Letter in envelope. From the first mail from Kitimat BC. To Mrs. D.A. Baxter at 1696 Laurier Ave, Vancouver B.C. From Basil Baxter.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
A little worn
Height
10.5cm
Width
24cm
Accession Number
2020.12.14
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Programme for the official opening of The Nechako Elementary School (First School in Kitimat's Townsite).
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
A little stained
Height
21.5cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2020.12.11
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Programme for Informal Banquet in honour of The Honorable Robert W. Bonner, Q.C., Attorney General, The Honorable Ray Williston, Minister of Education, The Honorable Wesley D. Black, Provincial Secretary and Minister of Municipalities, The Honorable Philip A. Gaglardi, Minister of Highways, Mr. P. Wilbur Hallman, Reeve of the District of Kitimat, and Mr McNeely DuBose, Vice-President of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Given by The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 80 (Kitimat) on the occasion of the official opening of The Nechako Elementary School.
Programme for Informal Banquet in honour of The Honorable Robert W. Bonner, Q.C., Attorney General, The Honorable Ray Williston, Minister of Education, The Honorable Wesley D. Black, Provincial Secretary and Minister of Municipalities, The Honorable Philip A. Gaglardi, Minister of Highways, Mr. P. Wilbur Hallman, Reeve of the District of Kitimat, and Mr McNeely DuBose, Vice-President of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Given by The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 80 (Kitimat) on the occasion of the official opening of The Nechako Elementary School.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
21.5cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2020.12.13
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Kitimat Elementary High School graduation programme. Features illustration of woman with diploma on front. Autographs on back. White paper and purple text.
Kitimat Elementary High School graduation programme. Features illustration of woman with diploma on front. Autographs on back. White paper and purple text.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
18cm
Width
11cm
Accession Number
2020.12.10
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
Dominion Day Celebrations Programme 1957. Illustration of dogwood flower on front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
A little stained
Height
21cm
Width
12.8cm
Accession Number
2020.12.12
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Programme for The Kitimat Players performance. White paper.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some staining
Height
21.5cm
Length
14cm
Inscriptions
The Kitimat Players present "The Browning Version" by Terence Rattigan, "The Laboratory" by David Campton, "Rise and Shine" by Elda Cadogan, April 2nd, 3rd & 4th 1959.
An aluminum menu for the "31st Annual Convention" chamber of commerce luncheon on Aug. 25, 1962. The menu includes a list of dishes, the sponsor and who will be attending like the chairman and guest speakers
An aluminum menu for the "31st Annual Convention" chamber of commerce luncheon on Aug. 25, 1962. The menu includes a list of dishes, the sponsor and who will be attending like the chairman and guest speakers
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 33rd Annual Convention Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 33rd Annual Convention Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Convention Presidents Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Convention Presidents Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Meeting Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. It includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Meeting Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. It includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Centennial Ball taking place in Kitimat for the CMP from Prince Rupert. It includes the date, The guests, menu items, program activities, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Centennial Ball taking place in Kitimat for the CMP from Prince Rupert. It includes the date, The guests, menu items, program activities, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
Book of poetry by Hubert Evans. Themes include Indigenous peoples, conflict between old and new ways of living, coastal life, and nature. Book has a light blue cover and is 54 pages long.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Pgs. 27-30 are loose and held together by tape.
Height
22 cm
Width
0.8 cm
Length
13.2 cm
Accession Number
979.34
Biographical Notes
Hubert Evans and his family lived amongst the Haisla in Kitimaat Village for 2 1/2 years in the late 1940s. His wife Anna taught at the day school there. Evans wrote many books, short stories, plays, and serials, including "Mist on the River," a novel about a young Gitksan man (see Notes).
