Elizabeth Anderson Varley, author of 'Kitimat My Valley' was born and raised in the Kitimat Valley. The book is a memoire of her life and the life of her family members, during the tenure as missionairies and ranchers in the area.
Custodial History
Obtained directly from Elizabeth Varley
Scope and Content
Textual records consisting of typewritten and handwritten notes pertaining to the creation of the book Kitimat My Valley.
62 photographs of the Anderson family, other early settlers and missionaries, and Haisla people, 1878-1947.
Kitimat 1922 Before the Foley and Welch cabin at the Anderson Ranch ; From Left to Right : Beth Anderson & Unknown Girl, Mrs. Martha Anderson, Miss Hortopp (From Kitamaat Mission) Mrs, Exilda Mitchell, Unkn. Lady with hat and Girl, Miss Heather (Kitamaat Mission), Bert Anderson, All indigenous Girls Unknown, Frank Bellmane (Logger) Alec Baddish with Apron (Russian Logger), Mr. George Anderson, Mr. Archer (Logger) All Loggers were working for Bob Mitchell, Kitimat.
Kitimat 1922 Before the Foley and Welch cabin at the Anderson Ranch ; From Left to Right : Beth Anderson & Unknown Girl, Mrs. Martha Anderson, Miss Hortopp (From Kitamaat Mission) Mrs, Exilda Mitchell, Unkn. Lady with hat and Girl, Miss Heather (Kitamaat Mission), Bert Anderson, All indigenous Girls Unknown, Frank Bellmane (Logger) Alec Baddish with Apron (Russian Logger), Mr. George Anderson, Mr. Archer (Logger) All Loggers were working for Bob Mitchell, Kitimat.