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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1995
Scope and Content
Item is an interview of Vernon Borden by Oonagh O'Connor. Borden talks about his childhood on Cortes in a homestead near Carrington Bay, school, community events and neighbors.There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Creator
O'Connor, Oonagh
Series Number
1
Item Number
1999.004.003
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1995
Digitized Date
February 2017
Physical Description
1 cassette tape
Custodial History
Found in collection
Scope and Content
Item is an interview of Vernon Borden by Oonagh O'Connor. Borden talks about his childhood on Cortes in a homestead near Carrington Bay, school, community events and neighbors.There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
Audio Recordings
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Etta and Clarence Byers interview (3)

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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1995
Scope and Content
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.
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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Creator
O'Connor, Oonagh
Series Number
1
Item Number
1999.004.006
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1995
Digitized Date
February 2017
Physical Description
1 cassette tape
Custodial History
Found in collection
Scope and Content
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.
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
Audio Recordings
Documents

1999.004.006 Etta & Clarence Byers (3).pdf

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Nesta Stackhouse interview

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Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1995
Scope and Content
Recording is an oral history interview of Nesta Stackhouse by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered include Nesta moving to Cortes to help the Boas at the Columbia Coast Mission post in Whaletown; the clinic in Whaletown; names of people living in the Carrington Bay/Coulter Bay area; involvement in local politics. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Part Of
CIMAS audiovisual collection
Description Level
Item
Creator
O'Connor, Oonagh
Series Number
1
Item Number
1999.004.023
Material Type
sound recording
Date Range
1995
Digitized Date
February 2017
Physical Description
1 cassette tape
Custodial History
Found in collection
Scope and Content
Recording is an oral history interview of Nesta Stackhouse by Oonagh O'Connor. Topics covered include Nesta moving to Cortes to help the Boas at the Columbia Coast Mission post in Whaletown; the clinic in Whaletown; names of people living in the Carrington Bay/Coulter Bay area; involvement in local politics. There is a short summary of the interview, written by May Ellingsen, in the cassette case.
Subject Access
Columbia Coast Mission
Health care
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
Whaletown
Audio Recordings
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Sparrow, Capt. George B.

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[195-]
Scope and Content
Handwritten notes about Capt. Sparrow and early settlement at Carrington Bay
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
10
File Number
19
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[195-]
Scope and Content
Handwritten notes about Capt. Sparrow and early settlement at Carrington Bay
Storage Location
5-6
Storage Range
5-6
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Carrington Bay
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
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Whaletown cemetery project

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Part Of
Whaletown Women's Institute fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
1999.002
Date Range
1952
Scope and Content
File consists of twenty pages of notes, lists, and handwritten letters relating to the Whaletown Women's Institutes 1952 Cemetery Project to clean up the old Whaletown cemetery at the corner of Carrington Bay & Harbour Rds. and replace grave markers.
Part Of
Whaletown Women's Institute fonds
Description Level
File
Creator
Whaletown Women's Institute
Fonds Number
1999.002
Series Number
5
File Number
2
Accession Number
1999.002
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
20 pages of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of twenty pages of notes, lists, and handwritten letters relating to the Whaletown Women's Institutes 1952 Cemetery Project to clean up the old Whaletown cemetery at the corner of Carrington Bay & Harbour Rds. and replace grave markers.
Storage Location
1-27
Storage Range
1-27
Name Access
Whaletown Women's Institute
Subject Access
Women's Institute
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
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Logging records - "F & M 64 Accounts for 65 tax"

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Part Of
Wilfred Freeman fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2002.002
Date Range
1963 - 1965
Scope and Content
File consists of records relating to logging done by Freeman and Mathews on crown land near Carrington Bay. It contains account sheets of the log buyer, Forestry scale sheets, statements of expense and maps of the area of logging.
Part Of
Wilfred Freeman fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2001.001
Series Number
1
File Number
2
Accession Number
2002.002
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1963 - 1965
Custodial History
These records are from Accession #2002.002
Scope and Content
File consists of records relating to logging done by Freeman and Mathews on crown land near Carrington Bay. It contains account sheets of the log buyer, Forestry scale sheets, statements of expense and maps of the area of logging.
Storage Range
1-2
Name Access
Freeman, Wilfred
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
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Logging records - "F & M 64 Accounts for 65 tax"

