Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
The documentary "Power Among Men" (1959) was produced by the United Nations Film Service and directed by Alexander Hammid, Gian Luigi Polidoro, and V.R. Sarma.
Custodial History
The 2 original reels of "Power Among Men" were donated to the District of Kitimat by the UN in 1959, and from the DoK to the Kitimat Museum and Archves on May 19th 1983. In 2001, the reels were donated to the BC Archives and a VHS copy of the film was received by the Museum in exchange. A digital copy of the film is now held by the Kitimat Museum and the segment on Kitimat is shown to guests as part of the "City of Tomorrow" exhibit.
Scope and Content
Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
A view camera with a brown wood frame, red plastic accordion body, and metal parts like its knobs and ridges for adjusting the body. There are markings on a metal piece stuck on the wooden end that read: "REMBRANDT PORTRAIT CAMERA MODEL II BURKE & JAMES CHICAGO ILL., U.S.A.". the lens is missing. It was used in Max's Photo Studio Ltd.
A view camera with a brown wood frame, red plastic accordion body, and metal parts like its knobs and ridges for adjusting the body. There are markings on a metal piece stuck on the wooden end that read: "REMBRANDT PORTRAIT CAMERA MODEL II BURKE & JAMES CHICAGO ILL., U.S.A.". the lens is missing. It was used in Max's Photo Studio Ltd.
a) A black camera with dials, numbers, letters, and symbols. There are markings at the front "LEICAFLEX SL2 Leitz WETZLAR"
b) A black camera lens with numbers, letters, and 3 dials
c) A black camera lens hood that fits over the camera lens with buttons in order to attach it, there are numbers and letters printed on it. The cap fits over the hood and reads: "GERMANY LEITZ WETZLAR"
a) A black camera with dials, numbers, letters, and symbols. There are markings at the front "LEICAFLEX SL2 Leitz WETZLAR"
b) A black camera lens with numbers, letters, and 3 dials
c) A black camera lens hood that fits over the camera lens with buttons in order to attach it, there are numbers and letters printed on it. The cap fits over the hood and reads: "GERMANY LEITZ WETZLAR"
a) A camera lens with markings that read: "Mamiya" it has buttons on the side that can attach it to the lens
b) A seiko lens with a Mamiya RB67 lens hood. The lens has buttons, dials and numbers on the sides, the lens hood is made of rubber and can be extended.
c) A Mamiya professional camera body it has a dial and lever at one side and another dial in the other, the bottom has screw groves to attach it to a tripod
d) A Mamiya RB67 view finder is attached at the top. It is a square shape with the model at the front edge, it can slide to the left to remove it.
e) A Mamiya roll film back with a lever at the top with the number "120 S"
a) A camera lens with markings that read: "Mamiya" it has buttons on the side that can attach it to the lens
b) A seiko lens with a Mamiya RB67 lens hood. The lens has buttons, dials and numbers on the sides, the lens hood is made of rubber and can be extended.
c) A Mamiya professional camera body it has a dial and lever at one side and another dial in the other, the bottom has screw groves to attach it to a tripod
d) A Mamiya RB67 view finder is attached at the top. It is a square shape with the model at the front edge, it can slide to the left to remove it.
e) A Mamiya roll film back with a lever at the top with the number "120 S"
a) A Nikon F3 camera. it has dials and levers at the top, buttons at the front, screw grooves at the bottom to attach it to a tripod, a square metal label holder at the back, a round viewfinder with a rubber rim. the back can be opened to put in film.
b) A Zoom-NIKKOR 35-70mm lens. It is a long lens with numbers and three large dials to adjust focus and zoom.
c) A Vivitar 72mm SKYLIGHT lens filter. This filter is screwed onto the Nikkor zoom lens. It has a black metal frame with a glass lens.
d) A black large lens hood, it has a small cylinder screw that can be tightened onto a lens with the rubber strips inside.
e) A yellow and black nylon Nikon strap. the strap can be adjusted and it has leather staps at the end to attach onto the camera.
