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”.
Scope and Content
Fonds reflect the writing and photography work of Harry Kruisselbrink. Arranged into three series: 1. Historical Writings 2. Publications and 3. Photographs
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).
Arrangement
Items were compiled together from previously shared material for research purposes.
Fonds contain correspondence, ephemera, photographs, and other materials related to Eva Anderson's marriage and travel to Canada as a War Bride during the Second World War. The fonds is arranged into four series: Courtship and Marriage, Correspondence with Anderson Family, Travel to Canada, Life in…
Eva Williamson was born in Middleton, Yorkshire in 1923 to Ivy and John Williamson, a greengrocer. Eva was trained as a tailoress. During the Second World War she worked in a munitions factory and served as neighbourhood fire warden. In 1942 she met Canadian soldier Carl Anderson of Smithers B.C. Carl served with the 7th and 8th Light Anti-Aircraft Brigades in England from 1940-1944, and then served a tour in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany from 1944-1945. They courted for three years through letters and short visits. During this time Eva also began corresponding with the Andersons in Smithers. They were maried May 12th 1945, four days after the German surrender. Carl returned to Smithers, and Eva was able to immigrate in 1946. She sailed on the S.S. Aquitania, which set sail April 24 1946. She arrived in Halifax April 30th, and took a 6 day train ride to Smithers. Sons Roy and Peter were born in 1947 and 1949. Eva passed away on January 17 1998. For further information, see the finding aid.
Scope and Content
Fonds contain correspondence, ephemera, photographs, and other materials related to Eva Anderson's marriage and travel to Canada as a War Bride during the Second World War. The fonds is arranged into four series: Courtship and Marriage, Correspondence with Anderson Family, Travel to Canada, Life in Smithers.
Arrangement
Record were arranged prior to donation by the donor, Peter Anderson.
Related Material
2019.38.1 is a travel trunk owned by Eva Anderson also donated at the same time. Accessioned into artifact collection.
Series contains items related to the courtship and marriage of Eva Williamson and Carl Anderson including three photographs, an Emmanuel Church, Leeds parish leaflet, field service postcard from Carl to Eva, two ephemeral items commemorating the wedding, photocopy of the Application for Permission …
Series contains items related to the courtship and marriage of Eva Williamson and Carl Anderson including three photographs, an Emmanuel Church, Leeds parish leaflet, field service postcard from Carl to Eva, two ephemeral items commemorating the wedding, photocopy of the Application for Permission to Marry, and photocopy of the Entry of Marriage.
Series contains items related to Eva Williamson Anderson's travel to Canada from England in 1945 including Canadian Travel Certificate, 1945-45 English Ration Book, Berthing Card from the ship, postcard, Canadian Wives Bureau "Canadian Corner" club card, Department of National Defence leaflet for C…
Series contains items related to Eva Williamson Anderson's travel to Canada from England in 1945 including Canadian Travel Certificate, 1945-45 English Ration Book, Berthing Card from the ship, postcard, Canadian Wives Bureau "Canadian Corner" club card, Department of National Defence leaflet for Canadian Wives Bureau, and booklet titled "Welcome to Canada War Brides".
Fonds contains two scrapbooks compiled by the Evelyn 4-H club in 1989, and 1995-1998. Scrapbooks contain photographs, newspaper clippings, Fall Fair guides and programs, auction records, judging notes, speech notes, regional demonstration prorams and ephemeral items related to the activities of the…
4-H is a U.S.-based network of youth organizations intended to promote citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills among young people through experiential learning programs and a positive youth development approach. Founded in 1902, it initially focused on instructing rural youth in farming, agricultural, and home-making practices. 4-H Canada is an independent non-profit organization which has overseen 4-H networks nationwide for over 100 years.
Smithers’ local chapter, the Evelyn 4-H Club (then the Evelyn 4-H Beef and Garden Club), was founded on December 6th 1962; the first meeting was held on December 6th of that year at the Lake Kathlyn School. President elected was Don Chapman, Vice President Lorna Chapman, Secretary-Treasurer Gwen Ridennoure. Press correspondent was Yolanda Gyger, Dave Price was club leader, and William Quadros was assistant leader. The Evelyn 4-H Beef Club was formed in 1965 with Bob Storey elected president. Over the years its members have regularly contributed livestock and poultry to be judged at the annual Fall Fair. The club celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1987. As of 2020, it is one of three 4-H clubs in the Bulkley Valley and has projects in raising horses, cows, pigs, sheep, poultry, and rabbits.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains two scrapbooks compiled by the Evelyn 4-H club in 1989, and 1995-1998. Scrapbooks contain photographs, newspaper clippings, Fall Fair guides and programs, auction records, judging notes, speech notes, regional demonstration prorams and ephemeral items related to the activities of the Evelyn 4-H club.
File contains scrapbook that was started in 1989, continued in 1995 and 1996. Scrapbook contains photos from those years, newspaper clipppings and ephemeral items including BVX / Fall Fair guide for 1995, 4-H auction records and guides, judging notes from Lisbeth Johnson, speech notes from a region…
File contains scrapbook that was started in 1989, continued in 1995 and 1996. Scrapbook contains photos from those years, newspaper clipppings and ephemeral items including BVX / Fall Fair guide for 1995, 4-H auction records and guides, judging notes from Lisbeth Johnson, speech notes from a regional 4-H demonstration in Terrace, a 77th Fall Fair souvenir program, and a 66th annual BVX / Fall Fair program from 1996.
Scrapbook contains photos from 1995 and 1996, newspaper clipppings, and ephemeral items including "4-H in BC 1997" magazine (volume 1 issue 4), 4-H brochures, BV 4-H Spring Show 1997 program, 4-H regional demonstration 1997 leaflet, BVX / Fall Fair 1997 prizebook, BVX Horse Achievement list 1997, f…
Scrapbook contains photos from 1995 and 1996, newspaper clipppings, and ephemeral items including "4-H in BC 1997" magazine (volume 1 issue 4), 4-H brochures, BV 4-H Spring Show 1997 program, 4-H regional demonstration 1997 leaflet, BVX / Fall Fair 1997 prizebook, BVX Horse Achievement list 1997, flyer and order of sale for August 23 1997 4-H auction, PNE 1997 4-H Provincial Demonstration guide, PNE 1997 Bulkley Valley 4-H clubs report, Evelyn 4-H club skit script, program for 1997 National 4-H Volunteer Leaders conference, Pre-clubber Evelyn 4-H Club horse clinic schedule from August 1998, BVX / Fall Fair 1998 prizebook, BVX / Fall Fair 4-H program 1998, 4-H Horse Show results 1998, BVX / Fall Fair 68th annual fair souvenir program 1998, 4-H Livestock sale list August 29 1998, Evelyn 4-H Club awards banquet program November 19 1998, various 4-H BC promotional brochures and bookmarks.
Title provided by donor. Photo is a modern reprint.
Fonds No.
PF33
Series No.
S4
Item No.
P7295
Accession No.
2019.38
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w
Scan Resolution
300 dpi
Date Range
1948
Notes
Back row left to right: Willy, George, Henry, Jean, Roy, Carl Nordeen, Unknown. Front row left to right: Carl, Eva and Roy, Axel and Frank, Elsie and Ken (Aida), Lydia and Jimmy. Possible that this photo was taken by Elsie's husband, Tat Aida, who is not in the photo.
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