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Typed transcript by Doreen Thompson of Mary McMillen's handwritten letter mentioning Allen family and others, undated
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CIMAS information files
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3
File Number
9
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Typed transcript by Doreen Thompson of Mary McMillen's handwritten letter mentioning Allen family and others, undated
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Drawer 3
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Aquaculture: General and Government Documents

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CIMAS information files
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File
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1980s-2016
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GENERAL: Articles and clippings with info on aquaculture from 1984-2016. Posts in WNE about Cortes Island Seafood Association, 1991; Poster for Aquaculture Walk About, Regional Board for Aquaculture Zoning, undated. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS: Gov of Canada Fisheries and Oceans Brochure, undated; Navigable Waters Protection Act Application Guide, 1980s; Aquaculture Information, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1986; Crown Land for Finfish Aquaculture, BC Lands, 1987; Permit and license structure for Marine Finfish Culture, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1987; Ministry of Forests and Lands Personal Crown Land Application File, 1987-1988; Commercial Aquaculture in Canada Fisheries and Oceans report, 1988; BC Farmers Association brochure and licensing documents entitled Farm Fresh Salmon from BC, Canada, A Breed Apart, 1988; News release, Fisheries and Oceans, 1988; Seafood and Marine Products Sector Campaign, Environmental Research and Development Framework Review, 1991; Aquaculture Industry Assessment, 1992; Notice of Public Hearing, Comox-Strathcona RD, 2002; Draft Cortes Island Aquaculture Zones, Comox-Strathcona RD, 2004
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CIMAS information files
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File
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1
File Number
12
Date Range
1980s-2016
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GENERAL: Articles and clippings with info on aquaculture from 1984-2016. Posts in WNE about Cortes Island Seafood Association, 1991; Poster for Aquaculture Walk About, Regional Board for Aquaculture Zoning, undated. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS: Gov of Canada Fisheries and Oceans Brochure, undated; Navigable Waters Protection Act Application Guide, 1980s; Aquaculture Information, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1986; Crown Land for Finfish Aquaculture, BC Lands, 1987; Permit and license structure for Marine Finfish Culture, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1987; Ministry of Forests and Lands Personal Crown Land Application File, 1987-1988; Commercial Aquaculture in Canada Fisheries and Oceans report, 1988; BC Farmers Association brochure and licensing documents entitled Farm Fresh Salmon from BC, Canada, A Breed Apart, 1988; News release, Fisheries and Oceans, 1988; Seafood and Marine Products Sector Campaign, Environmental Research and Development Framework Review, 1991; Aquaculture Industry Assessment, 1992; Notice of Public Hearing, Comox-Strathcona RD, 2002; Draft Cortes Island Aquaculture Zones, Comox-Strathcona RD, 2004
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Drawer 1
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File
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2013
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Email exchange between Mike Manson and Lynne Jordan re: spelling of Beesley name/Beasley Road, 2013; photocopy of hand written notes on the Beasley Family, undated
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CIMAS information files
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File
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3
File Number
13
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2013
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Email exchange between Mike Manson and Lynne Jordan re: spelling of Beesley name/Beasley Road, 2013; photocopy of hand written notes on the Beasley Family, undated
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Drawer 3
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1940s-2012
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Notes about Reverend Rollo Boas and Kathleen (Kay) Boas, undated (1940s?); scanned photographs: Boas family, 1946 and Squirrel Cove Church burning, 1948; excerpt from The Columbia is Coming mentioning rev Boas, 1982; Posts in WNE by Rollo Boas, 1990; CIMAS News Release "A Woman's Perspective of Life on the Missionary Ships," 2000; posts in Cortes Marketer about Kathleen Boas, 2006, 2007 (obituary); notes on Boas family by Lynne Jordan, 2012
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CIMAS information files
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File
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3
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16
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1940s-2012
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Notes about Reverend Rollo Boas and Kathleen (Kay) Boas, undated (1940s?); scanned photographs: Boas family, 1946 and Squirrel Cove Church burning, 1948; excerpt from The Columbia is Coming mentioning rev Boas, 1982; Posts in WNE by Rollo Boas, 1990; CIMAS News Release "A Woman's Perspective of Life on the Missionary Ships," 2000; posts in Cortes Marketer about Kathleen Boas, 2006, 2007 (obituary); notes on Boas family by Lynne Jordan, 2012
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Drawer 3
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1863-2009
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Notes on Byers Logging, 1863-1935; facsimile of a letter written by Mike Manson to his brother John in 1923, typed up by Etta Byers in 1978; Read Island History: Byers Family, by Mrs. Etta Byers, nee McKay, 1975; clipping of coastal logging/family camps, Etta Byers, 1977; Etta Byers, interviewed by Marcia Wolter, April 20, 1993; clipping of Clarence and Etta Byers 60th wedding anniversary, 2008; clipping of Clarence Byers obituary, 2009; letter from Etta Byers regarding visit to the museum and her local history, undated. Blue folder labelled Etta Byers: Read Island History, 1975; Hand written notes from Etta Byers, undated; printed photograph of Mary Jane (chapman) Aldrich and Herbert Cyrus Aldrich
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CIMAS information files
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File
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3
File Number
19
Date Range
1863-2009
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Notes on Byers Logging, 1863-1935; facsimile of a letter written by Mike Manson to his brother John in 1923, typed up by Etta Byers in 1978; Read Island History: Byers Family, by Mrs. Etta Byers, nee McKay, 1975; clipping of coastal logging/family camps, Etta Byers, 1977; Etta Byers, interviewed by Marcia Wolter, April 20, 1993; clipping of Clarence and Etta Byers 60th wedding anniversary, 2008; clipping of Clarence Byers obituary, 2009; letter from Etta Byers regarding visit to the museum and her local history, undated. Blue folder labelled Etta Byers: Read Island History, 1975; Hand written notes from Etta Byers, undated; printed photograph of Mary Jane (chapman) Aldrich and Herbert Cyrus Aldrich
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File
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1946-2016
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Midge Calwell talks about Von Donop Creek, as told to Dianne Hentschel and Doreen Thompson, 2001, with photographs scanned from the Von Donop album, 1946-1949; Emails with Bernice regarding Calwell family, 2016
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CIMAS information files
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File
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3
File Number
20
Date Range
1946-2016
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Midge Calwell talks about Von Donop Creek, as told to Dianne Hentschel and Doreen Thompson, 2001, with photographs scanned from the Von Donop album, 1946-1949; Emails with Bernice regarding Calwell family, 2016
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Drawer 3
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Cameron, June and Family

