Photo depicts First Burns Night in Anderson Creek Mess Hall at Smeltersite. One man plays the bagpipes while another follows with the haggis held high.
Photo depicts First Burns Night in Anderson Creek Mess Hall at Smeltersite. One man plays the bagpipes while another follows with the haggis held high.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Ken & Joyce MacKinnon Collection
Photo depicts a Remembrance Day ceremony underway in Nechako Theatre in Kitimat. The Volunteer Firefighter's wreath is laid by Fire Chief Aubrey Creed. On the stage from the left are Reverend Graham Tucker, Dr. R. G. Davidson, and A. E. Vrooman, colour bearer of the Canadian Legion.
Photo depicts a Remembrance Day ceremony underway in Nechako Theatre in Kitimat. The Volunteer Firefighter's wreath is laid by Fire Chief Aubrey Creed. On the stage from the left are Reverend Graham Tucker, Dr. R. G. Davidson, and A. E. Vrooman, colour bearer of the Canadian Legion.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel Press article, November 13, 1958. -- A. E. "Dutch" Vrooman worked for Kitimat Constructors on the original survey for the Kitimat townsite and smelter. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Photo showing commissioning ceremony of Navy's new destroyer-escort, HMCS Kootenay, from left to right: Chief Dominic Nicholas, Hon. George Pearkes, Mrs. Nicholas and Commander R.J. Pickford.
Photo showing commissioning ceremony of Navy's new destroyer-escort, HMCS Kootenay, from left to right: Chief Dominic Nicholas, Hon. George Pearkes, Mrs. Nicholas and Commander R.J. Pickford.
Photo depicts four officials who had just returned to Vanderhoof after the official naming ceremony of the Kenney Dam. From left is the Honourable E. T. Kenney for whom the dam was named after; Mr. William Alan Whyte, General Freight Agent, Western Division for Canadian National Railways and Steamships in Vancouver, B.C.; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Vice President of the Aluminum Company of Canada in Montreal, P.Q.; The Honourable Clarence Wallace, Lieutenant Governor of the province of British Columbia located in Victoria.
Photo depicts four officials who had just returned to Vanderhoof after the official naming ceremony of the Kenney Dam. From left is the Honourable E. T. Kenney for whom the dam was named after; Mr. William Alan Whyte, General Freight Agent, Western Division for Canadian National Railways and Steamships in Vancouver, B.C.; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Vice President of the Aluminum Company of Canada in Montreal, P.Q.; The Honourable Clarence Wallace, Lieutenant Governor of the province of British Columbia located in Victoria.
Notes
This photo was in all the newspapers. -- Photo was taken the day after returning to Vanderhoof. -- The photo was taken on the back of CNR private car #82. Ron Whyte Collection
Photo depicts the Kiwanis Club ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock in the City Centre upper parking lot. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Photo depicts the Kiwanis Club ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock in the City Centre upper parking lot. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Old accession #1998.1.7150.
Photo of Elva Starr of the Kitimat Village & Victoria is shown second from the right at B.C Pavilion at opening day in Expo, Osaka, Japan. Hon Waldo M. Skillings, minister of industrial developent, trade and commerce.
Photo of Elva Starr of the Kitimat Village & Victoria is shown second from the right at B.C Pavilion at opening day in Expo, Osaka, Japan. Hon Waldo M. Skillings, minister of industrial developent, trade and commerce.
Photo depicts Philip ("Flying Phil") Gaglardi, B.C. Minister of Highways, doing the honors at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of Highway No. 25, Terrace to Kitimat. A crowd of smiling people look on from the background.
Photo depicts Philip ("Flying Phil") Gaglardi, B.C. Minister of Highways, doing the honors at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of Highway No. 25, Terrace to Kitimat. A crowd of smiling people look on from the background.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photograph appears in the Northern Sentinel, November 28, 1957. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
To the right of the totem pole is D. G. H. Stevenson, and to the left of it (from right to left) is Sammy Robinson, Sam Lindsay, Hubert Lange, and _____?. The Canadian and British Columbian flags are hanging in the background.
To the right of the totem pole is D. G. H. Stevenson, and to the left of it (from right to left) is Sammy Robinson, Sam Lindsay, Hubert Lange, and _____?. The Canadian and British Columbian flags are hanging in the background.
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 33rd Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Evening Banquet Friday, June 5th, 1964. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 33rd Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Evening Banquet Friday, June 5th, 1964. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 37th Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Noon Luncheon Friday, March 22, 1968. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 37th Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Noon Luncheon Friday, March 22, 1968. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
