Illustration depicts a map of the Alcan project area, reaching from Prince Rupert to Kenney Dam. Seen is the transmission line, Kemano power plant and the lakes of the region.
Illustration depicts a map of the Alcan project area, reaching from Prince Rupert to Kenney Dam. Seen is the transmission line, Kemano power plant and the lakes of the region.
Notes
Clipping origin unknown. Fritz Wurster Collection. 2002.32
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing the smeltersite school viewed from the side. Some people can be seen out front. Powerlines visible up above.
Girl Guide Diary: A xeroxed copy of Northern Lights Divisions, Kitimat- Kemano. District 1953-1965- Diary This volume was compiled in tribute to Ms. Stan Rough and the Guides and women of the community who gave generously of their time; Mrs. Mary L. Connolly compiled the diary.
Girl Guide Diary: A xeroxed copy of Northern Lights Divisions, Kitimat- Kemano. District 1953-1965- Diary This volume was compiled in tribute to Ms. Stan Rough and the Guides and women of the community who gave generously of their time; Mrs. Mary L. Connolly compiled the diary.
Photo depicts night school English class held at Nechako Elementary School. From left is Frida Meuser from Germany, Jacob Hadland from Norway, Frank Ginur from Austria, and Crista Mais from Portugal.
Photo depicts night school English class held at Nechako Elementary School. From left is Frida Meuser from Germany, Jacob Hadland from Norway, Frank Ginur from Austria, and Crista Mais from Portugal.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Northern Sentinel Press Collection 983.42.8
