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Cantilever Bridge Over The Kuldo River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27826
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1899]
Accession Number
75.69
Scope and Content
Slides of the Cantilever Bridge over the Alawkisli (Kuldo River) (Tsimshian)
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
15
Accession Number
75.69
Date Range
[1899]
Physical Description
2 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of the Cantilever Bridge over the Alawkisli (Kuldo River) (Tsimshian)
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[December 28, 1872]
Accession Number
75.7
Scope and Content
Slides of an old Indigenous suspension bridge over Wotsongua River, 3 miles from forks of Skeena (Hazelton)
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
13
Accession Number
75.7
Date Range
[December 28, 1872]
Physical Description
2 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of an old Indigenous suspension bridge over Wotsongua River, 3 miles from forks of Skeena (Hazelton)
Subject Access
Indigenous
Structures
Geographic Access
Skeena

Slide Binder - First Nations Culture

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28398
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1970-1987]
Accession Number
2017.43.3
Scope and Content
Black binder containing slides pertaining to First Nations culture.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2017.43.3
Date Range
[1970-1987]
Physical Description
Binder : 33 x 30 x 0.4 cm
History / Biographical
Binder created by museum staff.
Scope and Content
Black binder containing slides pertaining to First Nations culture.
Subject Access
First Nations
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 1982
Accession Number
982.53.100-140
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano Eulachon Harvest.
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
982.53.100-140
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 1982
Physical Description
1 photograph : color ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano Eulachon Harvest.
Notes
Possibly James Tirrul-Jones collection Info cards were included in same envelope as photos. Possibly relating to neagtives. Card 1: Eulachon Harvest Kemano early May. Totem pole. No Print. Totem pole Kemano close-up Neg# R17-71 Acc# 982.53.8 Card 2: Eulachon nets. No print. Neg# R17-15 Acc# 982.53.15B
Subject Access
Haisla First Nations
Indigenous
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Sammy Robinson Pole Raising

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30728
Part Of
Lisa McBean Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1972
Accession Number
2014.16.1-35
Scope and Content
Slides of Sammy Robinson totem pole raising in Kitamaat Village.
Part Of
Lisa McBean Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2014.16.1-35
Date Range
1972
Physical Description
Slides : colour ;
Custodial History
Lisa McBean
Scope and Content
Slides of Sammy Robinson totem pole raising in Kitamaat Village.
Name Access
McBean, Lisa
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Geographic Access
Kitamaat
Storage Location
Slide Box 1

Raising Sammy Robinson's Totem Pole in Kitamaat Village

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27647
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1983]
Accession Number
983.65
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Sammy Robinson Totem Pole (Raven Stealing The Sun) in the Kitamaat Village being erected.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
30
Accession Number
983.65
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1983]
Physical Description
16 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 7 photograph prints : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Sammy Robinson Totem Pole (Raven Stealing The Sun) in the Kitamaat Village being erected.
Notes
983.65.1 to 27 (Missing 5 to 8) : R55-4 to R55-30 (Missing 8 to 11)
Name Access
Robinson, Sammy
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Geographic Access
Kitamaat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Totem Pole at Gitsegucla and at the Kitamaat Village

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27833
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1955]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Slides of a Totem Pole at Gitsegucla (Skeena Crossing) and young Boys at the Skeena Crossing,a monument at the Skeena Crossing, an old abandoned log cabin at the Bulkley Station, end of President Trail, and a Totem Pole in the Kitamaat Village which was a gift from the Haida Eagle Clan to the Haisla Eagle Clan.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
21
Accession Number
72.6
Date Range
[1955]
Physical Description
7 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of a Totem Pole at Gitsegucla (Skeena Crossing) and young Boys at the Skeena Crossing,a monument at the Skeena Crossing, an old abandoned log cabin at the Bulkley Station, end of President Trail, and a Totem Pole in the Kitamaat Village which was a gift from the Haida Eagle Clan to the Haisla Eagle Clan.
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation

