The fonds consists of prayer books, hymns, rituals, financial records, membership, constitution and notebook of Ha-sel-a Council 14 of the Royal Templars of Temperance. Includes wooden rods used as proof of membership.
In 1894, Reverend George H. Raley formed a local temperance group in Kitamaat. In 1897, this group became affiliated with the Royal Templars of Temperance as Ha-sel-a Council No. 14. The Council was inactive after 1900.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of prayer books, hymns, rituals, financial records, membership, constitution and notebook of Ha-sel-a Council 14 of the Royal Templars of Temperance. Includes wooden rods used as proof of membership.
Notes
Title based on the contents of the fonds. Some prayers and hymns are translated into Haisla.
300 digital photographs : colour ; various sizes received via e-mail 2018/09/13, transfered to server
History / Biographical
After fighting in WWII in Holland and seeing action, Walter Turkenburg was offered to go anywhere and he chose the West Coast of Canada, Vancouver. He arrived not speaking any English, and at some point made it to Kitimat where he worked on the Aluminum project (official employment status unknown). After working in Kitimat, Walter made his way back to Vancouver where he met his wife, Faye. Faye was from Saskatchewan where the couple ultimately ended up living.
Custodial History
Jerry Turkenburg sent these images to Phil Germuth, who then (with permission) sent them to the Museum. Jerry Turkenburg is the son of Walter Turkenburg.
Scope and Content
Colour photographs - 300 (digital images only.) Photographs of smeltersite, town construction, etc.
Notes
In 2019 Jerry Turkenburg called and spoke with Denise Pedro. He gave verbal permission to use the images as we see fit.
