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Mr. and Mrs. R. Cahill with their catch

Mr. and Mrs. R. Cahill with their catches - a 42 lb and a 43 lb Tyee - and guide Mike Ripingale.

Judy Walker with her catch

Murphy with his catch

Telephone operators outside the Telephone Office, Campbell River

Campbell River telephone operators, Margaret Granlund (on right) and Mrs. Boffy (left).

Julie Dodge with catch

Julie Dodge with catch, c. 1935. Cabin's at Painter's Lodge can be seen in the background.

Jimmy King's Grandson and Rose McKay, 1971

Rose McKay was the Campbell River Museum curator at this time.

July 1st parade, Campbell River

Campbell River Recreation Assocation's float in the July 1st Parade. The theme for this float highlights the need for a swimming pool in Campbell River.

Ben Singer with catch

Ben Singer of Harbour City, California, U.S.A. – Tyee Man 1981. Catch 54 lb.

The third Willows Hotel, Campbell River

Portrait of Agnus Thulin

Sons of Norway Dinner and Dance

Mayor Ken Forde, Miss Campbell River Yvonne Lettellier, and President of Sons of Norway Dennis Hansen.

Herbert Pidcock with catch of salmon

Guide, Herbert Pidcock, with catch of salmon on weigh scales located on the Tyee Spit, Campbell River.

Surveying plane tied up at dock at Forbes Landing

Early float plane CF-ABB. According to the Canadian civil aircraft register, this aircraft was a Boeing B-1E 1075 and belonged to Western Canada AW. It was registered in 1929 and was taken out of use in 1935.

Construction of Community Hall

Constructing the Community Hall in downtown Campbell River. The hall took a number of years to build but was opened in 1954.

Protest at Carihi after Principal John Young's suspension

Mrs. Mary Hay is taken away by the RCMP during a protest regarding the suspension of high school principal, John Young. September 6, 1972.

July 1st Parade, Campbell River, 1966

Members of the Wei Wai Kum Reserve participating in a July 1st parade at Campbell River. From left to right: Mark Henderson, Rocky Quocksister, John Henderson, Elvis Smith, Richie Quocksister, Arnie Smith and Sam Henderson in the back holding the drum.