Doman Family Album 2

Five businessmen stand mid-discussion at an unidentified venue during an unidentified function. The leftmost man is Herb Doman. The rightmost man is Harry Merlo. Harry stands wears a name tag and holds a drinking glass. A large crowd of businessmen mill about in the background. Sheer white curtains cover the windows in the background. Harry Merlo was an American businessman and philanthropist who… more

Herb Doman speaks with Harry Merlo and an unidentified businessman in an unidentified restaurant. The unidentified businessman holds a paper document. The three men are standing in the aisle between two dining tables. Helen Doman sits at the table to Herb's right, mostly obscured by Herb. Other dinner guests can be seen seated at dining tables in the foreground and background. Paper lantern-… more

In a dining room in an unidentified hotel, Herb Doman and Rick Doman stand in of a fireplace with a mantelpiece. Both men hold drinking glasses. A table sits in front of the men, bearing a small stone statue of an otter by Fran Jenkins. Two unidentified businessmen stand in the foreground, both facing away from the camera. One man is partially cut off by the left edge of the photograph. An… more

In a dining room in an unidentified hotel, four men pose for a photo clinking champagne glasses together in front of a fireplace with a mantelpiece. The man second from the left is Herb Doman. The man second from the right is Rick Doman. A table sits in front of the men, bearing a small stone statue of an otter by Fran Jenkins. An ornamental vase and a pine branch arrangement sit on the… more

In a dining room in an unidentified hotel, three men pose for a photo standing in front of a fireplace with a mantelpiece. The man on the left is Herb Doman. Herb holds a drinking glass. The man on the right is Rick Doman. A table sits in front of the men, bearing a small stone statue of an otter by Fran Jenkins. An ornamental vase and a pine branch arrangement sit on the mantelpiece. A landscape… more

Four businessmen pose for a photo at an unidentified venue during an unidentified function. The man on the right is Herb Doman. The man second from the left is Rick Doman. The man on the left is Harry Merlo. The man second from the right wears a name tag. Herb, Rick, and Harry hold drinking glasses. Dining tables with chairs can be seen placed against the rear wall of the room. More guests can be… more

In a dining room in an unidentified hotel, three men pose for a photo standing in front of a fireplace with a mantelpiece. The man on the left is Herb Doman. Herb and the man on the right hold drinking glasses. A table sits in front of the men, bearing a small stone statue of an otter by Fran Jenkins. An ornamental vase and a pine branch arrangement sit on the mantelpiece. A landscape painting… more

Six businessmen pose for a photo behind a desk in an unidentified office, standing in two rows of three. The leftmost man in the second row is Herb Doman. The men in the centre and on the right of the first row hold paper documents. The desk is laden with a paper tray and an ashtray with a cigar in it. Three chairs sit behind the desk. A smaller desk laden with binders an unidentified object… more

In a dining room in an unidentified hotel, two unidentified businessmen pose for a photo. A fireplace with a mantelpiece can be seen behind the men on the right of the photo. An ornamental vase and a pine branch arrangement sit on the mantelpiece. A painting of a river is mounted on the wall above the mantelpiece. A mirror is mounted on the wall to the left of the fireplace.

Numerous lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber sit stacked in a rain soaked lumber yard in New Westminster, B.C. Some of the bales sit on a wooden frame raised above the ground. A rectangular building finished with metal siding stands at the right side of the lumber yard. An unidentified man stands in the doorway of the rectangular building. An Atco-branded portable building sits against the… more

Four people sit at the minibar in the cabin of Harry Merlo's boat. The man seated on the right is Herb Doman. The bar is laden with drinking glasses, coffee cups and glass goblets containing bar snacks. Two small yellow candles sit at either corner of the bar. A small vase of flowers sits on the bar in the extreme foreground. Harry Merlo's hands extend into frame from the left edge of… more

A photo taken from a very low angle In the cabin of Harry Merlo's boat. Harry Merlo, clapping his hands in front of his face, stands behind the minibar mid-conversation with three people seated at the minibar. The man seated on the left is Herb Doman. The slanted, wooden walls of the boat cabin can be seen in the background under a low ceiling with several pot lights. A pitch-black sky can… more

