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Ellingsen, Family - Memorial for Elmer Ellingsen

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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
2002
Scope and Content
Written reminiscences of Elmer Ellingsen by family and community members collected at his memorial.
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
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.
Storage Range
Drawer 3
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Church of St. John the Baptist, Whaletown

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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2006.001
Date Range
1954
Scope and Content
Photograph postcard of the Whaletown Church. Originally from the collection of Gilean Douglas. Note - There is a digital enlargement of this postcard in the oversize box. This same postcard is found in other fonds (Items 2003.002.024 and 2019.023.013).
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
4
Item Number
2006.001.001
Accession Number
2006.001
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph postcard : b&w ; 13.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph postcard of the Whaletown Church. Originally from the collection of Gilean Douglas. Note - There is a digital enlargement of this postcard in the oversize box. This same postcard is found in other fonds (Items 2003.002.024 and 2019.023.013).
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Whaletown
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John Nagle and woman standing beside Whaletown store

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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2006.001
Date Range
[195-?]
Scope and Content
Likely, originally from the collection of the Weiler family.
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
4
Item Number
2006.001.003
Accession Number
2006.001
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[195-?]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9.5 x 15
Scope and Content
Likely, originally from the collection of the Weiler family.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Whaletown
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Royal BC Museum & Archives

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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
2015
Scope and Content
Info on research services at the RBCM, 2015
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
4
File Number
12
Date Range
2015
Scope and Content
Info on research services at the RBCM, 2015
Storage Range
Drawer 4
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BC Aboriginal People Communities in Transition

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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
2000
Scope and Content
"BC Aboriginal People: Communities in Transition" report by Patrick Kelly, 2000
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
1
File Number
25
Date Range
2000
Scope and Content
"BC Aboriginal People: Communities in Transition" report by Patrick Kelly, 2000
Storage Range
Drawer 1
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Treaty Negotiations in BC Presentation 1998

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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
1998
Scope and Content
Info from the Association of Vancouver Island Municipalities Annual Conference: Session on the Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Delgamuukw, 1998
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
4
File Number
44
Date Range
1998
Scope and Content
Info from the Association of Vancouver Island Municipalities Annual Conference: Session on the Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Delgamuukw, 1998
Storage Range
Drawer 4
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First Nations: Visit to Royal BC Museum, 2016

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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
1909-2017
Scope and Content
Information gathered by Rose Hansen. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples info, 2011. First Voices and First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC) language resources. Artist Grant Proposal Writing Handbook, FPCC. First Peoples' News, issue #1, 2015. "Keeping the Circle Strong" 2017-2017 calendar, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. First Nations research resources at the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), including info on anthropology collection resources at the RBCM and First Nations genealogical research at the BC Archives. Report on the status of BC First Nations Languages, 2014. Printed info on archival catalogues: one linguistics tape from Liz Harry Hagege (born in Squirrel Cove), 1977 (CAL0000066); and approx seven ethnology tapes "Recorded Coast Salish General" (Catalogue item #s COAG-T-001 to COAG-T-005)
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
2
File Number
23
Date Range
1909-2017
Scope and Content
Information gathered by Rose Hansen. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples info, 2011. First Voices and First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC) language resources. Artist Grant Proposal Writing Handbook, FPCC. First Peoples' News, issue #1, 2015. "Keeping the Circle Strong" 2017-2017 calendar, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. First Nations research resources at the Royal BC Museum (RBCM), including info on anthropology collection resources at the RBCM and First Nations genealogical research at the BC Archives. Report on the status of BC First Nations Languages, 2014. Printed info on archival catalogues: one linguistics tape from Liz Harry Hagege (born in Squirrel Cove), 1977 (CAL0000066); and approx seven ethnology tapes "Recorded Coast Salish General" (Catalogue item #s COAG-T-001 to COAG-T-005)
Storage Range
Drawer 2
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Transcripts of interviews for the Memories of Manson's Landing exhibit

