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.
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.
Programme for 50th Annual Logger's Bonspiel. March 23-27, 2005. Golden Anniversary Commerative Program. Features image of logging truck on front, and Terrace curling club logo (Est. 1955 Terrace Curling Club).
Programme for 50th Annual Logger's Bonspiel. March 23-27, 2005. Golden Anniversary Commerative Program. Features image of logging truck on front, and Terrace curling club logo (Est. 1955 Terrace Curling Club).
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Crease in middle
Height
21.5cm
Width
17.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.19
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.
File contains material relating to the naming of Mountainview Square: 14 ballots submitted by Kitimat residents, a newspaper supplement "We are looking for a Name," and a poster, also entitled "We are looking for a Name," featuring bees and tulips. Also included is a write-up by Museum staff giving the results of all 166 ballots from the original donation.
In April 1985, the merchants of the 'New City Centre' put on a naming contest for the commercial areas on the east side of Wakashan Avenue. The name Mountainview Square was chosen.
Custodial History
Items were donated Anne Berrisford on June 5th 2021
Scope and Content
File contains material relating to the naming of Mountainview Square: 14 ballots submitted by Kitimat residents, a newspaper supplement "We are looking for a Name," and a poster, also entitled "We are looking for a Name," featuring bees and tulips. Also included is a write-up by Museum staff giving the results of all 166 ballots from the original donation.
Notes
Only a sample of the original ballots were retained, in order to conserve space.
