Photograph showing Kitimat Centennial Museum's Display of Several things including Clague Mountain and evergreen trees. The Clague Mountain display is labeled; "Our Municipal Park 'Clague Mountain' and has a photo of Clague Mountain. There is another display labeled; "Know your Evergreens!" with 5 small tree trunks. There is a small rodent that resembles a ferret above the trees.
Photograph showing Kitimat Centennial Museum's Display of Several things including Clague Mountain and evergreen trees. The Clague Mountain display is labeled; "Our Municipal Park 'Clague Mountain' and has a photo of Clague Mountain. There is another display labeled; "Know your Evergreens!" with 5 small tree trunks. There is a small rodent that resembles a ferret above the trees.
Photo showing choice of Centennial Committee to build a museum and information centre: John Walberg, left, president of the Kitimat Lions Club, and Bert Lange, chairman of the Centennial Committee.
Photo showing choice of Centennial Committee to build a museum and information centre: John Walberg, left, president of the Kitimat Lions Club, and Bert Lange, chairman of the Centennial Committee.
Photograph showing the museum with the years "1867" and "1967" on the building. In the foreground, there are bushes and a sign. In the background, there are three other buildings, trees, and a light post.
Photograph showing the museum with the years "1867" and "1967" on the building. In the foreground, there are bushes and a sign. In the background, there are three other buildings, trees, and a light post.
Photograph of Museum celebration, giving away buttons to the 'New Pioneers of Kitimat'. L - R: James Tirrul-Jones (Museum Curator), Roy Jones (head butcher in Kitimat for Crawley & McCraken), Leslie Manton (Kitimat Hotel).
Photograph of Museum celebration, giving away buttons to the 'New Pioneers of Kitimat'. L - R: James Tirrul-Jones (Museum Curator), Roy Jones (head butcher in Kitimat for Crawley & McCraken), Leslie Manton (Kitimat Hotel).
Photograph of Alcan art show at the Museum. Winners were Aerial Haun (1st.); Denise Newland (2nd); and Des Edwards (3rd). L-R in photo: Allan Hewitson (Alcan Public Relations), Ken Haun (accepted for his wife) and Des Edwards.
Photograph of Alcan art show at the Museum. Winners were Aerial Haun (1st.); Denise Newland (2nd); and Des Edwards (3rd). L-R in photo: Allan Hewitson (Alcan Public Relations), Ken Haun (accepted for his wife) and Des Edwards.
Photograph showing a taxidermy bear cub on display at the museum. The bear was provided by the Bear Club. In the background is a white wall. The bear is standing on all four legs on top of a mossy surface.
Photograph showing a taxidermy bear cub on display at the museum. The bear was provided by the Bear Club. In the background is a white wall. The bear is standing on all four legs on top of a mossy surface.
Photograph of the opening ceremonies for the new Kitimat Library in Nechako centre have been set tentatively for February 21. New building, designed by architect Russel Baxter and constructed by Barton construction incorporates many of the newest and most practicle design features. Mrs. Doris Olsen is the librarian-custodian. Mrs. J.T Madill is chairman of Kitimat Library Board for 1958. Last year Kitimat readers borrowed an average of 20 books each.
Photograph of the opening ceremonies for the new Kitimat Library in Nechako centre have been set tentatively for February 21. New building, designed by architect Russel Baxter and constructed by Barton construction incorporates many of the newest and most practicle design features. Mrs. Doris Olsen is the librarian-custodian. Mrs. J.T Madill is chairman of Kitimat Library Board for 1958. Last year Kitimat readers borrowed an average of 20 books each.
Photograph of a display put together by the Electrical Department
Notes
The display put together by the Electrical Department was one of the most popular amoung those of the younger generation. It wasn't just something to look at but something one could get involved in.
Photo showing historic porch from which acting-sheriff J.A.R. Homer read the proclamation uniting the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia into a single colony; here examined by L.J. Wallace, provincial general chairman.
Photo showing historic porch from which acting-sheriff J.A.R. Homer read the proclamation uniting the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia into a single colony; here examined by L.J. Wallace, provincial general chairman.
Photo showing John Fisher, right, National Centennial Commissioner, pinning a gold medal leaf emblem on Bert Lange, chairman of Kitimat's Centennial Committee.
Photo showing John Fisher, right, National Centennial Commissioner, pinning a gold medal leaf emblem on Bert Lange, chairman of Kitimat's Centennial Committee.
Photograph of Reeve Sam Lindsay, left with works Manager Gerry Gwyn and Ingot editor Jack Fossum standing by cuts ribbon marking opening of Alcan's new office building.
Photograph of Reeve Sam Lindsay, left with works Manager Gerry Gwyn and Ingot editor Jack Fossum standing by cuts ribbon marking opening of Alcan's new office building.
Photograph of D.E McCooey, regional coordinator appointed by the provincial government for Canada's 100th birthday. It's adressing Kitimat's centennial committe at a special meeting held at Helen's cafe.
Photograph of D.E McCooey, regional coordinator appointed by the provincial government for Canada's 100th birthday. It's adressing Kitimat's centennial committe at a special meeting held at Helen's cafe.
Notes
D.E. mcCooey, regional coordinator appointed by the provincial government for Canada's 100th birthday being celebrated in 1967, addressing Kitimat's Centennial Committee at a special meeting held at Helen's cafe last Thursday. After giving a short talk on organization procedures for the formation of local committees and the grant system being used, Mr. McCooey answered many questions and clarified problems facing the committee.
