Photo showing "Kitimat residents plead for youth". 150 residents, members of First United Church, signed the petition for life of Robert Arthur Chapman, sentenced to be hanged. From left: Dr. Davidson, R.H. Weir, E.C. Pope, W.H. Sparks.
Photo showing "Kitimat residents plead for youth". 150 residents, members of First United Church, signed the petition for life of Robert Arthur Chapman, sentenced to be hanged. From left: Dr. Davidson, R.H. Weir, E.C. Pope, W.H. Sparks.
Newspaper article negative and proof. From The News Advertiser. Article is titled "Kitimat's Max Patzelt takes a break", and is a biography of Max Patzelt. Article is written by Maureen Barbour.
1 Newpaper article negative 13 x 7 in (a)
1 Newpaper article proof 13.5 x 7.5 in (b)
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Newspaper article negative and proof. From The News Advertiser. Article is titled "Kitimat's Max Patzelt takes a break", and is a biography of Max Patzelt. Article is written by Maureen Barbour.
Photo showing Kitimat residents who received Canadian Citizenship at recent Citizenship Court held by Judge J.T. Harvey. (L/R) Dimitrius Theocharis, Jorgen Wedseltoft, Maria Theocharis, Manfred Wagner, Palmira de Maia, Lionell Chioccarello, Gertrud Wagner, Ynakje Vantol, Ida Chioccarello, Johannes Vantol, Karl Heinz Pfurte, Gisella Bors, Wilhelm Bors, Umberto Santucci. Missing are Ersilio Zabot and H.K.H. Staff. The 16 new citizens were welcomed by Rev. Malcolm Galbraith and refreshments were served by the United Church Women. Special guest at the ceremony were six students from Cormorant Elementary School with teacher, Ian Powell.
Photo showing Kitimat residents who received Canadian Citizenship at recent Citizenship Court held by Judge J.T. Harvey. (L/R) Dimitrius Theocharis, Jorgen Wedseltoft, Maria Theocharis, Manfred Wagner, Palmira de Maia, Lionell Chioccarello, Gertrud Wagner, Ynakje Vantol, Ida Chioccarello, Johannes Vantol, Karl Heinz Pfurte, Gisella Bors, Wilhelm Bors, Umberto Santucci. Missing are Ersilio Zabot and H.K.H. Staff. The 16 new citizens were welcomed by Rev. Malcolm Galbraith and refreshments were served by the United Church Women. Special guest at the ceremony were six students from Cormorant Elementary School with teacher, Ian Powell.
Photo showing another large group of Kitimat citizens were awarded Canadian Citizenship at a ceremony in Citizenship Court. (Back L/R) Aubrey Creed, President of the Citizenship Council; C.J. Carlson, who addressed the new citizens; Elias Soursos; Anselmo Savorgnan and Joao Cordeiro. (Middle) Alpo Tiernaho; Glon Broccardo; Erika Crossan; Elizabeth Halleran; Hanni Schmidt; Horst Brochno and Nicolass Sluyter. (Front) Irja Tiernaho; Isolde Angele; Ursel Ebenau; Mrs. Soursos; Mrs. Brochno and Mrs. Sluyter.
Photo showing another large group of Kitimat citizens were awarded Canadian Citizenship at a ceremony in Citizenship Court. (Back L/R) Aubrey Creed, President of the Citizenship Council; C.J. Carlson, who addressed the new citizens; Elias Soursos; Anselmo Savorgnan and Joao Cordeiro. (Middle) Alpo Tiernaho; Glon Broccardo; Erika Crossan; Elizabeth Halleran; Hanni Schmidt; Horst Brochno and Nicolass Sluyter. (Front) Irja Tiernaho; Isolde Angele; Ursel Ebenau; Mrs. Soursos; Mrs. Brochno and Mrs. Sluyter.
