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Mrs. Boffy in front of Campbell River Telephone Office

Mrs. Boffy worked as a telephone operator in the office.

A group of students from Shurley Durham's dance school, Campbell River

Construction of the Campbell River Plaza

View of looking towards the north end of downtown Campbell River. On the right is the back of the Willows Hotel.

May Baldwin

May Baldwin was a local writer and photographer. Her husband, Godfrey, who took the photo, was an avid and well-known photographer.

Willows Hotel and Iaci block, Campbell River

First Willows Hotel, later called the Annex

View of BC Hydro's John Hart Generating Station

View of the generating station site including a view of the three surge tanks behind the powerhouse. Photo taken July 6, 1965.

Campbell River RCMP detachment

RCMP officers on the front steps of Campbell River's offices. From left: George Kent, Len Gray, and John Sonnenberg.

Annual General Meeting of Tyee Club

Sam Henderson carving

Mary Quocksister's Potlatch House

This potlatch house owned by Mary Quocksister was the last potlatch house on the Campbell River.

The Henderson family

Standing in doorway at back: George Glendale. Front (left to right): May (Quocksister) Henderson, wife of Sam Henderson; Ida (Seaweed) and her husband James Henderson. This photograph was taken at George Glendale’s house located close to Billy Seaweed’s farm by Lane field.

The Kinette Fashion Show, Campbell River

Tonetta' (Tony) Dolan and 'Tedina' (Ted) Haan perform at the Kinette's Fashion Show.

Campbell River Arts Council Showcase 75

Visitors admire oil paintings that are part of the Campbell River Arts Council Showcase event 75.

The First Snowball Queen

Campbell River Elementary Junior Senior High School, 1953.

Sayward Chamber of Commerce float

The 1958 Canada Day parade.

A Telephone Pioneer is honoured

Marie Christensen joins the ranks of the Telephone Pioneers of America; Dorothy Thompson presenting. Dec. 1, 1965

Construction of Strathcona Dam, 1950s

Finished view of the Strathcona dam looking upstream.

Christine and Morris Petersen, early Campbell River settlers

This photo was taken around the year 1900. Morris was one of three brothers from Denmark who took jobs with the International Timber Company and decided to settle in the district. They bought land in the area that is now known as Petersen Road.

Campbell River Salmon Derby

Salmon derby event sponsored by the Courier newspaper, July 23, 1964.

Interior view of the dining room at Campbell River Lodge

Cabins at Painter's Fishing Resort

View of cabins and grounds surrounding Painter's Fishing Resort, c. 1930's.

R. Gross with his catch

R. Gross with his catch - a 58 lb salmon.

Telephone operators outside the Telephone Office, Campbell River

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

Opening of the new government wharf, Campbell River

Opening ceremonies for the new wharf in Campbell River, January 16, 1950. Opening event was conducted by the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce and attended by J.L. Gibson, Independent member for the Comox-Alberni riding.