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 a large cheque being presented for the Kitimat General Hospital for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. The people presenting the cheque are Ken Last, Isobel Kay, Dorothy Cheyne, Muriel Greenlow, Stan Green, and Gerry Deiter.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors 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 the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a large cheque being presented for the Kitimat General Hospital for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. The people presenting the cheque are Ken Last, Isobel Kay, Dorothy Cheyne, Muriel Greenlow, Stan Green, and Gerry Deiter.
Photograph of children's choir gathering in the cafeteria at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School before heading on stage for the Aluminum City Telethon. Appears to be kids from multiple schools as some are wearing St. Anthonys uniforms.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors 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 the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of children's choir gathering in the cafeteria at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School before heading on stage for the Aluminum City Telethon. Appears to be kids from multiple schools as some are wearing St. Anthonys uniforms.
Photograph of Doug Smith with three girls on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. From L-R they are ?, Claudia Arruda, and Desiree Raposa. Phone panel is behind Left phone panel has signing reading Simply The Best! 20 Fun Years with A.C.T.
Photograph of Doug Smith with three girls on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. From L-R they are ?, Claudia Arruda, and Desiree Raposa. Phone panel is behind Left phone panel has signing reading Simply The Best! 20 Fun Years with A.C.T.
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors 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 the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a girl doing gymnastics on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. She appears to be doing some sort of backwards maneuver.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors 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 the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a girl doing gymnastics on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. She is doing the splits.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors 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 the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a girl doing gymnastics on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. She is doing the splits with her arms raised above her head.
Photograph of girls dressed in back with bandanas dancing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. In the front towards the left is Andrea Spowart, and towards the right is Gabby Goffinet. Money total in background reads $1060.
Photograph of girls dressed in back with bandanas dancing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. In the front towards the left is Andrea Spowart, and towards the right is Gabby Goffinet. Money total in background reads $1060.
Photograph of two girls holding an ACT sign at the Aluminum City Telethon. There are other girls behind them. In front of them is a girl having her face painted by an older woman. There is a blue flower on her right cheek.
Photograph of two girls holding an ACT sign at the Aluminum City Telethon. There are other girls behind them. In front of them is a girl having her face painted by an older woman. There is a blue flower on her right cheek.
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 the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of a banner from the Aluminum city telethon
DVD with blue and white label. Label reads 'Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary, 1954-2004, DVD, Produced by: Raising Cain Productions, All Rights Reserved, (copyright symbol) 2004, 1. Cynthia Carrol Message, 2. Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3. Highlight Video, July 30 - August 1, 2004. DVD is in a black plastic case, Front of case is a photo of the Douglas Channel and the Aluminum Smelter.
DVD with blue and white label. Label reads 'Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary, 1954-2004, DVD, Produced by: Raising Cain Productions, All Rights Reserved, (copyright symbol) 2004, 1. Cynthia Carrol Message, 2. Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3. Highlight Video, July 30 - August 1, 2004. DVD is in a black plastic case, Front of case is a photo of the Douglas Channel and the Aluminum Smelter.
Photograph of a little girl sitting at a table at the Aluminum City Telethon. She looks a little tired or bored. She has a red ribbon tied in her hair. There is can of Five Alive in front of her. Behind her is a man in a yellow cap, and a door opening with a vehicle. She appears to be inside the high school cafeteria.
Photograph of a little girl sitting at a table at the Aluminum City Telethon. She looks a little tired or bored. She has a red ribbon tied in her hair. There is can of Five Alive in front of her. Behind her is a man in a yellow cap, and a door opening with a vehicle. She appears to be inside the high school cafeteria.