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Cougar Smith and two guests at Tyee Club scales

Charles Thulin with his first car, Campbell River

From left: Charles Thulin, Carl Thulin Sr., and Mr. McDonald with the Thulin's new car in front of the family home - Thulin Court (later known as Richmond Court).

Two unidentified young boys

Molly and Peter Whale's house can be seen in the background.

D. Cameron and G. Stuart with catches

D. Cameron with catch of 58 lb Tyee and G. Stuart with catch of 63 lb Tyee.

A Rotary Club Trail Building Project

The Rotary Club built a trail on the banks of the Campbell River, from the logging bridge down towards the mouth of the river. Pictured here (from left to right): Bob Henshall, Russ Preston, Jack Baikie, Doug Robinson, Wallace Baikie, Ken Thompson, Ken Sogawa, Sven Rudman (?), and Len Rossiter.

Dean Drake

The dedication ceremony of a Sam Henderson pole to Peter Smith at the Peter Smith memorial. Peter Smith was a former Chief of Alert Bay.

Opening of Campbell River Elementary, Junior-Senior High School

Miss Campbell River contestants

Campbell River students protest for new gymnasium

Unidentified couple with salmon at the Tyee Club

Children's Christmas party, Campbell River

Children's Christmas party held by the Campbell River Kinsmen Club.

Observation bunker for viewing Ripple Rock Explosion

Campbell River Olympians

BC swimmers Elaine Turner (centre) of West Vancouver and Ralph Hutton (right) of Ocean Falls return home after winning three silver medals and a bronze at the 19th Olympiad in Mexico City. CP Air ground hostess Shirley Joe (left) congratulates them upon their arrival at Vancouver International...

Dr. Richard and Mary Murphy with their catch

Allan's General Store

A view inside Allan's General store sometime during the mid-1950s. The store was located on the Island Highway in Campbellton.

Annual boat regatta held in Campbell River

Campbell River Fire Department personnel and equipment

Dick Fitzpatrick, Tyee Man, with catch

Dick Fitzpatrick with his catch of 51½ lb Tyee on August 14, 1964. Guide Van Egan.

View of the Discovery Inn located on Tyee Plaza, Campbell River

The Discovery Inn opened its doors June 16, 1963.

Construction of the John Hart Dam

Raising the cenotaph flagpole

Construction of Strathcona Dam, 1950s

Construction of the Strathcona powerhouse looking downstream, 1950s.

Group of children with pilot beside BC Airlines airplane

Airplane is a SeaBee. At this time BC Airlines picked up passengers on the beach in front of the Willows Hotel.

Mrs. E.C. Mortenson with a catch

Mrs. E.C. Mortenson with her catch - a 60½ lb Tyee which was registered with the Tyee Club of British Columbia. Her guide (not in photograph) was Tate McPhedron and she caught the fish on August 16, 1947.