Mr. Nykolaishen, originally from Manitoba, came to Kitimat from Saskatchewan circa 1956. He worked as a saw centre operator for Alcan for 19 years before retiring and moving down south with his wife.
Custodial History
Donated by Barb Campbell in 2022.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Michael Nykolaishen (centre) shaking hands with another man at his retirement party, with a crowd of people around them.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is dressed in a red short and wearing a black cowboy style hat.
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is dressed in a red short and wearing a black cowboy style hat. Female member next to him Sue Wickstrom?
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is dressed in a red short and wearing a black cowboy style hat. Female member next to him Sue Wickstrom?
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band somewhere backstage practicing at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle Crawford is on the left wearing a red shirt and black cowboy style hat and playing a guitar. Another man on the right is also playing a guitar. Man in centre with his back facing the camera is playing a cello.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band somewhere backstage practicing at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle Crawford is on the left wearing a red shirt and black cowboy style hat and playing a guitar. Another man on the right is also playing a guitar. Man in centre with his back facing the camera is playing a cello.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. They are playing various instruments like guitars and a cello.
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is wearing a red short and black cowboy style hat and playing a guitar. Another member on the right is playing a cello. Female member on the left Sue Wickstrom?
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is wearing a red short and black cowboy style hat and playing a guitar. Another member on the right is playing a cello. Female member on the left Sue Wickstrom?
