R.J. Walker, Winnie, and Reverend J. Walker, Quadra Island

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John Manson on Cortes Island

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Visitors at Sunny Brae Farm at Mansons Landing on Cortes Island

From left: Mrs. John Manson, Mrs. Hazeldon, Mrs. Charlie Allen's friend, and Mrs. Charlie Allen.
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Pelt of cougar shot by August Schnarr

This cougar was probably shot for $10.00 bounty by August Schnarr in Bute Inlet.
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The Champions' small boat, Toba Inlet

The Champions lived up Toba Inlet
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The second Heriot Bay Hotel, Quadra Island

The second Heriot Bay Hotel, was built by Hosea Bull, This building burned shortly after completion. It opened December 27, 1911 and burned May 11, 1912. A replacement was built shortly thereafter.
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Burchett and Hansen families at celebraton at Port Neville, B.C.

Written on the back of the photograph: "They were Americans, and celebrated July 4th. The lady with the hat is Mom (Kathinka Hansen), Dad (Hans Hansen) is standing beside her, Karen (Hansen) in front. "Grandma" Burchett to far right, "Grandpa" in back."
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64 lb Spring Salmon caught at Head of Knight Inlet, B.C.

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Horse and cart on the road to Mansons Landing

From left: Flo McKay, Jean Manson, Dorothy Manson, and Dorcas Essen.
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Union Steamship, Cheakamus, at Blind Channel

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Unloading a catch of salmon at the Quathiaski Cannery, Quadra Island

Cannery owner, W.E. Anderson watches a one of the fishermen use a brailer to move the fish from the net.
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Hunter with grizzly bear hide and hunting equipment

Grizzly bear hunt was likely lead by long time Knight Inlet resident, Jim Stanton.
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Carvings at Gwayasdums, Gilford Island

Wooden figure in front of Chief Johnny Scow's house at Gwayasdums
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May Day celebrations at Port Neville

Children with flags at May Day celebrations likely taken in 1937.
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Francis and Amy Barrow in 1907

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Portrait of W.E. Anderson

W. E. Anderson owned and operated the Quathiaski Canning Company, Quadra Island.
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Dot Yeatman reading a book in her home, Quadra Island

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Portrait of Ann Forrest

James and Ann Forrest were early settlers at Shoal Bay, Thurlow Island. After they left the Shoal Bay they settled in the Comox area.
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Forrest family children on a log at Shoal Bay

Right to left: Charlie, Bunty, Annie, Peggy, and F. Mills. Photograph taken when the family lived at Shoal Bay, Thurlow Island, B.C.
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Wood, Armitage, and Toby the dog at Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island

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August Schnarr’s rabbit and marten cages, Bute Inlet homestead

August Schnarr's three children Pansy, Pear and Marion looking into the cages.
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Wolf shot by August Schnarr and Ed Atkins, Bute Inlet

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The Reynolds and the Barrows

Amy Barrow fourth from left, Francis Barrow on far right. Photograph taken on the Reynolds float.
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Damage as a result of the 1946 earthquake at Read Island

The Marshall property after the June 5, 1946 earthquake which registered 7.3 on the Richter scale.
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Stenfors farm house at their ranch at Granite Bay, Quadra Island

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August Schnarr & Family

August Schnarr was a well known coastal settler who lived and worked as a trapper and hand logger for many years in the Bute Inlet area. In early 1926 August, his wife Zaida (nee Lansall) and three children Pansy, Pearl and Marion settled at a homestead up Bute Inlet, which would become known as Schnarr's Landing.
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Quadra Island - Granite Bay

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Port Neville

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Knight Inlet & Area

This remote inlet was for many years the home of Jim and Laurette Stanton. The Stantons and their experience of living in this area are the subject of the book "Grizzlies in their Backyard" by Beth Day.
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Francis & Amy Barrow Fonds

Every summer from 1933 to 1941, Francis and Amy Barrow, along with their two black cocker spaniels traveled the coast of British Columbia on board their boat the Toketie. Exploring the islands, inlets and harbours of east Vancouver Island they made many frequent stops to visit area residents.
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