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1917-2016
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Clippings with info on Cameron's parents, Marjorie and George Griffin, books, life, and passing, 1974-2016; June Cameron legacy cards, 2000; Emails with June Cameron about family history on Cortes and shellfish recipes 2007-2014; Artist pay statement for books, 2012; emails about June's passing, 2016; "The Scuttlebutt on Halibut" story by Rod Hayes, undated
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CIMAS information files
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File
Series Number
3
File Number
21
Date Range
1917-2016
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Clippings with info on Cameron's parents, Marjorie and George Griffin, books, life, and passing, 1974-2016; June Cameron legacy cards, 2000; Emails with June Cameron about family history on Cortes and shellfish recipes 2007-2014; Artist pay statement for books, 2012; emails about June's passing, 2016; "The Scuttlebutt on Halibut" story by Rod Hayes, undated
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Drawer 3
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The Campbell family on a boat in Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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May Ellingsen fonds
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graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
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The photograph shows a boatload of visitors going to Stag Bay, transport provided by the small gasboat in the background. During George Freeman's years at Stag Bay, he used this '"little green boat" for necessary commuting between Stag Bay and Lund, not only for personal needs but also for logging camp needs for repairs, medical emergencies, etc. Wilfred Manson is standing on the gasboat in the back. In the rowboat, L to R: Colin Campbell, Fraser Campbell (brothers), Jean Manson and Dorothy, Florence McKay with oar, Gwen Campbell and Thelma, Mrs. Colin Campbell behind Hazel McKay, Etta McKay.
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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.034
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 13.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
The photograph shows a boatload of visitors going to Stag Bay, transport provided by the small gasboat in the background. During George Freeman's years at Stag Bay, he used this '"little green boat" for necessary commuting between Stag Bay and Lund, not only for personal needs but also for logging camp needs for repairs, medical emergencies, etc. Wilfred Manson is standing on the gasboat in the back. In the rowboat, L to R: Colin Campbell, Fraser Campbell (brothers), Jean Manson and Dorothy, Florence McKay with oar, Gwen Campbell and Thelma, Mrs. Colin Campbell behind Hazel McKay, Etta McKay.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Subject Access
Logging
Health care
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 14b
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Cortes Island History (General)

