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Illustrations and Sketches

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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1980]
Scope and Content
Series consists of original drawings, watercolours and pastels created by residents of Cortes or Read Island, and a series of pen and ink drawings meant to illustrate Douglas' book, "Silence Is My Homeland".
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Title based on contents of the series.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
13
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1980]
Physical Description
1 cm. of graphic materials
Scope and Content
Series consists of original drawings, watercolours and pastels created by residents of Cortes or Read Island, and a series of pen and ink drawings meant to illustrate Douglas' book, "Silence Is My Homeland".
Storage Range
5-57 - 5-59
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1902 - [ca. 1991]
Scope and Content
Series consists of cards, pamphlets, brochures and flyers relating to Douglas's life.
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of the series.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
14
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1902 - [ca. 1991]
Physical Description
10 cm. of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of cards, pamphlets, brochures and flyers relating to Douglas's life.
Storage Range
6-1 - 6-19
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
cartographic material
graphic material
Date Range
1929; [194?]-1979
Scope and Content
Series consists of maps of British Columbia showing land use and topography, and pictorial maps showing the history and literature of Canada.
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of the series.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
16
Material Type
cartographic material
graphic material
Date Range
1929; [194?]-1979
Physical Description
8 maps
Scope and Content
Series consists of maps of British Columbia showing land use and topography, and pictorial maps showing the history and literature of Canada.
Storage Range
6-26 - 6-27; map box
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1904]-1969
Scope and Content
Series consists of two scrapbooks and two postcard albums.
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of the series.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
17
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1904]-1969
Physical Description
4 albums
Scope and Content
Series consists of two scrapbooks and two postcard albums.
Storage Range
7-1 - 7-4
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1904]-1993
Scope and Content
Series consists of prints, slides and negatives of photographs taken by Douglas or collected by her. There are 1,145 photograph prints, 358 slides and ca. 560 negatives. Photographs dated before 1948 are duplicates of photos in the Gilean Douglas Fonds at University of British Columbia Library Rare Books and Special Collections; photographs of Cortes Island and Channel Rock are held by the Cortes Island Archives.
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of the series.
Part Of
Gilean Douglas fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
1999.001
Series Number
18
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1904]-1993
Physical Description
ca. 2,352 photographic records (1147 prints : b&w and col. - ca. 560 negatives : b&w and col. negatives ; 35 mm and 14 x 11 cm or smaller - 645 slides : col. slides ; 35 mm)
Scope and Content
Series consists of prints, slides and negatives of photographs taken by Douglas or collected by her. There are 1,145 photograph prints, 358 slides and ca. 560 negatives. Photographs dated before 1948 are duplicates of photos in the Gilean Douglas Fonds at University of British Columbia Library Rare Books and Special Collections; photographs of Cortes Island and Channel Rock are held by the Cortes Island Archives.
Name Access
Douglas, Gilean
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Manson's Hall renovations