In the cabin of his boat, Harry Merlo stands behind the minibar and addresses four people seated at the minibar. The man seated on the left is Herb Doman. A small yellow candle and a coffee cup sit on the bar. The slanted, wooden walls of the boat cabin can be seen in the background under a low ceiling with several pot lights. A pitch-black sky can be seen through the windows on the walls of the… more

A Seaspan shipping barge sits floating in a body of water by a dockside. the deck of the barge is loaded with lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber. A town under an overcast sky can be seen in the background. Seaspan ULC is a shipping company that provides marine-related services in the Pacific Northwest. It was created in 1970 by the merger of coastal towing firms Vancouver Tug Boat Company… more

Herb Doman speaks to an unidentified businessman in a conference room at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. Herb, standing a full head taller than the other man, is likely standing on a soapbox or other raised platform cut off by the bottom edge of the photograph. The two men stand near a corner of the room by an exit door. A third man looks on from the left. A table stands in front of Herb… more

Herb Doman, wearing a Doman Industries-branded hard hat, stands in an open field. An unidentified man can be seen in the distance, bending over and touching something on the ground. A stand of trees can be seen atop a rock face abutting the edge of the field in the background.

In a dining room in an unidentified hotel, three unidentified businessmen pose for a photo standing in front of a fireplace with a mantelpiece. A table sits in front of the men, bearing a small stone statue of an otter by Fran Jenkins. An ornamental vase and a pine branch arrangement sit on the mantelpiece. A landscape painting featuring a river is mounted on the wall above the mantelpiece. Fran… more

Doman Industries hauling truck no. 470, a smaller pickup truck, sits parked in front of a nondescript single-storey building. A houseplant sits on the sill of the building's window. Utility poles and chain-link fences can be seen behind the building. An industrial area under a clear sky can be seen in the background. more

Three unidentified men pose for a photo at an unidentified company function at the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C. The man on the left, holding a camera attached to a strap worn around his neck, is a photographer. The other two men are businessmen. The businessman in the centre holds paper documents. The men stand in front of a wall with red and black vertical stripes. The Village Green Inn is… more

On the deck of an unidentified Seaspan shipping barge, a forklift carries two lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber. More bales sit piled against the rear wall of the deck. Wet wood shavings cover the lower portion of the deck. A building and a tree under an overcast sky can be seen in the background. Seaspan ULC is a shipping company that provides marine-related services in the Pacific… more

Lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber sit neatly stacked in an orderly lumber yard. There is a section of bare floor at the left of the photo surrounded at three sides by the stacks of lumber. Behind the stacks of wood, Seaspan shipping barge no. 182 sits in a body of water near to a utility pole and a construction vehicle. A stand of trees under a clear sky can be seen in the background.… more

Numerous lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber sit stacked in a lumber yard. Some of the bales sit on a wooden frame raised above the ground. Two forklifts sit near the wooden frame, one of them carrying two lifts of lumber. A rectangular building finished with metal siding stands at the left side of the lumber yard. Automobiles sit parked to the left of the rectangular building. A chain-link… more

Numerous lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber sit stacked in a lumber yard. Some of the bales sit on a wooden frame raised above the ground. Two forklifts sit near the wooden frame, one of them carrying two lifts of lumber. A rectangular building finished with metal siding stands at the left side of the lumber yard. Automobiles sit parked to the left of the rectangular building. A chain-link… more

In an unidentified dockyard, a forklift carries two lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber.The edge of an unidentified shipping barge can be seen beyond the edge of the dock to the right of the forklift. An industrial crane sits parked to the right of the forklift. A transport worker stands near the industrial crane. More lifts of lumber sit stacked in large piles in the background. A Doman… more

An unidentified Seaspan shipping barge sits floating in a body of water. The deck of the barge is loaded with lifts of Doman Industries-branded lumber. A town under an overcast sky can be seen in the background. Seaspan ULC is a shipping company that provides marine-related services in the Pacific Northwest. It was created in 1970 by the merger of coastal towing firms Vancouver Tug Boat Company… more

Herb Doman and an unidentified businessman sit at a small dining table in an unidentified restaurant. The table is covered with a white tablecloth and laden with glasses of water and a small metal pitcher. An embroidered image of flowers is mounted on the wall behind the men.