f) A black Nikon lens cap with a grey metal frame.
a) A Nikon F3 camera. it has dials and levers at the top, buttons at the front, screw grooves at the bottom to attach it to a tripod, a square metal label holder at the back, a round viewfinder with a rubber rim. the back can be opened to put in film.
b) A Zoom-NIKKOR 35-70mm lens. It is a long lens with numbers and three large dials to adjust focus and zoom.
c) A Vivitar 72mm SKYLIGHT lens filter. This filter is screwed onto the Nikkor zoom lens. It has a black metal frame with a glass lens.
d) A black large lens hood, it has a small cylinder screw that can be tightened onto a lens with the rubber strips inside.
e) A yellow and black nylon Nikon strap. the strap can be adjusted and it has leather staps at the end to attach onto the camera.
f) A black Nikon lens cap with a grey metal frame.
a) A Nikon F3 camera. it has dials and levers at the top, buttons at the front, screw grooves at the bottom to attach it to a tripod, a glass display at the back for the ASA/ISO, a round viewfinder with a rubber rim. the back can be opened to put in film.
b) A Zoom-NIKKOR 35-105mm lens. It is a long lens with numbers and two dials. the Lens can be extended. It has colored numbers at the side
c) A B+W 52 E lens filter. This filter is screwed onto the Nikkor zoom lens. It has a black metal frame with a glass lens.
d) A black Nikon HK-11 lens hood, it has a small cylinder screw that can be tightened onto a lens with the rubber strips inside. it has black felt inside
e) A yellow and black nylon Nikon strap. the strap can be adjusted and it has leather staps at the end to attach onto the camera.
f) A black Nikon lens cap
a) A Nikon F3 camera. it has dials and levers at the top, buttons at the front, screw grooves at the bottom to attach it to a tripod, a glass display at the back for the ASA/ISO, a round viewfinder with a rubber rim. the back can be opened to put in film.
b) A Zoom-NIKKOR 35-105mm lens. It is a long lens with numbers and two dials. the Lens can be extended. It has colored numbers at the side
c) A B+W 52 E lens filter. This filter is screwed onto the Nikkor zoom lens. It has a black metal frame with a glass lens.
d) A black Nikon HK-11 lens hood, it has a small cylinder screw that can be tightened onto a lens with the rubber strips inside. it has black felt inside
e) A yellow and black nylon Nikon strap. the strap can be adjusted and it has leather staps at the end to attach onto the camera.
f) A black Nikon lens cap
a) A Mamiya Professional Camera. It has no lens. The top has a glass view finder. One side has a dial, the other side has a lever with a dial, there is a chart with numbers above the dial. Underneath, has Mamiya branding and a hole with screw grooves to attach a tripod to it. The front has a hole to attach a lens or extension tube. The back can be detached or reattached with the two locks.
b) A Mamiya plastic back panel with "Mamiya" marked at the front.
c) A Mamiya lens cap it has ridges on the side with a "Mamiya" marking at the front
a) A Mamiya Professional Camera. It has no lens. The top has a glass view finder. One side has a dial, the other side has a lever with a dial, there is a chart with numbers above the dial. Underneath, has Mamiya branding and a hole with screw grooves to attach a tripod to it. The front has a hole to attach a lens or extension tube. The back can be detached or reattached with the two locks.
b) A Mamiya plastic back panel with "Mamiya" marked at the front.
c) A Mamiya lens cap it has ridges on the side with a "Mamiya" marking at the front
A Linhof large format camera. There is a view finder at side with rubber eye cup. A hand screw at the top. There are dials, buttons, and levers around the camera. At one side there is a door that reveals a bellows lens when opened. A tripod mount at the bottom. There is a leather strap attached on one side.
