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The Tyee Spit

View overlooking the Tyee Spit. Island Air in the foreground and Gulf Air (formerly BC Air) in the background.

A clown on the steps of the Willows Hotel

Oscar and Agnes Thulin

Oscar Thulin served as the Fire Chief in Campbell River for 24 years. His wife, Agnes was also a member of the C.R. Volunteer Fire Department and was known as the "whistlepunk". She handled the communication end of operating the Fire Department.

Gathering at Tsawatainuk village of Gwa’yi in Kingcome Inlet

Guest on the Docks at Painter's Lodge

Men on beach with large log

The third Willows Hotel, Campbell River

A two-day Conservative Party rally took place at the Willows Hotel around the start of the First World War.

Dan Henderson on Tyee Spit

Dan Henderson, the son of well known carver Sam Henderson and his wife May (nee Quocksister). Dan is well known is his own right, for his stunning and much coveted ceremonial robes. Dan is married to Lorraine Drake, the daughter of Douglas Drake.

Campbell River ladies group the Lighthouse Circle celebrates their 25th Anniversary

The Lighthouse Circle 25th Anniversary Left to right: The first President of the circle, Mrs. H.W. Allen; the 1964 Vice-President, Mrs. B. Arnason; Mrs. E. Christenson; the 1964 President, Mrs. A. Wiggins; a past President, Mrs. K.M. Anderson; and the secretary, Mrs. L. Mancrief. Apr. 1, 1964

July 1st parade, Campbell River Brownies

Construction of the John Hart Dam

This woodstave pipeline was one of three built for the John Hart Development. Each pipeline is three metres in diametre and 1.8 kilometres long, delivering water from the watershed to the generating station turbines.

Katie Ferry and family at John Hart site

Playing tourist in their own town, Katherine Ferry and her children visit the John Hart construction site, c. 1950.

Mr. Hess with his catch

John Henderson

The Ripple Rock Explosion

Sportfishing at the Tyee Club

The Painter family at the Lodge

View of Elk Falls, Campbell River

Miss Campbell River 1965 - Annie Giasson

July 21, 1965

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Breeze

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Breeze of Ogden, Utah, U.S.A. with two fish weighing 31 lb and 34 lb, caught in August 1969. Guide Mike Rippingale (not in photograph).

May Henderson with her children

Although the picture of motherliness in this photo, May came in second in the ladies' bucking contest at the Logger Sports Competitions of 1950.

Mrs. Murphy with her catch

Mrs. Murphy with her catch - a 47 1/2 lb salmon.

Shoo-shoo the clown at Museum Day event

Sharon Rondquist (nee Turner) aka Shoo-Shoo the clown at Museum Day event held at Foreshore Pavilion, Sept. 3, 1982.