Clipping depicts a Provincial Government advertisement on the industrial and commercial opportunities in British Columbia focusing mostly on the natural resources such as forestry, mining, agriculture, fisheries and power.
Clipping depicts a Provincial Government advertisement on the industrial and commercial opportunities in British Columbia focusing mostly on the natural resources such as forestry, mining, agriculture, fisheries and power.
Notes
Clipping origin unknown. District of Kitimat Collection
Caught a little by surprise by our camer, Jim Thom at The Universal is one of the many waiting to serve you with a wide selection of merchandise at everday low prices.
Caught a little by surprise by our camer, Jim Thom at The Universal is one of the many waiting to serve you with a wide selection of merchandise at everday low prices.
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
Photograph of homes along shore at Alcan site. Forest behind them, and dock visible in distance.
Photo showing newcomers to the University of Victoria met senior faculty members last week at first-year registration in arts and science. Henry Franz (left), of Kitimat, hears the views of university president Malcolm Taylor. At right are Pattie Jackson or Prince Rupert and Dr. A.J. Wood, dean of arts and science. Mr. Franz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt Franz of Kitimat.
Photo showing newcomers to the University of Victoria met senior faculty members last week at first-year registration in arts and science. Henry Franz (left), of Kitimat, hears the views of university president Malcolm Taylor. At right are Pattie Jackson or Prince Rupert and Dr. A.J. Wood, dean of arts and science. Mr. Franz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt Franz of Kitimat.
Photograph of the judges chose the home of William Mosher at 34 Grebe Street, illustrated above, as the "best decorated home in the town in the annual Alcan lightup contest. The decorations featured a red outlined start a top the chimney, a reindeer pulled sleigh on the rooftop and lighted panels along the front of the house. Judges viewed the entire town during a busy Thursday evening.
Photograph of the judges chose the home of William Mosher at 34 Grebe Street, illustrated above, as the "best decorated home in the town in the annual Alcan lightup contest. The decorations featured a red outlined start a top the chimney, a reindeer pulled sleigh on the rooftop and lighted panels along the front of the house. Judges viewed the entire town during a busy Thursday evening.
Metal sign advertising Wolf Werner Services, the music/DJ business of Wolfgang Scholz. The top 2/3rds of the sign are painted blue with the image of a gray wolf's head howling in the centre. The bottom third of the sign is white, with "WOLF WERNER" written in red capital letters and "Services" written in red cursive below them. Along the bottom of the sign are black letters reading "KITIMAT 632-3900." Two small holes in the top corners for hanging.
Metal sign advertising Wolf Werner Services, the music/DJ business of Wolfgang Scholz. The top 2/3rds of the sign are painted blue with the image of a gray wolf's head howling in the centre. The bottom third of the sign is white, with "WOLF WERNER" written in red capital letters and "Services" written in red cursive below them. Along the bottom of the sign are black letters reading "KITIMAT 632-3900." Two small holes in the top corners for hanging.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Various small stains, scratches, scuff marks, etc. across surface.
Height
61
Width
60.6
Accession Number
2023.30.1
Biographical Notes
Belonged to Wolfgang Scholz, an Alcan employee and radio DJ who lived in Kitimat from 1956 onwards. He provided DJ services at public events through his business Wolf Werner Services (also known as Wolf Werner Discotheque).
Northern Sentinel: Box #4: (A) Historical (1) District of Kitimat (a) Town Planning (i) Mayer, Whittlesey and Glass, New York (ii) Resident Planning Engineer
Scope and Content
Photos showing "The Coming North Pacific Metropolis of Canada" and "Location and Advantages" of Kitamaat Village.
