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Weather Series : 2020 May - Hottest May On Record

The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10345, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria over a period of time.

The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid Crusher

The item is a pastel sketch created by amateur artist Lee Richardson in 2020. The image is supposed to represent that of the foot of Dr. Bonnie Henry (Provincial Health Officer of British Columbia) crushing the COVID-19 virus under a pair of shoes created in her honour by shoe designer John Fluevog.

Weather Series : 2011-2019 Trajectories - Atmospheric Carbon Levels Through the Hottest Decade in Recorded History

The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria and Quadra Island over a period of time.

The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Orsa Metro?]

Item consists of one framed portrait photograph that has been hand painted. The subject of the portrait is presumed to be Orsa Metro.

[Portrait of two children]

Item consists of one framed portrait photograph that has been hand-painted. The portrait is of two children, presumed to be the children of Kleanthes and Orsa Metro.

[Churchyard]

The item consists of one watercolour painting by Gwladys Woodward (also spelled Gladys) . The title of the painting is not known but depicts a churchyard. Another painting (PDP10269b) is on the reverse. The painting is not signed.

Woodward, Gladys

Emily Carr steamer trunk

The item consists of Emily Carr's steamer trunk, which contained the papers and other material transferred to Ira Dilworth's custody following her death. The trunk is made of wood with a canvas lining and papered interior. The trunk has three labels on the exterior, indicating that Carr used it as a travel trunk: one from a San Francisco Transfer Company; Canadian Pacific Express; and a baggage label from the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. There is a handwritten note pinned to the interior lid of the trunk, which reads: "At my death please send this box and contents intact to Mr. Ira Dilworth Canadian Broad-casting Corp. Vancouver B.C. Emily Carr."

Within the trunk was a burlap sack with an additional note of instruction to forward the contents to Ira Dilworth following her death.

[Kleanthes and Orsa Metro?]

Item consists of one framed portrait photograph that has been hand painted. The subject of the portrait is two individuals, presumed to be Kleanthes and Orsa Metro.

[Kleanthes Metro?]

Item consists of one framed portrait photograph that has been hand painted. The subject of the portrait is a man, presumed to be Kleanthes Metro.

[Peter and Osra]

Item consists of one hand-painted photograph portrait of a man and woman. The individuals have been identified as Peter and Osra, but it is possible that they are Kleanthes and Orsa Metro.

[Trees]

The item consists of one watercolour painting by Gwladys Woodward (also spelled Gladys) . The title of the painting is not known but depicts a group of trees. Another painting (PDP10269a) is on the reverse. The painting is not signed.

Woodward, Gladys

Weather Series : 2018 Wildfires - Descent to Dark

The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10345, and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of photographs of the sky from Victoria during the wildfires of 2018.

The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

MacLeod sword and scabbard

Item is a short sword and leader scabbard with silver locket. Locket is inscribed with A.N. McL monogram and MacLeod crest. The maker's mark is on the opposite side, Prosser, Charing Cross, London. Original description indicates the Hudson's Bay Company coat of arms was inscribed on the item in addition to the MacLeod crest but the Hudson's Bay Company coat of arms does not appear on the item.

Weather Series : 2017 Dissipating Heat, Summer Evenings

The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10344, PDP10345, and PDP10346]. The overall image is composite of photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria over the course of the year.

The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weather Series : 2016 January - Record Low Sea Ice + Hottest on Record

The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10343, PDP10345, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many photographs of ocean views taken in Victoria and Quadra Island over the course of the year.

The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weather Series : 2012 November/December - Record Snowfall

The digital photograph is created by David Ellingsen in 2020 as part of the Weather Patterns series [that includes PDP10342, PDP10344, PDP10345, PDP10346 and PDP10347]. The overall image is a composite of many smaller photographs of ocean views taken on Quadra island over the course of the year.

The image represents climate change and the environmental conditions that brought about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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