"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
"A very successfully" book sale is available each afternoon at the Kitimat Public Library. Discarded library books are being sold for 25 cents a piece 5 for a dollar. Patricia Robertson-Jimenz volunteered for duty as sales clerk recently as Rajai Sheadeh browsed."
"A very successfully" book sale is available each afternoon at the Kitimat Public Library. Discarded library books are being sold for 25 cents a piece 5 for a dollar. Patricia Robertson-Jimenz volunteered for duty as sales clerk recently as Rajai Sheadeh browsed."
Notes
"L" Commercial - 1970 - 1): Liquor Store 2) Library
A photograph of Mr. Sven Granewall (left) chairman of the Education Committee, Chemical of Canada. Chemical of Canada presents Mr. C. Armstrong, head of the science division of MESS with a new text book for chemistry students
A photograph of Mr. Sven Granewall (left) chairman of the Education Committee, Chemical of Canada. Chemical of Canada presents Mr. C. Armstrong, head of the science division of MESS with a new text book for chemistry students
Black book containing "History of our Cabin up Clague Mt.," photocopies of the cabin's logbook from September 1960 to January 1969, several photocopied pictures from 1970, a typewritten logbook of local and regional excursions taken by the Mendel family from 1963 to 1968, and several newspaper articles.
This material relates to a cabin on Clague Mountain, originally begun by Robert 'Bob' Hesse in the late 1950s and completed by Gisela's husband Hans in 1960. It remained in the Mendel family for 15 years before being demolished in 1975.
Custodial History
Donated to the Museum by Mendel's daughter, Fredrika Lyne, on November 14th 2023.
Scope and Content
Black book containing "History of our Cabin up Clague Mt.," photocopies of the cabin's logbook from September 1960 to January 1969, several photocopied pictures from 1970, a typewritten logbook of local and regional excursions taken by the Mendel family from 1963 to 1968, and several newspaper articles.
Photo showing "this beats comic books", young children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knippelberg seem to be saying as dad points to the spot in the sky where he believes he spotted the earth satellite.
Photo showing "this beats comic books", young children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knippelberg seem to be saying as dad points to the spot in the sky where he believes he spotted the earth satellite.
Photograph of fireman Jack Eakin and Bob Block the Municipal Recreation and Adult Education Director looking at new books that have been added to the library which operates in the firehall.
Photograph of fireman Jack Eakin and Bob Block the Municipal Recreation and Adult Education Director looking at new books that have been added to the library which operates in the firehall.
Logbook from of the 2nd Kitimat Company of Girl Guides. Contains written log entries, photographs, and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Girl Guides events and activities.
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Logbook from of the 2nd Kitimat Company of Girl Guides. Contains written log entries, photographs, and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Girl Guides events and activities.
Peak book from Squirrel Mountain. First page reads "Peak Book. From 23rd May 1945. To For All Who Believe in God and His Wonderful Nature. "Kreuzberg"" Rest of book contains comments from visitors of the peak from all over the world. Cover is black, but very stained and degraded. Turning orange.
Peak book from Squirrel Mountain. First page reads "Peak Book. From 23rd May 1945. To For All Who Believe in God and His Wonderful Nature. "Kreuzberg"" Rest of book contains comments from visitors of the peak from all over the world. Cover is black, but very stained and degraded. Turning orange.
Notes
Poor condition. Colour stains, falling apart. Main register indicates there should be a second book, but the other is currently missing.