next to the ferry landing.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Item Number
1999.001.0676
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1960s]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a white house with rock-walled terraces to its right. This was Amy and Scotty McKenzie's float house, moved from Von Donop Inlet in 1951. Amy was daughter of Ruth and Henry Byers, who lived in the “Grey House” west of the ferry landing. (The "Grey House" was later moved to Squirrel Cove next to the Store.) The McKenzie house was between the Grey House and the ferry landing; it was torn down ca. 1974. The terraces may still be seen in the small park next to the ferry landing.
Subject Access
Ferries
Transportation
Water transport
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Whaletown
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
James and Margaret Nixon seated at a table in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. Mr. Nixon is pouring tea for Mrs. Nixon.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.034
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
James and Margaret Nixon seated at a table in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. Mr. Nixon is pouring tea for Mrs. Nixon.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon, Margaret Manson and her daughter Anna on the steps on the Nixon home, Twin Islands

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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
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon of Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon of Twin Islands seated outdoors, looking fondly at each other.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.046
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon of Twin Islands seated outdoors, looking fondly at each other.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon standing beside the stairs of their home, Twin Islands

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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 posing beside the stairs of their home on Twin Islands. Note the climbing nasturtiums in the background.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.057
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon posing beside the stairs of their home on Twin Islands. Note the climbing nasturtiums in the background.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon with members of the Manson family, Twin Islands

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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
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon on the porch of their new house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon sitting together on the porch of their new house on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.054
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon sitting together on the porch of their new house on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
Scope and Content
A group photo of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands. Standing left to right: Mrs. Michael (Jane) Manson, daughter Ethel (Mrs. J. Hurren), Mrs. James Nixon and Mr. James Nixon. Seated left to right: Hazel (Manson) Herrewig, Henry Herrewig, Mrs. and Mr. Dudley (friends of Hazel and Henry).
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.025
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
Physical Description
1 photographic postcard: b&w; 8.5x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group photo of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands. Standing left to right: Mrs. Michael (Jane) Manson, daughter Ethel (Mrs. J. Hurren), Mrs. James Nixon and Mr. James Nixon. Seated left to right: Hazel (Manson) Herrewig, Henry Herrewig, Mrs. and Mr. Dudley (friends of Hazel and Henry).
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island. Photograph probably taken on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.047
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island. Photograph probably taken on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. Forrest holding daughter Margaret

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Scope and Content
Mr. David Forrest with his daughter Margaret on his back in front of the tent set up at the Nakatsui Ranch (now known as the Loon Ranch) near John Manson's property, Sunny Brae farm, where the family lived for a short time before settling at Squirrel Cove.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.060
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. David Forrest with his daughter Margaret on his back in front of the tent set up at the Nakatsui Ranch (now known as the Loon Ranch) near John Manson's property, Sunny Brae farm, where the family lived for a short time before settling at Squirrel Cove.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 38a
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Mr. James Nixon of Twin Islands with a pig carcass

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr. Margaret Nixon standing beside the hanging carcass of one of the pigs the Nixons raised on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.040
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. Margaret Nixon standing beside the hanging carcass of one of the pigs the Nixons raised on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. F. Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John Manson and Miss K. M. Lettice

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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
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. Frank Petznick with baby Bernadette, Mrs. John Manson and Miss Lettice

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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
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mrs. George Ewart, Squirrel Cove

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1930's]
Scope and Content
Mrs. George Ewart standing behind the Middleton house at Squirrel Cove. Mrs. George Ewart and husband George Ewart owned the Squirrel Cove Store and the Boarding Rooms. This is the same building which is the present day (2009) Squirrel Cove Store. It was built by Jack Shaler.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.065
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1930's]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 11 x 8.5cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. George Ewart standing behind the Middleton house at Squirrel Cove. Mrs. George Ewart and husband George Ewart owned the Squirrel Cove Store and the Boarding Rooms. This is the same building which is the present day (2009) Squirrel Cove Store. It was built by Jack Shaler.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 41b
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Mrs. James A. (Margaret) Nixon by fruit tree, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon posing beside an apple tree, Twin Islands
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.053
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon posing beside an apple tree, Twin Islands
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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