Three unidentified businessmen pose for a photo standing in front of a fireplace in an unidentified dining room. A painting can be seen mounted on the wall above the mantelpiece of the fireplace. Light fixtures with two electric candles each can be seen mounted on either side of the painting. A wooden chair sits on the floor to the left of the fireplace.

At an unidentified company function at the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C., Herb Doman stands mid-conversation with two or three unidentified people. A woman with a purse stands in front of Herb and to the left, facing away from the camera. A man holding a document stands to his right, partially cut off by the right edge of the photograph. The shoulder of a possible third unidentified person is… more

Three businessmen stand mid-conversation at an unidentified company function at the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C. The man on the left is Rick Doman. The corner of the room can be seen behind them, with a door frame on the right and a mounted light fixture with five large electric candles on the left. The Village Green Inn is a hotel in Duncan, B.C. that opened in 1968.

Two businessmen pose for a photo at the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C. The man on the right is Rick Doman. The man on the left holds a drinking glass. The corner of the room can be seen behind them, with a door frame on the left and a mounted light fixture with five large electric candles on the right. The Village Green Inn is a hotel in Duncan, B.C. that opened in 1968.

An unidentified businessman sits behind a desk in an unidentified office at the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C. With his left hand, the businessman holds up a small black poodle that was seated in the chair to the right of him. The poodle is wearing a yellow prize ribbon. The desk is laden with various paper documents. Four clipboards can be seen pinned to the wall in the background.

Two unidentified men stand mid-conversation at an unidentified company function at the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C. The man on the left is dressed in a formal suit and tie, and is wearing a turban. The man on the right is a dressed in a knit sweater with a collared shirt underneath. The corner of the room can be seen behind them, with a door frame on the right and a mounted light fixture… more

A small black poodle stands in the rain soaked parking lot outside of the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C. The poodle is wearing a yellow prize ribbon. Various automobiles sit parked in the parking lot. A billboard stands near to the edge of the parking lot. Trees and powerlines under an overcast sky can be seen in the background.

Four businessmen stand mid-conversation in a crowded room at an unidentified company function. The man on the right, facing away from the camera, is Herb Doman. Herb and the man facing him both hold cigars and drinking glasses. The man on the left also holds a drinking glass. A table stands to the left of the men. It is covered with a white tablecloth and laden with coffee cups, utensils, saucers… more

In a room at an unidentified resort hotel, Herb Doman meets with two unidentified businessmen. Herb Doman and one businessman sit on wicker chairs behind a glass coffee table, with the other businessman sitting on a sofa opposite them. The table is laden with paper napkins, plastic cocktail picks, empty glass bottles, and drinks in hurricane glasses. A potted fern sits by the wall to the left of… more

An unidentified businessman sits at a table in an unidentified restaurant. The businessman is looking at a paper document on the table in front of him. The shoulder of another unidentified man can be seen to the right of the man. Tables and chairs can be seen in the background. Other restaurant patrons can be seen in the background. Floral arrangements and chandeliers can be seen hanging from the… more

Cover of the March 1987 issue of Equity magazine, featuring a headshot portrait of Herb Doman with one hand resting on his chin. A blurb recounts that Herb is "trying hard to remain everyone's favourite little lumber guy". more

Photo of Herb Doman standing in front of some lumber stamped with the Doman Industries logo.

An unidentified young boy poses for a photo sitting astride a bicycle in a parking lot. A helicopter sits parked in the parking lot behind the boy. Unidentified people can be seen milling about the parking lot in the background. Automobiles sit parked along the rear edge of the parking lot. A nondescript building abuts the right edge of the parking lot. Trees and fences under an overcast sky can… more

Eight unidentified men and one unidentified woman stand in a parking lot. The rightmost man is mostly obscured by a small evergreen tree. Automobiles can be seen parked in the parking lot behind the crowd. A ninth unidentified man stands near to the automobiles in the background. A sign board stands at the edge of the parking lot. Trees, utility poles, and street lamps under an overcast sky can… more

Three unidentified people pose for a photo standing in front of a door in an unidentified building. The person on the left is an elderly woman. She holds a purse under her left arm. The other two people appear to be businessmen.

