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.
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 Royal Canadian Legion election of officers; Legion charter (from left): Pat Wright, second vice-president and chairman of bylaw committee; Ray Brown, first vice-president; J.L. Martin, provincial command; Cliff Walker, president; Jim Logan, secretary; Rick Hobbs, treasurer; Bob Lonsdale and George McIntosh, executive committee members.
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Service Club
(a)Royal Canadian Legion Kitimat Branch #250
Scope and Content
Photo showing Royal Canadian Legion election of officers; Legion charter (from left): Pat Wright, second vice-president and chairman of bylaw committee; Ray Brown, first vice-president; J.L. Martin, provincial command; Cliff Walker, president; Jim Logan, secretary; Rick Hobbs, treasurer; Bob Lonsdale and George McIntosh, executive committee members.
Photo showing Royal Canadian Legion, off to Vancouver as special representative, Mrs. John Sjursen (from left) Ray Brown, vice-president; Mrs. John Sjursen; Mr. John Sjursen
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Service Club
(a)Royal Canadian Legion Kitimat Branch #250
Scope and Content
Photo showing Royal Canadian Legion, off to Vancouver as special representative, Mrs. John Sjursen (from left) Ray Brown, vice-president; Mrs. John Sjursen; Mr. John Sjursen
Photo showing Royal Canadian Legion. Joy Mitchell, recipient of monthly legion presentation of an airways ticket to Vancouver, presented by Pat Wright representing the Legion.
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Service Club
(a)Royal Canadian Legion Kitimat Branch #250
Scope and Content
Photo showing Royal Canadian Legion. Joy Mitchell, recipient of monthly legion presentation of an airways ticket to Vancouver, presented by Pat Wright representing the Legion.
Photo showing "Legion officers newly installed". Francis Townsend of Provincial Camma-nd, Vancouver congratulates Art Fisher (Vice president), Pat Wright (President) and Ron Fairclough (Secretary) after officially installing them as officers of the Kitimat branch of the Canadian Legion. The installation ceremony was followed by a social evening and dance for members and their friends.
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Service Club
(a)Royal Canadian Legion Kitimat Branch #250
Scope and Content
Photo showing "Legion officers newly installed". Francis Townsend of Provincial Camma-nd, Vancouver congratulates Art Fisher (Vice president), Pat Wright (President) and Ron Fairclough (Secretary) after officially installing them as officers of the Kitimat branch of the Canadian Legion. The installation ceremony was followed by a social evening and dance for members and their friends.
Photo showing Kitimat Poppy Fund underway - L/R Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. Don Stickney, officers of Royal Cdn. Legion Auxiliary. Funds collected remain in Kitimat.
Photo showing Kitimat Poppy Fund underway - L/R Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mrs. Don Stickney, officers of Royal Cdn. Legion Auxiliary. Funds collected remain in Kitimat.
