Aluminum medallion made in commemoration of the the first anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh pouring the first aluminum ingot in the Kitimat smelter. Features an image of a map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida. Included in the box is a letter explaining information about the medallion.
Aluminum medallion made in commemoration of the the first anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh pouring the first aluminum ingot in the Kitimat smelter. Features an image of a map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida. Included in the box is a letter explaining information about the medallion.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
5
Width
5
Inscriptions
Aluminum Company of Canada Limited. First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada.
British Columbia Driver's Licence No. 706351. From Basil Stacy Baxter. 1954.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Very dirty
Height
8.2cm
Width
6cm
Accession Number
2020.12.37
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.
Red covered book titled "Poems by Rudolf Braun S-3". Volume 3 of 3.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some wear and water damage on spine and cover.
Height
21 cm
Width
14 cm
Accession Number
984.63.1
Biographical Notes
Rudolf Braun moved to a property at Minette Bay in 1923. He married and had five daughters, and together they cared for their farm until 1939 when a chimney fire destroyed their home. After this they left Kitimat and moved to Digby Island in Prince Rupert.
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.
Programme for Informal Banquet in honour of The Honorable Robert W. Bonner, Q.C., Attorney General, The Honorable Ray Williston, Minister of Education, The Honorable Wesley D. Black, Provincial Secretary and Minister of Municipalities, The Honorable Philip A. Gaglardi, Minister of Highways, Mr. P. Wilbur Hallman, Reeve of the District of Kitimat, and Mr McNeely DuBose, Vice-President of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Given by The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 80 (Kitimat) on the occasion of the official opening of The Nechako Elementary School.
Programme for Informal Banquet in honour of The Honorable Robert W. Bonner, Q.C., Attorney General, The Honorable Ray Williston, Minister of Education, The Honorable Wesley D. Black, Provincial Secretary and Minister of Municipalities, The Honorable Philip A. Gaglardi, Minister of Highways, Mr. P. Wilbur Hallman, Reeve of the District of Kitimat, and Mr McNeely DuBose, Vice-President of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Given by The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 80 (Kitimat) on the occasion of the official opening of The Nechako Elementary School.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
21.5cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2020.12.13
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.
Kitimat Elementary High School graduation programme. Features illustration of woman with diploma on front. Autographs on back. White paper and purple text.
Kitimat Elementary High School graduation programme. Features illustration of woman with diploma on front. Autographs on back. White paper and purple text.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
18cm
Width
11cm
Accession Number
2020.12.10
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.
Sagimat's First Birthday Party Souvenir Menu. Kitimat, B.C. White with sepia tone print. Image of Alcan potlines on front. Additional invitation card inside.
Sagimat's First Birthday Party Souvenir Menu. Kitimat, B.C. White with sepia tone print. Image of Alcan potlines on front. Additional invitation card inside.
Dominion Day Celebrations Programme 1957. Illustration of dogwood flower on front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
A little stained
Height
21cm
Width
12.8cm
Accession Number
2020.12.12
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.
3rd anniversary of Sagimat "If a job can be done we can do it" January 7 1956 - January 7 1957 January 7 1958. White with black text. Additional invitation card inside.
3rd anniversary of Sagimat "If a job can be done we can do it" January 7 1956 - January 7 1957 January 7 1958. White with black text. Additional invitation card inside.
