Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
The documentary "Power Among Men" (1959) was produced by the United Nations Film Service and directed by Alexander Hammid, Gian Luigi Polidoro, and V.R. Sarma.
Custodial History
The 2 original reels of "Power Among Men" were donated to the District of Kitimat by the UN in 1959, and from the DoK to the Kitimat Museum and Archves on May 19th 1983. In 2001, the reels were donated to the BC Archives and a VHS copy of the film was received by the Museum in exchange. A digital copy of the film is now held by the Kitimat Museum and the segment on Kitimat is shown to guests as part of the "City of Tomorrow" exhibit.
Scope and Content
Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
An entire deck of alcan playing cards in card box still wrapped in plastic. The front has an Alcan pattern, the back has a plain brown design with the four suits at each corner. There is information around the sides of the card case "GEMACO BRIDGE" "PLAYING CARDS MADE IN U.S.A." "GEMACO TRADEMARK OF QUALITY IN PLAYING CARDS" "PLASTIC COATED"
An entire deck of alcan playing cards in card box still wrapped in plastic. The front has an Alcan pattern, the back has a plain brown design with the four suits at each corner. There is information around the sides of the card case "GEMACO BRIDGE" "PLAYING CARDS MADE IN U.S.A." "GEMACO TRADEMARK OF QUALITY IN PLAYING CARDS" "PLASTIC COATED"
A dark blue summer postal worker hat. it has a mesh top with a denim brim. there is a gold metal emblem, it has a wreath of maple leaves with a crown at the top, there are markings that read "CPO 5" There is a white tag inside with more information of the hat
A dark blue summer postal worker hat. it has a mesh top with a denim brim. there is a gold metal emblem, it has a wreath of maple leaves with a crown at the top, there are markings that read "CPO 5" There is a white tag inside with more information of the hat
A dark blue shearling winter postal worker hat. it has black fuzzy flaps that has strings tied at the top. the front flap has two holes to attach the gold emblem onto it. inside has a white tag with more information.
A dark blue shearling winter postal worker hat. it has black fuzzy flaps that has strings tied at the top. the front flap has two holes to attach the gold emblem onto it. inside has a white tag with more information.