This is the continuation (Part 3) of an interview of Etta and Clarence Byers by Oonagh O'Connor. Clarence talks about his family history; moving to Cortes Island, logging on Cortes in the Von Donop/Blue Jay Lake/Carrington Bay area; road-building; and the arrival of Japanese oysters to Cortes beaches in ca. 1938. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
This is the continuation (Part 3) of an interview of Etta and Clarence Byers by Oonagh O'Connor. Clarence talks about his family history; moving to Cortes Island, logging on Cortes in the Von Donop/Blue Jay Lake/Carrington Bay area; road-building; and the arrival of Japanese oysters to Cortes beaches in ca. 1938. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of a round-table discussion, held to gather information for the "The Von Donop Creek Story" exhibit. Participants were [CHECK] (see 1999.004.047 for Parts 1 and 2)
Recording consists of a round-table discussion, held to gather information for the "The Von Donop Creek Story" exhibit. Participants were [CHECK] (see 1999.004.047 for Parts 1 and 2)
Scrapbook compiled by Ada Page, housekeeper during Douglas's childhood and her primary care-giver after the death of her mother in 1906. The scrapbook contains clippings of menus, recipes and household hints.
Scrapbook compiled by Ada Page, housekeeper during Douglas's childhood and her primary care-giver after the death of her mother in 1906. The scrapbook contains clippings of menus, recipes and household hints.
Small booklet with 3 photographs of women in extravagantly decorated hats; in the first print Gilean Douglas is front right. (Possibly a Women's Institute function?)
Small booklet with 3 photographs of women in extravagantly decorated hats; in the first print Gilean Douglas is front right. (Possibly a Women's Institute function?)
Page 2 - 4 photographs of Oliver and Mary Ward on Manson's Landing wharf; 1 photograph of a group of people on the wharf, including Eve Rickenbacker and Maurice Dronsfield.
Page 2 - 4 photographs of Oliver and Mary Ward on Manson's Landing wharf; 1 photograph of a group of people on the wharf, including Eve Rickenbacker and Maurice Dronsfield.
Five (5) images from a bon voyage party for Lynn (Robertson) Summers and Kenny Summers. Also pictured: Bertha Jeffery, Jimmie Hill (playing guitar and piano), and Bert Summers.
Five (5) images from a bon voyage party for Lynn (Robertson) Summers and Kenny Summers. Also pictured: Bertha Jeffery, Jimmie Hill (playing guitar and piano), and Bert Summers.
Three (3) images of (maybe?) a party at Smelt Bay, showing Gladys and Otto Ellingsen, Buster Christensen, Real Dufresne, Bill Block, Mary Block, Lottie McDevitt, and Dianne Hansen.
2 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Three (3) images of (maybe?) a party at Smelt Bay, showing Gladys and Otto Ellingsen, Buster Christensen, Real Dufresne, Bill Block, Mary Block, Lottie McDevitt, and Dianne Hansen.
Five (5) images of a party, perhaps at Smelt Bay, showing Jim & Diane Hansen, George and Elsa Fronz, Jean & Bill Jenkins, Otis & Merv Coulter, and Robert & Judy Christensen.
Five (5) images of a party, perhaps at Smelt Bay, showing Jim & Diane Hansen, George and Elsa Fronz, Jean & Bill Jenkins, Otis & Merv Coulter, and Robert & Judy Christensen.
Five (5) images from a picnic at Otto & Gladys Ellingsen's home on Smelt Bay, showing George Franz, Bridget, the Stitch family (Bushi, Tony, Rudi and Hermi), MaryAnn, Denis Newsham, Peggy Newsham, Real Dufresne, and Marie.
Five (5) images from a picnic at Otto & Gladys Ellingsen's home on Smelt Bay, showing George Franz, Bridget, the Stitch family (Bushi, Tony, Rudi and Hermi), MaryAnn, Denis Newsham, Peggy Newsham, Real Dufresne, and Marie.
One (1) image of a group in front of Manson's Hall. One (1) image of two boats in a boatshed. One (1) image a fiesta on Manson's spit. One (1) image of Gladys Ellingsen and Nellie Jeffrey on the beach.
One (1) image of a group in front of Manson's Hall. One (1) image of two boats in a boatshed. One (1) image a fiesta on Manson's spit. One (1) image of Gladys Ellingsen and Nellie Jeffrey on the beach.
Five (5) images showing Eva Freeman, Lottie McDevitt, Mabel Hague Lowe Christensen. Includes two (2) interior photographs of people eating dinner. One image shows someone sitting on Santa's lap.
3 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm
2 photographs : b&w ; 6 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Five (5) images showing Eva Freeman, Lottie McDevitt, Mabel Hague Lowe Christensen. Includes two (2) interior photographs of people eating dinner. One image shows someone sitting on Santa's lap.