Excerpt of a framed commemorative photo collage celebrating Herb Doman's history in the B.C. lumber industry. This photo only shows the dedication plaque at the centre of the collage. more

A printed copy of a quote from Herb Doman's son, Rick Doman, written when Rick was CEO of Doman Industries. The quote concerns how Herb Doman's efforts in the lumber industry were a way of honouring the dreams of his father, Attar Doman. more

An award presented to Herb Doman by the Nanaimo Harbour Commission during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Duke Point sawmill. The award recognizes the unidentified Doman Industries location as the first user of the Duke Point shipping terminal. The award consists of a wooden board decorated with the logo of the Port of Nanaimo, which depicts the outline of a lighthouse in front of three wavy… more

An award presented by Tim-Br-Marts to Doman Industries in recognition of their purchases during the year of 1984 exceeding one million dollars. The award consists of a wooden board fixed with a small metal badge and a larger plaque. The badge depicts the Tim-Br-Marts logo surrounded by a laurel wreath. A metal relief sculpture surrounding the plaque depicts a rolled-up paper scroll in front of… more

Close-up photo of the name plate from the desk of Herb Doman. It is sitting on what appears to be an upholstered couch cushion.

A citation from an unidentified prospectus issued by Pemberton Houghton Willoughby Inc. The citation thanks Herb Doman for his offering of 110,000 "Class A Limited partnership Units" valued at one-hundred and ten million dollars, which contributed to the success of the Western Pulp Limited Partnership. The citation also lists all of the involved parties in said partnership. British… more

An award presented by the Government of British Columbia to Doman Industries in recognition of his "superior citizenship qualities" in looking after the less fortunate members of the community. The award is signed by Donald M. Phillips. Donald McGray "Don" Phillips was a Canadian politician. He was born on August 24, 1929 and died on October 5, 2016. more

An award presented by the Government of British Columbia to Doman Industries in recognition of his "superior citizenship qualities" in looking after the less fortunate members of the community. The award is signed by Donald M. Phillips. Donald McGray "Don" Phillips was a Canadian politician. He was born on August 24, 1929 and died on October 5, 2016. more

An award presented by Cowichan United Way to Herb Doman in recognition of his "superior citizenship qualities" in looking after the less fortunate members of the community. The award consists of a rectangular plaque with the award text at the top and the Cowichan United Way logo at the bottom. The logo depicts a large right hand with its palm facing upwards. A tiny stylized human figure… more

Photo of a cloth wall hanging presumably belonging to Herb Doman. Upon the wall hanging are written several text affirmations concerning the value of persistence. An accreditation at the bottom reads "compliments of Jay Brandon". Jay Brandon is an American attorney and author. He was born in Texas in 1953. more

A yellowed page of a Doman Industries prospectus disclosing the availability of fifty-seven thousand series A cumulative redeemable convertible preferred shares at fifteen dollars per share. At the bottom of the page are the names of two shareholding corporate bodies. Pemberton Securities Ltd. was a Canadian company. It was founded on March 27th, 1951 and became inactive in 2023. W.C. Pitfield… more

A printed message to Herb Doman from Dick Riley, thanking Herb for the support and encouragement that enabled the foundation of Lumber Sales Management Corporation.

A political cartoon of Herb Doman and Joe Frumento. On a rooftop, an unflattering caricature of Herb Doman sits on a large bag of money. Dollar bills spill out of the bag and onto the floor of the rooftop. Herb, wearing a smug half-smile, holds a fishing rod over the edge of the rooftop, dangling a carrot from the end of the fishing line. On the floor below the rooftop, a crowd of local… more

An award presented by Face the World Foundation to Doman Industries Limited for "sharing the gift of giving". The award consists of a printed certificate in a frame. The certificate includes the text of the award along with a graphic illustration of a stylized woman with a bob haircut wearing a cocktail dress and opera gloves. The woman holds a purse. A tray laden with two martini… more

