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Sportfishing at the Tyee Club

Willows Hotel and Iaci block, Campbell River

T'sonoqua feast dish at the Pidcock house, Campbell River

A woman sitting in T'sonoqua Feast Dish when it was beside the tennis court at Herbert and Dolly Pidcock's home on the banks of the Campbell River (2250 Campbell River Rd.). This feast dish is currently on display in the Museum at Campbell River Gallery.

July 1st Parade, Campbell River

Gowlland Sawmill operated by W. Foort's entry in the July st parade.

Campbell River medical clinic

The medical clinic located at 1040 Island Hwy., which was established by Dr. Noel Bathurst Hall in 1951.

The Second Willows Hotel, Campbell River

The second Willows Hotel in Campbell River was built in 1908. It burned to the ground on February 9, 1909. Shortly thereafter, a third Willows Hotel was built on the same location.

Thulin youngsters with their fish

View of Moose Falls, Campbell River

Moving the building that was to become Arbutus School into position

The Arbutus school was located on Elm Street and was for mentally challenged children.

Lions Club work party paints fences at senior's homes

Left to right: Jim Howie, Mike Turner, George Tait, Cais Hofland, and Len Gossen.

The new public boat ramp in use, Campbell River

View of the new public boat ramp at Tyee Spit being used.

Bolster Bar Tourney

Chief lifeguard Pat Demidoff (right) loses to Kelly Maxwell in the Bolster Bar Tourney.

Fire department's float in the July 1st Parade

The Campbell River Volunteer Fire Department's fire truck decorated for the parade. Photograph taken at Lane Field, 1958.

Actor John Wayne gets kiss from Susan Poskitt at Salmon Derby

Dick Fitzpatrick, Tyee Man, with catch

Dick Fitzpatrick of West Covina, California, U.S.A., on left with his catch of a 51½ lb tyee caught on August 14, 1964. This catch earned him the title of Tyee Man 1964. His guide, Van Egan, is on right.

Old Campbell River Wharf

Mercy, Lloyd, and Carol on the steps

Mercy Naknakin, Lloyd Quocksister, and his sister Carol on the steps of their grandmother’s house.

Roderick Haig-Brown and children

Roderick Haig-Brown in his study with his four children. Valerie on left and Mary on the right. Celia in front standing next to Alan, who is tying a fly.

Mrs. Irvin McChesney with her catch of two fish

Campbell River Rotary Club Meeting at Painter's Lodge

Campbell River Rotarians and guests. At front from right: Len Rossiter, Vern Spiers, Ernie Polglase. Behind Vern is John Baikie.

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Cunningham with their catch

Guide Mike Rippingale on left.

St. Peter's Anglican Church 25th Anniversary

Rev. Canon Alan Greene, first incumbent; Mrs. Greene, and Canon T.D. Proctor.

Aerial view of downtown Campbell River, 1968

Campbell River Courier newspaper salmon derby

Salmon caught by the participants in the annual Campbell River Courier Newspaper's salmon derby.