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CIMAS information files

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File

Series Number

3

File Number

5

Scope and Content

Clippings, Strathcona Regional Park updates, emails, pamphlets, and postings about Cortes Island Provincial Parks

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Drawer 3

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File

Series Number

2

File Number

29

Date Range

late 1800s-2016

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Historical info on local forestry and early logging practices from as early as the late 1800s. Signed agreement between Elmer Ellingsen and Ernest Anderson, 1948. Invoices and other business documents, including handwritten notes "bills paid to Finning Tractor," for Ernel Logging Company, 1949-1952. West Coast Ballads sheet music written by Victor Couture from poems by Robert E. Swanson (BC Truck Loggers Association), 1969. Clippings and emails with info on historical logging practices and camps, local forestry, accidents, political influence, tourism, protests and controversies, 1958-2020. Excerpt from Goosegrass and Buttercups, D.C. Kirk, undated. Additional keywords: Ripple Rock; tug towed booms from Teakerne Arm; Carrington Lagoon; Squirrel Cove; MTV; the Ellingsen Jack; Forbes Bay; Von Donop; Island Timberlands; Tony Fhunka; Truck Loggers Association; Wildstands/Wild We Stand

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Drawer 2

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File

Series Number

2

File Number

63

Date Range

2005-2015

Scope and Content

Clippings featuring Manson's Landing, 2005-2015. Info on Manson's Landing sewerage, 2012.

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Drawer 2

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File

Series Number

3

File Number

52

Date Range

mid 1800s-2017

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Wealth of typed historical information on Manson family dating back to mid 1800s, including excerpt from Chalkdust and Outhouses, by Lambert; and "Cortez History: Manson Family," by Etta Byers. Manson genealogical information, handwritten notes on family trees. Photocopies from CIMAS Photo Albums with photographs and info, 1910-1936. Excerpt of From Shetland to British Columbia, Alaska and the United States, Sinclair Thomson Duncan, 1911. Letters to/from Mansons, 1923-2013. Various magazine and newspaper excerpts, 1923-2013. Info on Alexander Malcolm Manson. Info on Shetland Islands. Photographs. Emails, 2005-2017.

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Series Number

1

File Number

12

Date Range

1980s-2016

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GENERAL: Articles and clippings with info on aquaculture from 1984-2016. Posts in WNE about Cortes Island Seafood Association, 1991; Poster for Aquaculture Walk About, Regional Board for Aquaculture Zoning, undated. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS: Gov of Canada Fisheries and Oceans Brochure, undated; Navigable Waters Protection Act Application Guide, 1980s; Aquaculture Information, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1986; Crown Land for Finfish Aquaculture, BC Lands, 1987; Permit and license structure for Marine Finfish Culture, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1987; Ministry of Forests and Lands Personal Crown Land Application File, 1987-1988; Commercial Aquaculture in Canada Fisheries and Oceans report, 1988; BC Farmers Association brochure and licensing documents entitled Farm Fresh Salmon from BC, Canada, A Breed Apart, 1988; News release, Fisheries and Oceans, 1988; Seafood and Marine Products Sector Campaign, Environmental Research and Development Framework Review, 1991; Aquaculture Industry Assessment, 1992; Notice of Public Hearing, Comox-Strathcona RD, 2002; Draft Cortes Island Aquaculture Zones, Comox-Strathcona RD, 2004

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Drawer 1

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File

Series Number

1

File Number

53

Date Range

late 1800s-present

Scope and Content

Files with information on local history, late-1800s-present

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Drawer 1

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File

Series Number

3

File Number

8

Scope and Content

Two folders containing obituaries of Cortes residents. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their obituary post there rather than the general file

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Drawer 3

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

Description Level

Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.309

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[ca. 1917]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w: 25 x 15 cm (copy made at a later date than the date the photo was taken)

Scope and Content

Photograph of a group of men, women and children seated outside, possibly at the Sandy Beach (?). (Needs ID) (Oversize)

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

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Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.066

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[ca. 1911]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w: 17 x 9 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph (a copy of a smaller original) of a large group of people, unidentified but with a date written on the bottom. (Needs ID)

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

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Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.121

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[ca. 1920s]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w; 11 x 8 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of a group of people in a rowboat. (check for dupe) (From envelope labelled "Dorothy MacDougal (cousin of May's) pictures")

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Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

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Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.233

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[ca. 1934]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 7.5 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of a group of people: Nat Hodson, Jack Manson, Ellen Middleton, Elma (? check) Middleton, Anna Middleton, Madge in front, Teenie Jameson, Harry in front. Photo is faded.

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Photo box 4

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File

Series Number

3

File Number

6

Scope and Content

Family trees of Cortes residents throughout history. Filing note: if a file exists for the person, put their family tree there rather than the general file

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Drawer 3

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

Description Level

Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.312

Material Type

graphic material

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w: 12 x 8 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of a group of people at Smelt Bay. L to R: Henry Hague, Anna Manson (Middleton), Nicol Manson, Florence Manson, Gwen Manson, Rose Manson, Parnell Conlin, Mrs. George Bursen, Mrs. Mike (Jane) Manson (Photos .311 through .314 are from the same envelope.)

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Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

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Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.308

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[ca. 1920]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w: 25 x 16 cm (copy made at a later date than the date the photo was taken)

Scope and Content

Photograph of a large group of people gathered outside; possibly a community picnic. None are identified. (Needs ID) (Oversize)

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

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Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.086

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[ca. 19 ]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w: 9 x 12

Scope and Content

Photograph showing four people with a large tiered cake. Mabel?? (From an envelope "May Ellingsen photos Manson's Landing")

Storage Location

Photo box 4

Geographic Access

Manson's Landing

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

Description Level

Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.166

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[ca. 1920?]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of a group of five women and one man in front of a fence.

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

Description Level

Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.015

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

1958

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w; 11.5 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of a group of people at Smelt Bay.

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

Description Level

Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.511

Accession Number

2018.002

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

1957

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w; 7 x 11.5 cm

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

Description Level

Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.512

Accession Number

2018.002

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

1957

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w; 7 x 11.5 cm

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds

Description Level

Item

Fonds Number

2007.001

Series Number

13

Item Number

2007.001.513

Accession Number

2018.002

Material Type

graphic material

Date Range

[195-?]

Physical Description

1 photograph print: b&w; 7 x 11.5 cm

Storage Location

Photo box 4

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