"The Story of Kitimat" A Speech given to the Toronto Canadian Club on October 5, 1953 by J.S. Kendrick, of the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. (13 pages)
"The Story of Kitimat" A Speech given to the Toronto Canadian Club on October 5, 1953 by J.S. Kendrick, of the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. (13 pages)
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
Photograph of Christmas Story time at Kitimat Public Library brings attentive audience for librarian Ruth Robison... Front row, left to right are: Fatima Raposa, Sonja Oeste, Allison Douglas-Tourner and ?. At rear are Clare Baker and Rosemary Thiele.
Photograph of Christmas Story time at Kitimat Public Library brings attentive audience for librarian Ruth Robison... Front row, left to right are: Fatima Raposa, Sonja Oeste, Allison Douglas-Tourner and ?. At rear are Clare Baker and Rosemary Thiele.
A photo of a paper mache zebra and children at the library. The two boys on either side of the zebra are petting it, and the young boy on the zebra's left, has a band-aid on his forehead.
A photo of a paper mache zebra and children at the library. The two boys on either side of the zebra are petting it, and the young boy on the zebra's left, has a band-aid on his forehead.
Photograph of Dusty Story was cooncered about the poor injured crow at Chilko park yesturday. The SPCA was called and arrangements were made to nurse the crow back to normal. It could not fly due to the damaged wing and a broken leg.
Photograph of Dusty Story was cooncered about the poor injured crow at Chilko park yesturday. The SPCA was called and arrangements were made to nurse the crow back to normal. It could not fly due to the damaged wing and a broken leg.
Children at the library for story time. There is paper mache elephant on the right, a paper mache zebra on the left, and a bear standing up against the window in the back. The little boy sitting in the very front is wearing a plaid sweater over his collared shirt.
Children at the library for story time. There is paper mache elephant on the right, a paper mache zebra on the left, and a bear standing up against the window in the back. The little boy sitting in the very front is wearing a plaid sweater over his collared shirt.
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat and J.B. Whittan was his boss and idol, they were wonderful times and great memories. Bill passed away Dec 27th. He worked for Federal Gov't for 30 years with national parks across Canada.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photo album containing Alcan progress report photos and some personal photos from Bill Gallacher.
Photographs of Girl Guide Camp, Phylis Munday Trainer
a- Kitimat Guide Camp July 58. Fancy dress Joanne Rewers. Dresses appear to be made from tree branches?
b- Kitimat Guide Camp Lakelse Lake July 58. District Commissioner Les Creed. Patrol Leader (2nd co) Nyl Creed. Standing in front of a tree.
c- Kitimat Guide's Camp July 58. Captain 2nd co. Joan Nyeste. Wearing fancy tropical dress, with others also in dress.
d- Kitimat Guide Camp July 58. Trainer - Phyl Munday (the famnous mountain climber recently on thrill of a lifetime on Mt. Waddington) demonstrating earth cooking pit.
e- Kitimat Guide Camp July 58. Leaders Mollie Bush (3rd c/o), Peg Hammond (2nd), (demonstarting uses for aluminum foil in ??)
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Girl Guide Camp, Phylis Munday Trainer
a- Kitimat Guide Camp July 58. Fancy dress Joanne Rewers. Dresses appear to be made from tree branches?
b- Kitimat Guide Camp Lakelse Lake July 58. District Commissioner Les Creed. Patrol Leader (2nd co) Nyl Creed. Standing in front of a tree.
c- Kitimat Guide's Camp July 58. Captain 2nd co. Joan Nyeste. Wearing fancy tropical dress, with others also in dress.
d- Kitimat Guide Camp July 58. Trainer - Phyl Munday (the famnous mountain climber recently on thrill of a lifetime on Mt. Waddington) demonstrating earth cooking pit.
e- Kitimat Guide Camp July 58. Leaders Mollie Bush (3rd c/o), Peg Hammond (2nd), (demonstarting uses for aluminum foil in ??)
