Photograph of the Kitimat counterpart, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, Sir Seymour is welcomed to Kitimat Chamber of Commerence president Don Forward looks on. Arriving in the private car of the CNR divisional superintendent the Lord Mayor was given a detailed tour of the Kitimat works and the townsite. After overnighting here, he left the next morning for a visit to the Kemano operations.
Photograph of the Kitimat counterpart, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, Sir Seymour is welcomed to Kitimat Chamber of Commerence president Don Forward looks on. Arriving in the private car of the CNR divisional superintendent the Lord Mayor was given a detailed tour of the Kitimat works and the townsite. After overnighting here, he left the next morning for a visit to the Kemano operations.
Photograph showing William T. Boston, Lord Mayor of London's Sword Bearer and First Squire; W.J. Windrom, Canadian Pacific Airlines' Director of Developments; Sir Seymour Howard, Lord Mayor of London; Reeve Wilbur Hallman; Don Forward, President of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerence, and W.H. Mollroy, Canadian National Rallways' Superintendent standing in front of the train that Sir Seymour Howard arrived to Kitimat on.
Photograph showing William T. Boston, Lord Mayor of London's Sword Bearer and First Squire; W.J. Windrom, Canadian Pacific Airlines' Director of Developments; Sir Seymour Howard, Lord Mayor of London; Reeve Wilbur Hallman; Don Forward, President of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerence, and W.H. Mollroy, Canadian National Rallways' Superintendent standing in front of the train that Sir Seymour Howard arrived to Kitimat on.
Photograph showing R.E Montador, Thomas H. Christie, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, P.E Radley, Waldo Skillings and R.S. Lawrence welcoming Premier W.A.C. Bennett to Kitimat
Photograph showing R.E Montador, Thomas H. Christie, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, P.E Radley, Waldo Skillings and R.S. Lawrence welcoming Premier W.A.C. Bennett to Kitimat
Photograph of part of the Lord Mayor of London's touring party and part of the reception/group are seen here shortly after arrival of the noon train. Left to right are: William T. Boston, Sword Bearer and first squire; W.J Windrom, Director of Developments for Canadian Pacific Airlines; Sir Seymour Howard, Lord Mayor of London; Reeve wilbur Hallman; Don Foward president of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce; W.H. mcHroy, Divisional Superintendent the Canadian National Railways.
Photograph of part of the Lord Mayor of London's touring party and part of the reception/group are seen here shortly after arrival of the noon train. Left to right are: William T. Boston, Sword Bearer and first squire; W.J Windrom, Director of Developments for Canadian Pacific Airlines; Sir Seymour Howard, Lord Mayor of London; Reeve wilbur Hallman; Don Foward president of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce; W.H. mcHroy, Divisional Superintendent the Canadian National Railways.
Photo depicts four dignitaries standing around a 49-lb. spring salmon prepared for the Board of Trade dinner in Kitimat by chefs for Crawley McCracken. From left are Ralph C. Pybus, Vancouver Board of Trade, Wilbur Hallman, Kitimat Reeve, George C. Bradley, Tour Chairman, Vancouver Board of Trade, and A.C. Turney, Kitimat Aluminum Company Works Manager.
Photo depicts four dignitaries standing around a 49-lb. spring salmon prepared for the Board of Trade dinner in Kitimat by chefs for Crawley McCracken. From left are Ralph C. Pybus, Vancouver Board of Trade, Wilbur Hallman, Kitimat Reeve, George C. Bradley, Tour Chairman, Vancouver Board of Trade, and A.C. Turney, Kitimat Aluminum Company Works Manager.
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Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel Press article, June 09, 1955. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Photograph of the council and officials of the municipality of Kitimat, left to right, Mr. D. Hawkins, Works Superintendent, Councillors Baxter, Cronk and Margetts, Mr. C. Mc. Henderson, Municipal Manager, Reeve W.H. Sparks, Miss Y. Mearns, Secretary, Councillors Malby, Davis and Hallman and Mr. L. Wheeldon Treasurer Collector.