The recto from the interior of a birthday card made for Herb Doman's 60th birthday. This page includes a pen and marker illustration of a tugboat pulling a shipping barge through an inlet abutted by a forested coastline. A wood processing plant sits on top of the shipping barge, identified as the Vancouver Division. more

A pen and marker caricature of Herb Doman. Herb sits in a chair behind the desk in his office. Herb's desk is laden with a desk lamp, a digital clock, and a mechanical calculator. Herb holds a paper document in both hands. A thought bubble above Herb's head contains a lit lightbulb. The door to the office can be seen in the background. An image of a jockey riding a horse in front of an… more

A Lights of Hope 2000 Silver Sponsor Award presented to Doman Industries Limited. The award consists of a paper certificate. The certificate includes the text of the award, a decorative border consisting of christmas lights, and a simplified outline of St. Paul's Hospital, including a photograph of the plaque from the building itself. Lights of Hope is a fundraising campaign supporting… more

The interior of a birthday card made for Herb Doman's 60th birthday. The verso of the card includes birthday wishes and signatures from fourteen people. The recto of the card includes a pen and marker illustration of a tugboat pulling a shipping barge through an inlet abutted by a forested coastline. A wood processing plant sits on top of the shipping barge, identified as the Vancouver… more

An award presented by Face the World Foundation to Doman Industries Limited for "sharing the gift of giving". The award consists of a printed certificate in a frame. The certificate includes a graphic of the word "idea" with each letter printed in a different font on the left margin, an illegible graphic at the top right corner, and the logo of Face the World Foundation a the… more

Award presented by Grace McCarthy to Herb Doman for his involvement in the opening of the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. The award consists of a printed paper certificate. The certificate includes the logo of the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and is signed by Grace McCarthy. Grace McCarthy, born Grace Mary Winterbottom, was the former leader of the B.C. Social Credit Party and… more

A carved stone statue by Fran Jenkins of an otter perched on a rough piece of rock. Cut from the same piece of stone, the otter is polished and has a dark surface, while the rock is rough and notched and has a grey surface. A plaque is set into the rock portion of the statue with a dedication to the Doman Group from the Royal Bank of Canada. The statue sits on a wooden mantelpiece with some other… more

A membership plaque issued by Rotary International, presumably belonging to Herb Doman. The plaque consists of a wooden board with raised lettering and a raised image of the Rotary International logo. The Rotary International logo depicts a cogwheel with six spokes. The plaque itself is photographed leaning on a brick wall. Rotary International is a service organization founded in 1905 with a… more

A carved wooden figure of a lumber worker on a rough wooden base, presumably belonging to Herb Doman. The figure is stooped and bearded and wears a work shirt, pants with suspenders, work boots and a wide-brimmed hat. The figure holds a double bit splitting axe in his right hand and holds a two-man crosscut saw in his left hand balanced over his left shoulder. White string is tied around the… more

A wooden rocking horse, presumably belonging to Herb Doman, sits on a surface. The horse's bridle and saddle are made of black leather. Two square white columns can be seen in the background. upholstered furniture can be seen behind the columns. more

A brief page of a Doman Industries prospectus disclosing the availability of three million class B non-voting shares at seventeen dollars and fifty cents per share. At the bottom of the page are the logos of five shareholding corporate bodies. Goepel Shields & Partners is an investment banking firm founded on June 15th, 1989. Gordon Capital Corporation is an investment banking firm. Nesbitt,… more

An award presented by Face the World Foundation to Doman Industries Limited for "providing the hand of hope". The award consists of a printed certificate. The certificate includes the text of the award along with a graphic illustration of a hand with its palm turned upward. Two five-pointed stars float above the hand. The certificate is signed by Jacqui Cohen. Face the World Foundation… more

An award presented by Business Examiner to Herb Doman recognizing him as one of the "top 25 leaders impacting the quality of life on South Vancouver Island". The award consists of a paper certificate and includes the text of the award along with the logo of the Business Examiner publication. The Business Examiner is a newspaper focusing on business and related issues. It is a monthly… more

