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GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Box, Call
Material
bakelite
metal
Manufacturer
Western Electric
Accession Number
2001.32.7
Description
Western Electric call box from Kemano.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Box, Call
Description
Western Electric call box from Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
bakelite
metal
Condition Remarks
some paint chips
Height
24.5 cm
Width
26 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.7
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Western Electric
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
983.31
Description
The box is dirty , many of the screws are rusty, some of the writing is wearing off. There are many scratches on the bottom.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
The box is dirty , many of the screws are rusty, some of the writing is wearing off. There are many scratches on the bottom.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Lots of scratches on the box.
Height
9.5
Width
10.5
Length
17
Accession Number
983.31
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5
Object Type
gift
Material
metal & wood
Accession Number
969.38
Description
Black telephone, old fashioned on wooden box.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Black telephone, old fashioned on wooden box.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal & wood
Condition Remarks
No battery, but generator still working.
Width
25
Length
51
Accession Number
969.38
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Hudson Bay
Accession Number
970.67
Description
Aluminum. Lamp has two handles on top. Almost looks like a pencil sharpener. Used by miners as a portable light source in mines.
GMD
Lighting Devices
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Aluminum. Lamp has two handles on top. Almost looks like a pencil sharpener. Used by miners as a portable light source in mines.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Width
6
Length
13
Accession Number
970.67
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 2
Manufacturer
Hudson Bay
Object Type
gift
Material
wood, metal and plastic
Accession Number
973.22
Description
Phone is black and consists of deskset and generator box.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Phone is black and consists of deskset and generator box.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood, metal and plastic
Accession Number
973.22
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 3 Shelf 1
Object Type
gift
Material
wood, metal and plastic
Accession Number
973.23
Description
Wall set telephone is black with wooden back ground.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Wall set telephone is black with wooden back ground.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood, metal and plastic
Accession Number
973.23
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
on display
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Material
glass & wood
Manufacturer
Hemingray-20
Accession Number
975.39.a-b
Description
Insulator is made of green glass. It is attached to wooden holder. Wooden holder, threaded for insulator, 12" long.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Quantity
1
Description
Insulator is made of green glass. It is attached to wooden holder. Wooden holder, threaded for insulator, 12" long.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass & wood
Condition Remarks
Some broken parts.
Width
9.8 cm
Length
31 cm
Accession Number
975.39.a-b
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Hemingray-20
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Material
glass
Manufacturer
Hemingray
Accession Number
978.42.8-10
Description
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Quantity
1
Description
Insulators are made out of green glass, and used for telephones. One has a broken bottom. Brand name "Hemingray". Used for electrical insulation of telegraphs, controlling electrical current due to their high resistivity.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
glass
Condition Remarks
Broken parts
Width
8.8
Length
9.8
Accession Number
978.42.8-10
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2 (10) Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3 (8-9)
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Hemingray
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
plastic metal
Accession Number
985.51.2
Description
Early Kitimat phone standard wall type 50.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Early Kitimat phone standard wall type 50.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic metal
Condition Remarks
In good condition
Width
23.5
Length
23
Accession Number
985.51.2
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 1
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
Teletype
Accession Number
986.33.1
Description
Circa 1950's; This machine was used at the C.N. Station in Kitimat.
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
Teletype
Quantity
1
Description
Circa 1950's; This machine was used at the C.N. Station in Kitimat.
Height
43"
Width
22"
Length
18.5"
Accession Number
986.33.1
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
City Of Tomorrow display
Object Type
Plugs, Switchboard
Material
plastic
metal
fabric
Accession Number
2000.31
Description
Switchboard Plugs - First switchboard used by the District of Kitimat
Object Type
Plugs, Switchboard
Description
Switchboard Plugs - First switchboard used by the District of Kitimat
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
metal
fabric
Length
85 cm
Diameter
0.75 cm
Accession Number
2000.31
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2001.28.11
Description
Army green metal box with tan strap
Object Type
gift
Description
Army green metal box with tan strap
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
Paint chipped
Height
14 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Length
25 cm
Inscriptions
Telephone set, H MK III, Important - to stow handle move slide
Accession Number
2001.28.11
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Accession Number
978.42.8
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Accession Number
978.42.8
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Accession Number
978.42.9
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Accession Number
978.42.9
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Material
glass
Accession Number
978.42.10
Description
Blue-green insulator for Telegraph Wires.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Description
Blue-green insulator for Telegraph Wires.
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Accession Number
978.42.10
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2

Telegraph Insulator and Post

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7048
Date Range
ca. 1906
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Material
ceramic
Wood
Accession Number
974.97.2
Description
Insulators from old Telegraph line Terrace-Stewart, 1906. Location: near Aiyansh.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Insulator, Telegraph Wire
Description
Insulators from old Telegraph line Terrace-Stewart, 1906. Location: near Aiyansh.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
ceramic
Wood
Height
35 cm
Width
6 cm
Length
4.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1906
Accession Number
974.97.2
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Date Range
ca. 1906
GMD
Telecommunication Media
Object Type
Wire, Telegraph
Material
metal
Accession Number
974.97.4
Description
Terrace - Stewart telegraph wire from 1906. Wire is coiled up for storage.
GMD
Telecommunication Media
Object Type
Wire, Telegraph
Description
Terrace - Stewart telegraph wire from 1906. Wire is coiled up for storage.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Diameter
70 cm
Date Range
ca. 1906
Accession Number
974.97.4
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 1
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
antenna
Material
metal
Accession Number
2015.33
Description
Antenna with black base with some bits of red paint
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
antenna
Description
Antenna with black base with some bits of red paint
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Height
48 cm
Length
4.5 cm
Accession Number
2015.33
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Object Type
gift
Material
plastic
Manufacturer
General Electric
Accession Number
2002.35.2
Description
Brown radio with 2 knobs
Object Type
gift
Description
Brown radio with 2 knobs
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic
Condition Remarks
Back warped, piece missing in front
Height
15 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm
Accession Number
2002.35.2
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 7
Place of Manufacture
Toronto, Canada
Manufacturer
General Electric
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
Telephone
Material
plastic
metal
Accession Number
2015.80
Description
Black desk or wall phone. May have been used by Alcan.
GMD
Telecommunication Devices
Object Type
Telephone
Description
Black desk or wall phone. May have been used by Alcan.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic
metal
Accession Number
2015.80
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 1

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