Kitimat Museum and Archives

David Giesbrecht at his organ, testing the keys.

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca May 5 1966
Accession Number
2005.8.7138
Scope and Content
"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.7138
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca May 5 1966
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 15.1x15.1cm
Scope and Content
"SEATED: in front of his organ and giving the keys a try-out is David Giesbrecht. The insturment which is approximately six feet tall weights more than 400 pounds. It was discovered by Mr. and Mrs. Giesbrecht during a recent trip to Fairview, Alta. The age of the organ is not known although it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on it appears to be quite ancient and a plate on the pedal indicates the deicision was patented in 1887, Mr. Giesbrecht is an Alcan Employee."
Notes
Current: 1960's -Arts -Music