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Sumgas Shacks at the Old Eulachon Village

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28354
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jan 1973]
Accession Number
73.20
Scope and Content
Shacks at Sumgas at the old eulachon village by the Kitimat River.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
73.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jan 1973]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 12 x 16cm 1 photograph print : color ; 10 x 16cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Shacks at Sumgas at the old eulachon village by the Kitimat River.
Notes
73.20.4 to 8
Subject Access
Sumgas
Shack
Structure
Kitimat River
sumgaas
Haisla
Eulachon Village
Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Early Townsite Photographs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28259
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2002.26
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.26
Standard number
5 photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan.
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Name Access
Beauchamp, Larry
Subject Access
Townsite
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Haisla Eulachon Oil Boiling

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28340
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11-17 Apr 1972
Accession Number
72.22
Scope and Content
A series of photographs displaying eulachon storage bins and utensils for catching eulachon and producing the oil.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11-17 Apr 1972
Physical Description
9 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 12cm 6 photograph prints : color ; 11.5 x 8cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12 x 14cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A series of photographs displaying eulachon storage bins and utensils for catching eulachon and producing the oil.
Notes
72.22.1 to 18 (Missing 2, 6)
Name Access
Green Family
Subject Access
Fish
Oolichan
Haisla
Kitimat River
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1960 - 1968]
Accession Number
71.51
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Sam-gaas Oolichan Camp, an oolichan fireplace, a flock of gulls, and wooden shacks (all at the oolichan camp).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.51
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca.1960 - 1968]
Physical Description
5 photograph prints : color ; 12 x 12cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Sam-gaas Oolichan Camp, an oolichan fireplace, a flock of gulls, and wooden shacks (all at the oolichan camp).
Notes
71.51.1 to 5
Subject Access
sumgaas
Sumgas
Oolichan
Shack
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Kay Grant Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
2000
Accession Number
2000.36
Scope and Content
2 negatives of the Haisla Choirs at the United Church. Choir members left to right (in large group image): T. Starr, H. Amos, Miss C. Grant, Mrs. L. Starr, J. Green, Mrs. F. Woods, C. Maitland, Miss L. Williams, G. Stewart, Mrs. D. Stewart, J. Stewart, Miss K. Starr, R. Stewart, Mrs. G. Robinson, C. SMith, Mrs. S. Ross, H. Amos, Mrs. E. Grant, J. Gray, Mrs. C. Smith, R. Smith, Mrs. I. Woods, M. Shaw, Miss E. Grant, Mrs. J. Green, Mrs. M. Patterson.
Part Of
Kay Grant Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2000.36
Date Range
2000
Physical Description
2 negatives : b&w ;
Scope and Content
2 negatives of the Haisla Choirs at the United Church. Choir members left to right (in large group image): T. Starr, H. Amos, Miss C. Grant, Mrs. L. Starr, J. Green, Mrs. F. Woods, C. Maitland, Miss L. Williams, G. Stewart, Mrs. D. Stewart, J. Stewart, Miss K. Starr, R. Stewart, Mrs. G. Robinson, C. SMith, Mrs. S. Ross, H. Amos, Mrs. E. Grant, J. Gray, Mrs. C. Smith, R. Smith, Mrs. I. Woods, M. Shaw, Miss E. Grant, Mrs. J. Green, Mrs. M. Patterson.
Name Access
Starr, T.
Amos, H.
Grant, Miss C.
Starr, Mrs. L.
Green, J.
Woods, Mrs. F.
Maitland, C.
Williams, Miss L.
Stewart, G.
Stewart, Mrs. D.
Stewart, J.
Starr, Miss K.
Stewart, R.
Robinson, Mrs. G.
Smith, C.
Ross, Mrs. S.
Grant, Mrs. E.
Gray, J.
Smith, Mrs. C
Smith, R.
Woods, Mrs. I.
Shaw, M.
Grant, Miss E.
Green, Mrs. J.
Patterson, Mrs. M.
Subject Access
Haisla
Haisla Choir
United Church
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1976]
Accession Number
76.27
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1976]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Notes
76.27
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1971]
Accession Number
72.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Haisla Dancing Group from the Kitamaat Village.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.3
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1971]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w : 12.5 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Haisla Dancing Group from the Kitamaat Village.
Notes
72.3.1
Name Access
Wilson, Minnie
Wilson, Gilda
Subject Access
Haisla
Dance
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Participants of Haisla Dances at the Museum

