Initially a reporter fro the Victoria Times, J. Gordon Smith joined the Colonist and became marine editor of the paper, serving additionally as wire service's foreign correspondent. Smith left the newspaper field in 1912 to join the provincial civil service and aided in the development of the province's tourist industry. He retired after serving the provincial government for over thirty years.
Custodial History
Originally donated to the Campbell Museum by Emily Faak, Black Creek, B.C. in 1998. Photographs originally taken by J. Gordon Smith, and Ms. Faak somehow aquired his collection. Donated to the Kitimat museum by Frances Gundry.
Scope and Content
Photograph of David Cordelia in Kitimat standing next to his home.
Notes
David Cordelia, a Finn, lived at Cranberry Flats, now known as Strawberry Flats near the beaver pond in present-day City Centre, Kitimat.
Amelia is about to put a fork full of food in her mouth, and David is sitting beside her at the table. They are both wearing glasses and paper party hats. There is a large group of children behind them, and the party was held at the Canadian Legion.
Amelia is about to put a fork full of food in her mouth, and David is sitting beside her at the table. They are both wearing glasses and paper party hats. There is a large group of children behind them, and the party was held at the Canadian Legion.
