Doman Family Album 2

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