Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Nechako Centre. Shop-Easy store sign visible, and there are cars in parking lot. Tennis court is in front.
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal and wood
rubber
Condition Remarks
Dirty, scratched, green paint on head is worn away
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Photo depicts the exterior of the newly completed Nechako Centre in Kitimat, Shop Easy at the end of the complex. A bulldozer compacts the gravel - site preparation for the parking lot.
Photo depicts the exterior of the newly completed Nechako Centre in Kitimat, Shop Easy at the end of the complex. A bulldozer compacts the gravel - site preparation for the parking lot.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Part of Board of School Trustees Collection 982.91
Stamp used by the Kitimat Choristers, a local choral group. Handle is black with "Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment Kitimat" written in small gold letters. The base is reddish brown with the words "Kitimat Choristers" written across it.
Stamp used by the Kitimat Choristers, a local choral group. Handle is black with "Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment Kitimat" written in small gold letters. The base is reddish brown with the words "Kitimat Choristers" written across it.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
General wear & tear. Some of the red wood is chipped away along the edges of the base.
Aerial of Kitimat's office building in the downtown area. The Royal Bank of Canada occupied the main floor, and Property and Power Operations for the Aluminum Company of Canada occupied an upper floor. Kildala Neighbourhood is shown in the background.
Aerial of Kitimat's office building in the downtown area. The Royal Bank of Canada occupied the main floor, and Property and Power Operations for the Aluminum Company of Canada occupied an upper floor. Kildala Neighbourhood is shown in the background.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection. Negative found in 2014.14 collection.
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Nechako Centre Library building and Mallard Street homes. Sidewalks in foreground.
Nechako Centre Building in Operation looking east at kitimat townsite. 3 cars and one small truck are parked along the side of the building. Another car can be seen parked at the front of the building with several people walking through the covered area.
Nechako Centre Building in Operation looking east at kitimat townsite. 3 cars and one small truck are parked along the side of the building. Another car can be seen parked at the front of the building with several people walking through the covered area.
Photograph of City Centre stores and parking lot with cars. Cars are in the foreground, and stores are behind. Visible stores include Erwin Jeweller, William J. Stone Men's Wear, and Nishi's Shop.
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre stores and parking lot with cars. Cars are in the foreground, and stores are behind. Visible stores include Erwin Jeweller, William J. Stone Men's Wear, and Nishi's Shop.
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of City Centre and Kildala neighbourhood.
Looking East, showing bearing piles being driven in centre pier, and sheet piling in position for driving at East pier. Note traffic on temporary bridge.
Looking East, showing bearing piles being driven in centre pier, and sheet piling in position for driving at East pier. Note traffic on temporary bridge.
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of City Centre and Hudson's Bay building. Houses and Kildala School in background.
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre lower parking lot and mall. Parking lot in foreground with lots of parked cars. Kitimat General Hospital in background.
