Kitimat Museum and Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1972
Accession Number
2005.8.5721
Scope and Content
Photo of an opening ceremony ; Mayor, John Springer ; (behind) Daddle Little; (mic) pre, Nick Arabasky; 3 entertainers (strasfaction) ; trade fair chairmane, Al Egan
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5721
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1972
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of an opening ceremony ; Mayor, John Springer ; (behind) Daddle Little; (mic) pre, Nick Arabasky; 3 entertainers (strasfaction) ; trade fair chairmane, Al Egan
Name Access
Springer, John
Little, D.A.
Egan, Al
Arabsky, Nick
Subject Access
Ceremonies
Storage Location
Archives

Opening of Statutory Meeting of Council - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9740
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 January 1960
Accession Number
2005.8.970
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Opening of Statutory Meeting of Council' - Oath of Office, District of Kitimat- L/R Ron Freeman, John Springer, John Gooding, Mrs. Jo McElroy, Matt Gooding (background).
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.970
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
7 January 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Council
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Opening of Statutory Meeting of Council' - Oath of Office, District of Kitimat- L/R Ron Freeman, John Springer, John Gooding, Mrs. Jo McElroy, Matt Gooding (background).
Name Access
Freeman, Ron
Springer, John
Gooding, John
McElroy, Jo
Gooding, Reeve Matt E.
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
District of Kitimat Council members
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

CNR Official Opening - "Last Spike Ceremony"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9131
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 July 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.854
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Last Spike Ceremony' - Canadian National Railways. L/R Frank M. Dockerill, (Coal Mine, Telkwa); Peggy Burbidge, Miss Kitimat; S.F. Dingle - CNR Executive
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.854
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
14 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 7.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical (1) Associated Boards of Trade of Central B.C. and Alaskan Affiliates.
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Last Spike Ceremony' - Canadian National Railways. L/R Frank M. Dockerill, (Coal Mine, Telkwa); Peggy Burbidge, Miss Kitimat; S.F. Dingle - CNR Executive
Name Access
Dockerill, Frank M.
Burbidge, Peggy
Dingle, S.F.
Subject Access
Canadian National Railway
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Events - Heritage Files - Opening of Bob Parker Ltd.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9611
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 July 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.938
Scope and Content
Photo showing Bob Parker Ltd., Service Centre "Gas is now available". Johnny Vlielander on pumps (name not in 1955-56 telephone directory).
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.938
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
14 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9.5" x 8"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Bob Parker Ltd
Scope and Content
Photo showing Bob Parker Ltd., Service Centre "Gas is now available". Johnny Vlielander on pumps (name not in 1955-56 telephone directory).
Name Access
Vlielander, Johnny
Subject Access
Bob Parker Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

The ribbon cutting ceremony opening the bowling alleys at Anderson Creek

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29881
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[20 October 1955]
Accession Number
2005.8.8679
Scope and Content
Photograph of the ribbon cutting ceremony opening officially the bowling alleys at Anderson Creek, was one of the highlights of Saturday evenings ceremony. Mrs. P.E. Radley served the ribbon while a large group of onlookers applauded, then lined up to start competitive bowling.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8679
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[20 October 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.6 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the ribbon cutting ceremony opening officially the bowling alleys at Anderson Creek, was one of the highlights of Saturday evenings ceremony. Mrs. P.E. Radley served the ribbon while a large group of onlookers applauded, then lined up to start competitive bowling.
Name Access
Radley, Percy E.

