9 photographs : b&w
2 photograph booklets : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
History / Biographical
Frederick (Fred) Hawkins (1866-1952) and his wife Doris (1906-1959) settled in Manson's Landing in 1908. The Hawkins family lived across from the entrance to Manson's Lagoon at the Spit in a house originally built by Horace Heay (at the end of Taka Mika Rd). Fred lived there until his death in 1952; he is buried in the cemetery in Manson's Landing. Doris died in Powell River in 1959.
George Hawkins, son of Fred and Doris Hawkins, was born in 1928. He had two brothers, Bill and Bob. George and Bob Hawkins both moved to Powell River, in 1947 and 1955 respectively; Bill was killed in a logging accident in 1972.
Custodial History
Donated by Craig Hawkins, July 30, 2016.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of black and white photographs dating from the 1950s, showing people and scenes from Manson's Landing.
Booklet contains five photographs of Evelyn Summers and her mother, Mrs. Lowe, the owners of the store and coffee shop at Manson's Spit. The photographs are labeled on their backs.
Booklet contains five photographs of Evelyn Summers and her mother, Mrs. Lowe, the owners of the store and coffee shop at Manson's Spit. The photographs are labeled on their backs.
Photograph of a Manson's Landing Ladies' Guild party. Some women are identified on the back (Evelyn Summers, Mrs. Lowe, Eva Freeman, Betty Jeffery, Mrs. Jeffery, and Doris Hawkins)
Back, L to R: (ID), Lottie McDevitt, Doreen Reedel (?), Nellie Jeffery (?), Jean McKenzie, (ID)
Middle: Mrs. Lowes, Evelyn Summers, (ID), Olga Hynek, Lillian Parry, Mary Martineau, (ID), Eva Freeman, (ID), (ID), Mrs. Jeffery
Front: May Ellingsen, Doris Hawkins, (ID), Peggy Pyner, (ID), Dolly Hansen
Photograph of a Manson's Landing Ladies' Guild party. Some women are identified on the back (Evelyn Summers, Mrs. Lowe, Eva Freeman, Betty Jeffery, Mrs. Jeffery, and Doris Hawkins)
Back, L to R: (ID), Lottie McDevitt, Doreen Reedel (?), Nellie Jeffery (?), Jean McKenzie, (ID)
Middle: Mrs. Lowes, Evelyn Summers, (ID), Olga Hynek, Lillian Parry, Mary Martineau, (ID), Eva Freeman, (ID), (ID), Mrs. Jeffery
Front: May Ellingsen, Doris Hawkins, (ID), Peggy Pyner, (ID), Dolly Hansen
Item consists of two photographs that are taped together, as they were displayed in an album. The top photograph is of a boat in Seaford; the bottom of Mr. and Mrs. Tiber.
Item consists of two photographs that are taped together, as they were displayed in an album. The top photograph is of a boat in Seaford; the bottom of Mr. and Mrs. Tiber.
Fonds consists of photographs and records of the Cortes Walking Group. Photographs depict walks and social activities and are arranged in two albums and one printed photo book. Textual records include two small notebooks with notes of walk routes, times and participants; membership lists; and accounts of activities with associated photographs, including a history of the Walking Group. A copy of the cerlox-bound "Listings of the Cortes Island Cemeteries" contains annotations up to 2020, mostly concerning the Mansons Landing cemetery.
The Cortes Walking Group was started in September of 2000 when Ann Dewar and Gail Ringwood decided to meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 AM to walk and put up a sign announcing their intention. The days were changed to Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and soon incorporated a visit to a coffee shop following the outings.
Walking Group activities are ongoing (2024). Walks leave from the parking lot at Manson's Hall at 9 AM sharp and are open to everyone. The route is decided just before the walks, which last anywhere from 45 minutes to 4 hours, but are usually 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Custodial History
The photo albums were mostly assembled by Gail Ringwood using photographs taken by Richard Trueman, Jurek and Gina Trzesicka and other group members. They were kept in the Pioneer Room at Manson's Hall and then at the Co-op Cafe. They were donated to the Museum by Sue Ellingsen and Myrna Kerr, members of the Walking Group, in 2022.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of photographs and records of the Cortes Walking Group. Photographs depict walks and social activities and are arranged in two albums and one printed photo book. Textual records include two small notebooks with notes of walk routes, times and participants; membership lists; and accounts of activities with associated photographs, including a history of the Walking Group. A copy of the cerlox-bound "Listings of the Cortes Island Cemeteries" contains annotations up to 2020, mostly concerning the Mansons Landing cemetery.
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.
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.
