"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
Photograph of the recovery of the 14 foot boat aluminum boat from the Kitimat River points from the strength of the river that took the heavy boat under the log jam
Photograph of the recovery of the 14 foot boat aluminum boat from the Kitimat River points from the strength of the river that took the heavy boat under the log jam
Photo of a man in a clown costume, women in a dress and hellls. "Lost Laugh" earnestly sought by The King who became a clown. Presented in the Museum Playhouse.
Photo of a man in a clown costume, women in a dress and hellls. "Lost Laugh" earnestly sought by The King who became a clown. Presented in the Museum Playhouse.
"The weather may be good now but a sure sign of winter to come is Fred Stockin of Fred's Equipment checking out his stock of new snowblowers for those days ahead."
"The weather may be good now but a sure sign of winter to come is Fred Stockin of Fred's Equipment checking out his stock of new snowblowers for those days ahead."
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.
Photograph showing Wolfgang Schultz sitting with his dog. He is in a room with recording systems and microphone. It contains many switches and buttons.
Newspaper records indicate that Schultz was an Alcan employee and a frequent musician at community events in Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Wolfgang Schultz sitting with his dog. He is in a room with recording systems and microphone. It contains many switches and buttons.
Mr. Nykolaishen, originally from Manitoba, came to Kitimat from Saskatchewan circa 1956. He worked as a saw centre operator for Alcan for 19 years before retiring and moving down south with his wife.
Custodial History
Donated by Barb Campbell in 2022.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Michael Nykolaishen (centre) shaking hands with another man at his retirement party, with a crowd of people around them.