Document from the 1990 annual meeting of the board of directors of the World Forestry Center. Through this document, the board of directors express their "warm and genuine appreciation to Herb Doman for his hospitality, his leadership, and his support". The World Forestry Center is a nonprofit educational institution in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. more

A Community Service Award presented by Minister of Human Resources William Vander Zalm to Herb Doman. The award consists of a paper certificate and includes the text of the award, an image of the coat of arms of British Columbia, and a gold seal sticker also featuring the same coat of arms. William Vander Zalm is a Canadian politician and entrepreneur belonging to the Social Credit Party. He was… more

An unidentified accolade that was presented to five people, including Herb Doman and MLA Tom Waterland. The accolade consists of a framed certificate including the text "The Noble Vancouver Island Hemlock" in a large, cursive font, along with a longer passage in much smaller text. This passage, though partly illegible, appears to be a historical account in the form of a poem concerning… more

A cross-section of a log, given to Herb Doman as a token of appreciation from the employees at the Doman Industries sawmill at Cowichan Bay, sits on a tiled floor abutting a grassy outdoor area. The cross-section of the log is decorated with a red Doman Industries logo and fitted with a small plaque bearing the dedication.

In a misty pine forest in Gordon B.C., a large felled tree lies on its side with its cross-section facing the camera. A lumber worker wearing a white hard hat stands to the right of the felled tree with an axe in his hand. More felled trees and tree stumps can be seen in the vicinity. A plaque identifying the location, subject and date of the photograph can be seen at the top edge of the… more

The research vessel Coulson Marine One floats in a body of water abutting a steep forested hillside. Three helicopters sit parked on board the Couslon Marine One, one on a raised platform at the bow, one amidst the other cargo in the centre of the deck, and one on a raised platform at the stern behind the bridge. A seaplane floats in the water off the portside of the Coulson Marine One. The… more

Painting by an unidentified artist of a yellow transport truck hauling felled trees. The truck is driving on a wooden trackway built on top of a gravel field in a forested area. The periphery of the gravel field is dotted with young tree saplings, shrubs, and lupin plants. Tall pine trees stand in the background, set against a fog-covered mountain under a cloudy sky.

A page of a Doman Industries prospectus disclosing the availability of one million class A cumulative redeemable convertible preferred shares at twenty-five dollars per share. At the bottom of the page are the names of three shareholding corporate bodies. Gordon Capital Corporation is an investment banking firm. Dominion Securities Inc. was a Canadian Corporation. It was acquired by Royal Bank of… more

A document issued by Western Forest Products. The document describes Western Forest Products' commitment to fulfill their role as responsible land stewards and sustain the wildlife resources that their business relies upon. The format of the document consists of white text on a green backdrop. A framed headshot of Herb Doman can be seen at the bottom of the document, identifying him as… more

Program from the performance of "A Little Like Magic" by the Famous People Players. The text of the program includes a dedication from the McPherson Foundation thanking Doman Industries for sponsoring the performance. Famous People Players is a black light puppetry theatre company. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and tours worldwide. It is a non-profit organization that employs… more

Document from John R. Furman to Herb Doman affirming the partnership between Furman Lumber Inc. and Doman Industries Ltd. The document consists of a certificate pinned to a wooden board. The certificate includes the text of the document and the Furman Lumber Logo, which depicts a simple illustration of a felled log. John R. Furman was the founder and chairman of Furman Lumber, Inc. Furman Lumber… more

Page of a prospectus disclosing British Columbia Enterprise Corporation's sale of B.C. Place lands at False Creek to Concord Pacific Developments Ltd. At the top of the page is the logo of British Columbia Enterprise Corporation, consisting of an upright triangle containing flowing blue and red stripes and a yellow sun. At the bottom of the page is the logo of a shareholding corporate body.… more

At an unidentified company function at the Village Green Inn in Duncan, B.C., one man and two women pose for a photo. All three wear name tags. Both of the women carry purses and have red roses embroidered on the right lapel of their jackets. The woman on the left is an unidentified member of the Doman family. The man, standing in the centre, has his left arm interlocked with the right arm of the… more