Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River estuary. Edge of plane visible on the left. Beyond the estuary the Alcan smelter site is visible. Smoke is coming off the smelter operations. Snowy mountains in background.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River estuary. Edge of plane visible on the left. Beyond the estuary the Alcan smelter site is visible. Smoke is coming off the smelter operations. Snowy mountains in background.
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
A close up of a bun on a plate that has some roast beef in it along with colslaw and fries on the side.A little cup that has gravy in it is also along the side.. A dark liquid and a cup of coffee are also on the table.
1 photograph : color ; 12.6 x 9.8 cm
1 negative : color ; 8 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
A close up of a bun on a plate that has some roast beef in it along with colslaw and fries on the side.A little cup that has gravy in it is also along the side.. A dark liquid and a cup of coffee are also on the table.
A close up of a roast beef sandwhich along with a side of fries and colslaw and a little bowl with beef in it. A glass with a dark liquid in it and a cup of coffee are also beside the plate with food on it.
A close up of a roast beef sandwhich along with a side of fries and colslaw and a little bowl with beef in it. A glass with a dark liquid in it and a cup of coffee are also beside the plate with food on it.
A sandwhich on a plate with a side order of colslaw and fries. A glass of water and a cup of coffee is also on the table beside the plate with food on it.
A sandwhich on a plate with a side order of colslaw and fries. A glass of water and a cup of coffee is also on the table beside the plate with food on it.
Portrait of a woman modeling a fur coat with a man standing beside her showing the inside of the coat with two other woman behind her wearign fur coats.
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 12.8 cm
1 negative : b&w ; 9.9 x 12.6 cm
Scope and Content
Portrait of a woman modeling a fur coat with a man standing beside her showing the inside of the coat with two other woman behind her wearign fur coats.
Photograph of boat docked at the bay behind the smelter. Front of boat has writing that reads "Shad Jan". Alcan potlines are visible behind to the left. Mountain with some snow on top in the background. Image has a pink tint.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of boat docked at the bay behind the smelter. Front of boat has writing that reads "Shad Jan". Alcan potlines are visible behind to the left. Mountain with some snow on top in the background. Image has a pink tint.
Two models posing in The Bay. The lady on the left is wearing a knee-high skirt with a black hat, and the lady on the right is wearing a shiny dress with a faux fur wrap.
Two models posing in The Bay. The lady on the left is wearing a knee-high skirt with a black hat, and the lady on the right is wearing a shiny dress with a faux fur wrap.
