Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
Rectangular silver tray with handles on either end. Engraved.
Early Kitimat Presentation Tray: This tray was presented to Dally Robinson in appreciation for "Years of Entertainment in Kitimat" The "Dolly Trio" which consisted of Dolly Robinson on piano, Dennis Tupman
alto satx, and Ken Austen drum; played for most dances during late fifties
early sixties. The tray was presented by the Municipality of Kitimat, Kiwanis, Rod and Gun, Gyro, Kinsmen Legion and Rotary Clubs to Dolly Robinson.
Rectangular silver tray with handles on either end. Engraved.
Early Kitimat Presentation Tray: This tray was presented to Dally Robinson in appreciation for "Years of Entertainment in Kitimat" The "Dolly Trio" which consisted of Dolly Robinson on piano, Dennis Tupman
alto satx, and Ken Austen drum; played for most dances during late fifties
early sixties. The tray was presented by the Municipality of Kitimat, Kiwanis, Rod and Gun, Gyro, Kinsmen Legion and Rotary Clubs to Dolly Robinson.
Physical Condition
fair
Width
35 cm
Length
59 cm
Inscriptions
Dolly in appreciation for years of entertainment in Kitimat, Gyro - Kinsmen, Legion - Rotary, Municipality of Kitimat
Accession Number
985.39
Biographical Notes
Belonged to Dorothy Robinson, pianist for Dolly's Trio, along with Dennis Tupman (Alto Sax) and Ken Austen (Drums).
Boy Scout Badge. Shows image of blue sky with word "Kitimat" and green trees with a white mountain in the background and black powerlines in the foreground. Border is yellow.
Boy Scout Badge. Shows image of blue sky with word "Kitimat" and green trees with a white mountain in the background and black powerlines in the foreground. Border is yellow.
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.
