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 a snowy Kitimat street. Houses visible on both sides, and powerlines are on the left. A black vehicle is also parked on the left of the street. 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 snowy Kitimat street. Houses visible on both sides, and powerlines are on the left. A black vehicle is also parked on the left of the street. Forest and mountains in background. Cloudy day.
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Focus is on the Nechako neighbourhood, and homes are already built. Hirsch Creek visible behind. Edge of plane visible on upper 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 an aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Focus is on the Nechako neighbourhood, and homes are already built. Hirsch Creek visible behind. Edge of plane visible on upper right.
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat townsite. Clearing for Kildala is in the front, and Lahakas and Haisla boulevard are going up to the Nechako area in the back. Some smoke is coming up from the Kildala area. Snowy mountain in background. Part of airplane visible on top of picture.
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 townsite. Clearing for Kildala is in the front, and Lahakas and Haisla boulevard are going up to the Nechako area in the back. Some smoke is coming up from the Kildala area. Snowy mountain in background. Part of airplane visible on top of picture.
Photograph of aerial view of the Kitimat townsite. In the upper portion Nechako neighbourhood is visible. Below is the Kildala neighbourhhod clearing, and the riverside camp is visible on the right. Mount Elizabeth is 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 aerial view of the Kitimat townsite. In the upper portion Nechako neighbourhood is visible. Below is the Kildala neighbourhhod clearing, and the riverside camp is visible on the right. Mount Elizabeth is in the background.
Notes
Back of photo is stamped by Ansco Printon Munshaw Colour Service Ltd.
Photograph of aerial view of Nechako neighbourhood. View looks across Nechako neighbourhood from Kildala side towards Mount Elizabeth, which is visible in the back. Kildala clearing in front at 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 view of Nechako neighbourhood. View looks across Nechako neighbourhood from Kildala side towards Mount Elizabeth, which is visible in the back. Kildala clearing in front at bottom.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building. There are men working on Haisla Boulevard in front. They appear to be lining the road with wood forms. Haisla Boulevard is not yet paved.
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 Public Safety building. There are men working on Haisla Boulevard in front. They appear to be lining the road with wood forms. Haisla Boulevard is not yet paved.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building. View is of the firehall garages. There are men working around the building. There is wooden building material piled around too.
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 Public Safety building. View is of the firehall garages. There are men working around the building. There is wooden building material piled around too.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building in winter. Lots of snow on ground. To the right of the building is a flagpole with a red ensign and another blue flag. In the foreground is a paved Haisla Boulevard.
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 Public Safety building in winter. Lots of snow on ground. To the right of the building is a flagpole with a red ensign and another blue flag. In the foreground is a paved Haisla Boulevard.
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 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 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.
Photograph of aerial of Kitimat townsite. Nechako neighbourhood is towards the top on the left, and Douglas Channel is on the right. In the middle is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, and below that is the riverside camp, and Kitimat River and bridge. At 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 Douglas Channel is on the right. In the middle is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, and below that is the riverside camp, and Kitimat River and bridge. At the bottom is early service centre.
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat townsite and service centre. Nechako neighbourhood on the top left, and Douglas Channel to the right. Below is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, with the riverside camp at the bottom, along with the Kitimat River and bridge. At the very bottom of the picture is early Service Centre. Snowy mountain line 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 aerial view of Kitimat townsite and service centre. Nechako neighbourhood on the top left, and Douglas Channel to the right. Below is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, with the riverside camp at the bottom, along with the Kitimat River and bridge. At the very bottom of the picture is early Service Centre. Snowy mountain line in the background.
Photograph of Kitimat's New Telephone Exchange building. Some windows in the building are boarded up. Dirt road in foreground, and area in front of building too. Powerlines are running above the building, and some building material is sitting on the right of the building. Behind on the right, are some homes and forest. Partially 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 Kitimat's New Telephone Exchange building. Some windows in the building are boarded up. Dirt road in foreground, and area in front of building too. Powerlines are running above the building, and some building material is sitting on the right of the building. Behind on the right, are some homes and forest. Partially cloudy day.
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 Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the main entrance. There is a big sign stating the Civic Opening on the front, as well as red, white, and blue streamers. A person is standing in front of the building. There are boardwalks leading to the door. Ground around is still dirt and gravel.
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 Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the main entrance. There is a big sign stating the Civic Opening on the front, as well as red, white, and blue streamers. A person is standing in front of the building. There are boardwalks leading to the door. Ground around is still dirt and gravel.
Photograph of the Kitimat Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the firehall garages. There is a blue, white, and red banner above the doors. Above, some people can be seen looking out the windows. On the ground is a crowd of people in front of the garages. In the foreground a car is parked.
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 Public Safety building Civic Opening. View is of the firehall garages. There is a blue, white, and red banner above the doors. Above, some people can be seen looking out the windows. On the ground is a crowd of people in front of the garages. In the foreground a car is parked.
Photograph of the view of the Kitimat City Centre and Kildala neighbourhood in winter. View is from higher up on the hill. Lots of snow on ground. Sandhill visible in background, as well as forest and a mountain.
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 view of the Kitimat City Centre and Kildala neighbourhood in winter. View is from higher up on the hill. Lots of snow on ground. Sandhill visible in background, as well as forest and a mountain.