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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
2005
Scope and Content
CD (2006.001.041) contains transcripts of interviews with Bert Summers, Beth (Martin) Slater, Betty Jeffery, Bill and Mary Block, Bill Guthrie, Bob Martineau, Don Levey, Frank Hayes, Fred Tomlinson, George Gardner, Heay family, Ken Summers, Otis Coulter, Pat (Fuller) Haines and Violet Herrewig. A Directory List for the CD is in folder 1-41. The transcripts may be viewed on the Archives computer, in the folder "2006.001.041 - Doreen Thompson, interview transcripts".
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
2
File Number
13
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
2005
Physical Description
1 CD
Scope and Content
CD (2006.001.041) contains transcripts of interviews with Bert Summers, Beth (Martin) Slater, Betty Jeffery, Bill and Mary Block, Bill Guthrie, Bob Martineau, Don Levey, Frank Hayes, Fred Tomlinson, George Gardner, Heay family, Ken Summers, Otis Coulter, Pat (Fuller) Haines and Violet Herrewig. A Directory List for the CD is in folder 1-41. The transcripts may be viewed on the Archives computer, in the folder "2006.001.041 - Doreen Thompson, interview transcripts".
Storage Location
CD/DVD album
Storage Range
1-41
Geographic Access
Cortes Island
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CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
late 1700s-2015
Scope and Content
Manson genealogical information from late 1700s onward. Government certificates of banns & marriage, John Manson and Margaret Ellen Smith, late 1800s. Info on Raven Farm; Sunnybrae Farm, early 1900s. Photocopied letters, early 1900s. Letters from Education Office, 1914. Military papers for John Manson, 1917. Issue of Campbell River Courier, 1957. Newspaper excerpt about Manson Family, undated. Info on Mansons Landing Cemetery. Emails, 2013-2015.
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
3
File Number
53
Date Range
late 1700s-2015
Scope and Content
Manson genealogical information from late 1700s onward. Government certificates of banns & marriage, John Manson and Margaret Ellen Smith, late 1800s. Info on Raven Farm; Sunnybrae Farm, early 1900s. Photocopied letters, early 1900s. Letters from Education Office, 1914. Military papers for John Manson, 1917. Issue of Campbell River Courier, 1957. Newspaper excerpt about Manson Family, undated. Info on Mansons Landing Cemetery. Emails, 2013-2015.
Storage Range
Drawer 3
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Mottishaw, John & Barrie

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Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
1973-1978
Scope and Content
Clipping with info on John and Barrie's art exhibitions and foundry, 1973-1978
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
3
File Number
62
Date Range
1973-1978
Scope and Content
Clipping with info on John and Barrie's art exhibitions and foundry, 1973-1978
Storage Range
Drawer 3
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John Nagle at Cortes Bay

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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Accession Number
2006.001
Date Range
1953
Scope and Content
Nagle is holding a 42 pound salmon that he did not catch. Likely, originally from the collection of the Weiler family.
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
4
Item Number
2006.001.004
Accession Number
2006.001
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Nagle is holding a 42 pound salmon that he did not catch. Likely, originally from the collection of the Weiler family.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Whaletown
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Michael and John Manson's parents and siblings

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Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1878
Scope and Content
Michael and John Manson's parents, John and Margaret Manson, and some of their children. Back row, L to R: Barbara and Margaret. Centre row, L to R: John Manson, Margaret Manson and Robina. Front row, L to R: John and William.
Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.001
Item Number
2004.001.002
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1878
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Michael and John Manson's parents, John and Margaret Manson, and some of their children. Back row, L to R: Barbara and Margaret. Centre row, L to R: John Manson, Margaret Manson and Robina. Front row, L to R: John and William.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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John Manson and niece Florence Manson

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Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Scope and Content
John Manson standing in front of a picket fence with his niece Florence (Manson) McKay.
Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.001
Item Number
2004.001.044
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
John Manson standing in front of a picket fence with his niece Florence (Manson) McKay.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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John Manson in front of black seal shape on surface of rock

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Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1946
Scope and Content
John Manson in front of black seal shape on surface of rock. The back of the photograph has a typed explanation of the legend of the Seal Boy, as follows: "According to Indian legend, an Indian boy who persisted in going in swimming in spite of his mother's repeated warnings, was turned into a seal visible here as the black rock formation I am looking at. Summer, 1946." "Ankity tillicum wawa, Ikt wake kloosh Sliamin tenasman quansum tickie klatawa cupa chuck. Yaka mama wawa, 'Klush halo!' Tenasman delate sahalie tumtum, halo iskum okok wawa. Wight wawa yaka mama, 'Spose halo kopate kloness elkie mica clap hias cull.' Pe nawitka yaka chaco delate klahowyum, chako kohkwa Siwash cusho mitlite cupa okok klale tone. Nika nanitch alta. Waum Illahee, 1946."
Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.001
Item Number
2004.001.043
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1946
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 14 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
John Manson in front of black seal shape on surface of rock. The back of the photograph has a typed explanation of the legend of the Seal Boy, as follows: "According to Indian legend, an Indian boy who persisted in going in swimming in spite of his mother's repeated warnings, was turned into a seal visible here as the black rock formation I am looking at. Summer, 1946." "Ankity tillicum wawa, Ikt wake kloosh Sliamin tenasman quansum tickie klatawa cupa chuck. Yaka mama wawa, 'Klush halo!' Tenasman delate sahalie tumtum, halo iskum okok wawa. Wight wawa yaka mama, 'Spose halo kopate kloness elkie mica clap hias cull.' Pe nawitka yaka chaco delate klahowyum, chako kohkwa Siwash cusho mitlite cupa okok klale tone. Nika nanitch alta. Waum Illahee, 1946."
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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Wilfred Manson, his uncle John Manson and a Manson cousin

