In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Photograph showing two people, Doug and Sue Jay holding t-shirts that say "B.C. TWIST CHAMPS" . Sue has short wavy hair and is wearing a dress with flowers on it and a pearl necklace. Doug has short curly hair and is wearing a long sleeve shirt,pants and a pair of glasses. The background looks like they’re in a restaurant or maybe a bar.
Photograph showing two people, Doug and Sue Jay holding t-shirts that say "B.C. TWIST CHAMPS" . Sue has short wavy hair and is wearing a dress with flowers on it and a pearl necklace. Doug has short curly hair and is wearing a long sleeve shirt,pants and a pair of glasses. The background looks like they’re in a restaurant or maybe a bar.
40 photographs of various Kitimat locations, events, and nearby areas. 1950s townsite, Kitamaat Village, Lakelse mud slide, July 1st parade, Mt. Eliz. band members.
40 photographs of various Kitimat locations, events, and nearby areas. 1950s townsite, Kitamaat Village, Lakelse mud slide, July 1st parade, Mt. Eliz. band members.
Doug Linton (right) shaking hands with Mr. Hubbard, receiving award for 'outstanding forward' for Bantam A Division in the Kitimat Jaycee Bantam Hockey Tournament, 1969.
Doug Linton (right) shaking hands with Mr. Hubbard, receiving award for 'outstanding forward' for Bantam A Division in the Kitimat Jaycee Bantam Hockey Tournament, 1969.
Photograph of Doug Smith talking to Brian Munson on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. People on panel in background starting from second on left are Sandra Baer, Rose Simard, and Lynn Zaharchuk.
Photograph of Doug Smith talking to Brian Munson on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. People on panel in background starting from second on left are Sandra Baer, Rose Simard, and Lynn Zaharchuk.
Photograph of Doug Smith and Roy Burgess sitting at a small table and holding microphones at the Aluminum City Telethon. Table has a red tablecloth, eye glasses, and a white box with red stars on it. ACT logo and Kitimat Cares sign on black wall in background.
Photograph of Doug Smith and Roy Burgess sitting at a small table and holding microphones at the Aluminum City Telethon. Table has a red tablecloth, eye glasses, and a white box with red stars on it. ACT logo and Kitimat Cares sign on black wall in background.
Photograph of Doug Smith and the phone panel at the Aluminum City Telethon. From L-R, the ladies on the panel are ? Hamilton, Denise Spanevello, and Anne Santos.
Photograph of Doug Smith and the phone panel at the Aluminum City Telethon. From L-R, the ladies on the panel are ? Hamilton, Denise Spanevello, and Anne Santos.
People at a farewell party given for Doug Smith, who hosted the Aluminum City Telethon for 25 years from 1980 to 2004. He is holding a book or plaque, presumably a parting gift. Photo taken upstairs at the Legion building.
People at a farewell party given for Doug Smith, who hosted the Aluminum City Telethon for 25 years from 1980 to 2004. He is holding a book or plaque, presumably a parting gift. Photo taken upstairs at the Legion building.
Photograph of Doug Smith on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. There are three people in a camera crew facing him; one in the audience seating, and two on stage. Curtains are closed in background.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of Doug Smith on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. There are three people in a camera crew facing him; one in the audience seating, and two on stage. Curtains are closed in background.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of MC Doug Smith on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Curtains are closed in background.
