Photograph of multiple people on the sandy river bank. Possibly the Kitimat River; river is not visible. In the very front is a man with blonde hair wearing blue jeans and and blue shirt, and a woman with brown hair wearing a white shirt and grey/purple swim bottom. Between them there is a wooden crate on the ground. There is a man on the left in a white shirt and blue jeans leaning on an upright log. Two more people are in the far back past a pile of woody debris. Leafy forest 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 multiple people on the sandy river bank. Possibly the Kitimat River; river is not visible. In the very front is a man with blonde hair wearing blue jeans and and blue shirt, and a woman with brown hair wearing a white shirt and grey/purple swim bottom. Between them there is a wooden crate on the ground. There is a man on the left in a white shirt and blue jeans leaning on an upright log. Two more people are in the far back past a pile of woody debris. Leafy forest in background.
Photograph of some people on a sandy beach. In the centre is a woman with brown hair wearing a white coat and black shorts. There is another person next to her in a blue shirt, but most of them is cut off. In the back another person in a white shirt is walking. Leafy trees behind them.
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 people on a sandy beach. In the centre is a woman with brown hair wearing a white coat and black shorts. There is another person next to her in a blue shirt, but most of them is cut off. In the back another person in a white shirt is walking. Leafy trees behind them.
Photograph of a group of people sitting on a sandy beach. Two girls are in the foreground. One is more at the front with only the back of her head showing. The other is in the centre and wearing a purple swim suit. Both have brown hair. There are three men behind them, two with visibly dark hair. Two are leaning down, and one is standing. One of the leaning down men is shirtless and holding a cup. More cups are on the ground on there left. There is also a wooden palette on the left behind the cups.
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 a group of people sitting on a sandy beach. Two girls are in the foreground. One is more at the front with only the back of her head showing. The other is in the centre and wearing a purple swim suit. Both have brown hair. There are three men behind them, two with visibly dark hair. Two are leaning down, and one is standing. One of the leaning down men is shirtless and holding a cup. More cups are on the ground on there left. There is also a wooden palette on the left behind the cups.
Photograph of a girl in a white shirt and pink shorts standing on sand near some water that is behind her. Water is possibly a portion of the Kitimat River, and is surrounded by leafy trees. There is another girl sitting at the bottom front. Only her head is visible. Another person is standing to the left, but only their shadow 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 a girl in a white shirt and pink shorts standing on sand near some water that is behind her. Water is possibly a portion of the Kitimat River, and is surrounded by leafy trees. There is another girl sitting at the bottom front. Only her head is visible. Another person is standing to the left, but only their shadow is visible.
Photograph of a group of youths preparing food on a sandy beach. A boy and girl in the centre are preparing something in a jug. Girl has brown hair and is wearing a white coat. Boy has blonde hair and is wearing a white shirt. In front of them is a pot filled with something, a HEINZ box, and other items. Behind them is another person with only their legs visible. On the right is another girl in a white shirt and light purple bottom. Her head is not 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 a group of youths preparing food on a sandy beach. A boy and girl in the centre are preparing something in a jug. Girl has brown hair and is wearing a white coat. Boy has blonde hair and is wearing a white shirt. In front of them is a pot filled with something, a HEINZ box, and other items. Behind them is another person with only their legs visible. On the right is another girl in a white shirt and light purple bottom. Her head is not visible.
Photograph of a group of youths cooking on a sandy beach. They are all focusing on something that is either a jug or a can of propane. There is a large pot filled with what appears to be food in front of it. To the left of the pot is a HEINZ box. There are other items around as well.
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 a group of youths cooking on a sandy beach. They are all focusing on something that is either a jug or a can of propane. There is a large pot filled with what appears to be food in front of it. To the left of the pot is a HEINZ box. There are other items around as well.
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 two young men standing against a black car. Car is parked on a stony driveway in front of a garage attached to a house.
Photograph of a man in a red plaid coat standing next to the Kitimat river. He is on the left side and there is some stick debris near his feet in the water. In the distance on the other side of the river, another person can be seen standing in the water. Forest 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 a man in a red plaid coat standing next to the Kitimat river. He is on the left side and there is some stick debris near his feet in the water. In the distance on the other side of the river, another person can be seen standing in the water. Forest in background.
