Kiwanis holds ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock, City Centre, June 3, 1967, a Centennial year celebratory project. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Kiwanis holds ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock, City Centre, June 3, 1967, a Centennial year celebratory project. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
The Annual Jaycee clean up of the town included the Haisla Look-Out sign, originially presented to the District of Kitimat by the Chamber of Commerce and created in colour by Bill Diesing.
The Annual Jaycee clean up of the town included the Haisla Look-Out sign, originially presented to the District of Kitimat by the Chamber of Commerce and created in colour by Bill Diesing.
Reeve Sam Lindsay beginning the ceremonial burning of the municipal debentures totaling $2 million for the Haisla Bridge. All had just been paid in full, November 14, 1964.
Reeve Sam Lindsay beginning the ceremonial burning of the municipal debentures totaling $2 million for the Haisla Bridge. All had just been paid in full, November 14, 1964.
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kitimat, seen is land cleared for Neighbourhood "D" and the Whitesail neighbourhood under construction, right foreground. The Alcan smelter and channel are in the background.
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kitimat, seen is land cleared for Neighbourhood "D" and the Whitesail neighbourhood under construction, right foreground. The Alcan smelter and channel are in the background.
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Title based on content of photograph. Max Patzelt Collection - 1998.1.8351
Photo depicts Mrs. Stackhouse beside her truck holding a fish. Another large fish is displayed hanging by a cord from her driver's side mirror. She is parked outside a home in the Kildala Neighbourhood.
Photo depicts Mrs. Stackhouse beside her truck holding a fish. Another large fish is displayed hanging by a cord from her driver's side mirror. She is parked outside a home in the Kildala Neighbourhood.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Max Patzelt Collection - 956
Kitimat's first opera, presented by the Canadian Opera Company, November 25, 1961. "Orpheus in the Underworld" was presented courtesy of a Canada Council Grant and the sponsorship of the Kitimat Concert Association.
Kitimat's first opera, presented by the Canadian Opera Company, November 25, 1961. "Orpheus in the Underworld" was presented courtesy of a Canada Council Grant and the sponsorship of the Kitimat Concert Association.
Two members of the Kinsmen Club, from the left, Mike Skitcko and Dave Barclay, donating an anesthetic machine to the Kitimat General Hospital. Dr. Barbara Kraft is on the far right.
Two members of the Kinsmen Club, from the left, Mike Skitcko and Dave Barclay, donating an anesthetic machine to the Kitimat General Hospital. Dr. Barbara Kraft is on the far right.
Photo depicts the permanent Kemano townsite at Camp No. 5. View is looking towards beach. Seen on the left are permanent homes for powerhouse staff. On the right are the temporary buildings known as quonset huts used during the construction years as crew quarters.
Photo depicts the permanent Kemano townsite at Camp No. 5. View is looking towards beach. Seen on the left are permanent homes for powerhouse staff. On the right are the temporary buildings known as quonset huts used during the construction years as crew quarters.
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Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. 2KR-298. -- Permanent housing construction began in 1957. Alcan Collection
A boy sitting in his derby racer, sponsored by Kitimat Rotary, on Quail Street in Kitimat. The Shop-Easy and Nechako Centre are visible between the houses.
A boy sitting in his derby racer, sponsored by Kitimat Rotary, on Quail Street in Kitimat. The Shop-Easy and Nechako Centre are visible between the houses.
Notes
Title based on content. Max Patzelt Collection 998.1.704
One of the first prize gardens on Starling Street in the annual community competition.
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Nels Klit, his daughter, and wife in the family's garden on Starling Street.
Notes
Other number 45048C. Famed Canadian documentary photographer Malak Karsh was hired in the 1950s by Alcan to take photographs of Arvida and Kitimat. Many were published in Alcan literature and textbooks on Canada. A colourized version of this photograph appears in the “Kitimat: Tomorrow’s City Today”, by B.J. McGuire and Roland Wild, reprint booklet, Canadian Geographical Journal, November 1959. Alcan Collection