Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat River and Service Centre. On the left the Kildala townsite clearing is visible. The Kitimat River bridge can be seen in the distance at the upper centre. On the left is early service centre, with roads leading down from it.
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Kitimat River and Service Centre. On the left the Kildala townsite clearing is visible. The Kitimat River bridge can be seen in the distance at the upper centre. On the left is early service centre, with roads leading down from it.