Invitation from The Mayor & Council of the District of Kitimat for the 50th Anniversary Appreciation Soiree. Kitimat 50th logo on front. Invitation is white with purple paper inside.
Invitation from The Mayor & Council of the District of Kitimat for the 50th Anniversary Appreciation Soiree. Kitimat 50th logo on front. Invitation is white with purple paper inside.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
11cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2020.12.5
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
3 identical invitations for the Kitimat 50th Anniversary Party. Features old photo of surveyor and colour aerial of Kitimat.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
11cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2020.12.6
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Invitation to Guilding Builds event. Inside reads Chairman: Mrs. R.H. Rogers Provincial Commissioner. As well as event schedule. Back has signitures. Names include Gail Thomson, MJ Birchart, Erna Milnes, Pat Hill, Carol Elford, Rose Marie Strain, Daphne Moser, Leona Littler, and Nancy McMahon.
Invitation to Guilding Builds event. Inside reads Chairman: Mrs. R.H. Rogers Provincial Commissioner. As well as event schedule. Back has signitures. Names include Gail Thomson, MJ Birchart, Erna Milnes, Pat Hill, Carol Elford, Rose Marie Strain, Daphne Moser, Leona Littler, and Nancy McMahon.
The Mayor and Council of the District of Kitimat invitation for Annual Appointees' Dinner. Kitimat Celebrating 50 years 1953 to 2003. White paper with dark blue backing.
The Mayor and Council of the District of Kitimat invitation for Annual Appointees' Dinner. Kitimat Celebrating 50 years 1953 to 2003. White paper with dark blue backing.
The 'Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central B.C. 31st Annual Convention' in Terrace. Aluminum memo card
These souvenirs were donated in memory of her late husband Judge C. James, Norrington, formerly of Terrace.
Jim had been appointed Chairman of Entertainment for Alcan's first official party. Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Davies headed the party at Terrace CNR and were taken to Lakelse Lake for lunch at Mr.E.T. Kenny's summer home. They then headed out to Kitimat on the new CNR truck. Mr & Mrs. Norrington had received duplicate souvenirs. Mrs. Norrington sent a second set to E.T. Kenny in Terrace. Jim retired from the bench in 1971. He started the first Rotary Club and the Masonic Lodge. Mr. & Mrs. Gwyn personnel managers; George Vincent and Bill Windrum and Pixie Mendrum (notable owner and editor of the Northern sentinel and her husband were friends of the Norringtons.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
scratched
Height
16.5 cm
Length
10.1 cm
Inscriptions
The associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan affiliates
