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Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
988.14.7
Description
Picture of Thomas Dowker, husband of Elsie Dowker. Thomas is wearing the pelisse, cape and hat. Emily Dowker is his grandmother.
Title
Thomas Dowker Picture
Object Type
gift
Description
Picture of Thomas Dowker, husband of Elsie Dowker. Thomas is wearing the pelisse, cape and hat. Emily Dowker is his grandmother.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Width
8.9
Length
11.3
Accession Number
988.14.7
Place of Manufacture
England
Object Type
Picture
Material
Wood
glass
paper
Accession Number
2020.28
Description
Large panoramic photo of smeltersite. Bunkhouses, Delta King, and Douglas Channel visible.
Object Type
Picture
Description
Large panoramic photo of smeltersite. Bunkhouses, Delta King, and Douglas Channel visible.
Material
Wood
glass
paper
Height
39.5cm
Width
3.5cm
Length
101cm
Accession Number
2020.28
Category
Art
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Picture Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.29.1
Description
A postcard with a picture of Alcan's new office building. There is blank space on the back to place a stamp, there is also markings on the back that read "Alcan Kitimat Works New Office Building Completed June 1963 Compliments of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited"
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Picture Postcard
Description
A postcard with a picture of Alcan's new office building. There is blank space on the back to place a stamp, there is also markings on the back that read "Alcan Kitimat Works New Office Building Completed June 1963 Compliments of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited"
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Slightly sundamaged, bend marks on bottom left corner of picture
Width
11.5 cm
Length
18.0 cm
Accession Number
2009.29.1
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 2
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
"Plasticolor" by Carle's Montreal, Que.
Accession Number
2022.6.5
Description
Postcard featuring image of Anderson Creek Camp in Kitimat.
Title
Anderson Creek Camp KITIMAT, B.C.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of Anderson Creek Camp in Kitimat.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
denting and light scratching visible, back a bit dirty
Height
9cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2022.6.5
Biographical Notes
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
"Plasticolor" by Carle's Montreal, Que.
Date Range
[1990s?]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Accession Number
2023.11.9
Description
Postcard with a photograph of a canoe in front of a tall waterfall.
Title
Kitlope Rediscovery
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard with a photograph of a canoe in front of a tall waterfall.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Width
10.4 cm
Length
14.8 cm
Inscriptions
Kitlope Rediscovery is an Experience / Gitlop 'isdlaml glu qi' kowx qwe 'laas
Date Range
[1990s?]
Accession Number
2023.11.9
Category
Written Communication T&E
Date Range
[1990s?]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Accession Number
2023.11.10
Description
Postcard with a photograph of a group of Indigenous people dancing together.
Title
Rediscovery Dancers
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard with a photograph of a group of Indigenous people dancing together.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Width
10.4 cm
Length
14.8 cm
Inscriptions
Rediscovery Dancers / 'isdlam' glu qi kowxs umlas
Date Range
[1990s?]
Accession Number
2023.11.10
Category
Written Communication T&E
Date Range
[1990s?]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Artist
Mel Basaraba (photographer)
Manufacturer
Lakeside Colour Productions Ltd., Williams Lake, B.C.
Accession Number
2023.11.11
Description
Postcard with an aerial shot of Kitimat from the golf course to the Douglas Channel. The same photo is repeated in much fainter colours on the back.
Title
Kitimat by the Douglas Channel
Artist
Mel Basaraba (photographer)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard with an aerial shot of Kitimat from the golf course to the Douglas Channel. The same photo is repeated in much fainter colours on the back.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Width
10.4 cm
Length
14.8 cm
Inscriptions
"Kitimat is connected to the Pacific Ocean by the Douglas Channel - a 140 kilometer salt water fjord. Aluminium, paper, forest and chemical products destined for world markets are exported from this natural port."
Date Range
[1990s?]
Accession Number
2023.11.11
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Italy
Manufacturer
Lakeside Colour Productions Ltd., Williams Lake, B.C.
Accession Number
2003.33.1
Accession Number
2003.33.1
Category
Electrical and Magnetic T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 5 Top Shelf
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Light, Street
Material
glass, metal
Manufacturer
Holophane
Accession Number
998.3
Description
Metal lamp head not connected to post. Mark from a previous sticker on side.
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Light, Street
Description
Metal lamp head not connected to post. Mark from a previous sticker on side.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass, metal
Accession Number
998.3
Category
Lighting Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Manufacturer
Holophane
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Light, Carpenter
Material
metal
glass
Manufacturer
Carpenter Mfg. Co.
Accession Number
2001.32.30
Description
Grey metal carpenter light from Kemano. Has handle at top, red label on front, glass light bulb and glass bulb cover.
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
Light, Carpenter
Description
Grey metal carpenter light from Kemano. Has handle at top, red label on front, glass light bulb and glass bulb cover.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
17 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.30
Category
Lighting Equipment
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 1
Place of Manufacture
USA: Boston, Massachusetts
Manufacturer
Carpenter Mfg. Co.

Light Intensity Meter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8241
GMD
Photographic Accessories
Object Type
Meter, Light
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Manufacturer
Photovolt Corporation
Accession Number
2001.32.41
Description
Photovolt Corporation light meter. This instrument was used to measure light intensity. From Kemano.
GMD
Photographic Accessories
Object Type
Meter, Light
Description
Photovolt Corporation light meter. This instrument was used to measure light intensity. From Kemano.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Height
32 cm
Width
13 cm
Length
15.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.41
Category
Photographic T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Photovolt Corporation
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Light Meter
Material
plastic
metal
nylon
Accession Number
2014.5.27
Description
A light meter with a white plastic bulb at the top and a dial at the bottom with numbers, it is stored in a leather case with a purple fabric inside. There are two dials stored in the zipper one white and one black.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Light Meter
Description
A light meter with a white plastic bulb at the top and a dial at the bottom with numbers, it is stored in a leather case with a purple fabric inside. There are two dials stored in the zipper one white and one black.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
metal
nylon
Condition Remarks
The leather is slightly dirty
Width
3.0 cm
Length
13.0 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.27
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5

Keuffel & Esser Survey/ Crane Operator License

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6906
Object Type
gift
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Object Type
gift
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Physical Condition
good
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Category
Surveying Navigation T & E/ Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage

Civil Defence In Peacetime Disaster Operations Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8746
Date Range
1961
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
metal
Manufacturer
Department of the Provincial Secretary
Accession Number
997.2.49
Description
A green booklet with two metal screws as binding. The booklet has information about what civil defence officers should do in times of disasters
Title
Civil Defence In Peacetime Disaster Operations
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A green booklet with two metal screws as binding. The booklet has information about what civil defence officers should do in times of disasters
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
Paper at side is ripped, the cover is written on with pen.
Width
18 cm
Length
22 cm
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
997.2.49
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Victoria, British Columbia
Manufacturer
Department of the Provincial Secretary

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