Fonds consists of 49 original photographs from the Michael Manson family, mostly from the early 20th century (1898-1928). The photographs depict the Manson family, logging and farming on Hernando and Cortes Islands, Michael and Jane Manson's Golden Wedding anniversary, and Florence McKay's 90th birthday celebration. The photographs were originally in an album with handwritten captions along with newspaper articles about Michael Manson, Jane Manson and Florence McKay.
Florence Manson McKay was born Jan. 21, 1900 to Michael and Jane Manson. Michael Manson was the first person to pre-empt land on Cortes Island, a quarter section on Gunflint Lake (present-day Linnaea Farm). Florence married Ervin McKay in 1918. They moved to Hernando Island in 1921 and Ervin worked with extended family members logging there and on Cortes Island. Florence and Ervin had two children: Etta (b. 1918) and Hazel (b. 1920). In 1929 the McKays took over Michael Manson's original pre-emption on Gunflint Lake, where they farmed until retiring in 1950. They moved to Courtenay, turning the farm over to daughter Hazel and her husband Ken Hansen. Florence was widowed in 1978 and returned to Cortes to live with Ken and Hazel, who had sold the farm but kept 16 acres to live on. Florence passed away in 1995.
Custodial History
Florence McKay gathered the photographs and her daughter, Hazel Hansen, compiled the album and wrote the captions. The album was donated to CIMAS by Hazel's son, Albert Hansen, in 2004.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of 49 original photographs from the Michael Manson family, mostly from the early 20th century (1898-1928). The photographs depict the Manson family, logging and farming on Hernando and Cortes Islands, Michael and Jane Manson's Golden Wedding anniversary, and Florence McKay's 90th birthday celebration. The photographs were originally in an album with handwritten captions along with newspaper articles about Michael Manson, Jane Manson and Florence McKay.
Series contains two (2) copies of spiral-bound booklet--"Supporting Seniors Supporting You"-with information about a proposed Cortes Island Seniors' Complex. Also contains a sheaf of loose pages, titled "Supporting Seniors Supporting Themselves" and three (3) copies of a pamphlet: "Imagine...opening the door to the new Cortes Island Seniors Complex".
Series contains two (2) copies of spiral-bound booklet--"Supporting Seniors Supporting You"-with information about a proposed Cortes Island Seniors' Complex. Also contains a sheaf of loose pages, titled "Supporting Seniors Supporting Themselves" and three (3) copies of a pamphlet: "Imagine...opening the door to the new Cortes Island Seniors Complex".
File contains two (2) versions of letterhead for British Columbia Old Age Pensioners' Organization, one naming Joan E. Disney (of Manson's Landing) as secretary. Also contains index cards with notes and contact info for Cortes Island Seniors' Society contacts. Cards were removed from a box when accessioned.
File contains two (2) versions of letterhead for British Columbia Old Age Pensioners' Organization, one naming Joan E. Disney (of Manson's Landing) as secretary. Also contains index cards with notes and contact info for Cortes Island Seniors' Society contacts. Cards were removed from a box when accessioned.
File contains table of contents and selected materials from a binder titled "Fundraising: Corporate Gift, Foundation and Government". Materials were removed from binder when accessioned.
File contains table of contents and selected materials from a binder titled "Fundraising: Corporate Gift, Foundation and Government". Materials were removed from binder when accessioned.
Series consists of administrative records, minutes and notes from the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. (The C.I.O.A.P.O. became the Cortes Island Seniors in 1995.)
Series consists of administrative records, minutes and notes from the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society and the Cortes Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization. (The C.I.O.A.P.O. became the Cortes Island Seniors in 1995.)
File contains a draft, with edits, of a brochure for the Seniors' Building Complex. Also contains two (2) b&w photographic prints and one (1) ink drawing.
File contains a draft, with edits, of a brochure for the Seniors' Building Complex. Also contains two (2) b&w photographic prints and one (1) ink drawing.
File contains President's Annual Report (May 1995) and correspondence. Also contains Certificate of Incorporation, constitution, and bylaws for the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society.
File contains President's Annual Report (May 1995) and correspondence. Also contains Certificate of Incorporation, constitution, and bylaws for the Cortes Island Seniors' Building Society.