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Part Of
Wilfred Freeman fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2002.002
Date Range
1963-1965
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence with W. L. Keate, log buyer, and the B C Forest Service re: logging near Carrington Bay.
Part Of
Wilfred Freeman fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2001.001
Series Number
1
File Number
3
Accession Number
2002.002
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1963-1965
Custodial History
Part of Accession #2002.002
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence with W. L. Keate, log buyer, and the B C Forest Service re: logging near Carrington Bay.
Storage Range
1-3
Name Access
Freeman, Wilfred
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
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Cortes Island parks - Carrington Bay; Von Donop

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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2008.001
Date Range
1986-1992
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2002.001.2
Series Number
6.5
File Number
29
Accession Number
2008.001
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1986-1992
Storage Location
Ralph Nursall fonds: Box
Storage Range
Ralph Nursall fonds: Box
2-23
Geographic Access
Carrington Bay
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BC Ministry of Lands and Forests Land Referral forms re proposed parks at Carrington Bay, Hague and Gunflint Lakes and Manson's Landing Spit

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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2004.004
Date Range
1988-1990
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2002.001.3
Sous Fonds Number
3
Series Number
3
File Number
4
Accession Number
2004.004
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1988-1990
Storage Location
4-19
Storage Range
4-19
Name Access
Sirk, George
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Carrington Bay
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"Ecological Assessment of Twin Islands"

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Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2004.004
Date Range
1998
Scope and Content
File contains a report prepared by Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants Ltd. with supplementary reports by David Shipway and George Sirk.
Part Of
Regional Director of Area I (Cortes Island) fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2002.001.3
Sous Fonds Number
3
Series Number
6
File Number
42
Accession Number
2004.004
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
1998
Scope and Content
File contains a report prepared by Pottinger Gaherty Environmental Consultants Ltd. with supplementary reports by David Shipway and George Sirk.
Storage Location
6-22
Storage Range
6-22
Name Access
Sirk, George
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Twin Islands
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Pier for dumping logs at Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1918 - 1919]
Scope and Content
The pier from which the locomotive dumped logs at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Cortes Island is in the far distance with Twin Islands in the right background. The pile-driver beside the pier and gin poles are arranged to unload logs. There are also poles set at intervals on the beach for hanging booms.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.020
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[1918 - 1919]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
The pier from which the locomotive dumped logs at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Cortes Island is in the far distance with Twin Islands in the right background. The pile-driver beside the pier and gin poles are arranged to unload logs. There are also poles set at intervals on the beach for hanging booms.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Twin Islands
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 1a
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Group photo, on the beach at Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1926]
Scope and Content
A group of people on the beach at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Twin Islands can be seen in the background. Back row, L to R: Mr. Niven, Jim Niven, Dick Parker, Jean Manson, Mrs. Niven Front row, L to R: Muriel Hurreen, Thelma Campbell, Audrey and Eileen Kenny, Minerva and Lorne Campbell, Dorothy Manson
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.049
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1926]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group of people on the beach at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Twin Islands can be seen in the background. Back row, L to R: Mr. Niven, Jim Niven, Dick Parker, Jean Manson, Mrs. Niven Front row, L to R: Muriel Hurreen, Thelma Campbell, Audrey and Eileen Kenny, Minerva and Lorne Campbell, Dorothy Manson
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Twin Islands
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 25c
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View of Twin Islands from Cortes Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1918
Scope and Content
A view of Twin Islands through the trees. There is a bald eagle on one branch.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.008
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Katherine Lettice
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
A view of Twin Islands through the trees. There is a bald eagle on one branch.
Storage Location
Photograph 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
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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View from Cortes Island towards Twin Islands and Long Tom

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1918
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.021
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Katherine Lettice
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Custodial History
A view from Cortes Island towards Twin Islands and Long Tom.
Storage Location
Photograph 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
Photograph 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
Photograph 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
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Nixon and McDonald house by the bay, 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
Buildings by the bay, Twin Islands. On the left is the house being built by Mr. Harpur C. Nixon for his son James. On the right is the home built by Dan McDonald. Foreground shows, beach, bay and two rowboats.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.029
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Buildings by the bay, Twin Islands. On the left is the house being built by Mr. Harpur C. Nixon for his son James. On the right is the home built by Dan McDonald. Foreground shows, beach, bay and two rowboats.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Breakwater in the bay between the 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
Bay between the Twin Islands, breakwater structure on the left.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.030
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Bay between the Twin Islands, breakwater structure on the left.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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