- The Move
A video on the resettlement of the Rumboldt family
in 1968.




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Deer Harbour



Situated on the east side of Random Island, not far from Ireland's Eye, Deer Harbour was a very picturesque fishing, saw milling and boat-building community. Its secure, bowl-shaped harbour was ideal for pursing these economic activities. Nevertheless Deer Harbour was not connected to the rest of Random Island by road, and the population of less than 200 abandoned the community after 1965, under the Federal-Provincial Resettlement Program. Most residents moved to other parts of Random Island, especially Hickman's Harbour. The mostly colour images presented here are striking in how they capture the vibrant community prior to resettlement and the degree of decay evident a few years afterwards.

Rev. Cotton, Methodist minister, Mrs. Cotton and William King, Deer Harbour

Rev. Cotton, Methodist minister, Mrs. Cotton and William King, Deer Harbour
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Schooner owned by William King at Deer Harbour

Schooner owned by William King at Deer Harbour
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Deer Harbour

Deer Harbour
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Deer Harbour

Deer Harbour
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United church, Deer Harbour

United church, Deer Harbour
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Deer Harbour

Deer Harbour
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Deer Harbour residents after being immunized by Marilyn Marsh R.N.

Deer Harbour residents after being immunized by Marilyn Marsh R.N.
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View of Deer Harbour taken from a boat

View of Deer Harbour taken from a boat
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Aerial view of Deer Harbour

Aerial view of Deer Harbour
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Wharf at Deer Harbour

Wharf at Deer Harbour
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