File contains material relating to the naming of Mountainview Square: 14 ballots submitted by Kitimat residents, a newspaper supplement "We are looking for a Name," and a poster, also entitled "We are looking for a Name," featuring bees and tulips. Also included is a write-up by Museum staff giving the results of all 166 ballots from the original donation.
In April 1985, the merchants of the 'New City Centre' put on a naming contest for the commercial areas on the east side of Wakashan Avenue. The name Mountainview Square was chosen.
Custodial History
Items were donated Anne Berrisford on June 5th 2021
Scope and Content
File contains material relating to the naming of Mountainview Square: 14 ballots submitted by Kitimat residents, a newspaper supplement "We are looking for a Name," and a poster, also entitled "We are looking for a Name," featuring bees and tulips. Also included is a write-up by Museum staff giving the results of all 166 ballots from the original donation.
Notes
Only a sample of the original ballots were retained, in order to conserve space.
Photographs of the participants of the Haisla Dances ; Theo Grant ; Lucy Grants son ; Shirley Grant ; Verna Grant's daughter ; Louise Smith ; Laura Robinson ; Mary Hall ; Amelia Grant ; Laura Robinson ; Minnie Wilson ; Linda Robinson ; Sam Robinson's daughter
4 photograph prints : colour ; 12 x 8cm
1 photograph print : colour ; 13 x 17cm
1 photograph print : colour ; 20 x 26cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator
Scope and Content
Photographs of the participants of the Haisla Dances ; Theo Grant ; Lucy Grants son ; Shirley Grant ; Verna Grant's daughter ; Louise Smith ; Laura Robinson ; Mary Hall ; Amelia Grant ; Laura Robinson ; Minnie Wilson ; Linda Robinson ; Sam Robinson's daughter
