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.
Oval grey patch, red embroidery around the edge. Black embroidered lettering 'CANADIAN ALUMINUM SMELTER AND ALLIED WORKERS' then in smaller black letter 'CASAW, IN HOC SIGNO LABORA' - embroidered on stylized embroidered Canadian Flag.
Oval grey patch, red embroidery around the edge. Black embroidered lettering 'CANADIAN ALUMINUM SMELTER AND ALLIED WORKERS' then in smaller black letter 'CASAW, IN HOC SIGNO LABORA' - embroidered on stylized embroidered Canadian Flag.
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
Blue polyester patch on red felt; blue embroidery; black, white and yellow silkscreened image depicts sailboat; lettering reads 'Kemano Bay Yacht Club'
Blue polyester patch on red felt; blue embroidery; black, white and yellow silkscreened image depicts sailboat; lettering reads 'Kemano Bay Yacht Club'
Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.
Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.
PCMR pin; no clips on back. Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR) were a volunteer military force in the British Columbia and Yukon regions in the 1940s. The PCMR patrolled the coastal regions of BC and Yukon against the threat of Japanese invasion.
PCMR pin; no clips on back. Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR) were a volunteer military force in the British Columbia and Yukon regions in the 1940s. The PCMR patrolled the coastal regions of BC and Yukon against the threat of Japanese invasion.