The fonds consists of the diary of George Anderson (1892-1899, 1921-1924) when he was in Kitamaat. The fonds also includes the 1892 diary of Cora Anderson.
George Anderson grew up in Ontario and, with his wife, Cora, came to Kitamaat in 1891 as lay missionaries. They were the first permanent white settlers in the area. They established a residential home for First Nation students, administered the local school and were responsible for providing religious services to the Haisla peoples until an ordained minister arrived in the area.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of the diary of George Anderson (1892-1899, 1921-1924) when he was in Kitamaat. The fonds also includes the 1892 diary of Cora Anderson.
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds. For conservation reasons, researchers are requested to use a photocopy of the original diary.
Walking stick made from a tree branch, with painted/carved inscriptions giving the names of Boy Scout troops and the dates of trips to different landmarks and locations (Thornhill Mountain, Claque/Clague Mountain, Hirsch Creek Falls, Douglas Channel, Squirrel Mountain). Grooves have been carved into the circumference every ~12 or so inches along the stick. Towards the tip, there is a diamond-like pattern of intersecting lines carved into the wood, followed by a series of 6 more circular grooves, each about 1 inch apart, at the very end. Many of the carvings have been painted green, and there is a reddish smear, possibly from paint, along one side of the tip of the stick. Also near the tip is a pencil drawing of a crown, above the words "Boy Scouts."
Walking stick made from a tree branch, with painted/carved inscriptions giving the names of Boy Scout troops and the dates of trips to different landmarks and locations (Thornhill Mountain, Claque/Clague Mountain, Hirsch Creek Falls, Douglas Channel, Squirrel Mountain). Grooves have been carved into the circumference every ~12 or so inches along the stick. Towards the tip, there is a diamond-like pattern of intersecting lines carved into the wood, followed by a series of 6 more circular grooves, each about 1 inch apart, at the very end. Many of the carvings have been painted green, and there is a reddish smear, possibly from paint, along one side of the tip of the stick. Also near the tip is a pencil drawing of a crown, above the words "Boy Scouts."
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Many scratches in the wood; some of the paint is scratched off; diamond-shaped chunk taken out about 13 inches from tip (under initials W.P.)
Photograph of students holding baby chicks. Handle with care. Holding baby chicks are Grade One pupils, Cindy Ryan, Michaela Palaniak and Cindy Johnson of Nechako Elementary School-Miss Chambers, their teacher had the chicks shipped in by plane from Lower Mainland to illustrate part of class study of farm life.
Photograph of students holding baby chicks. Handle with care. Holding baby chicks are Grade One pupils, Cindy Ryan, Michaela Palaniak and Cindy Johnson of Nechako Elementary School-Miss Chambers, their teacher had the chicks shipped in by plane from Lower Mainland to illustrate part of class study of farm life.
Photos from Kim Creed from the Iron Mountain mine sites. Kim worked at the mine. The photo collection shows the diamond driller that helped to drill out thousands of feet of drill core back in the early 1960s.
Custodial History
These photos belonged to Kim Creed. They were given to Walter Thorne who donated them to the museum.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kim - diamond drillers helper holding drilling core sample drill pipe. He is on a helicopter pad.
Notes
For more info on the diamond driller, please see Walter Thorne's article in NSP Feb/March 2022.
Photo depicts Adam Charneski inspecting transmission lines insulators as part of their maintenance.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan Montreal ID No. T-144. -- Photograph taken by either Malak Karsh or Keith Sommers. Alcan Collection 2002.27
Photograph of Alcan transmission line above Kemano River, Adam Charneski standing in foreground, wearing hard hat and a wicker basket back pack. Man is looking through binoculars.
Part of binder assembled by Bill Flonders - Employment, Training & Apprenticeship, Alcan. Given to Fred Busby.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan transmission line above Kemano River, Adam Charneski standing in foreground, wearing hard hat and a wicker basket back pack. Man is looking through binoculars.