A Linhof large format camera. There is a view finder at side with rubber eye cup. A hand screw at the top. There are dials, buttons, and levers around the camera. At one side there is a door that reveals a bellows lens when opened. A tripod mount at the bottom. There is a leather strap attached on one side.
a) A leather hard shell camera case with a strap. There are snap buttons to close and open it. There is a hand turnable screw to securly hold the camera in the case.
b) An Agfa Flexilette camera. It has a dual lens with three dials, at the front with markings: "AGFA COLOR APOTAR 1: 2.8/45" Dial at top to change numbers in window with button there is a window and some dried glue around it, the viewfinder is possibly missing. There are two dials at the bottom. the sides have metal loops to hook a strap.
a) A leather hard shell camera case with a strap. There are snap buttons to close and open it. There is a hand turnable screw to securly hold the camera in the case.
b) An Agfa Flexilette camera. It has a dual lens with three dials, at the front with markings: "AGFA COLOR APOTAR 1: 2.8/45" Dial at top to change numbers in window with button there is a window and some dried glue around it, the viewfinder is possibly missing. There are two dials at the bottom. the sides have metal loops to hook a strap.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
glass
leather
Condition Remarks
The leather bag is bent at the front, the lens is dirty
Front has 3 lenses with brand information "Marksman MADE IN CAMERA FOR BERNARD MARKS & CO." viewfinder, lever and dial at side. At top is a Leather strap, lever for "TIME (arrow) SNAP" and a viewfinder. The back can be opened to reveal the inside of the camera.
Front has 3 lenses with brand information "Marksman MADE IN CAMERA FOR BERNARD MARKS & CO." viewfinder, lever and dial at side. At top is a Leather strap, lever for "TIME (arrow) SNAP" and a viewfinder. The back can be opened to reveal the inside of the camera.
a) A dark brown Zeiss Ikon camera case. The camera case can come apart and be reatached. The bottom has a hand turnable screw to snugly attach a camera onto it.
b) A Zeiss Ikon camera. At the front there is a lens, markings read "Carl Zeiss 2,8/50 3458458" "Contaflex SYNCHRO-COMPUR" there are three dials and a flash. Two dials at the top with numbers. The back has a view finder and film compartment. The bottom has two hand turnable screws and a screw hole for a tripod. At either side there is a metal loop for a camera strap.
c) A rubber Zeiss Ikon rubber lens hood the sides have markings "1109 S27 Zeis Ikon AG Germany"
a) A dark brown Zeiss Ikon camera case. The camera case can come apart and be reatached. The bottom has a hand turnable screw to snugly attach a camera onto it.
b) A Zeiss Ikon camera. At the front there is a lens, markings read "Carl Zeiss 2,8/50 3458458" "Contaflex SYNCHRO-COMPUR" there are three dials and a flash. Two dials at the top with numbers. The back has a view finder and film compartment. The bottom has two hand turnable screws and a screw hole for a tripod. At either side there is a metal loop for a camera strap.
c) A rubber Zeiss Ikon rubber lens hood the sides have markings "1109 S27 Zeis Ikon AG Germany"
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Film of Mike Kinnear's trip to Kemano in January 1955. Black & white. Produced on a 8mm Cine-Kodak Kodachrome safety color film, daylight type.
The Kitimat Chinese Association was founded in 1985. Their purpose was to connect all Chinese Canadians in Kitimat, with the local people too. They encouraged the members involved in the community to show and share Chinese culture with the people in Kitimat. Like activities in Multicultural Day, Canada Day, Canada Cancer Society's Relay of Life, etc. Every year they had three gatherings, summer picnic, Christmas and Chinese New Year. The association disbanded in December 2008 as most of the members got older and retired.
Custodial History
Donated by Huey-lin Wu
Scope and Content
4 VHS tapes from the Kitimat Chinese Canadian Association.
Cascade Village Tai Chi Group Chinese New Year Party
Tai Chi Workshop - Kitimat/Terrace Apr. 16+17/95 2 1/2 hr
Tai Chi Chuan & Modern Lifestyle June 8/9 1996 sifu T Choung
Chinese Cultural Centre (text description in Chinese)
