Photograph of the Kitimat United Church and Anglican Church. Anglican Church is in the centre a bit further back. United church only has a small side of it visible on the left. Kingfisher Avenue on the right. Houses visible behind churches. Lots of snow on ground. Forest and mountains in background.
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 the Kitimat United Church and Anglican Church. Anglican Church is in the centre a bit further back. United church only has a small side of it visible on the left. Kingfisher Avenue on the right. Houses visible behind churches. Lots of snow on ground. Forest and mountains in background.
Photograph of the Kitimat Anglican Church. Church construction is still in progress. In front on a big dirt pile on the right is a sign that says "Kitimat Anglican Church" as well as contractor info. There is some snow on the ground. Apartment visible further back on the 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 the Kitimat Anglican Church. Church construction is still in progress. In front on a big dirt pile on the right is a sign that says "Kitimat Anglican Church" as well as contractor info. There is some snow on the ground. Apartment visible further back on the left.
Photograph of the Kitimat Lutheran Church. Church wall looks made with wood paneling. A man is peeking out of the church door. Snow on ground, and on church roof.
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 the Kitimat Lutheran Church. Church wall looks made with wood paneling. A man is peeking out of the church door. Snow on ground, and on church roof.
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 the Kitimat United Church. There is snow on the ground around it. Some houses visible behind on the 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.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat United Church. Photo is focusing on the triangular main worship hall exterior. Snow in ground in front.
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River and townsite. Townsite is mostly cleared space, with Kildala and Nechako neighbourhoods visible. Edge of plane visible on 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 an aerial of the Kitimat River and townsite. Townsite is mostly cleared space, with Kildala and Nechako neighbourhoods visible. Edge of plane visible on left.
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River and sandhill. River is on the right, and sandhill on the left. Highway along sandhill not yet paved. View is from directly above.
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. Photography was a hobby for Ryan, 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 an aerial of the Kitimat River and sandhill. River is on the right, and sandhill on the left. Highway along sandhill not yet paved. View is from directly above.
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 aerial of townsite construction in the 1950s. Nechako neighbourhood with homes is visible.
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 aerial of Kitimat townsite construction in the 1950s. Nechako neighbourhood with homes visible. Snowy mountains in background.
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 aerial of Kitimat townsite construction in the 1950s. Nechako neighbourhood with homes visible.
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood at the top left, and Douglas Channel is at the top right. Kildala clearing is below, and the riverside camp is visible next to the Kitimat River bridge at the lower left. Kitimat River runs across the picture. Snowy mountains in background.
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 aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood at the top left, and Douglas Channel is at the top right. Kildala clearing is below, and the riverside camp is visible next to the Kitimat River bridge at the lower left. Kitimat River runs across the picture. Snowy mountains in background.
Photograph of aerial of Kitimat townsite in the 1950s. Nechako neighbourhood with homes is on the right. To the left is the clearing for Kildala neighbourhood. Camp buildings can be seen on the far 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 aerial of Kitimat townsite in the 1950s. Nechako neighbourhood with homes is on the right. To the left is the clearing for Kildala neighbourhood. Camp buildings can be seen on the far left.
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood at the top left, and Douglas Channel is at the top right. Kildala clearing is below, and the riverside camp is visible next to the Kitimat River bridge at the bottom left. Kitimat River runs across the bottom.
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 aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood at the top left, and Douglas Channel is at the top right. Kildala clearing is below, and the riverside camp is visible next to the Kitimat River bridge at the bottom left. Kitimat River runs across the bottom.
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat townsite and service centre. Townsite showing Nechako neighbourhood, Kildala clearing, and riverside camp is visible in the upper part. Kitimat River and bridge are below, with early service centre towards the bottom. Snowy Mountains in background.
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 aerial of the Kitimat townsite and service centre. Townsite showing Nechako neighbourhood, Kildala clearing, and riverside camp is visible in the upper part. Kitimat River and bridge are below, with early service centre towards the bottom. Snowy Mountains in background.
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 aerial of Kitimat townsite development. Nechako neighbourhood visible, down to early Lahakas.
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat townsite and service centre. Townsite showing Nechako neighbourhood, Kildala clearing, and riverside camp is visible in the upper part. Kitimat River and bridge are below, with early service centre towards the bottom. Snowy mountains in background.
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 aerial of the Kitimat townsite and service centre. Townsite showing Nechako neighbourhood, Kildala clearing, and riverside camp is visible in the upper part. Kitimat River and bridge are below, with early service centre towards the bottom. Snowy mountains in background.
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood is at the top, and Kildala clearing is in the centre. Road leading to Kitimat River is on the 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 aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood is at the top, and Kildala clearing is in the centre. Road leading to Kitimat River is on the left.
Photograph of aerial of the Nechako neighbourhood. View is looking west towards Squirrel and Clague mountains, which are in the background. On the front right, there is a watertower structure.
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 aerial of the Nechako neighbourhood. View is looking west towards Squirrel and Clague mountains, which are in the background. On the front right, there is a watertower structure.
Photograph of aerial of Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood is towards the top. In the middle is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, and below that is the riverside camp, and Kitimat River bridge on the left. Kitimat River is running along the bottom.
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 aerial of Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood is towards the top. In the middle is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, and below that is the riverside camp, and Kitimat River bridge on the left. Kitimat River is running along the bottom.
Photograph of aerial of Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood is towards the top on the left, and Nechako neighbourhood is on the right. In the middle is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, and below that is the riverside camp, and Kitimat River and bridge. Towards the bottom is early service centre.
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 aerial of Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood is towards the top on the left, and Nechako neighbourhood is on the right. In the middle is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, and below that is the riverside camp, and Kitimat River and bridge. Towards the bottom is early service centre.
