Malcolm Baxter 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.
Custodial History
Part of items collected by Malcolm Baxter, former editer of NSP. Brought into the museum by Judith Cullington, Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Scope and Content
Photograph of bare and stripped section of woods in Nechako. Just a few standing tree trunks left. Winter. Homes and mountains visible in background.
Photo showing Crown Zellerbach woods foreman, Mike Bernacki, who was accidentally killed Monday, is shown on right with John Popovich, the company's falling and bucking superintendent, at the Lions Trade Fair in Kitimat June 4, 5 and 6. Mike Bernacki and John Popovich, using two power saws had just completed sawing a chair from a short length of whole log in a demonstration of logging skills.
Photo showing Crown Zellerbach woods foreman, Mike Bernacki, who was accidentally killed Monday, is shown on right with John Popovich, the company's falling and bucking superintendent, at the Lions Trade Fair in Kitimat June 4, 5 and 6. Mike Bernacki and John Popovich, using two power saws had just completed sawing a chair from a short length of whole log in a demonstration of logging skills.
Pickaroon is very corroded. Missing handle. Used as a log handling tool and often have pointed or slightly hooked heads. Allows for ease of stacking and handling logs.
Pickaroon is very corroded. Missing handle. Used as a log handling tool and often have pointed or slightly hooked heads. Allows for ease of stacking and handling logs.
