Book of poetry by Hubert Evans. Themes include Indigenous peoples, conflict between old and new ways of living, coastal life, and nature. Book has a light blue cover and is 54 pages long.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Pgs. 27-30 are loose and held together by tape.
Height
22 cm
Width
0.8 cm
Length
13.2 cm
Accession Number
979.34
Biographical Notes
Hubert Evans and his family lived amongst the Haisla in Kitimaat Village for 2 1/2 years in the late 1940s. His wife Anna taught at the day school there. Evans wrote many books, short stories, plays, and serials, including "Mist on the River," a novel about a young Gitksan man (see Notes).
An aluminum commemorative coin with a ring. one side has the emblem of British Columbia with markings that say "CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF KITIMAT INCORPORATED 1953" on the other side of the coin there is a picture of a totem on top of a landscape with markings that read "KITIMAT BRITISH COLUMBIA ALUMINUM CITY"
An aluminum commemorative coin with a ring. one side has the emblem of British Columbia with markings that say "CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF KITIMAT INCORPORATED 1953" on the other side of the coin there is a picture of a totem on top of a landscape with markings that read "KITIMAT BRITISH COLUMBIA ALUMINUM CITY"
A tri-fold promotional pamphlet made by N.W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd. to sell Hullah homes in Kitimat. The pamphlet introduces 6 new floor plans and lists the details of what is included in the new houses. The front of the pamphlet has a black and white picture of a Hullah house.
A tri-fold promotional pamphlet made by N.W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd. to sell Hullah homes in Kitimat. The pamphlet introduces 6 new floor plans and lists the details of what is included in the new houses. The front of the pamphlet has a black and white picture of a Hullah house.
(4 copies) An aluminum coin with an the alcan logo at the top with 3 leaves beside it and markings underneath that read "KITIMAT CANADA" On the otherside there's a picture of canada in the middle with markings near the border: "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD"
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
An aluminum menu for the "31st Annual Convention" chamber of commerce luncheon on Aug. 25, 1962. The menu includes a list of dishes, the sponsor and who will be attending like the chairman and guest speakers
An aluminum menu for the "31st Annual Convention" chamber of commerce luncheon on Aug. 25, 1962. The menu includes a list of dishes, the sponsor and who will be attending like the chairman and guest speakers
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 33rd Annual Convention Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 33rd Annual Convention Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Convention Presidents Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Convention Presidents Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Meeting Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. It includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Meeting Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. It includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Centennial Ball taking place in Kitimat for the CMP from Prince Rupert. It includes the date, The guests, menu items, program activities, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Centennial Ball taking place in Kitimat for the CMP from Prince Rupert. It includes the date, The guests, menu items, program activities, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
A menu of the Burns Supper 1980 Programme. The front includes an illustration of a man, inside has menu items and guests, and lastly the back has a village house illustration.
A menu of the Burns Supper 1980 Programme. The front includes an illustration of a man, inside has menu items and guests, and lastly the back has a village house illustration.
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Kitimat Skates was a local component that supplemented the Canadian Museum of History's traveling exhibition, 'Lace Up! Canada's Passion for Skating'. The Kitimat Museum and Archives supplemented the national museum exhibition with sixty years of Kitimat skating history. Did you know that the first skating rink was created when the municipality annually flooded the tennis courts at Nechako Centre? And, that the inventor of Marsh Pegs used by the NHL was a long-time Kitimat resident?
Kitimat Skates was a local component that supplemented the Canadian Museum of History's traveling exhibition, 'Lace Up! Canada's Passion for Skating'. The Kitimat Museum and Archives supplemented the national museum exhibition with sixty years of Kitimat skating history. Did you know that the first skating rink was created when the municipality annually flooded the tennis courts at Nechako Centre? And, that the inventor of Marsh Pegs used by the NHL was a long-time Kitimat resident?
Two copies of a rectangular ground glass with three measurment markings "56 x 72" "9x12" "4x5" each of the markings have their respective rectangular markings. There is a crosshair in the middle. The brand in unknown. They are most likely used for large format cameras.
Two copies of a rectangular ground glass with three measurment markings "56 x 72" "9x12" "4x5" each of the markings have their respective rectangular markings. There is a crosshair in the middle. The brand in unknown. They are most likely used for large format cameras.
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
The connecting piece is missing, so the book is only connected by one bolt.
A brown small guidebook of how to pronounce Canadian places. The front cover reads "A guide to the pronunciation of CANADIAN PLACE NAMES A CBC PUBLICATION" inside there are town names and their proper pronunciation.
A brown small guidebook of how to pronounce Canadian places. The front cover reads "A guide to the pronunciation of CANADIAN PLACE NAMES A CBC PUBLICATION" inside there are town names and their proper pronunciation.
