Seven men working at tables in a class for new Canadians. The teacher is wearing glasses, and is pointing at a student's work near the end of the table. The two men from the left have their legs cross, and the clock at the back of the room says it is approximately 7:16.
Seven men working at tables in a class for new Canadians. The teacher is wearing glasses, and is pointing at a student's work near the end of the table. The two men from the left have their legs cross, and the clock at the back of the room says it is approximately 7:16.
Amelia is about to put a fork full of food in her mouth, and David is sitting beside her at the table. They are both wearing glasses and paper party hats. There is a large group of children behind them, and the party was held at the Canadian Legion.
Amelia is about to put a fork full of food in her mouth, and David is sitting beside her at the table. They are both wearing glasses and paper party hats. There is a large group of children behind them, and the party was held at the Canadian Legion.
Photograph of around 200 children were on hand for the annual Christmas party of the Royal Canadian Legion. Santa, Harry Goodwin, is surrounded by left, Jessie O'Connar and daughter Wendy. Theory was Wendy would sing "I Saw Mummy Was Kissing Santa Clause," but the beard threw Jessie. Presents were distributed and "a fine time was had by all."
Photograph of around 200 children were on hand for the annual Christmas party of the Royal Canadian Legion. Santa, Harry Goodwin, is surrounded by left, Jessie O'Connar and daughter Wendy. Theory was Wendy would sing "I Saw Mummy Was Kissing Santa Clause," but the beard threw Jessie. Presents were distributed and "a fine time was had by all."
Photo depicts a black bear hanging onto the passenger side door of a survey truck.
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Title based on content of photograph. Northern Sentinel Press Collection. Published Thursday, September 2, 1954. Caption: "SOME BEARS don't drive, we're told. This friendly fellow, so the story goes, offered to drive Alcan photographer Fred Ryan back to his dark room to see his picture processed. Shot was taken near newly erected Anderson Creek railway bridge, while Fred was taking progress pictures."
Photo showing six visitors just about to leave the fantail of the ship at the start of their tour. Hundreds of Kitimat residents took advantage of sunny skys, warm weather and the hospitality of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Bittersweet, her captain and crew. Openhouse lasted from 1 to 7 pm on Monday and consisted of an extensive tour and refreshments.
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Photo showing six visitors just about to leave the fantail of the ship at the start of their tour. Hundreds of Kitimat residents took advantage of sunny skys, warm weather and the hospitality of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Bittersweet, her captain and crew. Openhouse lasted from 1 to 7 pm on Monday and consisted of an extensive tour and refreshments.
Photo showing the United States Coast Guard Cutter, "Bittersweet", which arrived at Kitimat on June 6 at 7 pm. The ship held an open house the next day with visitors being served donuts and coffee. The ship was based at Ketchikan under Lieutenant-Commander Andrew F. Nixon, LCDR, USGG.
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Photo showing the United States Coast Guard Cutter, "Bittersweet", which arrived at Kitimat on June 6 at 7 pm. The ship held an open house the next day with visitors being served donuts and coffee. The ship was based at Ketchikan under Lieutenant-Commander Andrew F. Nixon, LCDR, USGG.
Oolichan oil boiling vessel is 30 years old. It was made at Kitamaat Village from spruce wood. It is very large. The vessel was transported from Kitamaat River's "New camp".
Oolichan oil boiling vessel is 30 years old. It was made at Kitamaat Village from spruce wood. It is very large. The vessel was transported from Kitamaat River's "New camp".
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.
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Clipping origin unknown. District of Kitimat Collection
Photo showing two Kitimat men, Hans Peterson and Frank Behrens building a boat beside their home on 59 Finch Street. Both men were fishermen and sailors before coming to Canada from Hamburg, Germany.
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Photo showing two Kitimat men, Hans Peterson and Frank Behrens building a boat beside their home on 59 Finch Street. Both men were fishermen and sailors before coming to Canada from Hamburg, Germany.
