Series consists of records of the Whaletown Community Club from the 1950s, and club newsletters from the late 1980s. Both Gilean Douglas and Philip Major Douglas held office in the club during the 1950s. Series includes correspondence, financial reports, lists of members and other administrative documents, and newsletters.
Series consists of records of the Whaletown Community Club from the 1950s, and club newsletters from the late 1980s. Both Gilean Douglas and Philip Major Douglas held office in the club during the 1950s. Series includes correspondence, financial reports, lists of members and other administrative documents, and newsletters.
Series consists of a variety of material relating to Douglas's life at Channel Rock, her 135 acre waterfront homestead. Channel Rock was located on the outside of Gorge Harbour, directly across from Shark Spit on Marina Island. It had no road access and could be reached only by walking trail or boat. Douglas lived in a simple cabin overlooking the water with no electrical power, although she did have a telephone. Series includes the daily journal that her husband, Philip Major Douglas, kept during the year that he lived on Cortes prior to Douglas's arrival; household account statements from the early 1950s; lists and inventories of Douglas's library, photographs, research files and household items; a resumé of Douglas's long-time caretaker David Edwards; bills and receipts for household expenses; Christmas card and gift lists; records of egg, plant and vegetable sales; and garden records including plant lists, planting plans, annotated garden catalog pages and garden catalogs.
Series consists of a variety of material relating to Douglas's life at Channel Rock, her 135 acre waterfront homestead. Channel Rock was located on the outside of Gorge Harbour, directly across from Shark Spit on Marina Island. It had no road access and could be reached only by walking trail or boat. Douglas lived in a simple cabin overlooking the water with no electrical power, although she did have a telephone. Series includes the daily journal that her husband, Philip Major Douglas, kept during the year that he lived on Cortes prior to Douglas's arrival; household account statements from the early 1950s; lists and inventories of Douglas's library, photographs, research files and household items; a resumé of Douglas's long-time caretaker David Edwards; bills and receipts for household expenses; Christmas card and gift lists; records of egg, plant and vegetable sales; and garden records including plant lists, planting plans, annotated garden catalog pages and garden catalogs.
Series contains information on historic Crown Grants and subsequent title changes compiled by Doreen Thompson during her research for the CIMAS Windows on Whaletown exhibit in 1999. The area covered includes the northern part of Cortes Island, from just south of Gorge Harbour. Material includes maps, photocopies of original Crown Grants and other title documents, lists of subdivisions, and notes on changes of title.
Records were organized by Section or Plan number in large envelopes with a cover map and notes about the properties researched on the envelope back. They trace the ownership of parcels of land from the first grant or purchase from the Crown to 1999. Original order has been maintained.
Series contains information on historic Crown Grants and subsequent title changes compiled by Doreen Thompson during her research for the CIMAS Windows on Whaletown exhibit in 1999. The area covered includes the northern part of Cortes Island, from just south of Gorge Harbour. Material includes maps, photocopies of original Crown Grants and other title documents, lists of subdivisions, and notes on changes of title.
Records were organized by Section or Plan number in large envelopes with a cover map and notes about the properties researched on the envelope back. They trace the ownership of parcels of land from the first grant or purchase from the Crown to 1999. Original order has been maintained.
Series consists of photographs of Cortes Island people and places which were collected from various sources by Doreen Thompson during her work on Museum exhibits.
Series consists of photographs of Cortes Island people and places which were collected from various sources by Doreen Thompson during her work on Museum exhibits.
Series consists of personal and business correspondence of Elmer and May Ellingsen. Most of the correspondence is incoming. Topics include personal news of family and friends, business matters and community affairs.
Series consists of personal and business correspondence of Elmer and May Ellingsen. Most of the correspondence is incoming. Topics include personal news of family and friends, business matters and community affairs.
Series consists of newspaper and magazine clippings about Cortes Island people, events and history, collected by May Ellingsen. It also includes a scrapbook of clippings of poems from the early 1900s.
Series consists of newspaper and magazine clippings about Cortes Island people, events and history, collected by May Ellingsen. It also includes a scrapbook of clippings of poems from the early 1900s.
Series consists of photographs collected by May Ellingsen during her activities documenting the history of Cortes Island. Most of the photographs date from the first half of the 1900s and include pictures of the Manson and other Cortes Island settler families, places and events. A set of photographs from Slim Barnard of the Happy Ranch contains pictures of Cortes Island and B.C. from the 1950s.
Some of the photographs are copies of historic Cortes photographs which were collected by May Ellingsen and reproduced by the Campbell River Museum in 1985. Where known, the Campbell River Museum number is indicated. (See 2004.002 - May Ellingsen fonds.)
Series consists of photographs collected by May Ellingsen during her activities documenting the history of Cortes Island. Most of the photographs date from the first half of the 1900s and include pictures of the Manson and other Cortes Island settler families, places and events. A set of photographs from Slim Barnard of the Happy Ranch contains pictures of Cortes Island and B.C. from the 1950s.
Some of the photographs are copies of historic Cortes photographs which were collected by May Ellingsen and reproduced by the Campbell River Museum in 1985. Where known, the Campbell River Museum number is indicated. (See 2004.002 - May Ellingsen fonds.)
Series consists of 16 audio tapes with oral histories of Cortes Island residents, and 5 tapes of Cortes Island music. These tapes were digitized in 2017.
Series consists of 16 audio tapes with oral histories of Cortes Island residents, and 5 tapes of Cortes Island music. These tapes were digitized in 2017.
Series consists of records of Elmer Ellingsen's personal and business activities, which included logging, operating heavy equipment and supplying gravel, real estate, and film distribution. Business records include correspondence, financial records, legal records, receipts and invoices, mortgage agreements, and receipts and invoices. Personal records include correspondence, financial records, ephemera, and some records relating to his father's estate. Series is arranged in five sub-series: 3.1 Logging records; 3.2 Elmay film distribution records; 3.3 Backhoe and gravel business; 3.4 Real estate; 3.5 Personal activities
Series consists of records of Elmer Ellingsen's personal and business activities, which included logging, operating heavy equipment and supplying gravel, real estate, and film distribution. Business records include correspondence, financial records, legal records, receipts and invoices, mortgage agreements, and receipts and invoices. Personal records include correspondence, financial records, ephemera, and some records relating to his father's estate. Series is arranged in five sub-series: 3.1 Logging records; 3.2 Elmay film distribution records; 3.3 Backhoe and gravel business; 3.4 Real estate; 3.5 Personal activities
