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Herbert Pidcock and Dr. Wiborn in clinker-built boat

Hilda Parker Kuett, Tyee Man, with her catch

Hilda Parker Kuett, Tyee Man 1946, with her catch - a 66 lb Tyee. She caught her prize winning fish on August 23, 1946 and was guided by Carl Erickssen (not in photograph).

Elk Falls, Campbell River showing lookout

Paul Ballou with catch

Paul E. Ballou of Portland, Oregon with his catch - a 57½ lb Tyee caught on August 11, 1969.

David Quocksister

David Quocksister, son of Chief John Quocksister and Susan Assu.

Construction of the John Hart Dam

C.R. Junior High rugby coach Bruce Izard demonstrates kicking

Cougar Smith and a client

Beachfront, downtown Campbell River

View of the beach in front of the Island Highway and 11th Ave intersection. The cenotaph and Van Isle Theatre are both visible.

The Ripple Rock Explosion

Unidentified angler with catch

Unidentified angler with catch on Campbell River beach front. The boardwalk that can be seen in this photograph was built from lumber of a barge that wrecked in a storm and ran the length of the downtown area.

Raising the cenotaph flagpole

Island Highway looking south through Campbellton

View of the Island Hwy and Peterson Rd. intersection. On right is the Pioneer Bakery and on left is the Crystal Grill restaurant. Also visible on the left is Mickey's 77 Taxi, Joe Zanatta's Imperial Oil and the Quinsam Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gaw of Seattle with catch

Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gaw of Seattle, Washington, with their catches - a 43 lb and a 3l½ lb Tyee - caught on August 17, 1961. Guide Dick Knowles in centre.

Marching drills at St. Michael's

Marching drills at Saint Michael’s Indian Residential School in Alert Bay. During the war such exercises were a common feature of school routines throughout the country. Residential school students supported the war effort by knitting socks and mitts for the troops.

Campbell River Public School and Anglican Church

From left: St. Peter's Anglican Church, built in 1931 and Campbell River Public School, built in 1924 (later known as Elm School). Photograph taken looking south on the Island Highway towards the Dogwood Street intersection. The Thulin family home is the building visible in the background...

Unidentified child with a salmon at the Willows Hotel

Catch of salmon on Tyee Spit

Klondike Night event, Campbell River

Klondike Day's event held in Campbell River. This event was annually held by the Rotary Club of Campbell River.

View of the Island Highway through downtown Campbell River

View looking north along the Island Highway through downtown Campbell River. The Gordon Motion Gas Station, a barber shop, and the Willows Hotel visible on the right.

Bill Stranberg

Photo of Bill Stranberg standing directly behind Safeway at the Campbell River plaza (somewhere around Alder and 9th avenue).

Laver's Store, 1955

A view of Laver's store, downtown Campbell River, and the Bee Hive Café in the background.

Ken Sogawa's barber shop located on St. Ann's, Campbell River

This building was originally the cooler for the Willows Hotel. June 1976.

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. Shown here are the fishermen's floats and a large shed at back which...