The Crimson Paradise was a film by Kenneth Bishop. It was filmed in part at Hatley Park and the production was financially supported by Kathleen (Dunsmuir) Humphreys. Filming for the Crimson Paradise began in October 1933 and it opened in theatres just six weeks later, billed as Canada’s first all talking motion picture. Unfortunately, the film was reviewed as a 'real turkey' by the manager of Victoria's Capitol Theatre, where it premiered late at night and only ran for three days. The brochure was created for people attending the premier performance. The centre pages are signed 'To Agnes' in ink by the producer, Kenneth Bishop and the main stars, Lucille Brown and Nick Stuart, as well as Kathleen Dunsmuir. An ink spill visible on most of the pages is attributed to Nick Stuart's pen.
James Dunsmuir’s yacht, Dolaura, was steam driven and about 218 feet from bow to stern and 32 feet across the beam. It was custom-built in Scotland in 1908. The yacht was named after Dola, James’s youngest daughter, and his wife, Laura. This vessel replaced the Thistle, which burned to the waterline in 1907. The Dolaura was magnificent, with lavishly decorated rooms and all the modern comforts. When the Dunsmuirs took possession in Europe, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany came on board for a tour and his is the first name in the visitors’ book. Dunsmuir family members and friends enjoyed many fishing trips and excursions on the ship while living at Hatley Park. In 1920, the yacht was sold to a lumber and shipping magnate in Midland, Ont., and was renamed Victoria. The yacht changed hands and names many more times and even served as an anti-submarine vessel in the waters off Scotland during the Second World War. It was finally dismantled in the 1950s.
Although the Hatley Park estate was sold in 1940 to the Government of Canada, 20 acres of waterfront property adjacent to the Belmont gateway had been gifted to the youngest Dunsmuir daughter, Dola, by her father before he died in 1920. She built a little house there in an English Arts and Crafts style, with hipped roofing, brick walls and tall chimneys. She named the house Dolaura, remembering the family yacht and the many family trips she had taken as a young girl. She had even kept the yacht’s guest book and used it to record visitors to her home.
form requesting leave for November 1973
presentation of awards, gymnastics display, sunset ceremony
Program for end of year ceremonies, May 10, 1975
Includes the events at the college for 1974-75.
typed memoir plus a newspaper clipping and completed leave form with redacted signatures
souvenir bulletin created on the occasion of library opening, 1 November 1974
multipage leaflet for the carol service, 18 December 1974. Includes photo of cadet bell ringers
Certificate of completion of academic courses
Declaration of allegiance to the monarchy. Note from Creator: "one of the most important documents I have ever signed (another was at my wedding). Notice the attesting officer was the Honorable Dr. Grant MacEwan, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 1973."
Two sided pass card indicating permission to leave college.
Note from creator: "I have no idea why I was on restricted leave in January. Was that when I had my shin splints or did I not pass a phys ed test? I have no idea."
typed page of memories about arrival and recruit term
booklet distributed to faculty, staff and cadets detailing planned events of 1973-74 at RRMC
program for end of year ceremonies, May 11, 1974
two page description of memorable staff
A collection of written work posted on cadet cabin door in Fraser Flight, 1974-1975, recreated for the scrapbook
Order of service for Ex-cadet weekend commemorative service in honour of the 40th anniversary of HMCS Royal Roads, February 22, 1981