Passenger vessel SS Princess Marguerite. The ship was a ferry from 1925-1941. In 1942 she was commissioned for the war effort and a torpedo was her demise.
Mitchell (nee Hill), PamelaFonds consists of photographs of Esquimalt scenes and people, including the Spencer family. Fonds also includes textual records that belonged to the Spencer family that include but are not limited to, correspondence, land sale documents, financial and identification records.
Harrop, EmilyCrafted souvenir plate given to Reeve Alfred C. Wurtele upon his retirement in 1965. Made from Esquimalt clay from the sea. Front: Color Esquimalt Crest, Back: c. 1965 Victoria (E MARE MERCES).
Sherwood, BettyThe fonds consists of photographs of Frances Gagnon (nee Smith) and her family and friends in Esquimalt, as well as class photos from Lampson St and Esquimalt High school, including 4 High School Annuals, "The Esquihian."
Gagnon (nee Smith), FrancesThe fonds primarily consists of photographs of the Filewood and Nute residences in Esquimalt.
Nute, ShirleyFonds consists of a postcard of Princess ships in the Federal Graving Dock.
Markus, ShirleyFonds consist of a postcard album that belonged to donor's grandfather, Robert (Tim) Ryley. Album has various Esquimalt scenes and other places around the world.
Swanson, SherryFonds consists of photographs, textual records, maps, a nautical chart, and several artifacts that depict the residents, organizations, events, and landscape of the Esquimalt region. The fonds also includes minutes and correspondence pertaining to the formation of the Historical Advisory Committee & Municipal Archives and Sherri Robinson's research notes for "Esquimalt Streets and Roads: A History."
Robinson, SherriFonds consists of 2 photographs showing local vehicle transportation on Esquimalt Road, as well as 1 Canadian postal card.
Wright, SarahFonds consists of original sepia photographs of Sandra Booth (nee Dodd) as May Queen with and without attendants.
Booth, Sandra