Edwin Charles Bateman (Ted) was a Commando in WWII, and later enjoyed his hobbies of cycle racing, ballroom dancing, and photography. He lived in Toronto, LA, and finally Vancouver in the early 50s. After arriving in vancouver he was offered a job as an assistant surveyor in Kitimat. He was subsequently offered a job as a lineman with what became BC Tel.
Custodial History
Judith Saunders
Scope and Content
Photograph of large black bear walking around in newly cleared construction zone for Kitimat homes.
A bear with a white patch of fur below his neck. The bear is sitting, with the bottom of his back paw showing. The bear is in a covered area that looks like it is under construction?
A bear with a white patch of fur below his neck. The bear is sitting, with the bottom of his back paw showing. The bear is in a covered area that looks like it is under construction?
Photo depicts a black bear hanging onto the passenger side door of a survey truck.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Northern Sentinel Press Collection. Published Thursday, September 2, 1954. Caption: "SOME BEARS don't drive, we're told. This friendly fellow, so the story goes, offered to drive Alcan photographer Fred Ryan back to his dark room to see his picture processed. Shot was taken near newly erected Anderson Creek railway bridge, while Fred was taking progress pictures."
A bear trap with a danger sign attached to it. There is a lady with her hands in her pockets walking alongside the trap, and a man looking at the trap on the other side.
A bear trap with a danger sign attached to it. There is a lady with her hands in her pockets walking alongside the trap, and a man looking at the trap on the other side.