Photograph of a small shopper at the Presbyterian Ladies Guild bazaar held Saturday in the church lounge, was Kerry Robertson, shown above with a handsome stuffed doll, evidently just what she wanted judging by the expression on her face. The bazaar was opened formally at 2:30 p.m. by Mrs. E.W. McKernan and specialties served at the tea hours later in the afternoon included shortbread and Christmas cake.
Photograph of a small shopper at the Presbyterian Ladies Guild bazaar held Saturday in the church lounge, was Kerry Robertson, shown above with a handsome stuffed doll, evidently just what she wanted judging by the expression on her face. The bazaar was opened formally at 2:30 p.m. by Mrs. E.W. McKernan and specialties served at the tea hours later in the afternoon included shortbread and Christmas cake.
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.
"A very successfully" book sale is available each afternoon at the Kitimat Public Library. Discarded library books are being sold for 25 cents a piece 5 for a dollar. Patricia Robertson-Jimenz volunteered for duty as sales clerk recently as Rajai Sheadeh browsed."
"A very successfully" book sale is available each afternoon at the Kitimat Public Library. Discarded library books are being sold for 25 cents a piece 5 for a dollar. Patricia Robertson-Jimenz volunteered for duty as sales clerk recently as Rajai Sheadeh browsed."
Notes
"L" Commercial - 1970 - 1): Liquor Store 2) Library
Photograph of a number of Kitimat Service Clubs banded together to present the Dolly Robertson with a streling silver tea service as a thank you gesture for the pleasent music her trio has supplied over the years. Pictured above is Dolly accepting the service from Reeve Sam Lindsay.
Photograph of a number of Kitimat Service Clubs banded together to present the Dolly Robertson with a streling silver tea service as a thank you gesture for the pleasent music her trio has supplied over the years. Pictured above is Dolly accepting the service from Reeve Sam Lindsay.
"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
Photograph showing a young boy named David Williams. David ran in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. He was part of a kindergarten team and ran as 'roadrunner'. On the back of the photgraph the words, "David Williams" "Cormorant Crosses Canda" "Run For Fun" program" are written.
Photograph showing a young boy named David Williams. David ran in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. He was part of a kindergarten team and ran as 'roadrunner'. On the back of the photgraph the words, "David Williams" "Cormorant Crosses Canda" "Run For Fun" program" are written.
Photograph showing a young boy named David Fell. David is smiling, making it visible that he is missing teeth in the front of his mouth. David's hair is light colored. It is also longer on the sides and he has bangs in the front that go down to his eyebrows. David was in the "Street Stalker" group running in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. "Run for Fun program" is the name of the program. In the background of this photo there is what looks like a couch and a wall with something hanging up on it.
Photograph showing a young boy named David Fell. David is smiling, making it visible that he is missing teeth in the front of his mouth. David's hair is light colored. It is also longer on the sides and he has bangs in the front that go down to his eyebrows. David was in the "Street Stalker" group running in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. "Run for Fun program" is the name of the program. In the background of this photo there is what looks like a couch and a wall with something hanging up on it.
Photograph of Dr. David Turner, center, Deputy Minister for recreation and conservation, chats with Rose Jenson and John Gray in the Northwest British Columbia section of the Labatt Breweries of British Columbia Booth at the British Columbia International Trade fair.
Photograph of Dr. David Turner, center, Deputy Minister for recreation and conservation, chats with Rose Jenson and John Gray in the Northwest British Columbia section of the Labatt Breweries of British Columbia Booth at the British Columbia International Trade fair.
Photograph of Pony Baseball League players Dale and Daryl Robertson as they inspect the soggy condition of their baseball diamond. 14 year old twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson, 23 Swallow St.
Photograph of Pony Baseball League players Dale and Daryl Robertson as they inspect the soggy condition of their baseball diamond. 14 year old twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson, 23 Swallow St.
Photograph of a log jam in the Kitimat River. Kitimat man, David Hathaway lost his life.
Notes
A log jam in the Kitimat River at this point is where a Kitimat man, David Hathaway lost his life. The 14 foot boat was sucked under in the heavy current.
"YMCA: SOME FUN: Big thrill yesterday for close on 50 boys of the YMCA Summer Fun Prgoramme was the visit to the Kitimat Fire Hall. Allowed to inspect the equipment and engines, the greatest fun came when Terry Enis (11) and David Yard (nine) got their hands on the hoses. "Nothing to it," said Terry. N. Sentinel."
"YMCA: SOME FUN: Big thrill yesterday for close on 50 boys of the YMCA Summer Fun Prgoramme was the visit to the Kitimat Fire Hall. Allowed to inspect the equipment and engines, the greatest fun came when Terry Enis (11) and David Yard (nine) got their hands on the hoses. "Nothing to it," said Terry. N. Sentinel."