Photograph of a man standing on the shoreline of the Douglas Channel. Sun is low, so he only appears as a silhouette. Shoreline runs along the left side. On the right, some pillars can be seen sticking out of the water. 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 a man standing on the shoreline of the Douglas Channel. Sun is low, so he only appears as a silhouette. Shoreline runs along the left side. On the right, some pillars can be seen sticking out of the water. Forest and Mountains in background.
Photograph of a man holding a shovel and standing on a snowy street. There is snow piled up high on each side. In the distance there is a car on the street. On each side there are houses visible, and on the left are powerline poles. Forest and mountains in background. Cloudy day.
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 a man holding a shovel and standing on a snowy street. There is snow piled up high on each side. In the distance there is a car on the street. On each side there are houses visible, and on the left are powerline poles. Forest and mountains in background. Cloudy day.
Photograph of two dogs looking at each other. The one in front looks like a golden cocker spaniel, the other in back looks like a black and white boston terrier. They are standing on dirt ground. Red building next to them 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.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two dogs looking at each other. The one in front looks like a golden cocker spaniel, the other in back looks like a black and white boston terrier. They are standing on dirt ground. Red building next to them on right.
Photograph of two dogs. The dog on the left looks like a golden cocker spaniel, and the dog on the left looks like a black and white boston terrier. The cocker spaniel is following the boston terrier and sniffing it. The boston terrier is sniffing the ground. They are standing on dirt ground. Red building next to them on right. There is a red building 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 two dogs. The dog on the left looks like a golden cocker spaniel, and the dog on the left looks like a black and white boston terrier. The cocker spaniel is following the boston terrier and sniffing it. The boston terrier is sniffing the ground. They are standing on dirt ground. Red building next to them on right. There is a red building on the left.
Photograph of a woman in a blue swimsuit, and another person with a white swim cap in a natural pool of water. Possibly part of the Kitimat River. The person with the cap is in the water, and the woman in the blue swimsuit is standing in the shallows on the right. Sandy bank and leafy bushes are in the back.
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 a woman in a blue swimsuit, and another person with a white swim cap in a natural pool of water. Possibly part of the Kitimat River. The person with the cap is in the water, and the woman in the blue swimsuit is standing in the shallows on the right. Sandy bank and leafy bushes are in the back.
Photograph of two shirtless men looking out at something on the right. Clear area behind them, with forest further back. Mountain visible on the right, and some clouds in the sky. Image has an orange tint.
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 two shirtless men looking out at something on the right. Clear area behind them, with forest further back. Mountain visible on the right, and some clouds in the sky. Image has an orange tint.
Photograph of two men on a mountain. One is wearing a hat. They are standing on a high rocky area with some tree debris. Behind them is a higher mountain and valley with a thin glacier/snow running down. Higher mountain further back has more snow/glacier.
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 two men on a mountain. One is wearing a hat. They are standing on a high rocky area with some tree debris. Behind them is a higher mountain and valley with a thin glacier/snow running down. Higher mountain further back has more snow/glacier.
Photograph of two boys piggyback wrestling. Each are on the back of someone else. Boy on left has blonde hair and is wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt and leaning forward. Boy on right is in a red swim bottom and leaning back. They are latched onto each other. Blurred sand and leafy bushes 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 two boys piggyback wrestling. Each are on the back of someone else. Boy on left has blonde hair and is wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt and leaning forward. Boy on right is in a red swim bottom and leaning back. They are latched onto each other. Blurred sand and leafy bushes in background.
Photograph of a group of what appear to be Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. The Boy Scouts are in the front, and the Girl Guides further back. There are various flags being held amond them. Three of them are British flags. Forest in the 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 a group of what appear to be Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. The Boy Scouts are in the front, and the Girl Guides further back. There are various flags being held amond them. Three of them are British flags. Forest in the background.
Photograph of what appear to be Boy Scouts and Girl Guides lined up on a wooden platform. They are holding various flags. Three of them are British flags. There is another line of younger boys on the left. Behind is a white fence, and beyond that the forest.
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 what appear to be Boy Scouts and Girl Guides lined up on a wooden platform. They are holding various flags. Three of them are British flags. There is another line of younger boys on the left. Behind is a white fence, and beyond that the forest.
Photograph of two young men in a black car. One wearing an olive green coat is driving, and another in a darker coat is sitting in the back seat behind him. There is a green house with a red door behind them. On the far right is what looks like a shed and a ladder. Forest 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 two young men in a black car. One wearing an olive green coat is driving, and another in a darker coat is sitting in the back seat behind him. There is a green house with a red door behind them. On the far right is what looks like a shed and a ladder. Forest in background.
