Photograph of a painting of the townsite camp as it was in 1952. The painting shows the camp in the distance in winter. There are trees and tree stumps in the foreground. On the right is a cougar.
The painter was Art Appleton, one of the dishwashers at the camp. He was believed to be about 45 years old and a bachelor. He was blind in one eye and painted with his good eye. He later committed suicide.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a painting of the townsite camp as it was in 1952. The painting shows the camp in the distance in winter. There are trees and tree stumps in the foreground. On the right is a cougar.
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 five people in costumes. There is another person on the left, but only their arm is visible. They appear to be inside of a home.
Photograph showing P.W. Taylor standing by his painting. This is a sample of the artist's exhibit in the Rec Hall.This particular scene was Mr. Taylor's first this year and was sparked with early spring inspiration.
Photograph showing P.W. Taylor standing by his painting. This is a sample of the artist's exhibit in the Rec Hall.This particular scene was Mr. Taylor's first this year and was sparked with early spring inspiration.
Notes
P.W. Taylor was a prolific painting from Sooke, B.C.
Where ever he goes throughout Kitimat, artist P.W. Taylor has found people of all ages show keen interest in his work. "There seems to be a tremendous revival of interest in the artist and his work, and Kitimat is no exception," commented Mr. Taylor. He is seen painting the smeltersite district accompanied by two young and interested viewers.
Where ever he goes throughout Kitimat, artist P.W. Taylor has found people of all ages show keen interest in his work. "There seems to be a tremendous revival of interest in the artist and his work, and Kitimat is no exception," commented Mr. Taylor. He is seen painting the smeltersite district accompanied by two young and interested viewers.
Photo showing five new Canadians directly after the ceremony at the County Court. Present: A. C. Turney (Alcan Works manager and Rotary Club Member), Herbert Pomreinke, Richard Gosse (chairman of the Kitimat Citizenship Committee), Bosko Nick Begusich, Charles East (Rotary Club vice-president), Edmund Zlatner, Mrs. H. D. Hayes (secretary of the Canadian Club), Harry Jomini (Rotary Club vice president), Lydia Proos and her daughter, Edwin Hein. Acting Reeve Matt E. Gooding addressed the 5 new citizens in the court; Judge William O. Fulton of Prince Rupert presented the certificates following an introduction by Graham Wright.
Photo showing five new Canadians directly after the ceremony at the County Court. Present: A. C. Turney (Alcan Works manager and Rotary Club Member), Herbert Pomreinke, Richard Gosse (chairman of the Kitimat Citizenship Committee), Bosko Nick Begusich, Charles East (Rotary Club vice-president), Edmund Zlatner, Mrs. H. D. Hayes (secretary of the Canadian Club), Harry Jomini (Rotary Club vice president), Lydia Proos and her daughter, Edwin Hein. Acting Reeve Matt E. Gooding addressed the 5 new citizens in the court; Judge William O. Fulton of Prince Rupert presented the certificates following an introduction by Graham Wright.
Photograph of Mr. Ash paying his second visit after a period of five years. Mr. Ash toured the Alcan plant with other members of his party.
Notes
Paying his second visit to Kitimat yesterday after a period of five years, was W.M.V. Ash President of Shell Oil Co. Ltd. Canada. Breaking his tour of the North, Mr. Ash toured the Alcan plant along with other members of his party. Mr. Ash is on the right.
