Photograph of the fourhanded firemen are busy repairing, painting and refurbishing discarded toys for Kitimat children who may have less than usual for Christmas. Expers at playing Santa's helper the firemen have been collecting toys for their annual Christmas time job since early in the fall time. Firemen Bill McIntosh (above) even wityh all four hands, still has to hold a screwdriver in his teeth, there's so much to be done. Norm Harris, owner of the extra pair, says there's still need for unwanted toys. People asked to deliver any they do not require to the firehall.
Photograph of the fourhanded firemen are busy repairing, painting and refurbishing discarded toys for Kitimat children who may have less than usual for Christmas. Expers at playing Santa's helper the firemen have been collecting toys for their annual Christmas time job since early in the fall time. Firemen Bill McIntosh (above) even wityh all four hands, still has to hold a screwdriver in his teeth, there's so much to be done. Norm Harris, owner of the extra pair, says there's still need for unwanted toys. People asked to deliver any they do not require to the firehall.
Photograph of toys galore with Santa and a Christmas tree highlighted the seasonal party at the Kitimat child development centre. Sigrid Smeader director at the centre helps figure out a toy in the foreground (left).
Photograph of toys galore with Santa and a Christmas tree highlighted the seasonal party at the Kitimat child development centre. Sigrid Smeader director at the centre helps figure out a toy in the foreground (left).
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of some toys on the floor. Toys include a truck, crane, and other vehicles. There is a water tower tructure behind.
Photograph of Hudson's Bay store toys. Two small boys are bewildered in selection of the particular truck they'd like to find under the tree Christmas Morning. The boys were photographed last week when Christmas shopping accelerated in many stores. Girls too have been faced with difficult selections from the well stocked shelves. This year, traditional type toys as well as new mechanical and electronic models have made the Children's decision even harder. A brief visit to one of the stores last week by Santa only heightened the interest of the smaller fry. Christmas music, decorations and wonderful sights all add to the excitement of the forthcoming day.
Photograph of Hudson's Bay store toys. Two small boys are bewildered in selection of the particular truck they'd like to find under the tree Christmas Morning. The boys were photographed last week when Christmas shopping accelerated in many stores. Girls too have been faced with difficult selections from the well stocked shelves. This year, traditional type toys as well as new mechanical and electronic models have made the Children's decision even harder. A brief visit to one of the stores last week by Santa only heightened the interest of the smaller fry. Christmas music, decorations and wonderful sights all add to the excitement of the forthcoming day.