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of the council and officials of the municipality of Kitimat, left to right, Mr. D. Hawkins, Works Superintendent, Councillors Baxter, Cronk and Margetts, Mr. C. Mc. Henderson, Municipal Manager, Reeve W.H. Sparks, Miss Y. Mearns, Secretary, Councillors Malby, Davis and Hallman and Mr. L. Wheeldon Treasurer Collector.
Malcolm Baxter 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.
Custodial History
Part of items collected by Malcolm Baxter, former editer of NSP. Brought into the museum by Judith Cullington, Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Scope and Content
Photograph of 8 men in Kitimat. John, Basil Baxter, Bill Sparks, Jim McElroy, Ian Kennedy, Wilbur Hallman, and Haynes.
Photo showing Premier Bennett visits Kitimat. L/R R.E. Montador, Thomas H. Christie, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, Premier W.A.C. Bennett, Percy E. Radley, Waldo Skillings, R.S. Lawrence
Photo showing Premier Bennett visits Kitimat. L/R R.E. Montador, Thomas H. Christie, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, Premier W.A.C. Bennett, Percy E. Radley, Waldo Skillings, R.S. Lawrence
Photo showing Reeve Wilbur Hallman signing the Golden Book at Montreal's City Hall. L/R Mrs. P.W. Hallman, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, Montreal's Mayor Jean Drapeau.
Photo showing Reeve Wilbur Hallman signing the Golden Book at Montreal's City Hall. L/R Mrs. P.W. Hallman, Reeve Wilbur Hallman, Montreal's Mayor Jean Drapeau.
Photo showing election of Reeve Wilbur Hallman and new Council. L/R Matt Gooding, Councillor; Gordon Cronk, Councillor; Wilbur Hallman, Reeve; Doug Cohoon, Councillor; Fred Kreller, Councillor.
Photo showing election of Reeve Wilbur Hallman and new Council. L/R Matt Gooding, Councillor; Gordon Cronk, Councillor; Wilbur Hallman, Reeve; Doug Cohoon, Councillor; Fred Kreller, Councillor.
Photo showing swearing in of Municipal Council. L/R Basil Baxter, Councillor; Doug Cohoon, Councillor; Cyril Henderson, Municipal Manager; Wilbur Hallman, Reeve; Matt Gooding, Councillor; Fred Kreller, Councillor.
Photo showing swearing in of Municipal Council. L/R Basil Baxter, Councillor; Doug Cohoon, Councillor; Cyril Henderson, Municipal Manager; Wilbur Hallman, Reeve; Matt Gooding, Councillor; Fred Kreller, Councillor.
Photo showing Vancouver Board of Trade members visit Kitimat. L/R Ralph C. Pybus; Reeve Wilbur Hallman; George C. Bradley; A.C. Turney, Works Manager, Alcan, Kitimat Works; They are looking at the 49th Spring Salmon by caterers, Crawley and McCracken.
Photo showing Vancouver Board of Trade members visit Kitimat. L/R Ralph C. Pybus; Reeve Wilbur Hallman; George C. Bradley; A.C. Turney, Works Manager, Alcan, Kitimat Works; They are looking at the 49th Spring Salmon by caterers, Crawley and McCracken.
Photo showing swearing in of councillors, from L/R Basil Baxter, ex-councillor; Doug Cohoon, Councillor; Cyril Henderson, Municipal Manager; Wilbur Hallman, Reeve; Matt Gooding, Councillor; Fred Kreller, Councillor.
Photo showing swearing in of councillors, from L/R Basil Baxter, ex-councillor; Doug Cohoon, Councillor; Cyril Henderson, Municipal Manager; Wilbur Hallman, Reeve; Matt Gooding, Councillor; Fred Kreller, Councillor.
