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 financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
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 production statistics/shift boss report from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from December 1927.
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-
A photograph of the Khunze Inlet. There is water in the forefront, and trees in the background. There is a rock? sticking out of the water near the back.
A photograph of the Khunze Inlet. There is water in the forefront, and trees in the background. There is a rock? sticking out of the water near the back.
Photo showing adaptability by this Alpine Helicopter using the abandoned foundation of the former Canadian National Railways freight shed as a launching pad. The machine, a regular visitor to Kitimat's Service Centre, is used by mining prospectors on exploratory sorties into the surrounding areas.
Photo showing adaptability by this Alpine Helicopter using the abandoned foundation of the former Canadian National Railways freight shed as a launching pad. The machine, a regular visitor to Kitimat's Service Centre, is used by mining prospectors on exploratory sorties into the surrounding areas.
Photograph of Personnel (Left to Right); (Left) Cotton, E. (Construction Manager); (Centre) McLelland, R. (Minister of Mines, Energy and Resources); (Right) Brownlee, A. (Ocelot Calgary Manager of Manufacturing) Government and Services; Federal
Photograph of Personnel (Left to Right); (Left) Cotton, E. (Construction Manager); (Centre) McLelland, R. (Minister of Mines, Energy and Resources); (Right) Brownlee, A. (Ocelot Calgary Manager of Manufacturing) Government and Services; Federal
Photograph of the chamber of mines members winners of drawing for five king sized salmon co-hosts for buffet dinner Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Port Facilities Committee.
Photograph of the chamber of mines members winners of drawing for five king sized salmon co-hosts for buffet dinner Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Port Facilities Committee.
Fifteen miles from Terrace lies this provincial picnic site of Gold Creek. Popular on weekends and holidays, it provides a pituresque setting for both group outings and family picnics. Gold is still to be found there so if you tire of watching the scenery you can always try your hand at panning.
Fifteen miles from Terrace lies this provincial picnic site of Gold Creek. Popular on weekends and holidays, it provides a pituresque setting for both group outings and family picnics. Gold is still to be found there so if you tire of watching the scenery you can always try your hand at panning.
A photograph of Bob Harper, Roy Berry, Jack Hunter, Hugh Meldrum, Pat Munsen and Bob Ferrie in the production of Solid Gold Cadillac put on by Kitimat Players
A photograph of Bob Harper, Roy Berry, Jack Hunter, Hugh Meldrum, Pat Munsen and Bob Ferrie in the production of Solid Gold Cadillac put on by Kitimat Players
Photograph of the Granduc Mine, 32 miles from Stewart, was viewed last Friday by Joe Banyay of Kitimat and the other directors of Skeena "B" Regional District. Construction, which involves an 11 and a half mile tunnel though solid rock to the main ore body, has been practically halted since February over a labour dispute. The towns population is now fast slipping from it's winter high of 750 as workmen move away.
Photograph of the Granduc Mine, 32 miles from Stewart, was viewed last Friday by Joe Banyay of Kitimat and the other directors of Skeena "B" Regional District. Construction, which involves an 11 and a half mile tunnel though solid rock to the main ore body, has been practically halted since February over a labour dispute. The towns population is now fast slipping from it's winter high of 750 as workmen move away.