Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of road to Prince Rupert. Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch engineer, Ross, master mechanic, and George, mule skinner.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of road to Prince Rupert. Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch engineer, Ross, master mechanic, and George, mule skinner.
Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of the road to Prince Rupert (hwy 16). Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch, engineer, Ross, master mechanic, George, mule skinner.
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of highway construction crew near Tyee. Opening of the road to Prince Rupert (hwy 16). Men include Freddie Hogan, Ray Stanyer, Archibald, chief engineer, Stan McLay, constr sup't, Lee Hatch, engineer, Ross, master mechanic, George, mule skinner.