Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. In front only wall framework is done, and further down the roof is installed. Another building is constructed on the right. In the foreground there is building material on the ground. Mountains with some snow in the background.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. In front only wall framework is done, and further down the roof is installed. Another building is constructed on the right. In the foreground there is building material on the ground. Mountains with some snow in the background.
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. Building with outer structure nearly complete is on the left. On the right further back is another building, and in front of it is part of a wall structure. There is piles of building material on the ground around too. Mountains with some snow in the background.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. Building with outer structure nearly complete is on the left. On the right further back is another building, and in front of it is part of a wall structure. There is piles of building material on the ground around too. Mountains with some snow in the background.
Cartoon Book - Allan Beaton's "Kitimat 51" A series of cartoons made on the site of Canada's largest construction project, with Kitimat Constructors, for the Aluminum Co. of Canada. Limited.
Cartoon Book - Allan Beaton's "Kitimat 51" A series of cartoons made on the site of Canada's largest construction project, with Kitimat Constructors, for the Aluminum Co. of Canada. Limited.
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
vinyl
Condition Remarks
Slightly wrinkled from age and use. Some minor stains and discolouration. '2002' written at top right corner with marker.
Height
28.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm (when folded);
47 cm (when opened)
Inscriptions
"This washable vinyl book cover is a gift from the businesses listed in appreciation of your patronage. Produced and co-ordinated by SHIRON INDUSTRIES LTD. Vancouver, B.C."
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
vinyl
Condition Remarks
Slightly wrinkled from age and use. Some minor stains.
Height
28.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm (when folded);
47 cm (when opened)
Inscriptions
"This washable vinyl book cover is a gift from the businesses listed in appreciation of your patronage. Produced and co-ordinated by SHIRON INDUSTRIES LTD. White Rock, BC."
