Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. Building with outer structure nearly complete is on the left. On the right further back is another building, and in front of it is part of a wall structure. There is piles of building material on the ground around too. Mountains with some snow in the background.
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
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. Building with outer structure nearly complete is on the left. On the right further back is another building, and in front of it is part of a wall structure. There is piles of building material on the ground around too. Mountains with some snow in the background.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 33rd Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Evening Banquet Friday, June 5th, 1964. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 33rd Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Evening Banquet Friday, June 5th, 1964. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 37th Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Noon Luncheon Friday, March 22, 1968. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 37th Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Noon Luncheon Friday, March 22, 1968. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. In front only wall framework is done, and further down the roof is installed. Another building is constructed on the right. In the foreground there is building material on the ground. Mountains with some snow in the background.
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
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. In front only wall framework is done, and further down the roof is installed. Another building is constructed on the right. In the foreground there is building material on the ground. Mountains with some snow in the background.
