Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal and wood
rubber
Condition Remarks
Dirty, scratched, green paint on head is worn away
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1930 Dusenberg car. At the top there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD. one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the top left there is a small thermostat.
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1930 Dusenberg car. At the top there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD. one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the top left there is a small thermostat.
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Rectangular plastic shopping bag from Northern Drugs, with addresses of the store's Terrace and Kitimat branches. Bag is white with dark magenta text and flower-like designs in green and magenta on both sides.
Rectangular plastic shopping bag from Northern Drugs, with addresses of the store's Terrace and Kitimat branches. Bag is white with dark magenta text and flower-like designs in green and magenta on both sides.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
plastic
Condition Remarks
Highly wrinkled. Ink is scratched off or faded in many places.
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1916 Stutz Bearcat car. At the bottom there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD., one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the bottom left there is a small thermostat.
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1916 Stutz Bearcat car. At the bottom there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD., one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the bottom left there is a small thermostat.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
glass
paper
Condition Remarks
Stains/smudges/scratches on glass front, front of photograph, and back. Small spots of rust all around the frame. Paper is yellowing.
Width
13 cm
Length
18 cm
Inscriptions
"1916 -- Stutz Bearcat. Compliments of COULTER ELECTRIC LIMITED."
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Pen with red body and gold text advertising Parrott & Braid Insurance Agencies in Kitimat. Includes address and phone number of the company. Eraser at end.
Pen with red body and gold text advertising Parrott & Braid Insurance Agencies in Kitimat. Includes address and phone number of the company. Eraser at end.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folders containing financial records, correspondence, assey certificates, production statistics, post office documents, payroll records + steam ship manifests. Inclusive dates: 1924-1925, 1938-1943.
Notes
Removed financial records from amongst payroll slips. Removed manifests to Box #3 due to size. Reordered assey certificates by date.
Condition notes: mold
Surf Inlet Envelope #1 - Removed Acc'ts Payable info from payroll summery file (June 30/40 - Jan/40). Removed what looks like a seperate fonds. Surf Post Office. Major mold.
Envelope # 2 - Removed Union Steamship manifest, will have to store elsewhere.
Envelope # 3 - Reordered assey certificates by date (year). Ran July/24-Aug/25, then started June/24-
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from August 1925.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from August 1925.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1925.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1925.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1924.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from June 1924.