File contains a cerlox-bound copy of a booklet created by the students of the 1996 Outdoor Education and Marine Studies class of Cortes Island school with the help of the teacher, Lisa Thompson.
File contains a cerlox-bound copy of a booklet created by the students of the 1996 Outdoor Education and Marine Studies class of Cortes Island school with the help of the teacher, Lisa Thompson.
File contains a hand-drawn map of Hernando Island showing original pre-emptions, with information about settlement, schools and changes of title written on it.
File contains a hand-drawn map of Hernando Island showing original pre-emptions, with information about settlement, schools and changes of title written on it.
File contains a self-published booklet containing illustrations and notes about Whaletown, "a collection of facts, poems, short stories and drawings to enhance your visit."
File contains a self-published booklet containing illustrations and notes about Whaletown, "a collection of facts, poems, short stories and drawings to enhance your visit."
File contains two catalogs from Cold Mountain, one dated Summer 1972 and one undated. Cold Mountain Institute was a growth centre which operated from the late 1960s to 1980.
File contains two catalogs from Cold Mountain, one dated Summer 1972 and one undated. Cold Mountain Institute was a growth centre which operated from the late 1960s to 1980.
File contains 3 receipts from the Cortez Lodge Store (Note the telephone number, "Cortez 1X"), and 2 Island Air receipts, one for a flight from Campbell River to Cortes for $12. Receipts are from Hector Graham.
Donated by Ann Dewar and Robbie Graham on Jan. 20,2017, along with items for the Artifacts Committee. Material donated is from Robbie Graham's father Hector Graham.
Scope and Content
File contains 3 receipts from the Cortez Lodge Store (Note the telephone number, "Cortez 1X"), and 2 Island Air receipts, one for a flight from Campbell River to Cortes for $12. Receipts are from Hector Graham.
File contains posters for three dances held at the Gorge Hall, including one with Flying Mountain (1977), and a poster for a performance of the Cortes Island Singing Society.
Collected by Alan Todd; donated by Brian Cant in 2009.
Scope and Content
File contains posters for three dances held at the Gorge Hall, including one with Flying Mountain (1977), and a poster for a performance of the Cortes Island Singing Society.
File contains a poster and program for the "Glad Bag" variety night at the Gorge Hall. There are slides of the performance in the Mary and Otto Weiler fonds, and a clipping about it in the May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds (Box 8, file 53).
File contains a poster and program for the "Glad Bag" variety night at the Gorge Hall. There are slides of the performance in the Mary and Otto Weiler fonds, and a clipping about it in the May and Elmer Ellingsen fonds (Box 8, file 53).
File consists of a Cortes Ecoforestry Society calendar which was a fund-raiser for a community forest project. The calendar features nude photographs of community members. There are two options for each month, "Grit" or "Grace" photos.
File consists of a Cortes Ecoforestry Society calendar which was a fund-raiser for a community forest project. The calendar features nude photographs of community members. There are two options for each month, "Grit" or "Grace" photos.
File contains postcards showing views of Whaletown.
#1: Photograph of St. John the Baptist Church, b&w, 1952; 1 copy
#2: Photograph of a Union Steamship at the Whaletown wharf; b&w; 1952; 1 copy
#3: Aerial photograph of the Salt Lagoon; b&w; likely 1952; 1 copy
#4: A drawing of the wharf and buildings of Whaletown, from the water; b&w, [195-]; 4 copies Verso says "Sketch by Canadian Artist, Mrs. R. A. Borland". Mrs. Borland was the sister of Mary Weiler, and lived in Manson's Landing.
#5: Church of St. John the Baptist; colour; 1952; 2 copies. Printed by George Frost, owner of the Whaletown General Store. See #2013.001.006
#6: The Whaletown Trading Post; colour; 2 copies. Printed by George Frost, owner of the Whaletown General Store. See #2013.001.005
File contains postcards showing views of Whaletown.
#1: Photograph of St. John the Baptist Church, b&w, 1952; 1 copy
#2: Photograph of a Union Steamship at the Whaletown wharf; b&w; 1952; 1 copy
#3: Aerial photograph of the Salt Lagoon; b&w; likely 1952; 1 copy
#4: A drawing of the wharf and buildings of Whaletown, from the water; b&w, [195-]; 4 copies Verso says "Sketch by Canadian Artist, Mrs. R. A. Borland". Mrs. Borland was the sister of Mary Weiler, and lived in Manson's Landing.
#5: Church of St. John the Baptist; colour; 1952; 2 copies. Printed by George Frost, owner of the Whaletown General Store. See #2013.001.006
#6: The Whaletown Trading Post; colour; 2 copies. Printed by George Frost, owner of the Whaletown General Store. See #2013.001.005
File contains a Cortes Island Visitor's Information hand-out with a map of the island and lists of businesses and services, published by the Whaletown Community Club; and a set of ticket book backs for the Cortes-Quadra and Quadra-Campbell River ferries.
File contains a Cortes Island Visitor's Information hand-out with a map of the island and lists of businesses and services, published by the Whaletown Community Club; and a set of ticket book backs for the Cortes-Quadra and Quadra-Campbell River ferries.
File contains the Feb. 1981 issue of "Sailing" magazine, with an article by Nancy Pyner on page 34 ("Cruising the Snow Swept Islands of British Columbia").
File contains the Feb. 1981 issue of "Sailing" magazine, with an article by Nancy Pyner on page 34 ("Cruising the Snow Swept Islands of British Columbia").
File contains a plastic-covered menu from the Taka Mika, a restaurant owned and operated by Benny and Ruth Beaulieu. The restaurant was on the site of the old Manson's Landing school; it is now (2019) the Cortes Natural Foods Co-op.
File contains a plastic-covered menu from the Taka Mika, a restaurant owned and operated by Benny and Ruth Beaulieu. The restaurant was on the site of the old Manson's Landing school; it is now (2019) the Cortes Natural Foods Co-op.
Collection consists of ephemera relating to the history of Cortes Island. Ephemera not belonging to another fonds or collection in the Archives have been described as part of this collection.
Donor information is described at the file level where it is known; however the provenance of many records in this collection is unknown.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of ephemera relating to the history of Cortes Island. Ephemera not belonging to another fonds or collection in the Archives have been described as part of this collection.
File contains a placemat from the Taka Mika Restaurant, owned by Benny and Ruth Beaulieu, opened in 1986 and closed 11 years later. The placemat has some First Nations information and Manson's Landing history.
File contains a placemat from the Taka Mika Restaurant, owned by Benny and Ruth Beaulieu, opened in 1986 and closed 11 years later. The placemat has some First Nations information and Manson's Landing history.
File contains an informational booklet created by the Friends of Cortes through a grant from Canada Works. Topics include island geography, social and natural history, place names and tourist education.
File contains an informational booklet created by the Friends of Cortes through a grant from Canada Works. Topics include island geography, social and natural history, place names and tourist education.
File contains a Cortes Island School yearbook 1994/15. In 1995 Ed Piggott retired after 20 years as the school principal. Yearbook originally belonged to Lorena Teames.
File contains a Cortes Island School yearbook 1994/15. In 1995 Ed Piggott retired after 20 years as the school principal. Yearbook originally belonged to Lorena Teames.