Photo showing 'Mess Hall' at Anderson Creek during Alcan Project. The Mess Hall was at the Hudson's Bay Trading Company, which sat 1,000 workers at one time. It contained the Mess Hall, Blue Room (Staff), Post Office, Grocery Store. It was a hub of activity.
Photo showing 'Mess Hall' at Anderson Creek during Alcan Project. The Mess Hall was at the Hudson's Bay Trading Company, which sat 1,000 workers at one time. It contained the Mess Hall, Blue Room (Staff), Post Office, Grocery Store. It was a hub of activity.
Photo showing on behalf of the Teamsters Union, Andy Borts presents a watch as a going away gift to Ed Lawson (now Senator Ed Lawson), popular Secretary of the Union local, leaving for a Vancouver posting. John Inman is seated in the background.
Photo showing on behalf of the Teamsters Union, Andy Borts presents a watch as a going away gift to Ed Lawson (now Senator Ed Lawson), popular Secretary of the Union local, leaving for a Vancouver posting. John Inman is seated in the background.
Photo showing 'Kitmano' docked at Kemano, B.C. (part of the Alcan Project). L/R Bob Ashmore, Dan Hayes (Supt. Wharf Alcan: Kitimat Works); Arv Sestrap (Insurance, Charter Business); Canada Life, Resident, District Rep. Kitimat
Photo showing 'Kitmano' docked at Kemano, B.C. (part of the Alcan Project). L/R Bob Ashmore, Dan Hayes (Supt. Wharf Alcan: Kitimat Works); Arv Sestrap (Insurance, Charter Business); Canada Life, Resident, District Rep. Kitimat
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
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 Farewell to Percy E. Radley (Alcan). Kitimat Chamber of Commerce presents Mr. Radley with a Sammy Robinson Totem Pole. Presentation made by Harry Jomini, held at the Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Radley was Project Manager during Alcan's Construction period.
Photo showing Farewell to Percy E. Radley (Alcan). Kitimat Chamber of Commerce presents Mr. Radley with a Sammy Robinson Totem Pole. Presentation made by Harry Jomini, held at the Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Radley was Project Manager during Alcan's Construction period.
Photo showing members local 1081, united brotherhood of carpenters - Kitimat- 48 hours- notice of strike. L/R Gordon Maynes President, Ernie Rodda, Business Agent.
Photo showing members local 1081, united brotherhood of carpenters - Kitimat- 48 hours- notice of strike. L/R Gordon Maynes President, Ernie Rodda, Business Agent.
Photo showing 500 hundred Kitimat Carpenters last night to lay away their tools in preparation for today's strike. Throughout the city partially completed buildings stand open to the weather. Shown 'carpenters' employed on the 30 Alcan appartments blocks under construction.
Photo showing 500 hundred Kitimat Carpenters last night to lay away their tools in preparation for today's strike. Throughout the city partially completed buildings stand open to the weather. Shown 'carpenters' employed on the 30 Alcan appartments blocks under construction.
Photo showing local 1081, Kitimat Carpenters 'Back at Work'. Carpenters in overalls, on scaffolds, sawing & hammering on the job- 10-day old dispute between buildings. Exchange & Carpenters' Union ended. Signed history making agreement.
Photo showing local 1081, Kitimat Carpenters 'Back at Work'. Carpenters in overalls, on scaffolds, sawing & hammering on the job- 10-day old dispute between buildings. Exchange & Carpenters' Union ended. Signed history making agreement.
NSP Article - Elizabeth's Beauty Beckons - How many Kitimatians returning from work along the Smeltersite road have thought of capturing this view of Mount Elizabeth? The mountain, still holding snow in the cirque, stands clear of clouds these days, beckoning to those ambitious climbers who intend to tackle her slopes on Labour Day weekend. A trail has been blazed part of the way to the mountain's base but a hike to Mount Elizabeth still requires expert woods knowledge.
NSP Article - Elizabeth's Beauty Beckons - How many Kitimatians returning from work along the Smeltersite road have thought of capturing this view of Mount Elizabeth? The mountain, still holding snow in the cirque, stands clear of clouds these days, beckoning to those ambitious climbers who intend to tackle her slopes on Labour Day weekend. A trail has been blazed part of the way to the mountain's base but a hike to Mount Elizabeth still requires expert woods knowledge.
