Photo showing premier W.A.C. Bennett (left) accepts original Emily Sartain painting of the provincial floral emblem, the Dogwood, from William Meeker, president of William C. Coutts. Co. (Hallmark Cards)
Photo showing premier W.A.C. Bennett (left) accepts original Emily Sartain painting of the provincial floral emblem, the Dogwood, from William Meeker, president of William C. Coutts. Co. (Hallmark Cards)
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.
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.
A large round paint brush with markings on the wooden handle that read "HEWITT-VANCOUVER 13" and other markings at the top that are hard to read since they are rubbed off. Also called a hand brush or a round brush.
A large round paint brush with markings on the wooden handle that read "HEWITT-VANCOUVER 13" and other markings at the top that are hard to read since they are rubbed off. Also called a hand brush or a round brush.
Photograph of Tina and Allison Barriscale enjoy some rock painting with water colours during children's day at the Kitimat Museum. Adults were only allowed if accompained by a child.
Photograph of Tina and Allison Barriscale enjoy some rock painting with water colours during children's day at the Kitimat Museum. Adults were only allowed if accompained by a child.
Photograph of Cormorant school painting. The old story becomes new again in the eyes of these children gazing at the nativity scene. Mural is one of a series done by the children of cormorant school and hung on the walls of the school gymnasium. Every child in the school helped paint the murals and those done by the younger grades have tiny finger prints here and there to testify to the industry and enthusiasm of the artists. Shown above, caught in wonder and miracle of Christ's birth, are (left to right) Craig Petras, Patty Payne, Judy Strilchuk, Nadja Baron, Beth Coghill, Jimmy Banks and Alex Horbasz.
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 19 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 19 cm
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Cormorant school painting. The old story becomes new again in the eyes of these children gazing at the nativity scene. Mural is one of a series done by the children of cormorant school and hung on the walls of the school gymnasium. Every child in the school helped paint the murals and those done by the younger grades have tiny finger prints here and there to testify to the industry and enthusiasm of the artists. Shown above, caught in wonder and miracle of Christ's birth, are (left to right) Craig Petras, Patty Payne, Judy Strilchuk, Nadja Baron, Beth Coghill, Jimmy Banks and Alex Horbasz.
Notes
Photographs put together make one big photograph. 1 piece missing.
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of front face of caisson before complete rotation.