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Part Of
Southern Cortes Community Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
architectural drawing
Accession Number
2000.001
Date Range
1961-1988
Scope and Content
Series contains records related to work on the Manson's Landing Community Hall in the 1960s, a major expansion and renovation project completed in 1982, and an expansion to add a medical clinic in 1988. It includes plans, grant applications, payroll records, financial reports, receipts, and correspondence.
Part Of
Southern Cortes Community Association fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2000.001
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2000.001
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
architectural drawing
Date Range
1961-1988
Physical Description
25 files of textual material 4 photographs : col. ; 2 architectural drawings
Scope and Content
Series contains records related to work on the Manson's Landing Community Hall in the 1960s, a major expansion and renovation project completed in 1982, and an expansion to add a medical clinic in 1988. It includes plans, grant applications, payroll records, financial reports, receipts, and correspondence.
Storage Range
3-19 - 3-42
Name Access
Southern Cortes Community Association
Subject Access
Health care
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Mary and Otto Weiler fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1945] - [ca.1979]
Scope and Content
Series consists of 510 photographs (slides and prints), depicting places, people and events on Cortes Island, predominantly the Whaletown area.
Part Of
Mary and Otto Weiler fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Weiler, Mary
Fonds Number
2003.002
Series Number
1
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1945] - [ca.1979]
Physical Description
132 prints: b&w and col.
378 slides: col. slides
Scope and Content
Series consists of 510 photographs (slides and prints), depicting places, people and events on Cortes Island, predominantly the Whaletown area.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Slide Album 2
Name Access
Weiler, Mary
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Mary and Otto Weiler fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1937-1961
Scope and Content
Series consists of correspondence from Theodore Von Donop to Jimmy Layton and information, photographs and ephemera relating to Victor Von Donop, after whom Von Donop Inlet was named. The two photographs that were part of this material (2003.002.393-Portrait of Victor Von Donop and 2003.002.394-Coat of arms of Von Donop family) are described in Series 1 and stored in the Photographs box with the other photographs in the Weiler fonds.)
Part Of
Mary and Otto Weiler fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2003.002
Series Number
3
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1937-1961
Custodial History
Material was collected by Jimmy Layton, who had a homestead at the head of Von Donop Inlet; he gave it to Otto Weiler.
Scope and Content
Series consists of correspondence from Theodore Von Donop to Jimmy Layton and information, photographs and ephemera relating to Victor Von Donop, after whom Von Donop Inlet was named. The two photographs that were part of this material (2003.002.393-Portrait of Victor Von Donop and 2003.002.394-Coat of arms of Von Donop family) are described in Series 1 and stored in the Photographs box with the other photographs in the Weiler fonds.)
Storage Range
1-26 - 1-27
Name Access
Weiler, Mary
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Dorothy Huck Whalley fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1916-1927
Scope and Content
Series consists of one photograph album containing 150 black and white photographs with captions, dating from 1916 to 1927. Most of the photographs depict Dorothy Huck, her family and friends, and scenes from Cortes Island, especially the Green Valley area. There are also some photographs from Vancouver and Moose Jaw, Sk. where Dorothy attended school.
Part Of
Dorothy Huck Whalley fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Whalley, Dorothy Huck
Fonds Number
2011.001
Series Number
1
Item Number Range
2011.001.001 - 2011.001.150
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1916-1927
Physical Description
1 photograph album, 18.5 x 14 x 4.5 cm, containing 150 black and white photographs.
Physical Condition
Cover is worn; spine is damaged and has been repaired with orange tape and cellophane tape. Photographs are glued onto the black paper pages and show signs of wear such as dirt or wrinkling but are generally very clear. Some photographs are missing and a few have been cut.
Scope and Content
Series consists of one photograph album containing 150 black and white photographs with captions, dating from 1916 to 1927. Most of the photographs depict Dorothy Huck, her family and friends, and scenes from Cortes Island, especially the Green Valley area. There are also some photographs from Vancouver and Moose Jaw, Sk. where Dorothy attended school.
Geographic Access
Saskatchewan
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Dorothy Huck Whalley fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1921-1924
Scope and Content
Series consists of one photograph album containing 329 black and white photographs with captions, dating from 1922 to 1924. The photographs depict Dorothy Huck, friends and family, on Cortes and in Saskatchewan. There are also some commercial photographs of the Rocky Mountains.
Part Of
Dorothy Huck Whalley fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Whalley, Dorothy Huck
Fonds Number
2011.001
Series Number
2
Item Number Range
2011.001.151 - 2011.001.479
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1921-1924
Physical Description
1 photograph album, 28 x 18 x 4 cm
Physical Condition
Edges of the cover are frayed; the first five, the eighth and the last four pages are broken along the fold and are loose. The photographs are glued onto the black cardboard pages and show signs of rippling, creasing, dirt and wear but most of the images are very clear. Some of the pictures are loose or missing.
Scope and Content
Series consists of one photograph album containing 329 black and white photographs with captions, dating from 1922 to 1924. The photographs depict Dorothy Huck, friends and family, on Cortes and in Saskatchewan. There are also some commercial photographs of the Rocky Mountains.
Geographic Access
Saskatchewan
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Accession Number
2013.005
Date Range
1994-1995
Scope and Content
Series consists of records related to CISBS fundraising, including photographs, donation records, and correspondence.
Part Of
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society
Fonds Number
2013.005
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2013.005
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1994-1995
Scope and Content
Series consists of records related to CISBS fundraising, including photographs, donation records, and correspondence.
Storage Location
1-29 to 1-31
Storage Range
1-29 to 1-31
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
Manson's Landing
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Linnaea School photo albums

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Part Of
Linnaea School fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2014.001
Date Range
1987-2001
Scope and Content
Series consists of six (6) oversized photo albums from Linnaea School with colour photographs depicting school pupils, teachers and events. Many of the people have been identified but there are many photographs still in need of identification.
Part Of
Linnaea School fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Linnaea School
Fonds Number
2014.001
Series Number
7
Item Number Range
2014.001.001-006
Accession Number
2014.001
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1987-2001
Scope and Content
Series consists of six (6) oversized photo albums from Linnaea School with colour photographs depicting school pupils, teachers and events. Many of the people have been identified but there are many photographs still in need of identification.
Storage Range
Oversized boxes L1-L6
Name Access
Linnaea School
Subject Access
Education
Schools
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Whaletown Community Club activities

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Part Of
Mae Sherwood fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980] - 2008
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs depicting various Whaletown Community Club activities. The photographs are arranged by date and subject matter, and are described and stored in groups.
Part Of
Mae Sherwood fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2017.005
Series Number
1
Item Number Range
2017.005.001 - .194
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980] - 2008
Physical Description
194 photographs: colour ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs depicting various Whaletown Community Club activities. The photographs are arranged by date and subject matter, and are described and stored in groups.
Name Access
Sherwood, Mae
Whaletown Community Club
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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"Whaletown Community Club Events" album

