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Dennis Tupman collection

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Part Of
Dennis Tupman collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1958-1967
Accession Number
2024.5
Scope and Content
Fonds contains 8 programmes for concerts and other events, collected by Tupman during his career in Kitimat.
Part Of
Dennis Tupman collection
Creator
Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2024.5
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1958-1967
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
Physical Condition
Fair; many documents have yellow glue stains on back (presumably from having been pasted into a scrapbook), many have slightly ragged edges.
History / Biographical
Dennis Tupman taught at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School from 1957 to 1971 and was well-regarded for developing the school's band program - the first in the community. He also led the United Church Choir, the Little Symphony, and the Community Choir; worked as a school counsellor; and volunteered with the Community Help Organization and the Family Forum Society. Under his leadership, the MESS Band travelled to Montreal to play at Expo 67, and won a Northwest provincial competition to play at Queen Elizabeth's visit to Vancouver in 1971.
Custodial History
Items were donated to the Museum on January 25th 2024 by Tupman's daughter, Raechel.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains 8 programmes for concerts and other events, collected by Tupman during his career in Kitimat.
Storage Location
Box 39