Opening ceremonies for the new Kitimat Library

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29492
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[20 January 1958]
Accession Number
2005.8.8516
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening ceremonies for the new Kitimat Library in Nechako centre have been set tentatively for February 21. New building, designed by architect Russel Baxter and constructed by Barton construction incorporates many of the newest and most practicle design features. Mrs. Doris Olsen is the librarian-custodian. Mrs. J.T Madill is chairman of Kitimat Library Board for 1958. Last year Kitimat readers borrowed an average of 20 books each.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8516
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[20 January 1958]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 6.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the opening ceremonies for the new Kitimat Library in Nechako centre have been set tentatively for February 21. New building, designed by architect Russel Baxter and constructed by Barton construction incorporates many of the newest and most practicle design features. Mrs. Doris Olsen is the librarian-custodian. Mrs. J.T Madill is chairman of Kitimat Library Board for 1958. Last year Kitimat readers borrowed an average of 20 books each.
Name Access
Baxter, Russell
Olsen, Doris.
Madill, J.T.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 March 1959
Accession Number
2005.8.4649
Scope and Content
Photo showing commissioning ceremony of Navy's new destroyer-escort, HMCS Kootenay, from left to right: Chief Dominic Nicholas, Hon. George Pearkes, Mrs. Nicholas and Commander R.J. Pickford.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4649
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 March 1959
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 20 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing commissioning ceremony of Navy's new destroyer-escort, HMCS Kootenay, from left to right: Chief Dominic Nicholas, Hon. George Pearkes, Mrs. Nicholas and Commander R.J. Pickford.
Name Access
Nicholas, Dominic
Nicholas, Mrs. Dominic
Pearkes, George
Pickford, Commander R. J.
Subject Access
Ceremonies
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10 January 1963
Accession Number
2005.8.4309
Scope and Content
Photo showing swearing-in ceremony. J.H. Robertson and Alex F. Unia (backs to camera), Bob Ferrie, Hugh Meldrum, Don Stickney.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4309
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10 January 1963
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 20 x 15 cm
Custodial History
Current: 1960s -District of Kitimat -Personnel
Scope and Content
Photo showing swearing-in ceremony. J.H. Robertson and Alex F. Unia (backs to camera), Bob Ferrie, Hugh Meldrum, Don Stickney.
Name Access
Robertson, Harley
Unia, Alex
Ferrie, Robert
Meldrum, Hugh
Stickney, Don
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Municilpality
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 October 1981
Accession Number
2005.8.5682
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Ocelot opening ceremony.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5682
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 October 1981
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 19.5 x 24 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Ocelot opening ceremony.
Subject Access
Ocelot
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 October 1981
Accession Number
2005.8.5683
Scope and Content
Photo of Joanne Monaghan and Lee Ellis at the Ocelot ceremony.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5683
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 October 1981
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of Joanne Monaghan and Lee Ellis at the Ocelot ceremony.
Name Access
Monaghan, Joanne
Ellis, Lee
Subject Access
Ocelot
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 February 1969
Accession Number
2005.8.1372
Scope and Content
Photo showing Citizenship Ceremony; one of the largest groups of new citizens presented in Citizenship Court.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
Photographer: Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1372
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
12 February 1969
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5" x 8"
Custodial History
Current: 1960s - Citizenship - New Canadians
Scope and Content
Photo showing Citizenship Ceremony; one of the largest groups of new citizens presented in Citizenship Court.
Subject Access
Citizenship
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Scenic - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9655
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2005.8.943
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'scenic' photo, Kitimat Townsite and River (aerial).
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.943
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9.5" x 7.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Scenic
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'scenic' photo, Kitimat Townsite and River (aerial).
Subject Access
Aerial
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Bridges - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9668
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 June 1958
Accession Number
2005.8.948
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'under construction' - Kitimat River Bridge (18 miles north of Kitimat); construction of deck of bridge, road link with Terrace, Highway 25, (span near completion). Became Highway 37 in 1975.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.948
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
26 June 1958
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage - Bridges
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'under construction' - Kitimat River Bridge (18 miles north of Kitimat); construction of deck of bridge, road link with Terrace, Highway 25, (span near completion). Became Highway 37 in 1975.
