David Chow opening a gift. There is a man behind David with a microphone, looking down at a piece of paper in his hand. There is a woman and a man sitting at the table next to David, and the woman is clapping her hands.
David Chow opening a gift. There is a man behind David with a microphone, looking down at a piece of paper in his hand. There is a woman and a man sitting at the table next to David, and the woman is clapping her hands.
Photograph of citizen of the year, Bill Pryde speaking to audience after recieving the plaque from Mayor John Springer at the Alcan Night Show ; centre is Mrs Pryde
Photograph of citizen of the year, Bill Pryde speaking to audience after recieving the plaque from Mayor John Springer at the Alcan Night Show ; centre is Mrs Pryde
A group of women a the Kitimat Fire Deparment. There are streamers on the roof, and a painted banner behind the group of women that reads, "Merry Christmas". The women in the front row are seated in chairs, and the rest of the group is standing
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 9 cm
1 negative : b&w ; 9 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
A group of women a the Kitimat Fire Deparment. There are streamers on the roof, and a painted banner behind the group of women that reads, "Merry Christmas". The women in the front row are seated in chairs, and the rest of the group is standing
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band heading on or off stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Doug Smith and backstage volunteers are also visible.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joey Wipfli and his mother Jeannette watching the Aluminum City Telethon.