Photograph of the federal trade minister returning from inspection tour of giant aluminum devalopment at Kemano being greeted by Russ Baker, vice president and general manager of pacific Western Airlines Ltd. George Vincent is shown emerging from the plane.
Photograph of the federal trade minister returning from inspection tour of giant aluminum devalopment at Kemano being greeted by Russ Baker, vice president and general manager of pacific Western Airlines Ltd. George Vincent is shown emerging from the plane.
Notes
An aerial drama involving two of the highest personages in England and Canada and two Pacific Western Airlines pilots took place this week high over the rugged mountains near Kitimat. Principals were the Duke of Edinburgh, Trade Minister C. D. Howe and pilots Len Fraser and Jack Crosby. When tour officials decided to abandon the use of a helicopter to transport the duke and Howe and their party from Kemano to Kitimat, they called on PWA'S twin-engined Mallard amphibian with Fraser as pilot and Crosby as co-pilot. En route Crosby mentioned that the prince could take over the controls if he wished. The prince took over and then to Fraser's astonishment, he heard the prince ask if he could land the plane There raced through Fraser's mind the importance of the cense.
Photograph of camp 8 logs cut for transmission line in background. Ground is covered in cut logs in the centre and right. A road is running through the logs. Some smoke can be seen to the right of the road. Left area is cleared out. Tent houses can be seen towards the back. Clearing with cut logs continues up the mountain in the back.
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of camp 8 logs cut for transmission line in background. Ground is covered in cut logs in the centre and right. A road is running through the logs. Some smoke can be seen to the right of the road. Left area is cleared out. Tent houses can be seen towards the back. Clearing with cut logs continues up the mountain in the back.
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.
Photo showing 'Last Spike Ceremony' - Canadian National Railways. L/R Frank M. Dockerill, (Coal Mine, Telkwa); Peggy Burbidge, Miss Kitimat; S.F. Dingle - CNR Executive
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical (1) Associated Boards of Trade of Central B.C. and Alaskan Affiliates.
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Last Spike Ceremony' - Canadian National Railways. L/R Frank M. Dockerill, (Coal Mine, Telkwa); Peggy Burbidge, Miss Kitimat; S.F. Dingle - CNR Executive
Plastic square pin with green ribbon. Delegate. B.C. School Trustees' Association 51st Annual Convention. Junior-senior High School Gymnasium Qualicum Beach B.C.
Plastic square pin with green ribbon. Delegate. B.C. School Trustees' Association 51st Annual Convention. Junior-senior High School Gymnasium Qualicum Beach B.C.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
metal
fabric
Height
20cm
Width
5.7cm
Accession Number
2020.12.32
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.
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.
