Photograph showing Joe Zak looking in the direction of the camera and smiling. It looks like Joe is sitting in a bench beside what could possibly a woman wearing a dress. He has rectangular glasses, a moustache, sideburns and has a bob haircut. Joe is wearing a denim jacket, and a striped shirt with a zipper. On his jacket is a sticker that says "HELLO my name is Joe Zak". The background of the photo is pitch black.
Photograph showing Joe Zak looking in the direction of the camera and smiling. It looks like Joe is sitting in a bench beside what could possibly a woman wearing a dress. He has rectangular glasses, a moustache, sideburns and has a bob haircut. Joe is wearing a denim jacket, and a striped shirt with a zipper. On his jacket is a sticker that says "HELLO my name is Joe Zak". The background of the photo is pitch black.
Photo showing Alderma Joe Banyay. "Why shouldn't it be? What harm could it do?", he answered when questioned about Bill 85. He said he had no objection to the proposed legislation and he felt it could eliminate a lot of ill feeling.
Photo showing Alderma Joe Banyay. "Why shouldn't it be? What harm could it do?", he answered when questioned about Bill 85. He said he had no objection to the proposed legislation and he felt it could eliminate a lot of ill feeling.
Banyay lived in Kitimat from 1952 to 1984 and was involved in many aspects of the town's creation, including the drilling of the Kemano Tunnel, the surveying of the smelter and townsite, and the creation of Cablecar Subdivision. He also served on the town council, Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, and Kitimat Hospital board, and other organizations. He is the namesake of Banyay Avenue.
Photo showing Joe Kapp, star quarterback with the B.C. Lions, who spent some time with highschool boys at a clinic. Here he is showing Dermot Pegley how to grip the ball to throw the long ones.
Photo showing Joe Kapp, star quarterback with the B.C. Lions, who spent some time with highschool boys at a clinic. Here he is showing Dermot Pegley how to grip the ball to throw the long ones.
Photograph of fireman Joe Ward volunteering. He kept the crowds entertained by his anties as comicpolice cheif at the Dominion day festivities. Children sat, and he helped R.C.M.P officers keep order and direct traffic. Joe completely designed and maufactured his costume himself.
Photograph of fireman Joe Ward volunteering. He kept the crowds entertained by his anties as comicpolice cheif at the Dominion day festivities. Children sat, and he helped R.C.M.P officers keep order and direct traffic. Joe completely designed and maufactured his costume himself.
1. Photograph of driving the last spike in the Kitimat/Terrace Railway, 8 Jul 1955. (formerly 982.46.20a, Tirrul-Jones Collection)
2. Photograph of Sikorsky Helicopter crossing a mile-deep gorge with cargo.
3. Two photographs of the Kenney Dam.
4. Photograph of green space beside town housing, Partridge Street.
5. Photograph of Tony, Josephine and Vincent Heslenfeld's Panabode home on Pintail Street.
6. Photograph of Kemano showing aerial tramway and railroad slash.
7. Photograph of Kemano Powerhouse construction.
3 photograph prints : colour ; 25cm x 20.5cm
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25.5cm x 17.5cm
1 photograph print : b&w ; 17.5cm x 12.5cm
History / Biographical
Purchased from the National Geographic Society Magazine for exhibition use.
Scope and Content
1. Photograph of driving the last spike in the Kitimat/Terrace Railway, 8 Jul 1955. (formerly 982.46.20a, Tirrul-Jones Collection)
2. Photograph of Sikorsky Helicopter crossing a mile-deep gorge with cargo.
3. Two photographs of the Kenney Dam.
4. Photograph of green space beside town housing, Partridge Street.
5. Photograph of Tony, Josephine and Vincent Heslenfeld's Panabode home on Pintail Street.
6. Photograph of Kemano showing aerial tramway and railroad slash.
7. Photograph of Kemano Powerhouse construction.
"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
Photograph showing a young boy named David Williams. David ran in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. He was part of a kindergarten team and ran as 'roadrunner'. On the back of the photgraph the words, "David Williams" "Cormorant Crosses Canda" "Run For Fun" program" are written.
Photograph showing a young boy named David Williams. David ran in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. He was part of a kindergarten team and ran as 'roadrunner'. On the back of the photgraph the words, "David Williams" "Cormorant Crosses Canda" "Run For Fun" program" are written.
Photograph showing a young boy named David Fell. David is smiling, making it visible that he is missing teeth in the front of his mouth. David's hair is light colored. It is also longer on the sides and he has bangs in the front that go down to his eyebrows. David was in the "Street Stalker" group running in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. "Run for Fun program" is the name of the program. In the background of this photo there is what looks like a couch and a wall with something hanging up on it.
Photograph showing a young boy named David Fell. David is smiling, making it visible that he is missing teeth in the front of his mouth. David's hair is light colored. It is also longer on the sides and he has bangs in the front that go down to his eyebrows. David was in the "Street Stalker" group running in the "Cormorant Crosses Canada" run. "Run for Fun program" is the name of the program. In the background of this photo there is what looks like a couch and a wall with something hanging up on it.