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late 1800s-present
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Files with information on local history, late-1800s-present
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CIMAS information files
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File
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1
File Number
53
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late 1800s-present
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Files with information on local history, late-1800s-present
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Drawer 1
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1916-2020
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Craig family photo, 1916 forwarded by Dorothy Yada, 2020.
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File
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3
File Number
24
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1916-2020
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Craig family photo, 1916 forwarded by Dorothy Yada, 2020.
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Drawer 3
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Dorothy Hayes and Bill Illman wedding party, Manson's Landing

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May Ellingsen fonds
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graphic material
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[ca.1930]
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Photograph taken at the wedding of Dorothy Hayes and Bill Illman. Back, left to right, Jack Hayes, Bill Illman, Dorothy (Hayes) Illman and Alice Hayes. Front, flowergirls Nerine Hayes (Art and Mary Haye's daughter, left) and June Griffin (George and Marjorie Griffin's daughter, right). The picture was taken outside the Manson's Landing church. Manson's Hall can be seen on the left and Manson's Landing school is on the right. (Photograph from the Hayes family.)
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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.067
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken at the wedding of Dorothy Hayes and Bill Illman. Back, left to right, Jack Hayes, Bill Illman, Dorothy (Hayes) Illman and Alice Hayes. Front, flowergirls Nerine Hayes (Art and Mary Haye's daughter, left) and June Griffin (George and Marjorie Griffin's daughter, right). The picture was taken outside the Manson's Landing church. Manson's Hall can be seen on the left and Manson's Landing school is on the right. (Photograph from the Hayes family.)
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
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Manson's Landing
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Dorothy Manson with dog at Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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May Ellingsen fonds
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graphic material
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[ca. 1925]
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Dorothy Manson, daughter of Wilfred and Jean Manson, with her dog 'Brindle' at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Where the bulk of logging camp buildings had been, has been cleared and seeded to clover for hay. The house with a ladder had been one of the camp family houses. Note the beached "little green boat" at the end of her career.
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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.039
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Dorothy Manson, daughter of Wilfred and Jean Manson, with her dog 'Brindle' at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. Where the bulk of logging camp buildings had been, has been cleared and seeded to clover for hay. The house with a ladder had been one of the camp family houses. Note the beached "little green boat" at the end of her career.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 21a
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Dorothy Manson with two dogs, Hernando Island

