Malcolm Baxter died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael.
Custodial History
Part of items collected by Malcolm Baxter, former editer of NSP. Brought into the museum by Judith Cullington, Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Scope and Content
Folder containing correspondence letters from Basil and Malcolm Baxter.
Photograph showing Lois Godfrey, Registrar for Minor Hockey, receiving a token of appreciation for all her help at the Kitimat Minor Hockey's Appreciation night on May 5th, 1978.
Photograph showing Lois Godfrey, Registrar for Minor Hockey, receiving a token of appreciation for all her help at the Kitimat Minor Hockey's Appreciation night on May 5th, 1978.
"On October 12th, Kitimat Branch 250, Royal Candian Legion, their Ladies' Appreciation Dinner on the day set aside each year when the Legionnaires publicly show their appreciation to the Ladies Auxiliary for the great work they accomplish for the Bravnch during the year. The Legionnaires usually prepare and serve the dinner and handle the clean-up chores (although there is a sneaky rumour going around that some them occasionally shanhai their L.A. Wives to assist them.)"
"On October 12th, Kitimat Branch 250, Royal Candian Legion, their Ladies' Appreciation Dinner on the day set aside each year when the Legionnaires publicly show their appreciation to the Ladies Auxiliary for the great work they accomplish for the Bravnch during the year. The Legionnaires usually prepare and serve the dinner and handle the clean-up chores (although there is a sneaky rumour going around that some them occasionally shanhai their L.A. Wives to assist them.)"
Notes
Service Organizations - 1970 - Royal Canadian Legion - Br. 250
Photo depicts the lettering over the main door to the powerhouse portal which reads "Aluminum Company of Canada Limited". Below are larger lettering spelling out "Kemano." A bar is bolted to the letters to give an underlining effect.
Photo depicts the lettering over the main door to the powerhouse portal which reads "Aluminum Company of Canada Limited". Below are larger lettering spelling out "Kemano." A bar is bolted to the letters to give an underlining effect.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KPO-243. To establish the best location for the word "Kemano", the letters were temporarily suspended with ropes. Alcan Collection
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
2 letters from R.E. Powell, president, Alcan, 1955 and D.A. Aspinall, production manager, 1958.
3 letters to the Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association written in both Chinese and English.
June 4, 1985 - Association registration notice, Event Highlights (garage sale, Chinese food stand), Recreational Activities (outdoor picnic, Mah-Jong fun tournament, fishing tournament, call for member suggestions for hobbies and group activities), Member News (Mr. and Mrs. Kam Ping Chan baby birth annoucement, Mr. Andrew Lee car accident notice, Mr. and Mrs. Kam Wah Lee car accident notice). Back of letter includes member list for the association.
January 15, 1986 - Chinese New Year potluck party notice for feb 15. Includes info on entry, activities, expenses, and receipts.
New Year letter written by the association president Amy Mung thanking the members for their support and contributions, member totals, and encouraging members to get involved and support functions. Back of letter has 1985 report attached.
The Kitimat Chinese Association was founded in 1985. Their purpose was to connect all Chinese Canadians in Kitimat, with the local people too. They encouraged the members involved in the community to show and share Chinese culture with the people in Kitimat. Like activities in Multicultural Day, Canada Day, Canada Cancer Society's Relay of Life, etc. Every year they had three gatherings, summer picnic, Christmas and Chinese New Year. The association disbanded in December 2008 as most of the members got older and retired.
Custodial History
Donated by Huey-lin Wu
Scope and Content
3 letters to the Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association written in both Chinese and English.
June 4, 1985 - Association registration notice, Event Highlights (garage sale, Chinese food stand), Recreational Activities (outdoor picnic, Mah-Jong fun tournament, fishing tournament, call for member suggestions for hobbies and group activities), Member News (Mr. and Mrs. Kam Ping Chan baby birth annoucement, Mr. Andrew Lee car accident notice, Mr. and Mrs. Kam Wah Lee car accident notice). Back of letter includes member list for the association.
January 15, 1986 - Chinese New Year potluck party notice for feb 15. Includes info on entry, activities, expenses, and receipts.
New Year letter written by the association president Amy Mung thanking the members for their support and contributions, member totals, and encouraging members to get involved and support functions. Back of letter has 1985 report attached.
"Mrs. J.R. Thompson, 11 Heron Street, is shown receiving a certificate of Appreciation from Mr. W. Owen, President of Brand 250, Royal Canadian Legion. Mr.Owen made the presentation on behalf of Salvation Army Lt. Bill Young who was unable to attend. The citation reads "This certificate is presented in grateful appreciation of volunteer service to the community and welfare of others through the salvation Army." - Mrs. thompson, a member of the L.A. to Branch 250, has co-ordinated the Kitimat annual fund raising appeal for the Salvation Army for a number of years."
"Mrs. J.R. Thompson, 11 Heron Street, is shown receiving a certificate of Appreciation from Mr. W. Owen, President of Brand 250, Royal Canadian Legion. Mr.Owen made the presentation on behalf of Salvation Army Lt. Bill Young who was unable to attend. The citation reads "This certificate is presented in grateful appreciation of volunteer service to the community and welfare of others through the salvation Army." - Mrs. thompson, a member of the L.A. to Branch 250, has co-ordinated the Kitimat annual fund raising appeal for the Salvation Army for a number of years."
Notes
Service Organization - 1970 - Royal Cnadian Legion - Br. 250
Letter from the department of National Health and Welfare , Family Allowances.
Attached is also a a note instructing mothers how to receive the book "Canadian Mother and Child".
Letter from the department of National Health and Welfare , Family Allowances.
Attached is also a a note instructing mothers how to receive the book "Canadian Mother and Child".