Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
vinyl
Condition Remarks
Slightly wrinkled from age and use; horizontal crease along the center. Some minor stains and discolouration. Much of the blue ink on the back has rubbed off.
Height
28.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm (when folded);
47 cm (when opened)
Inscriptions
"This Washable Bookcover made from recycled materials is a Gift from the Businesses listed in Appreciation of your Patronage. brentwood distributors #9 - 13520 Crestwood Place, Richmond, B.C."
Book of poetry by Hubert Evans. Themes include Indigenous peoples, conflict between old and new ways of living, coastal life, and nature. Book has a light blue cover and is 54 pages long.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Pgs. 27-30 are loose and held together by tape.
Height
22 cm
Width
0.8 cm
Length
13.2 cm
Accession Number
979.34
Biographical Notes
Hubert Evans and his family lived amongst the Haisla in Kitimaat Village for 2 1/2 years in the late 1940s. His wife Anna taught at the day school there. Evans wrote many books, short stories, plays, and serials, including "Mist on the River," a novel about a young Gitksan man (see Notes).
"Since 1968 the Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club have contributed over 30 books to the public library. Donated this week as part of D+P week were five books, all written by women. Participating (l. to r.) Betty Lepingwell, Ruth Robertson, Beryl McBean, and Betty King."
"Since 1968 the Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club have contributed over 30 books to the public library. Donated this week as part of D+P week were five books, all written by women. Participating (l. to r.) Betty Lepingwell, Ruth Robertson, Beryl McBean, and Betty King."
Notes
Service Organizations - 1970 - Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club
