Photo showing great interest displayed by visiting officers in the Kemano master power control room. Left to right: Colonel O. Bilgin (Turkey), Captain Finnigan (USA), Captain Anwar (Pakistan), Captain N.F. Lange (Denmark). Explaining the control set up is the Kemano guide.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Royal Canadian Navy
(a)Personnel
(b)Visits
Scope and Content
Photo showing great interest displayed by visiting officers in the Kemano master power control room. Left to right: Colonel O. Bilgin (Turkey), Captain Finnigan (USA), Captain Anwar (Pakistan), Captain N.F. Lange (Denmark). Explaining the control set up is the Kemano guide.
Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
The documentary "Power Among Men" (1959) was produced by the United Nations Film Service and directed by Alexander Hammid, Gian Luigi Polidoro, and V.R. Sarma.
Custodial History
The 2 original reels of "Power Among Men" were donated to the District of Kitimat by the UN in 1959, and from the DoK to the Kitimat Museum and Archves on May 19th 1983. In 2001, the reels were donated to the BC Archives and a VHS copy of the film was received by the Museum in exchange. A digital copy of the film is now held by the Kitimat Museum and the segment on Kitimat is shown to guests as part of the "City of Tomorrow" exhibit.
Scope and Content
Documentary film consisting of four segments set in different countries (Italy, Haiti, Canada, Norway) exploring the dual themes of humanity's power to build and to destroy. The Canadian section focuses on the development of Kitimat and the Kemano project, particularly the tensions between various immigrant groups in the new town. A soccer match between two teams is shown.
Photo showing Captain S.M. Anwar from Pakistan signing the register at Kemano. Colonel J. Sanchiz, from Spain, is on his left and much bemedalled colonel C.R. Webb, USA air attache is awaiting his turn in the background. Many famous visitors have signed this book including the Duke of Edinburgh. The group of 24 foreigners and three liaison officers arrived at Kemano 11 am Monday.
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical
(1)Royal Canadian Navy
(a)Personnel
(b)Visits
Scope and Content
Photo showing Captain S.M. Anwar from Pakistan signing the register at Kemano. Colonel J. Sanchiz, from Spain, is on his left and much bemedalled colonel C.R. Webb, USA air attache is awaiting his turn in the background. Many famous visitors have signed this book including the Duke of Edinburgh. The group of 24 foreigners and three liaison officers arrived at Kemano 11 am Monday.
