Recording is an oral history interview of Duncan Robertson by Oonagh O'Connor (Part 2 of 2). Topics covered include Dunc's children Ann (Dewar) and Lynn (Summers); oysters; the Whaletown store; early telephone system; mining; the Robertson family; the ferry; changes in wildlife population he has observe over the years; and logging practices. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording is an oral history interview of Duncan Robertson by Oonagh O'Connor (Part 2 of 2). Topics covered include Dunc's children Ann (Dewar) and Lynn (Summers); oysters; the Whaletown store; early telephone system; mining; the Robertson family; the ferry; changes in wildlife population he has observe over the years; and logging practices. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of oral history interviews of Doreen (Huck) Thompson and Wilfed Freeman by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered in Thompson's interview include Huck family history on Cortes; medical emergencies; gardening; fishing; hunting; logging. Topics covered in Freeman's interview include reminiscences of the island in 1927; roads; transportation. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of oral history interviews of Doreen (Huck) Thompson and Wilfed Freeman by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered in Thompson's interview include Huck family history on Cortes; medical emergencies; gardening; fishing; hunting; logging. Topics covered in Freeman's interview include reminiscences of the island in 1927; roads; transportation. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Recording consists of interviews with Fred Reedel and Frank Tooker, done to gather information for the "Windows on Whaletown" exhibit. (see also 1999.004.034, for Part 2)
Recording consists of interviews with Fred Reedel and Frank Tooker, done to gather information for the "Windows on Whaletown" exhibit. (see also 1999.004.034, for Part 2)
Recording consists of an interview with Frank Tooker, done to gather information for the "Windows on Whaletown" exhibit. (see also 1999.004.033, for Part 1)
Recording consists of an interview with Frank Tooker, done to gather information for the "Windows on Whaletown" exhibit. (see also 1999.004.033, for Part 1)
Info on Carrington Bay history and early settler homesteaders from late 1800s onward; scans from Whaletown to 1930 album; scan of location for Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, 1945; park brochure; clippings about Carrington from 1982-2014; excerpt from interview with Clarence and Etta Byers, 2001; notes from exhibit curation (labels, photo captions, etc); excerpts rom June Cameron's Destination Cortez; topographic map of Green Mountain; emails about exhibit; printed photographs for exhibit. Keywords: drowing, Island Timberland, Coulter Bay, stream keepers
Info on Carrington Bay history and early settler homesteaders from late 1800s onward; scans from Whaletown to 1930 album; scan of location for Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, 1945; park brochure; clippings about Carrington from 1982-2014; excerpt from interview with Clarence and Etta Byers, 2001; notes from exhibit curation (labels, photo captions, etc); excerpts rom June Cameron's Destination Cortez; topographic map of Green Mountain; emails about exhibit; printed photographs for exhibit. Keywords: drowing, Island Timberland, Coulter Bay, stream keepers
Writing, emails and excerpts with info on early homesteaders, early postmasters, the first post box in Cortes Bay, Frabjous Bay/Frabjous Day, The Columbia Coast Mission, and the Rendezvous. Map of lots with some names of early homesteaders near Cortes Bay. Old postcard of Cortes Bay
Writing, emails and excerpts with info on early homesteaders, early postmasters, the first post box in Cortes Bay, Frabjous Bay/Frabjous Day, The Columbia Coast Mission, and the Rendezvous. Map of lots with some names of early homesteaders near Cortes Bay. Old postcard of Cortes Bay
Written info on Carrington Bay and Coulter Bay with info from late 1800s; info from Doris (Houghton-Brown) Henderson on Cortes Island early history, late 1920s. Ian and Mary McMillan's island in Coulter Bay listing, early 1950s. Info about Rendezvous Rock in Coulter Bay, 1953, from CIMAS photo albums. Excerpt from The Columbia is Coming!, Doris Anderson, 1982. Clippings from WNE with info on Coulter Bay, 1982-1992. Typed transcript of written letter from Mary McMillen to Doreen Thompson, undated.
