300 digital photographs : colour ; various sizes received via e-mail 2018/09/13, transfered to server
History / Biographical
After fighting in WWII in Holland and seeing action, Walter Turkenburg was offered to go anywhere and he chose the West Coast of Canada, Vancouver. He arrived not speaking any English, and at some point made it to Kitimat where he worked on the Aluminum project (official employment status unknown). After working in Kitimat, Walter made his way back to Vancouver where he met his wife, Faye. Faye was from Saskatchewan where the couple ultimately ended up living.
Custodial History
Jerry Turkenburg sent these images to Phil Germuth, who then (with permission) sent them to the Museum. Jerry Turkenburg is the son of Walter Turkenburg.
Scope and Content
Colour photographs - 300 (digital images only.) Photographs of smeltersite, town construction, etc.
Notes
In 2019 Jerry Turkenburg called and spoke with Denise Pedro. He gave verbal permission to use the images as we see fit.
Postcard featuring black and white image of the Kitamaat Village with Alcan across the channel in the background.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
10.5cm
Width
14.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.2
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Postcard featuring black and white image of dock and view to Alcan. Sign on dock reads "Kitimat The Aluminum Centre of British Columbia Welcomes You".
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
10.5cm
Width
14.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.3
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Postcard featuring b&w photo of the Smeltersite wharf with "Kitimat The Aluminum Centre of British Columbia Welcomes You" sign. Alcan Smelter in background.
Postcard featuring b&w photo of the Smeltersite wharf with "Kitimat The Aluminum Centre of British Columbia Welcomes You" sign. Alcan Smelter in background.