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May Ellingsen fonds
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graphic material
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[ca. 1926]
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Dorothy Manson standing behind 'Ruff' the new sheepdog, 'Brindle' lying beside them. In the background, beyond the rail fence, is (left to right) a steam donkey, a storage shed, the main camp manager's house (now the home of Mike Manson), a garage for the car and a barn.
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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.045
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1926]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Dorothy Manson standing behind 'Ruff' the new sheepdog, 'Brindle' lying beside them. In the background, beyond the rail fence, is (left to right) a steam donkey, a storage shed, the main camp manager's house (now the home of Mike Manson), a garage for the car and a barn.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 23c
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File
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1963-2019
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Co-operative Fire and Casualty Company info regarding request to insure a property, Mr and Mrs Ellingsen, 1963. Licensing and insurance papers for E. Ellingsen, 1968-1970. Info on residential, recreational, commercial, industrial and investment real estate, "Growing with Vancouver," featuring Bruce Ellingsen, 1974. Excerpts from The Columbia is Coming!, Doris Andersen, 1982. Receipts from Mansons Landing Store for May and Elmer Ellingsen, 1982-1987. Old notebook cover, Elmer Ellingsen, undated. Info on memorials: Elmer Ellingsen, 2002; May Ellingsen, 2012; and Virginia Hazel Ellingsen, 2019. Letter from Etta to CIMAS, 2012. Invoice for art purchased by CIMAS from David Ellingsen, 2017. Info on The Last Stand, D. Ellingsen, 2019. Info on Cortes Connection, 2019. Photo of Dianne Hentschel, Nellie Jeffrey, May Ellingsen, undated.
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CIMAS information files
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File
Series Number
3
File Number
27
Date Range
1963-2019
Scope and Content
Co-operative Fire and Casualty Company info regarding request to insure a property, Mr and Mrs Ellingsen, 1963. Licensing and insurance papers for E. Ellingsen, 1968-1970. Info on residential, recreational, commercial, industrial and investment real estate, "Growing with Vancouver," featuring Bruce Ellingsen, 1974. Excerpts from The Columbia is Coming!, Doris Andersen, 1982. Receipts from Mansons Landing Store for May and Elmer Ellingsen, 1982-1987. Old notebook cover, Elmer Ellingsen, undated. Info on memorials: Elmer Ellingsen, 2002; May Ellingsen, 2012; and Virginia Hazel Ellingsen, 2019. Letter from Etta to CIMAS, 2012. Invoice for art purchased by CIMAS from David Ellingsen, 2017. Info on The Last Stand, D. Ellingsen, 2019. Info on Cortes Connection, 2019. Photo of Dianne Hentschel, Nellie Jeffrey, May Ellingsen, undated.
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Drawer 3
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Ellingsen, Family - Memorial for Elmer Ellingsen

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CIMAS information files
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File
Date Range
2002
Scope and Content
Written reminiscences of Elmer Ellingsen by family and community members collected at his memorial.
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CIMAS information files
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File
Series Number
3
File Number
27.1
Date Range
2002
Scope and Content
Written reminiscences of Elmer Ellingsen by family and community members collected at his memorial.
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Drawer 3
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Ewart, Family, Squirrel Cove Store

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CIMAS information files
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File
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1921-2017
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Info on George Eward and Emma Jane Ewart, 1921 census, medical certificate of death, George Ewart, 1946. Info on marriage registration of Frank George Barnard and Blanche Madeline Dennis, 1938 (Ewart's son). Info on medical certificate of death and cemetery query, Josephine Skerton, 1968. Emails associated with all information from 2017. Notes with photographs on Eward family research, 2017
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CIMAS information files
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File
Series Number
3
File Number
28
Date Range
1921-2017
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Info on George Eward and Emma Jane Ewart, 1921 census, medical certificate of death, George Ewart, 1946. Info on marriage registration of Frank George Barnard and Blanche Madeline Dennis, 1938 (Ewart's son). Info on medical certificate of death and cemetery query, Josephine Skerton, 1968. Emails associated with all information from 2017. Notes with photographs on Eward family research, 2017
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Drawer 3
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Families of Hernando Island loggers, Stag Bay, Hernando Island

