Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Photograph of the opening of the road to Prince Rupert (hwy 16). Photo shows highway crew near Tyee - last link in the Rupert highway. Freedie Hogan, shovel operator with the bottle. Ray Stanyer standing behind him. Others: Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr. sup't (died 1987); Lee Hatch, engineer in charge of our section; extreme right - Ross, master mechanic. George - mule skinner.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening of the road to Prince Rupert (hwy 16). Photo shows highway crew near Tyee - last link in the Rupert highway. Freedie Hogan, shovel operator with the bottle. Ray Stanyer standing behind him. Others: Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr. sup't (died 1987); Lee Hatch, engineer in charge of our section; extreme right - Ross, master mechanic. George - mule skinner.
Illustration depicts a map of the Alcan project area, reaching from Prince Rupert to Kenney Dam. Seen is the transmission line, Kemano power plant and the lakes of the region.
Illustration depicts a map of the Alcan project area, reaching from Prince Rupert to Kenney Dam. Seen is the transmission line, Kemano power plant and the lakes of the region.
Notes
Clipping origin unknown. Fritz Wurster Collection. 2002.32
Photo depicts H.R.H., Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip inspecting the first ingot poured at the new smelter in Kitimat. President R.E. Powell (right) and Manager A.W. Whitaker Jr. (left).
Photo depicts H.R.H., Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip inspecting the first ingot poured at the new smelter in Kitimat. President R.E. Powell (right) and Manager A.W. Whitaker Jr. (left).
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection
A photograph of three members of the Kitimat Drama and Variety Club displaying the award on their arrival back from the Prince Rupert Drama festival. Left Rhoda Fleetwood, Bob Block and Peta Gleadow
A photograph of three members of the Kitimat Drama and Variety Club displaying the award on their arrival back from the Prince Rupert Drama festival. Left Rhoda Fleetwood, Bob Block and Peta Gleadow
A photograph of the runners up in the Prince Rupert Drama Festival, cast of the Monkey's paw and Drama Club members proudly displayed their certificates of merit. From left : Don Scott, May Johnson, Bob Block, Stan Williams, Rhoda Fleetwood, Mike Goldie, Peta Gleadow, Todd MacMillon and Bob Harper
A photograph of the runners up in the Prince Rupert Drama Festival, cast of the Monkey's paw and Drama Club members proudly displayed their certificates of merit. From left : Don Scott, May Johnson, Bob Block, Stan Williams, Rhoda Fleetwood, Mike Goldie, Peta Gleadow, Todd MacMillon and Bob Harper
Photo of spectators of Portuguese vs. Indians soccer game played at Kitamaat Village. More than 500 fans were at the village on Sunday, April 19, 1956 to wach Sunday's Soccer League.
Photo of spectators of Portuguese vs. Indians soccer game played at Kitamaat Village. More than 500 fans were at the village on Sunday, April 19, 1956 to wach Sunday's Soccer League.