Photo showing Three Kitimat Residents received their Canadian Citizenship certificates from Judge James T. Harvey in citizenship court. (L/R) Mrs. Albert Braun, Mr. Braun, Mrs. Vanda Gaspar (Mr. and Mrs. Braun came from Germany and Mrs. Gaspar from Poland). Citizenship Court was attended by Kitimat Girl Guides and Boy Scouts qualifying for special badges in citizenship, as well as attending Court Ceremony.
Photo showing Three Kitimat Residents received their Canadian Citizenship certificates from Judge James T. Harvey in citizenship court. (L/R) Mrs. Albert Braun, Mr. Braun, Mrs. Vanda Gaspar (Mr. and Mrs. Braun came from Germany and Mrs. Gaspar from Poland). Citizenship Court was attended by Kitimat Girl Guides and Boy Scouts qualifying for special badges in citizenship, as well as attending Court Ceremony.
Photo showing Kitimat Residents who received their certificates of Canadian Citizenship at a Citizenship Court Ceremony. Bruce Sommer, Vice-President of Mount Elizabeth Secondary School welcomed them as Canadians. (L/R) Jose De Arruda, Mrs. Lisella Virginia Bobsien, Mr. Sommer, Mrs. Ilda Behrisch, Erling Romstad. Were entertained informally following in the firemen's lounge of the public safety building.
Photo showing Kitimat Residents who received their certificates of Canadian Citizenship at a Citizenship Court Ceremony. Bruce Sommer, Vice-President of Mount Elizabeth Secondary School welcomed them as Canadians. (L/R) Jose De Arruda, Mrs. Lisella Virginia Bobsien, Mr. Sommer, Mrs. Ilda Behrisch, Erling Romstad. Were entertained informally following in the firemen's lounge of the public safety building.
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
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Newspaper 1960 Feb 11. 300 Boys Mark Scout Week.
Names include J.S. Kendrick, Hugh Robertson, and T. Larson.
Photograph showing two Kemano residents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mund on the deck of the Italian Line's S.S Raffaello in New York harbor prior to sailing for an extended holiday in Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Mund travelled through the states before catching their ship at New York and plan a motor trip through Germany and other European countries before returning home.
Photograph showing two Kemano residents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mund on the deck of the Italian Line's S.S Raffaello in New York harbor prior to sailing for an extended holiday in Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Mund travelled through the states before catching their ship at New York and plan a motor trip through Germany and other European countries before returning home.
Photograph of a log jam in the Kitimat River. Kitimat man, David Hathaway lost his life.
Notes
A log jam in the Kitimat River at this point is where a Kitimat man, David Hathaway lost his life. The 14 foot boat was sucked under in the heavy current.
Booklet produced by ALCAN titiled "The Retirement Income and Life Assurance Plan". for employees of associated companies of Aluminum Fiduciaries Limited.
Booklet produced by ALCAN titiled "The Retirement Income and Life Assurance Plan". for employees of associated companies of Aluminum Fiduciaries Limited.
Photograph of a close up of a life ring on the side of the MV Nechako. Ring has text that reads "Nechako Vancouver B.C." Ring is attached to a railing near the ships top. Forested mountain in background on right.
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.
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Photograph of a close up of a life ring on the side of the MV Nechako. Ring has text that reads "Nechako Vancouver B.C." Ring is attached to a railing near the ships top. Forested mountain in background on right.
Photograph of the life jacket drill is given the young sea cadets above aboard HMCS Oriole on the occasion of the ships visit to Kitimat this week. The nautically- minded young fellows are enrolled in the newly- formed sea cadet corps and about 36 of them jumped at the chance off a cruise in the bay. Members of the 15 member crew enlisted the aid of the young would be tars in raising the sails and other duties.
Photograph of the life jacket drill is given the young sea cadets above aboard HMCS Oriole on the occasion of the ships visit to Kitimat this week. The nautically- minded young fellows are enrolled in the newly- formed sea cadet corps and about 36 of them jumped at the chance off a cruise in the bay. Members of the 15 member crew enlisted the aid of the young would be tars in raising the sails and other duties.