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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Scope and Content
Families of Hernando Island men who worked together in a very small logging enterprise. L to R: Mrs. Gwen (Fraser) Campbell holding Thelma's hand, Mrs. C. Owen (friend) behind Etta and Hazel McKay, Mrs. Jean (Wilfred) Manson behind Dorothy, Mrs. Florence (Ervin) McKay holding Minerva Campbell.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.035
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1924]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Families of Hernando Island men who worked together in a very small logging enterprise. L to R: Mrs. Gwen (Fraser) Campbell holding Thelma's hand, Mrs. C. Owen (friend) behind Etta and Hazel McKay, Mrs. Jean (Wilfred) Manson behind Dorothy, Mrs. Florence (Ervin) McKay holding Minerva Campbell.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
Subject Access
Logging
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 14c
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Family of William J. Manson and friends

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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
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graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
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A group standing in front of the Rev. H. C. Nixon's boat "Salal". Left to right: Bert Manson, Winnie Manson, Ivy Henry, Agnes Morrison, Dorothy Manson. The Mansons are the family of William J. Manson from Mission B.C. The other two are friends visiting Cortes Island.
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May Ellingsen fonds
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Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.026
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
Physical Description
1 photographic postcard: b&w; 8.5 x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group standing in front of the Rev. H. C. Nixon's boat "Salal". Left to right: Bert Manson, Winnie Manson, Ivy Henry, Agnes Morrison, Dorothy Manson. The Mansons are the family of William J. Manson from Mission B.C. The other two are friends visiting Cortes Island.
Storage Location
Photograph box 3
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Finnie, Family, of Whaletown

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File
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2003-2015
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Info on: death of Ramona Jeanne (Finnie), 2003; and Frances "Elaine" (nee Finnie), 2006 in email exchanges, 2015
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CIMAS information files
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File
Series Number
3
File Number
29
Date Range
2003-2015
Scope and Content
Info on: death of Ramona Jeanne (Finnie), 2003; and Frances "Elaine" (nee Finnie), 2006 in email exchanges, 2015
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Drawer 3
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Forestry: Logging/General

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File
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late 1800s-2016
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Historical info on local forestry and early logging practices from as early as the late 1800s. Signed agreement between Elmer Ellingsen and Ernest Anderson, 1948. Invoices and other business documents, including handwritten notes "bills paid to Finning Tractor," for Ernel Logging Company, 1949-1952. West Coast Ballads sheet music written by Victor Couture from poems by Robert E. Swanson (BC Truck Loggers Association), 1969. Clippings and emails with info on historical logging practices and camps, local forestry, accidents, political influence, tourism, protests and controversies, 1958-2020. Excerpt from Goosegrass and Buttercups, D.C. Kirk, undated. Additional keywords: Ripple Rock; tug towed booms from Teakerne Arm; Carrington Lagoon; Squirrel Cove; MTV; the Ellingsen Jack; Forbes Bay; Von Donop; Island Timberlands; Tony Fhunka; Truck Loggers Association; Wildstands/Wild We Stand
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
2
File Number
29
Date Range
late 1800s-2016
Scope and Content
Historical info on local forestry and early logging practices from as early as the late 1800s. Signed agreement between Elmer Ellingsen and Ernest Anderson, 1948. Invoices and other business documents, including handwritten notes "bills paid to Finning Tractor," for Ernel Logging Company, 1949-1952. West Coast Ballads sheet music written by Victor Couture from poems by Robert E. Swanson (BC Truck Loggers Association), 1969. Clippings and emails with info on historical logging practices and camps, local forestry, accidents, political influence, tourism, protests and controversies, 1958-2020. Excerpt from Goosegrass and Buttercups, D.C. Kirk, undated. Additional keywords: Ripple Rock; tug towed booms from Teakerne Arm; Carrington Lagoon; Squirrel Cove; MTV; the Ellingsen Jack; Forbes Bay; Von Donop; Island Timberlands; Tony Fhunka; Truck Loggers Association; Wildstands/Wild We Stand
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Drawer 2
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