Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
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Slide of swmming in Kitimat. One man is on a ladder in the water.
Photograph of a man and another person wearing a swimming cap swimming in a natural pool of water. Possibly the Kitimat River? Leafy greenery behind them.
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 a man and another person wearing a swimming cap swimming in a natural pool of water. Possibly the Kitimat River? Leafy greenery behind them.
The framework of the building with a crane lowering the last ceiling glue-lam beam into position while workers look on.
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The Y.M.C.A. opened its doors in 1957. This lounge structure under construction is now the Community Room for the District of Kitimat Recreation Riverlodge facility.
"YMCA: SOME FUN: Big thrill yesterday for close on 50 boys of the YMCA Summer Fun Prgoramme was the visit to the Kitimat Fire Hall. Allowed to inspect the equipment and engines, the greatest fun came when Terry Enis (11) and David Yard (nine) got their hands on the hoses. "Nothing to it," said Terry. N. Sentinel."
"YMCA: SOME FUN: Big thrill yesterday for close on 50 boys of the YMCA Summer Fun Prgoramme was the visit to the Kitimat Fire Hall. Allowed to inspect the equipment and engines, the greatest fun came when Terry Enis (11) and David Yard (nine) got their hands on the hoses. "Nothing to it," said Terry. N. Sentinel."
"Bend Down! Sister! "Maybe it's doing it the hard way but these women in the YMCA Keep Fit classes throughly enjoy the Y Wednesday night workout. The Y offers classes Tuesday evening of a less stresneous nature which are well attended by about 20 women. Mrs. Mary Skabo puts them through their paces that night to recorded music. A more active group is shown here as they were drilled Wednesday in proffessional style by Mrs.Tony Coppens. Y authorities say the classes are popular, the main attraction being the oppertunity to lose weight. Apart from the weight angle, it's also a fine form of relaxation!"
"Bend Down! Sister! "Maybe it's doing it the hard way but these women in the YMCA Keep Fit classes throughly enjoy the Y Wednesday night workout. The Y offers classes Tuesday evening of a less stresneous nature which are well attended by about 20 women. Mrs. Mary Skabo puts them through their paces that night to recorded music. A more active group is shown here as they were drilled Wednesday in proffessional style by Mrs.Tony Coppens. Y authorities say the classes are popular, the main attraction being the oppertunity to lose weight. Apart from the weight angle, it's also a fine form of relaxation!"
"This flying young man needs no trapeze for his antics. He's Michael Voitchovsky, YMCA physical director, a graduate of a Switzerland school of physical education. All 'Y' members may take advantage of gymnastic equipment. Special classes are conducted Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8 to 11 p.m."
"This flying young man needs no trapeze for his antics. He's Michael Voitchovsky, YMCA physical director, a graduate of a Switzerland school of physical education. All 'Y' members may take advantage of gymnastic equipment. Special classes are conducted Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8 to 11 p.m."
Photo showing Juergen Hagemann playing flute, one of three soloists who will play at a special concert by Kitimat Little Symphony Sunday at 8:45 pm in YMCA auditorium. Money from sales will advance to a fund to purchase a 160-acre tract of land in the Smithers area.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Music
(a)Kitimat Little Symphony
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Photo showing Juergen Hagemann playing flute, one of three soloists who will play at a special concert by Kitimat Little Symphony Sunday at 8:45 pm in YMCA auditorium. Money from sales will advance to a fund to purchase a 160-acre tract of land in the Smithers area.
"YMCA To Hold 'Jingle Jump Dance:
Following The successful "Sputnik Smash" dance, YMCA will hold a "Jingle Jump" dance Saturday at the 'Y' lounge. Theme of dance will center on Christmas season. Lounge will be appropriately decorated for the occasion. Members of the dance committee were busy Wednesday night "dressing up" the hall. Among volunteer workers are, from left to right : Pat O'Hara, John Selimos, and Lois Fishwick.
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"YMCA To Hold 'Jingle Jump Dance:
Following The successful "Sputnik Smash" dance, YMCA will hold a "Jingle Jump" dance Saturday at the 'Y' lounge. Theme of dance will center on Christmas season. Lounge will be appropriately decorated for the occasion. Members of the dance committee were busy Wednesday night "dressing up" the hall. Among volunteer workers are, from left to right : Pat O'Hara, John Selimos, and Lois Fishwick.
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