Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence generated during Douglas's residence on Cortes (1949-1993) and covering subjects of primarily local interest. Before the advent of telephone service in 1968, island residents communicated extensively through the Post Office, and much of this correspondence consists of notes and letters from Douglas's neighbours. Subjects covered include daily life, community activities, B.C. and Cortes Island history and Douglas's health concerns.
Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence generated during Douglas's residence on Cortes (1949-1993) and covering subjects of primarily local interest. Before the advent of telephone service in 1968, island residents communicated extensively through the Post Office, and much of this correspondence consists of notes and letters from Douglas's neighbours. Subjects covered include daily life, community activities, B.C. and Cortes Island history and Douglas's health concerns.
File contains a Deed of Transfer for the Hall property to the SCCA (1980), correspondence re purchasing an acre of land from Domtar (1964-1968), a bill of sale for a lighting plant (1948) and a cyanotype blueprint of the survey plan of the Hall property (1926).
File contains a Deed of Transfer for the Hall property to the SCCA (1980), correspondence re purchasing an acre of land from Domtar (1964-1968), a bill of sale for a lighting plant (1948) and a cyanotype blueprint of the survey plan of the Hall property (1926).
File consists of correspondence re establishing a ferry service to the island, reports of joint meetings between the SCCA, the Whaletown Community Club and a Quadra Island group to explore the possibility and freight rates of Coast Ferries Ltd. The meeting reports also include discussion on forming a Ratepayers Association.
File consists of correspondence re establishing a ferry service to the island, reports of joint meetings between the SCCA, the Whaletown Community Club and a Quadra Island group to explore the possibility and freight rates of Coast Ferries Ltd. The meeting reports also include discussion on forming a Ratepayers Association.
File contains correspondence, including letters re legal action about the cafe in Manson's Hall (1998), and an application for a Special Occasion License.
File contains correspondence, including letters re legal action about the cafe in Manson's Hall (1998), and an application for a Special Occasion License.
Series consists of materials relating to the activities of the Cortes Island Advisory Planning Commission. It includes minutes, agendas, correspondence and background planning materials from APC meetings; records of Grants in Aid; records of foreshore leases and licenses; and applications for rezoning and subdivision.
Series consists of materials relating to the activities of the Cortes Island Advisory Planning Commission. It includes minutes, agendas, correspondence and background planning materials from APC meetings; records of Grants in Aid; records of foreshore leases and licenses; and applications for rezoning and subdivision.
This file contains the handbook given to APC members. It includes Regional District administrative information and copies of bylaws pertaining to Cortes Island.
This file contains the handbook given to APC members. It includes Regional District administrative information and copies of bylaws pertaining to Cortes Island.
