Cartoon Book - Allan Beaton's "Kitimat 51" A series of cartoons made on the site of Canada's largest construction project, with Kitimat Constructors, for the Aluminum Co. of Canada. Limited.
Cartoon Book - Allan Beaton's "Kitimat 51" A series of cartoons made on the site of Canada's largest construction project, with Kitimat Constructors, for the Aluminum Co. of Canada. Limited.
Picture postcard showing an aerial view of the Nechako neighbourhoods under construction. In the foreground of the photo are Ptarmigan, Plover, Pintail, and Partridge streets. Behind them to the right are some trees, and to the left is an empty area where Nechako School would later be built. In the background runs Nalabila Blvd. with some of the curved streets (Starling, Swallow) running off of it. A black mark has been drawn near the upper middle of the card, indicating where the sender lived (at the 'curve' of Starling Street').
Message from sender (possibly Mike or Nancy Marciniak) on back:
"This picture of Townsite was taken last year, now the whole area is nearly filled with houses. I live near the centre where the cross is.
Three years ago this was all forest, the same as you see all around the edge of the town."
Picture postcard showing an aerial view of the Nechako neighbourhoods under construction. In the foreground of the photo are Ptarmigan, Plover, Pintail, and Partridge streets. Behind them to the right are some trees, and to the left is an empty area where Nechako School would later be built. In the background runs Nalabila Blvd. with some of the curved streets (Starling, Swallow) running off of it. A black mark has been drawn near the upper middle of the card, indicating where the sender lived (at the 'curve' of Starling Street').
Message from sender (possibly Mike or Nancy Marciniak) on back:
"This picture of Townsite was taken last year, now the whole area is nearly filled with houses. I live near the centre where the cross is.
Three years ago this was all forest, the same as you see all around the edge of the town."
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some creases in postcard, especially at upper and lower right-hand corners. All corners have been worn down. Back of the card is yellowed and has some smudges and stains on it, including a brown teardrop-shaped stain below the "Put Stamp Here" label.
Width
8.5 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Inscriptions
"THE TOWNSITE" BIRDS EYE VIEW Kitimat, B.C., Canada
P9733
Published for The Hudson's Bay Company, Canada
Plastichrome (R) by COLOURPICTURE PUBLISHERS, INC., Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.
Reproduced from 35MM Transparency
Date Range
[1955]
Accession Number
2014.13.39
Biographical Notes
Nancy Anne Hickinbottom was born in Kitimat in 1957 to Mike (Miecyszlaw) and Nancy Marciniak, who lived in the town during its early days.
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
vinyl
Condition Remarks
Slightly wrinkled from age and use. Some minor stains and discolouration. '2002' written at top right corner with marker.
Height
28.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm (when folded);
47 cm (when opened)
Inscriptions
"This washable vinyl book cover is a gift from the businesses listed in appreciation of your patronage. Produced and co-ordinated by SHIRON INDUSTRIES LTD. Vancouver, B.C."
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
vinyl
Condition Remarks
Slightly wrinkled from age and use. Some minor stains.
Height
28.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm (when folded);
47 cm (when opened)
Inscriptions
"This washable vinyl book cover is a gift from the businesses listed in appreciation of your patronage. Produced and co-ordinated by SHIRON INDUSTRIES LTD. White Rock, BC."
