postcard with image of arial view of Kitimat
Photo by Max Patzelt
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Height
10.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
Entirely preplanned - the "city centre" lies in the neck of the "townsite" and the "service centre" across the Kitimat River. The "Smeltersite" is at the end of Douglas Channel.
Postcard with image of downtown Kitimat
Photo by Dorse McTaggart
Physical Condition
fair
Height
10.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
This view overlooks "City Centre", adjacent to the "Kildala" area of a preplanned city. Originally the townsite of Aluminum Company of canada, other industries are now favoring the area
Programme for the official opening of The Nechako Elementary School (First School in Kitimat's Townsite).
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
A little stained
Height
21.5cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2020.12.11
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.