Subject Access
Bridges
highway 25
highway 37
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Boating - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9669
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 June 1959
Accession Number
2005.8.949
Scope and Content
Photo showing Mickey McKee (Australian), lived on Okanagan Street (Kildala) - out boating on Lakelse.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.949
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
4 June 1959
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Boating
Scope and Content
Photo showing Mickey McKee (Australian), lived on Okanagan Street (Kildala) - out boating on Lakelse.
Name Access
McKee, Mickey
Subject Access
Lakelse Lake
Boating
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Animals - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9670
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 June 1960
Accession Number
2005.8.950
Scope and Content
Photo showing John Wuthrich at District of Kitimat - Municipal Dump ( Black Bear and John).
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.950
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
30 June 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Animals
Scope and Content
Photo showing John Wuthrich at District of Kitimat - Municipal Dump ( Black Bear and John).
Name Access
Wuthrich, John
Subject Access
Animals
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 June 1964
Accession Number
2005.8.955
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Miss Jamaica" and "Miss World" gets her low-down on Kitimat from Mr. R.T. Rudd - Public Relations - Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. office. Alcan was at the International Trade Fair in Vancouver.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
Photographer: Williams Bros. Photographers Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.955
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Williams Bros.Photographers Ltd.
Date Range
4 June 1964
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 4"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Industry
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Miss Jamaica" and "Miss World" gets her low-down on Kitimat from Mr. R.T. Rudd - Public Relations - Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. office. Alcan was at the International Trade Fair in Vancouver.
Name Access
Rudd, R.T.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Scenic - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9675
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 September 1954
Accession Number
2005.8.956
Scope and Content
Photo showing "Some Bears Don't Drive", we're told. Photo by Fred Ryan taken near newly erected Anderson Creek Railway Bridge.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
Photographer: Fred Ryan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.956
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Fred Ryan
Date Range
2 September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9.75" x 6"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Scenic
Scope and Content
Photo showing "Some Bears Don't Drive", we're told. Photo by Fred Ryan taken near newly erected Anderson Creek Railway Bridge.
Subject Access
Anderson Creek
Bridges
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 January 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.957
Scope and Content
Photo showing Official Party, 1st Passenger train 14 January 1955 - Canadian National Railways. L/R John Magor, Prince Rupert Daily News; T.A. Mainprize, CNR Superintendent of Smithers Division; Kathy & Tommy Frazer, Editor & Publisher of the Terrace Omenica Herald.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.957
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
20 January 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 9.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - CNR
Scope and Content
Photo showing Official Party, 1st Passenger train 14 January 1955 - Canadian National Railways. L/R John Magor, Prince Rupert Daily News; T.A. Mainprize, CNR Superintendent of Smithers Division; Kathy & Tommy Frazer, Editor & Publisher of the Terrace Omenica Herald.
Name Access
Magor, John
Mainprize, T.A.
Frazer, Kathy
Frazer, Tommy
Subject Access
Canadian National Railway
CN Rail
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Scenic - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9677
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 October 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.958
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kitimat person Mr.Willy Frisse - 1st Ascent Mount Elizabeth. Still in Kitimat 1987 worked at the Eurocan Wharf.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.958
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
27 October 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Scenic
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kitimat person Mr.Willy Frisse - 1st Ascent Mount Elizabeth. Still in Kitimat 1987 worked at the Eurocan Wharf.
Name Access
Frisse, Willy
Subject Access
Scenic - 1st Ascent Mt. Elizabeth
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Buildings - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9678
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 September 1956
Accession Number
2005.8.959
Scope and Content
Photo showing Official Opening Public Safety Building (Haisla at Kingfisher). Percy E. Radley (at microphone) Alcan's B.C. Project Manager.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.959
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
7 September 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage - Buildings
Scope and Content
Photo showing Official Opening Public Safety Building (Haisla at Kingfisher). Percy E. Radley (at microphone) Alcan's B.C. Project Manager.
Name Access
Radley, Percy E.
Subject Access
Public Safety Building
Storage Location
Artifact Storage