From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat United Church. There is snow on the ground around it. Some houses visible behind on the right.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat United Church. Photo is focusing on the triangular main worship hall exterior. Snow in ground in front.
Photograph of the Kitimat Anglican Church. Church construction is still in progress. In front on a big dirt pile on the right is a sign that says "Kitimat Anglican Church" as well as contractor info. There is some snow on the ground. Apartment visible further back on the left.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Anglican Church. Church construction is still in progress. In front on a big dirt pile on the right is a sign that says "Kitimat Anglican Church" as well as contractor info. There is some snow on the ground. Apartment visible further back on the left.
Photograph of foundation for Anglican Christ Church at the corner of Kingfisher and Gyrfalcon Avenues. The Rectory in the background is almost ready for occupancy. Other houses visible in background too.
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation for Anglican Christ Church at the corner of Kingfisher and Gyrfalcon Avenues. The Rectory in the background is almost ready for occupancy. Other houses visible in background too.
Photo showing incoming executive of Kitimat's United Church Women, from left: Mrs. E.W. McKernan, president, Mrs. John Bunn, first vice-president, Mrs. Ken Armstrong, second vice-president, Mrs. Arv. Sestrap, secretary, and Mrs. Walter Bailey, treasurer.
Photo showing incoming executive of Kitimat's United Church Women, from left: Mrs. E.W. McKernan, president, Mrs. John Bunn, first vice-president, Mrs. Ken Armstrong, second vice-president, Mrs. Arv. Sestrap, secretary, and Mrs. Walter Bailey, treasurer.
Photograph of the Kitimat Lutheran Church. Church wall looks made with wood paneling. A man is peeking out of the church door. Snow on ground, and on church roof.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Lutheran Church. Church wall looks made with wood paneling. A man is peeking out of the church door. Snow on ground, and on church roof.
