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Ellen Middleton, Squirrel Cove

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1930's]
Scope and Content
Ellen Middleton, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Middleton, standing behind their house at Squirrel Cove.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.064
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1930's]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 11.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Ellen Middleton, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Middleton, standing behind their house at Squirrel Cove.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 41a
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Middleton children, Squirrel Cove

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1930's]
Scope and Content
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Middleton of Squirrel Cove. L to R: Elma, Madge, Harry Jr., and Ellen.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.067
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1930's]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 9 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Middleton of Squirrel Cove. L to R: Elma, Madge, Harry Jr., and Ellen.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 42a
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Henry (Tad) Middleton Jr. on Squirrel Cove wharf

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1933]
Scope and Content
Harry (Tad) Middleton Jr. on the Squirrel Cove wharf. The Forrest home and Post Office are in the background.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.068
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1933]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Harry (Tad) Middleton Jr. on the Squirrel Cove wharf. The Forrest home and Post Office are in the background.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 42b
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Billy Morrison and Harry Middleton Jr., Squirrel Cove

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1933]
Scope and Content
Billy Morrison and Harry Middleton Jr. playing beside two wash tubs. In the background is the boat ways with roof to the west of the Middleton machine shop (peaked roof) and the shed-roofed blacksmith shop and engine room. Boats were pulled up with a two-speed winch powered by a single-cylinder Easthope with a water hopper cooling the motor.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.069
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1933]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Billy Morrison and Harry Middleton Jr. playing beside two wash tubs. In the background is the boat ways with roof to the west of the Middleton machine shop (peaked roof) and the shed-roofed blacksmith shop and engine room. Boats were pulled up with a two-speed winch powered by a single-cylinder Easthope with a water hopper cooling the motor.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 42c
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Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
Scope and Content
A group photo of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands. Standing left to right: Mrs. Michael (Jane) Manson, daughter Ethel (Mrs. J. Hurren), Mrs. James Nixon and Mr. James Nixon. Seated left to right: Hazel (Manson) Herrewig, Henry Herrewig, Mrs. and Mr. Dudley (friends of Hazel and Henry).
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.025
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1912]
Physical Description
1 photographic postcard: b&w; 8.5x 13.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group photo of Mr. and Mrs. Nixon and friends on Twin Islands. Standing left to right: Mrs. Michael (Jane) Manson, daughter Ethel (Mrs. J. Hurren), Mrs. James Nixon and Mr. James Nixon. Seated left to right: Hazel (Manson) Herrewig, Henry Herrewig, Mrs. and Mr. Dudley (friends of Hazel and Henry).
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon of Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon of Twin Islands seated outdoors, looking fondly at each other.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.046
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon of Twin Islands seated outdoors, looking fondly at each other.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island. Photograph probably taken on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.047
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLennan of Cortes Island. Photograph probably taken on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petznick with daughter Bernadette

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1917
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petznick with their daughter Bernadette standing beside the blackberry bushes on their property.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.071
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1917
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petznick with their daughter Bernadette standing beside the blackberry bushes on their property.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petznick with baby daughter Bernadette

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1913
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petznick seated on a log holding their baby daughter Bernadette born September, 1913.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.070
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petznick seated on a log holding their baby daughter Bernadette born September, 1913.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
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Former home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Manson on Hernando Island

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1960's]
Scope and Content
This is the former Wilfred and Jean Manson home at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. The photograph was taken by Buster and Mabel Christensen when Buster was working for the new owners after Hernando Island passed from the ownership of the Manson family.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.054
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1960's]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Custodial History
This photograph was donated to May Ellingsen by Buster and Mabel Christensen.
Scope and Content
This is the former Wilfred and Jean Manson home at Stag Bay, Hernando Island. The photograph was taken by Buster and Mabel Christensen when Buster was working for the new owners after Hernando Island passed from the ownership of the Manson family.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Hernando Island
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 28
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Home under construction for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Nixon, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon standing in front of the house being built for the Nixons on Twin Islands
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.028
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mrs. Margaret Nixon standing in front of the house being built for the Nixons on Twin Islands
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
James and Margaret Nixon seated at a table in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. Mr. Nixon is pouring tea for Mrs. Nixon.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.034
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
James and Margaret Nixon seated at a table in the Dan McDonald house, Twin Islands. Mr. Nixon is pouring tea for Mrs. Nixon.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon on the porch of their new house, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon sitting together on the porch of their new house on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.054
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James Nixon sitting together on the porch of their new house on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon with members of the Manson family, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1915
Scope and Content
A group posing beside a picket fence on Twin Islands. Back, left to right, Jack Manson, his mother Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon, and Bert Froud. Front, left to right, Anna, Nicol, and Rose Manson.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.059
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1915
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
A group posing beside a picket fence on Twin Islands. Back, left to right, Jack Manson, his mother Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon, and Bert Froud. Front, left to right, Anna, Nicol, and Rose Manson.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. Forrest holding daughter Margaret

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Scope and Content
Mr. David Forrest with his daughter Margaret on his back in front of the tent set up at the Nakatsui Ranch (now known as the Loon Ranch) near John Manson's property, Sunny Brae farm, where the family lived for a short time before settling at Squirrel Cove.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.060
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1912]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. David Forrest with his daughter Margaret on his back in front of the tent set up at the Nakatsui Ranch (now known as the Loon Ranch) near John Manson's property, Sunny Brae farm, where the family lived for a short time before settling at Squirrel Cove.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Squirrel Cove
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 38a
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon standing beside the stairs of their home, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon posing beside the stairs of their home on Twin Islands. Note the climbing nasturtiums in the background.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.057
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon posing beside the stairs of their home on Twin Islands. Note the climbing nasturtiums in the background.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. James Nixon of Twin Islands with a pig carcass

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Scope and Content
Mr. Margaret Nixon standing beside the hanging carcass of one of the pigs the Nixons raised on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.040
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1913]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. Margaret Nixon standing beside the hanging carcass of one of the pigs the Nixons raised on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon, Margaret Manson and her daughter Anna on the steps on the Nixon home, Twin Islands

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon (left), Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and her daughter Anna (seated in front) on the steps of the new Nixon home on Twin Islands.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.055
Material Type
graphic material
Responsibility
Rose Manson
Date Range
[ca.1914]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nixon (left), Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and her daughter Anna (seated in front) on the steps of the new Nixon home on Twin Islands.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1931]
Scope and Content
Mrs. A. (Catherine) Conant standing in a doorway holding a pie.
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
1
File Number
10
Item Number
2004.003.058
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1931]
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 13 x 8 cm
Custodial History
This photograph was donated to May Ellingsen by Abner and Catherine Conant.
Scope and Content
Mrs. A. (Catherine) Conant standing in a doorway holding a pie.
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Location - Copy
Vol. 9, p. 30c
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Mrs. Frank Petznick with baby Bernadette, Mrs. John Manson and Miss Lettice

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Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1913
Scope and Content
Left to right: Mrs. Frank Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and Miss Katherine Lettice (seated) by a picket fence at Sunny Brae farm with Twin Islands in the background. (This picture is a duplicate of photograph #2004.002.016)
Part Of
May Ellingsen fonds
Description Level
Item
Fonds Number
2004.002
Series Number
2
Item Number
2004.002.073
Material Type
graphic material
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 10 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Left to right: Mrs. Frank Petznick, daughter Bernadette, Mrs. John (Margaret) Manson and Miss Katherine Lettice (seated) by a picket fence at Sunny Brae farm with Twin Islands in the background. (This picture is a duplicate of photograph #2004.002.016)
Storage Location
Photo Box 3
Geographic Access
Twin Islands
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