Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat townsite and service centre. Nechako neighbourhood on the top left, and Douglas Channel to the right. Below is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, with the riverside camp at the bottom, along with the Kitimat River and bridge. At the very bottom of the picture is early Service Centre. Snowy mountain line in the background.
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 view of Kitimat townsite and service centre. Nechako neighbourhood on the top left, and Douglas Channel to the right. Below is the Kildala neighbourhood clearing, with the riverside camp at the bottom, along with the Kitimat River and bridge. At the very bottom of the picture is early Service Centre. Snowy mountain line in the background.
