Photographs of a pioneer site in the area of the Upper Kitimat River. Photographs include a pitted cedar tree, an old cabin site, test pits, old boots found at cabin site, an old dugout, and notched/squared off logs.
14 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
4 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of a pioneer site in the area of the Upper Kitimat River. Photographs include a pitted cedar tree, an old cabin site, test pits, old boots found at cabin site, an old dugout, and notched/squared off logs.
Photo showing Mrs. Alice Backman in her new car that she won in the Elks Bingo which attracted more than 500 players. Giving her the keys is Bill Pound, leading knight of the Elks lodge and one of the Bingo organizers.
Northern Sentinel Box # 3- (A) Historical (I) Service Club (a) Benevolent Protective Order Of Elks
Scope and Content
Photo showing Mrs. Alice Backman in her new car that she won in the Elks Bingo which attracted more than 500 players. Giving her the keys is Bill Pound, leading knight of the Elks lodge and one of the Bingo organizers.
Photo showing car accident. Vehicle charged through 125 feet of brush after losing control off the Alcan Road to the Smeltersite, driven by Mrs. Grace Sheridan
Photo showing car accident. Vehicle charged through 125 feet of brush after losing control off the Alcan Road to the Smeltersite, driven by Mrs. Grace Sheridan
Photo showing First Licence Plate (1955). L/R Cyril Henderson, Kitimat's 1st Municipal Manager. 1955 was the first year that cars had to be licenced in Kitimat. 8 December 1955.
Photo showing First Licence Plate (1955). L/R Cyril Henderson, Kitimat's 1st Municipal Manager. 1955 was the first year that cars had to be licenced in Kitimat. 8 December 1955.