Photograph showing, L-R, Karen Ericksen of Kinky Boo, Krista Voitchovsky the model, and Monika Boston of Monica's Fashions. Karen is wearing dress pants and a dress shirt. She is holding a very small pantsuit and is there to observe Monika who is checking the hem on the outfit worn by Krista. The three women are preparing for the fashion show on May 7th which is being presented by Kitimat General Hospital Auxiliary. The theme of the show is "Walking in the Park." and the outfits are courtesy of Kinky Boo and Monica's Fashions.
Photograph showing, L-R, Karen Ericksen of Kinky Boo, Krista Voitchovsky the model, and Monika Boston of Monica's Fashions. Karen is wearing dress pants and a dress shirt. She is holding a very small pantsuit and is there to observe Monika who is checking the hem on the outfit worn by Krista. The three women are preparing for the fashion show on May 7th which is being presented by Kitimat General Hospital Auxiliary. The theme of the show is "Walking in the Park." and the outfits are courtesy of Kinky Boo and Monica's Fashions.
4 copies of small envelopes with a rectangular plastic window. At the bottom right there is a picture of a thunderbolt stickman mascot and markings underneath that read "REDDY KILOWATT Your Electric Servant" At the top left there are markings that read: "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED POWER DISTRIBUTION P.O.BOX 1900 KITIMAT, B.C."
4 copies of small envelopes with a rectangular plastic window. At the bottom right there is a picture of a thunderbolt stickman mascot and markings underneath that read "REDDY KILOWATT Your Electric Servant" At the top left there are markings that read: "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED POWER DISTRIBUTION P.O.BOX 1900 KITIMAT, B.C."
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
plastic
Condition Remarks
There is writing on the back of one envelope, sun damaged
Envelope for Coghlin Hardware Ltd. Yellowing white in colour with clear plastic 'window' in the front. Writing (see Inscriptions) in upper left corner, lines for address in upper right corner, circular stamp in centre with "KITIMAT 9 PM 4 XI 1968 B.C." Not opened all the way.
Envelope for Coghlin Hardware Ltd. Yellowing white in colour with clear plastic 'window' in the front. Writing (see Inscriptions) in upper left corner, lines for address in upper right corner, circular stamp in centre with "KITIMAT 9 PM 4 XI 1968 B.C." Not opened all the way.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
plastic
Condition Remarks
Yellowed with age. Quite creased. Upper right hand corner is town off. Water and glue (?) stains on front and back. On the back, the left-hand side of the top flap is torn off, and the right-hand side is still stuck to the paper.
Width
9.2 cm
Length
16.4 cm
Inscriptions
COGHLIN HARDWARE LTD.
124 NECHAKO CENTRE - KITIMAT. B.C.
Image depicts an air mail envelope for Queen Charlotte Airlines.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- First air mail service was introduced by Queen Charlotte Airlines in 1952. Previously, mail was carried by the CP steamship Princess Norah. Queen Charlotte Airlines was purchased by Pacific Western Airlines in 1955. Hal Whiting Collection
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.
Scope and Content
Large Brown Envelope to The Boy Scouts Association Training Department. From the Canadian General Council Boy Scouts Association.
Photograph of two men standing together while holding an envelope. They are both smiling for the photo and are standing in what looks like a radio shop. The man on the left is wearing a quarter zip with khaki pants and the man on the right is wearing a quarter zip with pants.
Photograph of two men standing together while holding an envelope. They are both smiling for the photo and are standing in what looks like a radio shop. The man on the left is wearing a quarter zip with khaki pants and the man on the right is wearing a quarter zip with pants.
Photo showing Mr. & Mrs. Fitzpatrick in Bill and Bea Pryde's home on Bunting Street. They knew this area in 1951, Mrs. was 1st women to live in "new Kitimat". They were here visiting the Prydes.
Photo showing Mr. & Mrs. Fitzpatrick in Bill and Bea Pryde's home on Bunting Street. They knew this area in 1951, Mrs. was 1st women to live in "new Kitimat". They were here visiting the Prydes.
