A photograph of approximately 125 athletes leaving the tour building at Alcan in a mass start to mark the beginning of the annual half marathon. Runners completed in a 5, 10 or 21 Km race.
A photograph of approximately 125 athletes leaving the tour building at Alcan in a mass start to mark the beginning of the annual half marathon. Runners completed in a 5, 10 or 21 Km race.
Photograph of second prize in Alcan's power division annual Christmas lighting contest won jointly by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Reimann, 91 Oriole, and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Oeste, 95 Oriole, who occupy adjoining houses. Light is arranged so that the Nativity scene in the centre and the side scenes of the Three Wise Men making their way to Bethlehem are emphasized, while the windows on the side are covered with stars. Above the text and manger scene shines the star that guided them to the Virgin and Child.
Photograph of second prize in Alcan's power division annual Christmas lighting contest won jointly by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Reimann, 91 Oriole, and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Oeste, 95 Oriole, who occupy adjoining houses. Light is arranged so that the Nativity scene in the centre and the side scenes of the Three Wise Men making their way to Bethlehem are emphasized, while the windows on the side are covered with stars. Above the text and manger scene shines the star that guided them to the Virgin and Child.
Photograph of the foundation for nearly half of the houses to be build in neighbourhood A by the Johnson Crooks organization have been poured. Here is a typical foundation for the two storey duplex houses of which 300 are to be done in the year 1955. Pre-cut lumber speeds the erection of the houses. First of these is likely to be a view within a month to six weeks. The ground floor is partially below the grade level.
Photograph of the foundation for nearly half of the houses to be build in neighbourhood A by the Johnson Crooks organization have been poured. Here is a typical foundation for the two storey duplex houses of which 300 are to be done in the year 1955. Pre-cut lumber speeds the erection of the houses. First of these is likely to be a view within a month to six weeks. The ground floor is partially below the grade level.
Notes
The back of the photograph has two dates; July 22 1955 and July 5 1955.
Mansucript of "Kitimat Half-A-Century Ago". Manuscript is 10 pages and includes attached letters. This was written as a reminiscence of her childhood experience in Kitimat.
This was sent by Mrs. Pat Vosburgh to the Biritsh Columbia Archives and Records Service in July 1992. Donated by John A. Bovey, Provincial Archivist, in October 1993.
Scope and Content
Mansucript of "Kitimat Half-A-Century Ago". Manuscript is 10 pages and includes attached letters. This was written as a reminiscence of her childhood experience in Kitimat.
Photograph of helping children during one of the half days she donates to the centre is Joan Hutchins, Mrs. Hutchins is one of approximately 10 volunteers.
Photograph of helping children during one of the half days she donates to the centre is Joan Hutchins, Mrs. Hutchins is one of approximately 10 volunteers.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how th money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Series consists of Annual General Meetings of Aluminum City Telethon. Title based on contents of series.
Group Dave Chow (back row centre), owner of Helen's Café, and the local Kitimat Brownie troops at the Annual Picnic and Barbeque provided by Mr. Chow. Taken at Hirsch Creek Park.
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm
1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Group Dave Chow (back row centre), owner of Helen's Café, and the local Kitimat Brownie troops at the Annual Picnic and Barbeque provided by Mr. Chow. Taken at Hirsch Creek Park.
Group Dave Chow (centre), owner of Helen's Café, with the Kitimat Brownie Troop. Taken at the Annual Picnic and B/Q thrown by Mr. Chow at the Hirsch Creek Park.
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm
1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Group Dave Chow (centre), owner of Helen's Café, with the Kitimat Brownie Troop. Taken at the Annual Picnic and B/Q thrown by Mr. Chow at the Hirsch Creek Park.
Photograph of looking north, east half of storage building portion of hydraulic fill area. Stripping in foreground. Area in centre already stripped. Crane is working at the right.
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking north, east half of storage building portion of hydraulic fill area. Stripping in foreground. Area in centre already stripped. Crane is working at the right.