Haisla Raven Mask and Sammy Robinson's Totem Pole

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28385
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1982]
Accession Number
982.17
Scope and Content
Photographs showing different views of a Haisla raven mask as well as Sammy Robinson's Totem Pole in the Kitamaat Village.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
5
Accession Number
982.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1982]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing different views of a Haisla raven mask as well as Sammy Robinson's Totem Pole in the Kitamaat Village.
Notes
982.17.2 to 5 : No R number
Name Access
Robinson, Sammy
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Geographic Access
Kitamaat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Cedar Bark Preperation, Wooden Spoon Carving, and Garden with Plant Labels

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27640
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jun 1982 & 3 Jul 1982
Accession Number
982.87
Scope and Content
Photographs of cedar bark preparation by Clara Bolton (24 Jun 1982), Robert Stewart carving a spoon (3 Jul 1982), and of the museum native plant garden (3 Jul 1982).
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
19
Accession Number
982.87
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jun 1982 & 3 Jul 1982
Physical Description
7 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm 4 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of cedar bark preparation by Clara Bolton (24 Jun 1982), Robert Stewart carving a spoon (3 Jul 1982), and of the museum native plant garden (3 Jul 1982).
Notes
982.87.2 to 20 (Missing 3 to 10) : R33-2 to R33-20 (Missing R33-3 to R33-10)
Name Access
Stewart, Robert
Bolton, Clara
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Botany
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Art Coghlin fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1951 -
Accession Number
2002.6
2002.7
2002.8
2019.80
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of 27 slides showing the construction of Alcan Wharf (Caisson Dock Construction) and Kitimat Bridge, 25 slides showing the contruction of Alcan Plant Area, 48 photographs of early construction, 38 slides of early construction. Includes a ruler, ashtray, pie plate and stationery folder.
Part Of
Art Coghlin fonds
Creator
Art Coghlin
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.6
2002.7
2002.8
2019.80
Date Range
1951 -
Physical Description
27 photographs : col. slide
25 photographs : col. slide
48 photographs : b&w
38 photographs : col. slide
artifacts
History / Biographical
Art Coghlin was Paymaster for Kitimat Constructors in 1951. He left the company to open Coghlins Hardware in 1954.
Custodial History
Terry Voitchovsky
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of 27 slides showing the construction of Alcan Wharf (Caisson Dock Construction) and Kitimat Bridge, 25 slides showing the contruction of Alcan Plant Area, 48 photographs of early construction, 38 slides of early construction. Includes a ruler, ashtray, pie plate and stationery folder.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Coghlin, Art
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kitimat bridge
Wharf

