Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Donated by Margaret Vanderberg from the Ministry of Transportation + Highways on February 11, 2000.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
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.
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.
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.
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 looking down the Kitimat Arm. Kitamaat Village in the foreground.
Photo depicts the Loyal Order of the Seagull Coat of Arms.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- The Coat of Arms was published in "Time and Place", a Northern Sentinel column by Stan Rough. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Photo showing two 1,700 ton frigates of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Fore as they reach HMC Dockyard at Esquimalt for a two day visit. At left is JDS Harukaze; nearing the jetty is JDS Uranami. It marked the first time in 25 years that Japanese warships had visited British Columbia.
Photo showing two 1,700 ton frigates of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Fore as they reach HMC Dockyard at Esquimalt for a two day visit. At left is JDS Harukaze; nearing the jetty is JDS Uranami. It marked the first time in 25 years that Japanese warships had visited British Columbia.
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces (army) holding a wreath, and giving a salute on stage. The ceremony is being held in the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School gym, and others attending the ceremony are seated in chairs on the gym floor.
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces (army) holding a wreath, and giving a salute on stage. The ceremony is being held in the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School gym, and others attending the ceremony are seated in chairs on the gym floor.
Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay and HMCS Fortune.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Royal Canadian Navy
(a)Ships
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Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay and HMCS Fortune.
Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men, constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include: HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay, and HMCS Fortune.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Royal Canadian Navy
(a)Ships
Scope and Content
Photo showing four vessels carrying over 200 officers and men, constituting the second Canadian Minesweeping Squadron under the command of Lieutenant/Commander A. B. Torrie. The minesweepers include: HMCS Mirimachi, HMCS Cowichan, HMCS James Bay, and HMCS Fortune.
Side view of Minesweeper 162, one of three military ships carrying an international team of military attaches to kitimat. For a tour of the Alcan and Kemano sites. Taken from the deck of one of the other minesweepers.
Side view of Minesweeper 162, one of three military ships carrying an international team of military attaches to kitimat. For a tour of the Alcan and Kemano sites. Taken from the deck of one of the other minesweepers.
"HONOR GUARD of officers and men from HMCS St. Croix present arms as the Royal Canadian Legion's color party marches past to the head of the parade. Honored place on the right this year was given to the Canadian Maple Leaf flags."
"HONOR GUARD of officers and men from HMCS St. Croix present arms as the Royal Canadian Legion's color party marches past to the head of the parade. Honored place on the right this year was given to the Canadian Maple Leaf flags."
"A major highlight of the 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation will be daily free performances by the 60 piece Training Concert Band of the Royal Canadian Air Fore from Winnipeg, seen above.
The world-renowned band, which will come to Vancouver directly from tour of European and African countries, will be heard at all 19 performances of the new free Empire Stadium Show. It will also take part in the spectacular Pacific National Exhibitation Parade in downtown Vancouver. Augsut 20, and will participate in the ofrficial opening ceremonies the same day.
The 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation runs from August 20 through September 5 and will celebrate the British Columbia Centenary with "Centennail Jamboree."
"A major highlight of the 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation will be daily free performances by the 60 piece Training Concert Band of the Royal Canadian Air Fore from Winnipeg, seen above.
The world-renowned band, which will come to Vancouver directly from tour of European and African countries, will be heard at all 19 performances of the new free Empire Stadium Show. It will also take part in the spectacular Pacific National Exhibitation Parade in downtown Vancouver. Augsut 20, and will participate in the ofrficial opening ceremonies the same day.
The 1966 Pacific National Exhibitation runs from August 20 through September 5 and will celebrate the British Columbia Centenary with "Centennail Jamboree."
