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 David inside home on Starling Street. Clean dishes in rack and sink behind him.
Souvenir of the Organization Meeting of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce in Kitimat B.C. Contains signatures of founding members and businesses. Cover features a photo by Gordon Lee of Alcan's First Stage Smelter development.
Souvenir of the Organization Meeting of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce in Kitimat B.C. Contains signatures of founding members and businesses. Cover features a photo by Gordon Lee of Alcan's First Stage Smelter development.
"YMCA: SOME FUN: Big thrill yesterday for close on 50 boys of the YMCA Summer Fun Prgoramme was the visit to the Kitimat Fire Hall. Allowed to inspect the equipment and engines, the greatest fun came when Terry Enis (11) and David Yard (nine) got their hands on the hoses. "Nothing to it," said Terry. N. Sentinel."
"YMCA: SOME FUN: Big thrill yesterday for close on 50 boys of the YMCA Summer Fun Prgoramme was the visit to the Kitimat Fire Hall. Allowed to inspect the equipment and engines, the greatest fun came when Terry Enis (11) and David Yard (nine) got their hands on the hoses. "Nothing to it," said Terry. N. Sentinel."
Photo showing Kitimat Poppy Fund underway - L/R Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. Don Stickney, officers of Royal Cdn. Legion Auxiliary. Funds collected remain in Kitimat.
Photo showing Kitimat Poppy Fund underway - L/R Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. Don Stickney, officers of Royal Cdn. Legion Auxiliary. Funds collected remain in Kitimat.
"BEVERLY McKAY, daughter of Mrs. Denise McKay plays the organ for friend Valerie Ditomassi (left) ast a party held last week in honor of Mr. Arthur Gribben, Vancouvar. mr. Gribben, BC representatives for Baldwin pianos and organs, met students and friends of music teacher, Mrs. Dwayne Johnson, at the gathering held in the banquet room of the Kitimat Hotel. Student "get togethers" are a regular activity with young people learning to play the organ in other cities in Canada."
"BEVERLY McKAY, daughter of Mrs. Denise McKay plays the organ for friend Valerie Ditomassi (left) ast a party held last week in honor of Mr. Arthur Gribben, Vancouvar. mr. Gribben, BC representatives for Baldwin pianos and organs, met students and friends of music teacher, Mrs. Dwayne Johnson, at the gathering held in the banquet room of the Kitimat Hotel. Student "get togethers" are a regular activity with young people learning to play the organ in other cities in Canada."
Photo showing Mr. F. Fracceno wins a Boat in the contest to raise funds to go towards swim training fund for Rotary and YMCA. L/R F. Fracceno, ?; Arv Sestrap.
Photo showing Mr. F. Fracceno wins a Boat in the contest to raise funds to go towards swim training fund for Rotary and YMCA. L/R F. Fracceno, ?; Arv Sestrap.
Photo showing Lions wives lend a hand to put over club projects. Shown above are left to right, Mrs. Jack Nevison, Mrs. Min Nishi and Mrs. Bill Patton, members of the Lions flower making committee for the Mothers' Day carnation sale in 1961. Held annually the days' proceeds are used by the club to further their community projects.
Photo showing Lions wives lend a hand to put over club projects. Shown above are left to right, Mrs. Jack Nevison, Mrs. Min Nishi and Mrs. Bill Patton, members of the Lions flower making committee for the Mothers' Day carnation sale in 1961. Held annually the days' proceeds are used by the club to further their community projects.
Photo showing Rotary Flower Show, L/R Lady with the Hat, Margaret Duff, (Alcan: Guest Lodge); John and Peg Springer. NSP Article: Flowers & More Flowers were the order of the day last Saturday at the annual Rotary Flower Show. There were many more cut flowers in this year's show than previously. This was attributed to the fine summer weather of the past few weeks. The cut flower section, above, gets the once over from some of the many spectators.
Photo showing Rotary Flower Show, L/R Lady with the Hat, Margaret Duff, (Alcan: Guest Lodge); John and Peg Springer. NSP Article: Flowers & More Flowers were the order of the day last Saturday at the annual Rotary Flower Show. There were many more cut flowers in this year's show than previously. This was attributed to the fine summer weather of the past few weeks. The cut flower section, above, gets the once over from some of the many spectators.
