John Ferry Jr. is the son of Katie Ferry (nee Henderson) and John Ferry Sr. On the left side of the photograph are (left to right) Sam Henderson, unknown man behind with drum, Jim King, and Andy Frank.
Art Carey of Walla Walla, Washington and his catch - a rare "Daily Triple", three registered Tyee taken in one day weighing 33 lb, 37 lb, and 38 lb respectively. All three fish were landed on August 9, 1963.
Construction of the Community Hall, Campbell River
Volunteers working on constructing the Community Hall in downtown Campbell River. The hall took a number of years to build but was opened in 1954. At this time the project had been taken over by the Campbell River Kinsmen Club.
Looking north along the Island Highway. Building on the left is the L&H block and the Vanstone block (which housed the Government Liquor store) on the right.
Volunteers working on building a public boat ramp at the Tyee Spit. At this point $1,500 had been raised for materials and another $2,500 was needed to complete the project.
Top row: Tricia Tait, Laura Taylor, Lea Twells, Leslie Linton, Jane Sacht, Rina Muzzin, Dave Wurz. Front row: Peg McLoughlin, Rae Stohl, Jathy Sacht, Carol Modin, Liz Strebbel.
Born in Shoal Bay in 1885, John Ferry came from the Kweeha branch of the Lekwiltok whose traditional territories are around Phillips and Frederick Arm on the mainland. John Ferry represented the Kweeha to the McKenna Bride Commission in 1914. This commission was charged with addressing the Indian...