Written info on Carrington Bay and Coulter Bay with info from late 1800s; info from Doris (Houghton-Brown) Henderson on Cortes Island early history, late 1920s. Ian and Mary McMillan's island in Coulter Bay listing, early 1950s. Info about Rendezvous Rock in Coulter Bay, 1953, from CIMAS photo albums. Excerpt from The Columbia is Coming!, Doris Anderson, 1982. Clippings from WNE with info on Coulter Bay, 1982-1992. Typed transcript of written letter from Mary McMillen to Doreen Thompson, undated.
BC gov pamphlets from Victoria: Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands, Travel Bureau, Department of Trade and Industry, 1945; The Acquisition of Crown Lands, Lands Service, Deaprtment of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources, 1962
BC gov pamphlets from Victoria: Purchase and Lease of Crown Lands, Travel Bureau, Department of Trade and Industry, 1945; The Acquisition of Crown Lands, Lands Service, Deaprtment of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources, 1962
DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of Carlberg General Merchants before it closed in May, 1987.
Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
Copied from George Sirk's VHS tapes with his permission to use the contents for display and research purposes.
Scope and Content
DVD with footage shot by George Sirk of Carlberg General Merchants before it closed in May, 1987.
Copyright George Sirk; to be used for display and research purposes only.
A slideshow, set to music, created by Steve Musial using his photographs of Cortes Island people, places and events. Shown at a Movie Night, February 2007.
A slideshow, set to music, created by Steve Musial using his photographs of Cortes Island people, places and events. Shown at a Movie Night, February 2007.
Note: Two separate folders for 1960s-1990s and 2000-present. Info on, first ferry service to Cortes in 1969, service fares, routes, schedules, and controversies. Folder with old ferry tickets (1960s-1990s). Full issues of "BC Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement," 2012; "BC Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement: Feedback," 2012; and "Common Ground: Ferry Tales," 2015.
Note: Two separate folders for 1960s-1990s and 2000-present. Info on, first ferry service to Cortes in 1969, service fares, routes, schedules, and controversies. Folder with old ferry tickets (1960s-1990s). Full issues of "BC Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement," 2012; "BC Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement: Feedback," 2012; and "Common Ground: Ferry Tales," 2015.
Email from Richard Lawton with aerial photographs and map of the Lawton land between Beasley and Cemetery Road, from a meeting on July 18, 2008. 10-part series of articles written by Lawton entitled "The End of an Era," published in the Cortes Marketer, 2013
Email from Richard Lawton with aerial photographs and map of the Lawton land between Beasley and Cemetery Road, from a meeting on July 18, 2008. 10-part series of articles written by Lawton entitled "The End of an Era," published in the Cortes Marketer, 2013
Info on Southern Cortes Community Association, 1956-2017. Info on building a new Manson's community hall, 1978-1979. Clippings, and emails regarding hall, and full issue of The Howling Wolf, 1982-2019. Additional info on history of Manson's hall, grant application, and community hall and tax service.
Info on Southern Cortes Community Association, 1956-2017. Info on building a new Manson's community hall, 1978-1979. Clippings, and emails regarding hall, and full issue of The Howling Wolf, 1982-2019. Additional info on history of Manson's hall, grant application, and community hall and tax service.
Clippings and emails with info on park, 1973-2018. Mansons Landing Provincial Park Master Plan, Province of British Columbia, 1987. Info packet "Fauna and Flora Associated with Manson's Lagoon, a portion of Manson's Landing Park," Fred and Ruth Zwickel, 2003. Info on Robert James Taylor, title holder of Manson's Landing in 1966-1967, received in 2010.
Clippings and emails with info on park, 1973-2018. Mansons Landing Provincial Park Master Plan, Province of British Columbia, 1987. Info packet "Fauna and Flora Associated with Manson's Lagoon, a portion of Manson's Landing Park," Fred and Ruth Zwickel, 2003. Info on Robert James Taylor, title holder of Manson's Landing in 1966-1967, received in 2010.
