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 Mike Kinnear kneeling in front three salmon on the grass. He is wearing a red plaid shirt and black pants. His 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 Mike Kinnear receiving citizenship award. He is holding his citizenship plaque in front of him. The plaque is shield shaped.
Photograph of the Kinnear Family Leaving Kitimat. There are four members, and a younger boy is holding a small dog. They are standing in front of the Kitimat CN Rail station. To their left is a car, and on the right further back is another man. There is snow on the side of the pathway the family is standing on.
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 Kinnear Family Leaving Kitimat. There are four members, and a younger boy is holding a small dog. They are standing in front of the Kitimat CN Rail station. To their left is a car, and on the right further back is another man. There is snow on the side of the pathway the family is standing on.
Photograph of the Kinnear house on 57 Plover. House is red, with small rock lined garden bed on back/side of the house. Only back/side half of house is visible. There is a black and white Boston Terrier looking dog lying next to the house. Street visible in background on the left, and beyond that is what looks like the construction of Nechako school. Behind that is 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 the Kinnear house on 57 Plover. House is red, with small rock lined garden bed on back/side of the house. Only back/side half of house is visible. There is a black and white Boston Terrier looking dog lying next to the house. Street visible in background on the left, and beyond that is what looks like the construction of Nechako school. Behind that is forest.
A photograph of Mike Pacholuk (worker for Linden Sawmill Construction Ltd. - who were the prime contractors for the expansion program) ; Mike is shown here working on preparation of footings for the new Planer Mill Building
A photograph of Mike Pacholuk (worker for Linden Sawmill Construction Ltd. - who were the prime contractors for the expansion program) ; Mike is shown here working on preparation of footings for the new Planer Mill Building
Photograph showing Mike and Nellie taking photos on their wedding day. Their last names are unknown. Nellie is wearing a white, lace dress with a high neck and long sleeves. Mike has a suit on. There is a plain backdrop in the background and they are standing with one and other smiling for the camera.
Photograph showing Mike and Nellie taking photos on their wedding day. Their last names are unknown. Nellie is wearing a white, lace dress with a high neck and long sleeves. Mike has a suit on. There is a plain backdrop in the background and they are standing with one and other smiling for the camera.
Photo showing "Sports Day" in the Kitamaat Village. Amelia Grant keeping a close eye on the fair during the salmon bake. She commented, "Spring Salmon are the best".
Photo showing "Sports Day" in the Kitamaat Village. Amelia Grant keeping a close eye on the fair during the salmon bake. She commented, "Spring Salmon are the best".
Photo showing a mess of salmon, largest weighing 39-pounds, all caught by Joe Klem, Albert Hummel, Dieter Abraham and Jose Araujo in the Dala and Kildala Rivers.
Current: 1960s
-Sports
-Individual
-Hunting and Fishing
Scope and Content
Photo showing a mess of salmon, largest weighing 39-pounds, all caught by Joe Klem, Albert Hummel, Dieter Abraham and Jose Araujo in the Dala and Kildala Rivers.
Photograph showing Mike Vrooman and Irene Ancill at the High School, in the play; The Taming of the Shrew. Irene appears to be pulling of Mike's boot. Irene and Mike are smiling. In the background is a large stage curtain.
Photograph showing Mike Vrooman and Irene Ancill at the High School, in the play; The Taming of the Shrew. Irene appears to be pulling of Mike's boot. Irene and Mike are smiling. In the background is a large stage curtain.