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Dive Into the Archives: Writing Prompts


Practice your skills and hone your talents in writing and critiquing history with these exciting writing prompts! Below, you will find different themes, which explore a variety of local historical content taken from the archives of the Powell River Museum.

​You can use this historical material as prompts to write a story, a poem, or just to reflect upon! Also consider certain writing points, pointed out for each theme, and recommended books for further reading, by the Powell River Public Library. 

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SHIPWRECKS & Stories of the Sea

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Learn about the shipwreck of the Gulf Stream off Dinner Rock, and how to write about tragic events with sensitivity.
shipwrecks.pdf
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writing_with_sensitivity.pdf
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GHOSTS of the Patricia

Ghost Sightings >
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Have you ever seen the evil ghost of Dr. Marlatt? Or perhaps the ghost of Myron McLeod? If you feel like writing a spooky story, this one is for you!
ghosts_of_the_patricia.pdf
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ghosts_writing_points
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PROTEST & Point of view

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In 1991, high school students in Powell River protested against Canada's involvement in the Gulf War. Learn about writing for change, and writing on the topic of activism and advocacy.
protests_and_point_of_view.pdf
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activism_and_advocacy.pdf
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Whose voice tells history?

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Read about Eva Mosely's story, who was of African, Hawaiian, European, and Cowichan descent.  See how your life experiences can be turned into an autobiography.
whose_voice_tells_history.pdf
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sharing_your_story
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info@powellrivermuseum.ca
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​Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of material on this website. Dates and times are subject to change. 
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Forestry Building
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
      • Capturing Mountains
      • Story of Cedar
      • Powell River Firsts
      • Rod LeMay Collection
  • Collections
    • Objects
    • Archives >
      • Research Requests
      • Indexes & Finding Aids
      • Archival Descriptions
      • Powell River Digester
      • Phone Books & Directories
      • Good Citizen
      • Record of Military Service
    • Local History Books
  • Programs
    • Public Programs >
      • Summer Camps
      • Museum In the Park
      • Plein Air Painting
      • Lasqueti Island Talk
      • ʔayʔaǰuθəm Workshop
      • Speaker Series
    • School Programs >
      • Educator's Survey
    • Online Programs >
      • Portal To the Past
      • The Coast Memoirs
      • A Taste of Powell River's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Historical Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • Indigenous History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Community History
    • Blast from the Past
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us