Elizabeth Anderson Varley, author of 'Kitimat My Valley' was born and raised in the Kitimat Valley. The book is a memoire of her life and the life of her family members, during the tenure as missionairies and ranchers in the area.
Custodial History
Obtained directly from Elizabeth Varley
Scope and Content
Textual records consisting of typewritten and handwritten notes pertaining to the creation of the book Kitimat My Valley.
62 photographs of the Anderson family, other early settlers and missionaries, and Haisla people, 1878-1947.
Photo showing staff members of the Elizabeth Long Memorial Home with visitors, top from left to right: Margaret Butcher (a teacher), Miss. Scouten, Mr. Sutherland (an engineer), Isabelle Clark (a teacher) and in front left to right: Reverend Couldrey, Ida Clark (matron), unknown, Mr. Faulkner (Indian Agent from Bella Coola).
Photo showing staff members of the Elizabeth Long Memorial Home with visitors, top from left to right: Margaret Butcher (a teacher), Miss. Scouten, Mr. Sutherland (an engineer), Isabelle Clark (a teacher) and in front left to right: Reverend Couldrey, Ida Clark (matron), unknown, Mr. Faulkner (Indian Agent from Bella Coola).
Topographical map of the Kitimat-Kitsumgallum area. Scale: 1:12670 or 1 inch equals 2 miles. Map shows the trail from Terrace to Kitimat and other trails used by settlers. Zymoetz wagon trail is also marked. Locations of all cabins are indicated.
Topographical map of the Kitimat-Kitsumgallum area. Scale: 1:12670 or 1 inch equals 2 miles. Map shows the trail from Terrace to Kitimat and other trails used by settlers. Zymoetz wagon trail is also marked. Locations of all cabins are indicated.
Photograph of possibly line 1 potline left where carbon paste plant is today. Recreational facilities + a bit of the hill on the right where the homes were. Also, water tower.
Photograph of possibly line 1 potline left where carbon paste plant is today. Recreational facilities + a bit of the hill on the right where the homes were. Also, water tower.