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Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1918
Scope and Content
Wilfred Manson visiting his uncle John Manson at Sunny Brae farm. Left to right: Nicol Manson holding a horse, Wilfred Manson in uniform, John Manson leaning on the plow handles.
Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.001
Item Number
2004.001.045
Standard Number
Same as CR #13672
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Wilfred Manson visiting his uncle John Manson at Sunny Brae farm. Left to right: Nicol Manson holding a horse, Wilfred Manson in uniform, John Manson leaning on the plow handles.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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Florence and Rose Manson, cousins, in front of John Manson's first home

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Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1911
Scope and Content
Florence and Rose Manson, cousins, posing in the limbs of a blossoming cherry tree at Sunny Brae farm. John Manson's first house and a picket fence are in the background. Florence was the daughter of Michael and Jane Manson; Rose was the daughter of John and Margaret Manson.
Part Of
Florence McKay fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.001
Item Number
2004.001.017
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Florence and Rose Manson, cousins, posing in the limbs of a blossoming cherry tree at Sunny Brae farm. John Manson's first house and a picket fence are in the background. Florence was the daughter of Michael and Jane Manson; Rose was the daughter of John and Margaret Manson.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Date Range
1867-2018
Scope and Content
Clippings, emails, and written info on history, people, events, placenames, schools, post offices, libraries, churches, parks, SRD updates, and businesses in Whaletown, info from 1867-2018. Additional keywords: Columbia Coast Mission; Whaletown Commons; Trude's Cafe; Wee Park; WNE. Excerpt from Phillip Major's Diary, 1948. Excerpts from Chalkdust & Outhouses, West Coast Schools 1893-1950, Barbara Ann Lambert, and The Log of the Columbia, 1947-1950. A Tour Guide to Whaletown, K. Pemberton, 1999. Letters to Doreen Thompson from Mary M. McMillan, Etta Byers, D. Henderson, McKay, and Peggy Munro Anderson, 1999. Photos (copies) from Norma DeWolfe of Whaletown store, dock, post office, ferry, 1970s.
Part Of
CIMAS information files
Description Level
File
Series Number
4
File Number
58
Date Range
1867-2018
Scope and Content
Clippings, emails, and written info on history, people, events, placenames, schools, post offices, libraries, churches, parks, SRD updates, and businesses in Whaletown, info from 1867-2018. Additional keywords: Columbia Coast Mission; Whaletown Commons; Trude's Cafe; Wee Park; WNE. Excerpt from Phillip Major's Diary, 1948. Excerpts from Chalkdust & Outhouses, West Coast Schools 1893-1950, Barbara Ann Lambert, and The Log of the Columbia, 1947-1950. A Tour Guide to Whaletown, K. Pemberton, 1999. Letters to Doreen Thompson from Mary M. McMillan, Etta Byers, D. Henderson, McKay, and Peggy Munro Anderson, 1999. Photos (copies) from Norma DeWolfe of Whaletown store, dock, post office, ferry, 1970s.
Storage Range
Drawer 4
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Whaletown schoolchildren

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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1918]
Scope and Content
Freemans: Rita & 2 brothers; Bordens: Vern, Claude, Lorna, Marion; Tookers: Ed & Bertha; Graham Humphrey
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
4
Item Number
2006.001.020
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1918]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Freemans: Rita & 2 brothers; Bordens: Vern, Claude, Lorna, Marion; Tookers: Ed & Bertha; Graham Humphrey
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Whaletown
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Correspondence on Whaletown history

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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2006.001
Date Range
[ca. 1999]
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
2
File Number
1
Accession Number
2006.001
Material Type
textual records
Date Range
[ca. 1999]
Storage Range
1-21
Name Access
Thompson, Doreen
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History of Whaletown schools

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Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual records
Accession Number
2006.001
Scope and Content
Includes one colour photograph (1965)
Part Of
Doreen Thompson fonds
Description Level
File
Fonds Number
2006.001
Series Number
2
File Number
2
Accession Number
2006.001
Material Type
textual records
Scope and Content
Includes one colour photograph (1965)
Storage Range
1-22
Name Access
Thompson, Doreen
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