One Used License Hanger from Pryde Automotive Ltd. (1954-1963 Move) (Smeltersite) to Service Centre until Retirement-leaving Kitimat 1971. Mrs. Ouwehand didn’t remember when they purchased the car
One Used License Hanger from Pryde Automotive Ltd. (1954-1963 Move) (Smeltersite) to Service Centre until Retirement-leaving Kitimat 1971. Mrs. Ouwehand didn’t remember when they purchased the car
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
A bit of Rust on the front left-bottom & on the back
Rectangular metal bumper plaque reading 'KITIMAT FIRE DEPT.' in large block letters. 'KITIMAT' is in black lettering on a light grey background; 'FIRE DEPT.' is in light grey lettering on a red stripe.
Rectangular metal bumper plaque reading 'KITIMAT FIRE DEPT.' in large block letters. 'KITIMAT' is in black lettering on a light grey background; 'FIRE DEPT.' is in light grey lettering on a red stripe.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Structurally sound with minimal wear and tear. Line or crack running vertically down item approx. 6 cm from left edge. Upper right corner has some chipping and cracking. Some small scuff marks and discolouration along right edge. (All on front of item).
Width
7.5 cm
Length
25.5 cm
Inscriptions
'Mfd. by Signal Signs Ltd. Richmond Vancouver Canada.'
Moses Williams attended the Kitamaat Village Day School, and then the Coqualeetza Residential School until the age of fifteen. Army recruiters conscripted Haisla men into the Canadian Army and Moses went in 1945. He was sent by train to the Canadian Forces' training camp at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He never shipped out overseas and the war ended. Moses and his wife Kay married in 1950, shortly after she arrived to teach at Kitamaat. They moved to Terrace in 1964. Moses worked as a carpenter, brick layer and fisherman. His wife Kay taught at Northwest Community College.
British Columbia Driver's Licence No. 706351. From Basil Stacy Baxter. 1954.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Very dirty
Height
8.2cm
Width
6cm
Accession Number
2020.12.37
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
This is a Players cigarette box, has some rusted areas, shows some blue and yellow, navy. Brand name: Player, "Navy Cut Cigarettes". Used as packaging for cigarettes.
Outside details/imagery is heavily rusted. Colour is apparent but certain details are undecipherable due to rust.
Box is still operable; hinge still works.
Inner lid detailing is in better condition than outside. Has a gold-like sheen/finish.
This is a Players cigarette box, has some rusted areas, shows some blue and yellow, navy. Brand name: Player, "Navy Cut Cigarettes". Used as packaging for cigarettes.
Outside details/imagery is heavily rusted. Colour is apparent but certain details are undecipherable due to rust.
Box is still operable; hinge still works.
Inner lid detailing is in better condition than outside. Has a gold-like sheen/finish.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Heavily rusted but many details are still apparent
Rectangular silver tray with handles on either end. Engraved.
Early Kitimat Presentation Tray: This tray was presented to Dally Robinson in appreciation for "Years of Entertainment in Kitimat" The "Dolly Trio" which consisted of Dolly Robinson on piano, Dennis Tupman
alto satx, and Ken Austen drum; played for most dances during late fifties
early sixties. The tray was presented by the Municipality of Kitimat, Kiwanis, Rod and Gun, Gyro, Kinsmen Legion and Rotary Clubs to Dolly Robinson.
Rectangular silver tray with handles on either end. Engraved.
Early Kitimat Presentation Tray: This tray was presented to Dally Robinson in appreciation for "Years of Entertainment in Kitimat" The "Dolly Trio" which consisted of Dolly Robinson on piano, Dennis Tupman
alto satx, and Ken Austen drum; played for most dances during late fifties
early sixties. The tray was presented by the Municipality of Kitimat, Kiwanis, Rod and Gun, Gyro, Kinsmen Legion and Rotary Clubs to Dolly Robinson.
Physical Condition
fair
Width
35 cm
Length
59 cm
Inscriptions
Dolly in appreciation for years of entertainment in Kitimat, Gyro - Kinsmen, Legion - Rotary, Municipality of Kitimat
Accession Number
985.39
Biographical Notes
Belonged to Dorothy Robinson, pianist for Dolly's Trio, along with Dennis Tupman (Alto Sax) and Ken Austen (Drums).
