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 a deep pink setting sun sky. Silhouette of mountains, forest, homes, and powerlines can be seen against it.
Photograph of Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
A portrait of Ralph the Chevron dealer. He is holding a tea set with both hands, and is fully dressed in his uniform. He is in a cabin like building, with a lamp and a stool placed in the corner of the room.
A portrait of Ralph the Chevron dealer. He is holding a tea set with both hands, and is fully dressed in his uniform. He is in a cabin like building, with a lamp and a stool placed in the corner of the room.
Photograph of the Kinettes presenting a portable TV set to Kitimat General Hospital for use in patients sitting room. The presentation was made during National Hospital week.
Photograph of the Kinettes presenting a portable TV set to Kitimat General Hospital for use in patients sitting room. The presentation was made during National Hospital week.
Notes
Kinettes present a portable TV set to Kitimat General Hospital for use in patients sitting room. Presentation was made during National Hospital week. Above are (left to right) W.J. Nichol, hospital administrator, Mrs. Jean Moore, vice-president Kitimat Kinettes Mrs. Sophie Skitcko, past president, Mrs. Ada Hayes, chairman hospital public relations committee.
Photo showing Mayor Sam Lindsay at left presenting a tea tray and set to Dolly Robinson in centre on July 1st at Canada Day Celebrations with Mac Handford at right.
Photo showing Mayor Sam Lindsay at left presenting a tea tray and set to Dolly Robinson in centre on July 1st at Canada Day Celebrations with Mac Handford at right.
Photo showing award presentations on July 1st, Dolly Robinson received tea set for years of service as entertainer, she was a musician responsible for Dolly's Trio. Mayor Sam Lindsay at left, Dolly Robinson at right with Miss Kitimat contestants seated behind.
Photo showing award presentations on July 1st, Dolly Robinson received tea set for years of service as entertainer, she was a musician responsible for Dolly's Trio. Mayor Sam Lindsay at left, Dolly Robinson at right with Miss Kitimat contestants seated behind.