Eurocan - Progress on Mill Machinery & Structures

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28530
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Nov 1969 - 4 Jul 1970
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the state of some of the machines and structures for the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill after approximately two years of site construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Nov 1969 - 4 Jul 1970
Physical Description
24 negatives 3 photograph prints : b&w
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the state of some of the machines and structures for the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill after approximately two years of site construction.
Notes
80425, 80426, 80427, 80428, 80430, 80433, 80440, 80489, 80494, 80500, 80591, 80598, 80607, 80652, 80654, 80655, 80656, 80660, 80689, 80704, 80707, 80710, 80718, 80811
Subject Access
Eurocan
Construction
Structure
Machines
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Haisla Boulevard Pedestrian Walkway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34894
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge. Photos include bridge before centre support was installed, and after.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
16 Photographs : b&w
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge. Photos include bridge before centre support was installed, and after.
Notes
Further info on the walkway bridge - the pedestrian overpass was designed by John Ware to carry people, heavy wet snow loads and walkway snow plow, with a large saftey factor. The central span was designed as the maximum length of concrete double 'Tee' beam that could be carried on an open flatbed railroad car through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The pre-stressed central span was supported on each end by poured reinforced concrete cantilevers built clear of the multi-lane highway. Initial structural calculations were done out by the very capable Kitimat Town Engineer Graydon. His calculations were checked by Kitimat's consulting engineering firm in Vancouver. Ware's design and the engineer's calculations were then sent to a pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Calgary. When the beam arrived it was properly installed between the two cantilevers, and metal handrails were added just before the winter snow arrived. The bridge was deseigned to self support without any needed centre support. However, when city officials saw the light looking long span walkway bridge they decided that it was too fragile and that a column must be placed at mid span to give it adequate support. This decision would result in a fatal vehicle accident, as wet snows caused a driver to lose control and crash into it.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Overpass
Haisla
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Haisla Boulevard Pedestrian Walkway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34896
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge concept.
Preliminary sketch design for walkway bridge over 4 lane divided highway. Designed by Jack Ware in collaboration with:
Kitimat municipal structural engineer-Bryan Graydon
Calgary-prestressed concrete beam design structural engineers
Kitimat municipal structural engineering consultants-Vancouver
Note
Center prestressed beam is supported by the cantilevered beams at each end
Prestressed beam was the longest beam that could be carried on a rail flatbed car across tocky mountains in 1958
Design of supports was simplified to round columns for ease of construction
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
2 Photographs : b&w
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge concept.
Preliminary sketch design for walkway bridge over 4 lane divided highway. Designed by Jack Ware in collaboration with:
Kitimat municipal structural engineer-Bryan Graydon
Calgary-prestressed concrete beam design structural engineers
Kitimat municipal structural engineering consultants-Vancouver
Note
Center prestressed beam is supported by the cantilevered beams at each end
Prestressed beam was the longest beam that could be carried on a rail flatbed car across tocky mountains in 1958
Design of supports was simplified to round columns for ease of construction
Notes
Further info on the walkway bridge - the pedestrian overpass was designed by John Ware to carry people, heavy wet snow loads and walkway snow plow, with a large saftey factor. The central span was designed as the maximum length of concrete double 'Tee' beam that could be carried on an open flatbed railroad car through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The pre-stressed central span was supported on each end by poured reinforced concrete cantilevers built clear of the multi-lane highway. Initial structural calculations were done out by the very capable Kitimat Town Engineer Graydon. His calculations were checked by Kitimat's consulting engineering firm in Vancouver. Ware's design and the engineer's calculations were then sent to a pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Calgary. When the beam arrived it was properly installed between the two cantilevers, and metal handrails were added just before the winter snow arrived. The bridge was deseigned to self support without any needed centre support. However, when city officials saw the light looking long span walkway bridge they decided that it was too fragile and that a column must be placed at mid span to give it adequate support. This decision would result in a fatal vehicle accident, as wet snows caused a driver to lose control and crash into it.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Overpass
Haisla
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Part Of
George Anderson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1892-1899, 1921-1924
Accession Number
992.3
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.
Part Of
George Anderson fonds
Creator
George Anderson
Description Level
Fonds
Fonds Number
2
Accession Number
992.3
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1892-1899, 1921-1924
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
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.
Name Access
Anderson, George
Anderson, Cora
Subject Access
Kitamaat Village
Kitamaat Mission
Haisla First Nation
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 1 Box 10
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
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2019.59
Date Range
1951-1954
History / Biographical
Unknown
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Notes
Photos removed from album pages and put in envelopes.
Subject Access
Caisson docks
Haisla Bridge
Aerial
Smelter
Smeltersite
Potlines
Dredging
Sandhill
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
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1985]
Accession Number
985.52
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the Bowsen River Delta.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
63
Accession Number
985.52
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1985]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the Bowsen River Delta.
Notes
985.52.8 : R98-7
Subject Access
Nature
Geology
Aerial
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
20 photographs print : colour ; 4 x 2.5
History / Biographical
Molly worked + lived in Kitimat (1954-55). Worked at Alcan Pryde Machine Shop, last girl on Kitimat Constructors payroll. Liver at hospital, Smeltersite.
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
Notes
Photos were most likely colour origianlly, but have degraded into a pink tone
Name Access
Zimmerman, Molly
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smeltersite
Delta King
Sandhill
Kitimat River
Hirsch Creek Bridge
Douglas Channel
Wharf

Triangulation Survey Showing Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and Upper Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36198
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
2000.3.1
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2000.3.1
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
3 survey sheets
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret Vanderberg from the Ministry of Transportation + Highways on February 11, 2000.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26

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