Pair of blue Ladies underwear with white leg elastics. Printed with an image of Al Beaton's 'Joey' character and 'Kitimat' printed on them.
Public Description
Women’s underwear with “Joey” cartoon. Donated by Heather Johannson. Cartoonist and newsman Al Beaton introduced Joey, who immortalized the trials and tribulations of the average Kitimat construction worker. The Hudson’s Bay Trading Company published three of Al Beaton’s cartoon books and perhaps this pair of underwear as well.
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey.
Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey.
Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
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.