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Part Of
Mae Sherwood fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2004
Scope and Content
Series consists of one spiral-bound scrapbook containing thirty-eight pages of colour photographs which have been cut out with scrapbooking scissors and glued onto the paper. Captions identify events and dates. Events depicted include Farmers' Markets and a "Teddy Bear's Parade" at the old Whaletown school grounds; annual work bees and plant sales at the Gorge Hall; the Christmas Craft Bazaar; Cortes Day and Sand Castle Day at Smelt Bay; Young Musician's concerts; the annual Christmas dinner with Santa Claus; and the project to replace the roof of the Gorge Hall.
Part Of
Mae Sherwood fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2017.005
Series Number
2
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2004
Physical Description
1 photograph album, 25 x 29.5 cm : (ca. 150 photographs : col.)
Scope and Content
Series consists of one spiral-bound scrapbook containing thirty-eight pages of colour photographs which have been cut out with scrapbooking scissors and glued onto the paper. Captions identify events and dates. Events depicted include Farmers' Markets and a "Teddy Bear's Parade" at the old Whaletown school grounds; annual work bees and plant sales at the Gorge Hall; the Christmas Craft Bazaar; Cortes Day and Sand Castle Day at Smelt Bay; Young Musician's concerts; the annual Christmas dinner with Santa Claus; and the project to replace the roof of the Gorge Hall.
Storage Location
Photograph Albums Box
Name Access
Sherwood, Mae
Whaletown Community Club
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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"Gorge Hall Project - 1983" album

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Part Of
Mae Sherwood fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1931], 1983
Scope and Content
Series consists of one photograph album with nine pages of colour photographs glued onto black paper. It contains photographs and a newspaper clipping documenting the Hall expansion project in 1983, which included a new entrance and the addition of a lounge with a fireplace built by Andy Ducasse. Also in the album was a loose photograph depicting the platform of the Gorge Hall at the beginning of construction, ca. 1931. This photograph (2017.005.195) is stored in the Oversize Photographs Box.
Part Of
Mae Sherwood fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2017.005
Series Number
3
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1931], 1983
Physical Description
1 photograph album of nine pages; 1 photograph: b&w, 27 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Series consists of one photograph album with nine pages of colour photographs glued onto black paper. It contains photographs and a newspaper clipping documenting the Hall expansion project in 1983, which included a new entrance and the addition of a lounge with a fireplace built by Andy Ducasse. Also in the album was a loose photograph depicting the platform of the Gorge Hall at the beginning of construction, ca. 1931. This photograph (2017.005.195) is stored in the Oversize Photographs Box.
Storage Location
Photograph Albums Box
Name Access
Sherwood, Mae
Whaletown Community Club
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Muriel and William Whiting fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1924-1944
Scope and Content
Series consists of membership cards, permits and travel documents. There are also two photograph negatives,
Part Of
Muriel and William Whiting fonds
Description Level
Series
Fonds Number
2018.003
Series Number
2
Material Type
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1924-1944
Physical Description
3 files of textual records
Scope and Content
Series consists of membership cards, permits and travel documents. There are also two photograph negatives,
Storage Range
1-18 - 1-20
Name Access
Whiting, Muriel and William
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Sedley Sweeny fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1992
Part Of
Sedley Sweeny fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Sweeny, Sedley
Fonds Number
2019.008
Series Number
2
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1992
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Storage Range
Photograph box 3
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Cortes Walking Group fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
2000-2019
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs depicting the members and activities of the Walking Group. The photos were originally kept in two photo albums with two photos per page. They have been rehoused in new albums with the same format as the originals; the written captions from the original albums are behind the photos.
Part Of
Cortes Walking Group fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Walking Group
Fonds Number
2022.002
Series Number
1
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
2000-2019
Physical Description
316 photographs: col ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs depicting the members and activities of the Walking Group. The photos were originally kept in two photo albums with two photos per page. They have been rehoused in new albums with the same format as the originals; the written captions from the original albums are behind the photos.
Storage Location
Cortes Walking Group box
Storage Range
Cortes Walking Group box
Name Access
Cortes Walking Group
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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Part Of
Cortes Walking Group fonds
Description Level
Series
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1993-2020
Scope and Content
Series consists of textual records documenting the activities of the Cortes Walking Group, including records of individual walks, participant lists, and accounts of activities with associated photographs.
Part Of
Cortes Walking Group fonds
Description Level
Series
Creator
Cortes Walking Group
Fonds Number
2022.002
Series Number
2
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1993-2020
Scope and Content
Series consists of textual records documenting the activities of the Cortes Walking Group, including records of individual walks, participant lists, and accounts of activities with associated photographs.
Storage Location
Cortes Walking Group box
Name Access
Cortes Walking Group
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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