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27493
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Nov 17, 1971
Accession Number
71.126
Scope and Content
Photographs of the participants of the Haisla Dances ; Theo Grant ; Lucy Grants son ; Shirley Grant ; Verna Grant's daughter ; Louise Smith ; Laura Robinson ; Mary Hall ; Amelia Grant ; Laura Robinson ; Minnie Wilson ; Linda Robinson ; Sam Robinson's daughter
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.126
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
Nov 17, 1971
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : colour ; 12 x 8cm 1 photograph print : colour ; 13 x 17cm 1 photograph print : colour ; 20 x 26cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator
Scope and Content
Photographs of the participants of the Haisla Dances ; Theo Grant ; Lucy Grants son ; Shirley Grant ; Verna Grant's daughter ; Louise Smith ; Laura Robinson ; Mary Hall ; Amelia Grant ; Laura Robinson ; Minnie Wilson ; Linda Robinson ; Sam Robinson's daughter
Notes
71.126.1 to 7 (Missing 5)
Name Access
Hall, Mary
Smith, Louisa
Grant, Shirley
Robinson, Laura
Grant, Theo
Grant, Vernon
Wilson, Minnie
Grant, Amelia
Grant, Lucy
Subject Access
Museum
Haisla
Dance
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Betty Edwards fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.9
Scope and Content
11 photos consisting of smeltersite, Haisla bridge construction, Delta King, and other early Kitimat content.
Part Of
Betty Edwards fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.9
Physical Description
11 photographs print : b&w ;
Custodial History
Betty Edwards
Scope and Content
11 photos consisting of smeltersite, Haisla bridge construction, Delta King, and other early Kitimat content.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Edwards, Betty
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Haisla Bridge
Delta King
Early Construction
Kitimat
Part Of
MacKinnon Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2000.23
Scope and Content
Collection of photographs regarding early Kitimat and Kitimat Constructors. Photo content includes Kitimat Constructors equipment work ares, shops, bunkhouses, and camp, Anderson Creek Mess Hall - smelterite, Inside Delta King, Sports girls and boys basketball, and Hudson's Bay Trading.
Part Of
MacKinnon Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2000.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Custodial History
Donated by Ken and Joyce MacKinnon.
Scope and Content
Collection of photographs regarding early Kitimat and Kitimat Constructors. Photo content includes Kitimat Constructors equipment work ares, shops, bunkhouses, and camp, Anderson Creek Mess Hall - smelterite, Inside Delta King, Sports girls and boys basketball, and Hudson's Bay Trading.
Name Access
MacKinnon, Ken
MacKinnon, Joyce
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 15
Part Of
Illingworth Collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2011.19
Scope and Content
2 folders. Folder 1 contains Education in Kitimat April, 1957 booklet. Folder 2 contains Kitimat Canada in the 50's CD + photocopy of journal entry.
Part Of
Illingworth Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2011.19
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
2 folders
Scope and Content
2 folders. Folder 1 contains Education in Kitimat April, 1957 booklet. Folder 2 contains Kitimat Canada in the 50's CD + photocopy of journal entry.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 35
Part Of
Eleanor Thornton fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2008.8
Scope and Content
131 b&w negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a C.P. Erwin envelope. 13 Colour negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a Munshaw envelope 67 b&w photographs
Part Of
Eleanor Thornton fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2008.8
History / Biographical
131 negatives : b&w ; 13 negatives : colour ; 67 photographs print : b&w ; .3
Scope and Content
131 b&w negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a C.P. Erwin envelope. 13 Colour negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a Munshaw envelope 67 b&w photographs
Name Access
Thornton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

City Centre Homestead Remains, Kitamaat Village Totem Poles, and Ridge Pole of Old Longhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27554
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Accession Number
80.52
Scope and Content
Nine photographs of burnt down remains of the City Centre Homestead (Spring 1980), totem poles at the Kitamaat Village (Jul 1980), a ridge pole of an old longhouse (Spring 1980).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.52
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Physical Description
6 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 3 photograph prints : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Nine photographs of burnt down remains of the City Centre Homestead (Spring 1980), totem poles at the Kitamaat Village (Jul 1980), a ridge pole of an old longhouse (Spring 1980).
Notes
80.52.2 to 17 (Missing 6, 11 to 16)
Subject Access
Kitamaat Village
Totem Poles
Remains
sumgaas
Sumgas
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
Notes
Cassette also included which is in the media cabinet.
Subject Access
Kemano
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Victor Young fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2007.18
Scope and Content
Fond consists of 4 photographs of Kitimat construction.
Part Of
Victor Young fonds
Creator
Victor Young
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2007.18
Physical Description
4 photographs print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Custodial History
Carolyn Pfortmueller
Scope and Content
Fond consists of 4 photographs of Kitimat construction.
Name Access
Young, Victor
Subject Access
Early Construction
Wharf
Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

Nalabila Blvd & Kitimat Alcan Apartments

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27760
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[September 1957]
Accession Number
71.94
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat Nalabila Blvd, Kitimat Golden Apartments, Kitimat Sagimat Housing, Kitimat Alcan Apartments, Albatross Avenue, and the Kitimat Public Safety Building
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.94
Date Range
[September 1957]
Physical Description
10 photographs : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat Nalabila Blvd, Kitimat Golden Apartments, Kitimat Sagimat Housing, Kitimat Alcan Apartments, Albatross Avenue, and the Kitimat Public Safety Building
Part Of
Jim Freeman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2004.10
Scope and Content
30 black & white photographs-Alcan construction, caison fill, Haisla Bridge
Part Of
Jim Freeman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2004.10
Physical Description
30 photographs print : b&w ;
Scope and Content
30 black & white photographs-Alcan construction, caison fill, Haisla Bridge
Name Access
Freeman, Jim
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Construction
Caisson docks
Haisla Bridge
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Doug Craig Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
992.4
Scope and Content
40 photographs of various Kitimat locations, events, and nearby areas. 1950s townsite, Kitamaat Village, Lakelse mud slide, July 1st parade, Mt. Eliz. band members.
Part Of
Doug Craig Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
992.4
Publication
40 photographs print :
Scope and Content
40 photographs of various Kitimat locations, events, and nearby areas. 1950s townsite, Kitamaat Village, Lakelse mud slide, July 1st parade, Mt. Eliz. band members.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Early Construction
Kitamaat Village
july 1st
Canada Day
Parade
Mud Slide
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Brian Wilson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.3
Scope and Content
16 Black & White negatives of Early Kitimat, the Public Service Building, and the Delta King. There is also a CD containing all the images.
Part Of
Brian Wilson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.3
Physical Description
16 negatives : b&w ; 1 CD : b&w ;
Custodial History
Brian Wilson
Scope and Content
16 Black & White negatives of Early Kitimat, the Public Service Building, and the Delta King. There is also a CD containing all the images.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Wilson, Brian
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Kitimat
Public Safety Building
Delta King
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

John McLachlan's Alcan employment documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36727
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Alcan
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Storage Location
Curator's office

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