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Picture History of West Vancouver - conf^d. Galley' used interviews extensively in her publication. She found that interviews with people involved in the topic of her book often led to excellent pictures. She also warned against accepting statements in an interview as fact. It is necessary to research the statement to establish the truth to avoid rewriting history. Both authors have offered to stand by with further help. We have also been supported by Shaunna Moore, the West Vancouver Archivist, in our efforts. She is sitting on our committee and has indicated a willingness to help us with establishing the copyright issues surrounding the use of pictures. Carol Howie, a member of our Board and a part time archivist, is very familiar with the West Vancouver collection. Deb Hutchison, the West Vancouver Reference Librarian, has also indicated a willingness to participate with us in the preparation of the material. A good deal of preliminary work is needed before we can successfully prepare the 'draft' chapter for publication. We must set up our computer, train a number of people on the 'protocols' of digital picture scanning, gather many new pictures from the community and make a number of preliminary decisions regarding the focus and structure of the book. Much hard work lies ahead. However, the reward of an updated history of West Vancouver to build on the work of Bruce Ramsey and his Anniversary publication 'A Place of Excellence' will be very rewarding. Pictures of Early West Vancouver - Would you share? The publication of a picture history of West Vancouver will be based on the existing collections in our Archives and Library plus the discovery of new pictures submitted by members of our Society and the population at large. Framing the house at Fisherman's Cove, about 1925. Used to be called one Tree Island. Cont'd. next column Early West Vancouver - cont^d. A visit to a brother and sharing the goal of The pictures in this section were discovered as a result of publication. He dug out these early pictures of the first house being built on Adobe Island (Then called Lone Tree Island). They represent Fisherman’s Cove in the mid 1920’s and are exactly the kind of pictures we hope to gather for our publication. Dick taken by Katie at the tent Frame when the house was being built on the Fisherman’s Cove Island The completed house. If you do have pictures that you think represent the early days of West Vancouver please phone 604 926-4436 and leave a message. Pictures from the earliest days to the 1960's will all be valuable. We will be back in touch with you as soon as possible. Pictures may be donated to the Society or loaned for the purpose of digitally copying them and returning them to the owner. Your donation or loan will be acknowledged in the book if they are used. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Museum Advisory Committee (MAC) The Museum Advisory Committee met on December 4‘^ to review some important changes to their mandate and to hear of the upcoming exhibitions for 2008. Cathy Matheson, Cultural Services Manager from the municipality, attended the meeting and discussed the part the Museum will play in the emerging Ambleside Strategy and Facility Update. The following draft vision for the Museum indicates the change that is occurring in the thrust of the activities currently being undertaken. "The West Vancouver Museum's mission is to foster awareness and understanding of art, culture and history through dynamic exhibitions and educational programs." The statement is consistent with the 'arts and culture' emphasis of the Ambleside strategy for Cont'd. page seven Page 6