My personal interests and hobbies.
Vintage canoe research project.
Dialogue with others about this project.
In researching the history of this canoe, I have had the opportunity to come into contact with some very knowledgeable individuals. Many of them are members of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (WCHA). It is mostly through their interventions that I have been able to make as much progress as I have. In addition, other people with an interest in this specific canoe or in the era in general have contacted me.
Other portions of this website provide a detailed description of Dora, a summary of what is known about this vintage canoe,
some related historical documents,
and many photographs.
What follows are the edited communications with various
people who have become involved in this research project. Where
possible, I have provided links to their personal or business websites
where additional information may be found about wooden canoes, their
history, their construction and their restoration.
The chronological dialogue will also assist in the reader understanding how this research project progressed since its initiation. I also have included information on books and other sources of information I found relevant.
The research began in 2005 and was very intense for about five years. Subsequently, additional insights were gained through contacts made through this website or the forums of the WCHA. Therefore, the amount of content is substantial and has been provided in several sections as follows:
- Phase I - The research begins - Early 2005.
- Phase II - Using Family Connections - March 2005.
- Phase III - Picking up where I left off - August 2006.
- Phase IV - Other contacts in 2006.
- Phase V - Other contacts in 2007 and beyond.
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