Series consists of typed and carbon copies of articles written by Douglas for publication in newspapers and magazines. Following Douglas's original organization, they are arranged into three subgroups: Coast Articles (arranged by subject, then alphabetically by title); Mountain Articles (arranged alphabetically by title), and Articles by Subject.
Series consists of typed and carbon copies of articles written by Douglas for publication in newspapers and magazines. Following Douglas's original organization, they are arranged into three subgroups: Coast Articles (arranged by subject, then alphabetically by title); Mountain Articles (arranged alphabetically by title), and Articles by Subject.
Sub-series consists of printed copies and some carbon copies of Douglas's annual Christmas Letter, a two to four page letter sent yearly to over 200 friends and correspondents. The letters contain details of life at Channel Rock with observations of natural history and the garden; accounts of Douglas's community and political activities; records of her travels and philosophical musings.
Sub-series consists of printed copies and some carbon copies of Douglas's annual Christmas Letter, a two to four page letter sent yearly to over 200 friends and correspondents. The letters contain details of life at Channel Rock with observations of natural history and the garden; accounts of Douglas's community and political activities; records of her travels and philosophical musings.
Sub-series consists of typed manuscripts, including one bound typescript, of Douglas's books of nature writing ("River For My Sidewalk", "Silence Is My Homeland" and "The Protected Place") and a typed good copy of a book about mountain characters which was never published, "Our Guests Don't Stink".
Sub-series consists of typed manuscripts, including one bound typescript, of Douglas's books of nature writing ("River For My Sidewalk", "Silence Is My Homeland" and "The Protected Place") and a typed good copy of a book about mountain characters which was never published, "Our Guests Don't Stink".
Sub-series consists of typed copies of the "Whaletown Round-up", Douglas's column about social and community events on Cortes Island (primarily focused on the Whaletown area) which was published in the Campbell River Courier.
Sub-series consists of typed copies of the "Whaletown Round-up", Douglas's column about social and community events on Cortes Island (primarily focused on the Whaletown area) which was published in the Campbell River Courier.
Series consists of five folders containing information about Douglas's writing career, including resumés, reviews of published work, publicity releases, articles written about Douglas, and lists of prose and poetry.
Series consists of five folders containing information about Douglas's writing career, including resumés, reviews of published work, publicity releases, articles written about Douglas, and lists of prose and poetry.
Series consists of publicity articles written by Douglas for the Women's Institute during her term as Publicity Convener, and reports, speeches and notes from her activities on the provincial and national boards.
Series consists of publicity articles written by Douglas for the Women's Institute during her term as Publicity Convener, and reports, speeches and notes from her activities on the provincial and national boards.
Series consists of material generated and collected by Douglas during her term on the Comox-Strathcona Regional Board. Douglas served as Alternate Director from 1968 to 1973, and as Director from 1973 to 1978. During this time, island residents were actively involved in the formulation of Cortes' first Official Settlement Plan and Zoning By-law. Series includes reports, correspondence, notes, copies of studies, Regional District by-laws and drafts of by-laws, including the Official Settlement Plan. It also contains materials on community organizations generated after her term which she collected because of a continuing interest in local government and community planning, and because, as a former Director, she was often consulted on island issues.
Series consists of material generated and collected by Douglas during her term on the Comox-Strathcona Regional Board. Douglas served as Alternate Director from 1968 to 1973, and as Director from 1973 to 1978. During this time, island residents were actively involved in the formulation of Cortes' first Official Settlement Plan and Zoning By-law. Series includes reports, correspondence, notes, copies of studies, Regional District by-laws and drafts of by-laws, including the Official Settlement Plan. It also contains materials on community organizations generated after her term which she collected because of a continuing interest in local government and community planning, and because, as a former Director, she was often consulted on island issues.
Series consists of material generated and collected by Douglas during the course of her involvement with the Whaletown Women's Auxiliary, a group which provided support for the activities of the Columbia Coast Mission. From 1949 to 1961, the CCM maintained a station at Whaletown comprising a mission house, clinic building and church. Series includes correspondence, typed manuscripts of Douglas's annual World Day of Prayer talks, records of the Cortes Island Clinic Society and clippings.
Series consists of material generated and collected by Douglas during the course of her involvement with the Whaletown Women's Auxiliary, a group which provided support for the activities of the Columbia Coast Mission. From 1949 to 1961, the CCM maintained a station at Whaletown comprising a mission house, clinic building and church. Series includes correspondence, typed manuscripts of Douglas's annual World Day of Prayer talks, records of the Cortes Island Clinic Society and clippings.
Series consists of minutes of the School Board concerning Cortes Island schools, correspondence and a school bulletin from the Manson's Landing school collected by Douglas during her term as a school trustee.
Series consists of minutes of the School Board concerning Cortes Island schools, correspondence and a school bulletin from the Manson's Landing school collected by Douglas during her term as a school trustee.
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 consists of issues of "The Log", a bimonthly publication of the Columbia Coast Mission of the Anglican Church. These copies of "The Log" have been extensively annotated by Douglas and contain some articles written by her. The articles and photographs in these publications provide a lively picture of coastal life during this period.
The Columbia Coast Mission (CCM) was founded in 1915 by the Rev. John Antle, with a mandate to minister to the physical, spiritual and social needs of the residents of the remote areas of coastal British Columbia. From 1944 to 1961 the CCM had a base in Whaletown from which the patrol boat "Rendezvous" visited the isolated communities and settlers of Cortes and neighboring islands. Douglas made some trips with CCM patrol boats in the early 1950s and wrote articles about the CCM for "The Log" and other periodicals.
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Series consists of issues of "The Log", a bimonthly publication of the Columbia Coast Mission of the Anglican Church. These copies of "The Log" have been extensively annotated by Douglas and contain some articles written by her. The articles and photographs in these publications provide a lively picture of coastal life during this period.
Series consists of "Birthday Books" (small leather-covered journals with a quote for each day beside a page for recording people's birthdays) dating from Douglas's childhood and a group of small format soft cover day-timer notebooks used by Douglas for notes on various subjects.
Series consists of "Birthday Books" (small leather-covered journals with a quote for each day beside a page for recording people's birthdays) dating from Douglas's childhood and a group of small format soft cover day-timer notebooks used by Douglas for notes on various subjects.
Series consists of original drawings, watercolours and pastels created by residents of Cortes or Read Island, and a series of pen and ink drawings meant to illustrate Douglas' book, "Silence Is My Homeland".
Series consists of original drawings, watercolours and pastels created by residents of Cortes or Read Island, and a series of pen and ink drawings meant to illustrate Douglas' book, "Silence Is My Homeland".
Series consists of clippings of Douglas's published articles, clippings from Campbell River newspapers of Cortes Island social events columns, and clippings about British Columbia
Series consists of clippings of Douglas's published articles, clippings from Campbell River newspapers of Cortes Island social events columns, and clippings about British Columbia
Series consists of material, predominately relating to Cortes Island and coastal B.C., which was gathered by Douglas for research purposes or personal interest. It includes correspondence, notes, newsletters, clippings and pamphlets.
Series consists of material, predominately relating to Cortes Island and coastal B.C., which was gathered by Douglas for research purposes or personal interest. It includes correspondence, notes, newsletters, clippings and pamphlets.
