Fonds reflect the writing and photography work of Harry Kruisselbrink. Arranged into three series: 1. Historical Writings 2. Publications and 3. Photographs
Harry Kruisselbrink was born in the Netherlands in 1941 in the early part of World War II. The family immigrated to Canada in 1951 and lived in Barrett Lake just west of Houston. They moved to Smithers in 1952. Starting in 1955, he spent 40 years working in the communications industry, all of it in northern British Columbia. He met his wife Audrey in 1963; they were married in 1965 and had three children. He retired from the communications industry in 1995.
Harry’s interest in local history began in his High School years. His teacher, Lee Curley, was able to convey his enthusiasm for history onto his students, including Harry. At about that same time Harry received a camera as a Christmas gift and since then rarely goes anywhere without it. In 1969, he became a founding member of the Smithers environmental group called SPEC. He joined the local air search and rescue group in 1972. The following year he was elected to Smithers Town Council and served three two-year terms. After retiring from Council, he continued to serve on the Town’s Planning Committee for many years. His wife and he were foster parents for 27 years.
Harry was a member of the Smithers’ 60th Anniversary Committee that published the book, “Smithers from Swamp to Village,” written by author Lynn Shervill. Harry has written a number of historical sketches including a book “Smithers – A Railroad Town” and “Beyond the Call of Duty – The Adventurous Life of Rev. F. L. Stephenson”.
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Fonds reflect the writing and photography work of Harry Kruisselbrink. Arranged into three series: 1. Historical Writings 2. Publications and 3. Photographs
Series contains writings published by Harry Kruisselbrink including Smithers: A Railroad Town (2008), Smithers: A Railroad Town (2013) and Beyond the Call of Duty: The Adventurous Life of Rev. F.L. Stephenson (2019)
Series contains writings published by Harry Kruisselbrink including Smithers: A Railroad Town (2008), Smithers: A Railroad Town (2013) and Beyond the Call of Duty: The Adventurous Life of Rev. F.L. Stephenson (2019)
Series contains short articles and other historical writings by Harry Kruisselbrink including a Tribute to Gordon Hetherington, Crossing the Bulkley: A History of the Bulkley River Bridges, and articles about Gilbert Clarke Killam, James Kirby, Sadie Hadley and D.C. Sangster, Werner (Vern) Dettwile…
Series contains short articles and other historical writings by Harry Kruisselbrink including a Tribute to Gordon Hetherington, Crossing the Bulkley: A History of the Bulkley River Bridges, and articles about Gilbert Clarke Killam, James Kirby, Sadie Hadley and D.C. Sangster, Werner (Vern) Dettwiler, Art Priestly, and David Havard (WWII experiences) written by Kruisselbrink. Some articles were published in Autumn Leaves (produced by the Smithers Senior Citizens Association and Heirlines (produced by the BV Genealogical Society).
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Items were compiled together from previously shared material for research purposes.
Item is an account of Ed Corson Jr.'s memories of his years in highschool in Smithers. Recollections include the journey to Smithers, cold winters, classmates and teachers, baseball games, hockey, working for The Province newspaper
Ed Corson Jr., son of BC Police Officer Ed Corson Sr., lived in Smithers from 1948-1951.
Scope and Content
Item is an account of Ed Corson Jr.'s memories of his years in highschool in Smithers. Recollections include the journey to Smithers, cold winters, classmates and teachers, baseball games, hockey, working for The Province newspaper
Fonds consists of six binders of historical information and photographs compiled by Lexi Kirk for the Northern Saddle Club including:
1. History of Bulkley Valley Horse People A-G
2. History of Bulkley Valley Horse People H-I
3. History of Bulkley Valley Horse People J-O
4. History of Bulkley Valle…
Fonds consists of six binders of historical information and photographs compiled by Lexi Kirk for the Northern Saddle Club including:
1. History of Bulkley Valley Horse People A-G
2. History of Bulkley Valley Horse People H-I
3. History of Bulkley Valley Horse People J-O
4. History of Bulkley Valley Horse People P-Z
5. History of Bulkley Valley Horse Clubs including Northern Saddle Club, BV Backcountry Horsemen and Miscellaneous Clubs
6. History of Miss Northern Saddle Club, Miss Teen and Miss BV Horsemen
Bailey (temporary) bridge was built over the Bulkley River after the original bridge was destroyed by and ice jam on Good Friday 1966. The desctruction of the Bulkley River bridge as well as a fire at the pumphouse over the same weekend led the Village of Smithers to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday April 12th 1966. Photos were taken by Angman the following week.
Bailey (temporary) bridge was built over the Bulkley River after the original bridge was destroyed by and ice jam on Good Friday 1966. The desctruction of the Bulkley River bridge as well as a fire at the pumphouse over the same weekend led the Village of Smithers to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday April 12th 1966. Photos were taken by Angman the following week.
Bailey (temporary) bridge was built over the Bulkley River after the original bridge was destroyed by and ice jam on Good Friday 1966. The desctruction of the Bulkley River bridge as well as a fire at the pumphouse over the same weekend led the Village of Smithers to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday April 12th 1966. Photos were taken by Angman the following week. Hudson Bay Mountain is seen in the background.
The Village of Smithers' water pumping station at Riverside Park was destroyed by fire on Friday April 8 1966. The Interior News of April 13 1966 reported that the fire was believed to have been caused by the electrical system, and cost around $40,000 to the building housing the pumps and the equipment itself. The pumphouse fire and desctruction of the Bulkley River bridge over the same weekend led the Village of Smithers to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday April 12th 1966. Lyle Angman took the photos of the pumphouse approximately a week after the event.
The Village of Smithers' water pumping station at Riverside Park was destroyed by fire on Friday April 8 1966. The Interior News of April 13 1966 reported that the fire was believed to have been caused by the electrical system, and cost around $40,000 to the building housing the pumps and the equipment itself. The pumphouse fire and desctruction of the Bulkley River bridge over the same weekend led the Village of Smithers to declare a state of emergency on Tuesday April 12th 1966. Lyle Angman took the photos of the pumphouse approximately a week after the event.
Notes on back of photo: ``This one has 98 tons of cement on this ice roads. 40 feet wide. I blazed this road and finnished it Put ice on it to it, is 68.5 miles, The biggest hill is 5 per cent, same to _____ to freight in cement to Duthie mines.``
Parade on Main Street, Witsuwit'en float at centre. Identified from similarity to other images (e.g. P5547) of this float in the 1938 Smithers Silver Jubilee parade.
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