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.
Photograph of Michael Nykolaishen (right) receiving a mounted ingot as a retirement gift after having worked for 19 years as a saw centre operator at Alcan.
Mr. Nykolaishen, originally from Manitoba, came to Kitimat from Saskatchewan circa 1956. He worked for Alcan for nearly two decades before retiring and moving down south with his wife.
Custodial History
Donated by Barb Campbell in 2022.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Michael Nykolaishen (right) receiving a mounted ingot as a retirement gift after having worked for 19 years as a saw centre operator at Alcan.
Photograph of Walter Jennings-Giles at 'Matthias' farewell party, 4 September 1956, at Rod and Gun Club, Kitimat, BC. L-R: Bob Dudley, Harriet & Joae Hauser, Joanne & Bill Gallacher, Walter Jennings-Giles, Joe Gustaferri. In background Dick Hermann and Bud & Mrs. Walker
Photograph of Walter Jennings-Giles at 'Matthias' farewell party, 4 September 1956, at Rod and Gun Club, Kitimat, BC. L-R: Bob Dudley, Harriet & Joae Hauser, Joanne & Bill Gallacher, Walter Jennings-Giles, Joe Gustaferri. In background Dick Hermann and Bud & Mrs. Walker
