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.
Miniature aluminum ingot – prior to the tri-lock design – presented to delegates on the Vancouver Board of Trade Goodwill Tour in 1960. The Vancouver Board of Trade also sent a 220-member industrial tour party in 1955 to visit the new towns of Kitimat and Kemano.
Framed certificate and signatures of Kitimat's Italian population, dated 1959. Perhaps the original documentation for the founding of the Kitimat Italian Club. Date in Roman Numerals. There is fancy writing in Italian above the signatures. The writing reads "Agli ospitali amici Canadesi gli Italiani in Kitimat in segno duraturo di leale collaborazione i Libri della sezlone Italiana qui istituira Dffrono." It is surrounded by an illustrated border that features a book and quill on top, and a red ensign and Italian flag crossed over on the top left corner.
Framed certificate and signatures of Kitimat's Italian population, dated 1959. Perhaps the original documentation for the founding of the Kitimat Italian Club. Date in Roman Numerals. There is fancy writing in Italian above the signatures. The writing reads "Agli ospitali amici Canadesi gli Italiani in Kitimat in segno duraturo di leale collaborazione i Libri della sezlone Italiana qui istituira Dffrono." It is surrounded by an illustrated border that features a book and quill on top, and a red ensign and Italian flag crossed over on the top left corner.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper, wood, glass.
Condition Remarks
certificate inside frame is warped, colour is chipping off
Cast silver metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast silver metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast bronze metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.
Cast bronze metal medal. One side shows stylized First Nation Killer Whale with a snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat '85. Second side - Games symbol with snowflake. "Northern B.B. Winter Games, Kitimat, 1985 with two dogwood symbols on either side of the "Kitimat 1985". At top is the ribbon hole.