Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Condition Remarks
Very small missing portion on upper left wingtip of bird. Much hardened glue on back.
Height
9.5 cm
Length
14.2 cm
Inscriptions
C.L.C. (Canadian Labour Congress) A.F.L.C.I.O. (American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial Organizations).
Book of poetry by Hubert Evans. Themes include Indigenous peoples, conflict between old and new ways of living, coastal life, and nature. Book has a light blue cover and is 54 pages long.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Pgs. 27-30 are loose and held together by tape.
Height
22 cm
Width
0.8 cm
Length
13.2 cm
Accession Number
979.34
Biographical Notes
Hubert Evans and his family lived amongst the Haisla in Kitimaat Village for 2 1/2 years in the late 1940s. His wife Anna taught at the day school there. Evans wrote many books, short stories, plays, and serials, including "Mist on the River," a novel about a young Gitksan man (see Notes).
A tri-fold promotional pamphlet made by N.W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd. to sell Hullah homes in Kitimat. The pamphlet introduces 6 new floor plans and lists the details of what is included in the new houses. The front of the pamphlet has a black and white picture of a Hullah house.
A tri-fold promotional pamphlet made by N.W. HULLAH Corporation Ltd. to sell Hullah homes in Kitimat. The pamphlet introduces 6 new floor plans and lists the details of what is included in the new houses. The front of the pamphlet has a black and white picture of a Hullah house.
A small blue and grey metal pin. With a picture of the Delta King Ship in the middle with markings around the border that reads "DELTA KING DAYS KITIMAT B.C. Silver Anniversary 1978" there is a safety pin in the back with manufacturer information at the back.
A small blue and grey metal pin. With a picture of the Delta King Ship in the middle with markings around the border that reads "DELTA KING DAYS KITIMAT B.C. Silver Anniversary 1978" there is a safety pin in the back with manufacturer information at the back.
(4 copies) An aluminum coin with an the alcan logo at the top with 3 leaves beside it and markings underneath that read "KITIMAT CANADA" On the otherside there's a picture of canada in the middle with markings near the border: "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD"
A metal coin one side with a picture of a totem with a mountain background, there are words by the border "CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA 1858 1958 DOLLAR" The other side of the coin has a picture of a woman wearing a flower crown in profile view with words by the border: "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA"
A metal coin one side with a picture of a totem with a mountain background, there are words by the border "CANADA BRITISH COLUMBIA 1858 1958 DOLLAR" The other side of the coin has a picture of a woman wearing a flower crown in profile view with words by the border: "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA"
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
An aluminum menu for the "31st Annual Convention" chamber of commerce luncheon on Aug. 25, 1962. The menu includes a list of dishes, the sponsor and who will be attending like the chairman and guest speakers
An aluminum menu for the "31st Annual Convention" chamber of commerce luncheon on Aug. 25, 1962. The menu includes a list of dishes, the sponsor and who will be attending like the chairman and guest speakers
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 33rd Annual Convention Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 33rd Annual Convention Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Convention Presidents Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Convention Presidents Banquet taking place in Kitimat. it includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Meeting Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. It includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Chamber of Commerce 43rd Annual Meeting Evening Banquet taking place in Kitimat. It includes the date, place, menu items, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Centennial Ball taking place in Kitimat for the CMP from Prince Rupert. It includes the date, The guests, menu items, program activities, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum menu for the Centennial Ball taking place in Kitimat for the CMP from Prince Rupert. It includes the date, The guests, menu items, program activities, people who are hosting, and sponsor.
An Aluminum calling card for a radio operator. The front has information: "CANADA H.A. "Herb" Turner 23 Stein Street, Kitimat, B.C. Operating from the ALCAN BOOTH at the KITIMAT LIONS TRADE FAIR may 30, 31, June 1, 1968 VE7WI ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD." the back has spaces to write radio information.
An Aluminum calling card for a radio operator. The front has information: "CANADA H.A. "Herb" Turner 23 Stein Street, Kitimat, B.C. Operating from the ALCAN BOOTH at the KITIMAT LIONS TRADE FAIR may 30, 31, June 1, 1968 VE7WI ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD." the back has spaces to write radio information.
A menu of the Burns Supper 1980 Programme. The front includes an illustration of a man, inside has menu items and guests, and lastly the back has a village house illustration.
A menu of the Burns Supper 1980 Programme. The front includes an illustration of a man, inside has menu items and guests, and lastly the back has a village house illustration.
Two copies of a rectangular ground glass with three measurment markings "56 x 72" "9x12" "4x5" each of the markings have their respective rectangular markings. There is a crosshair in the middle. The brand in unknown. They are most likely used for large format cameras.
Two copies of a rectangular ground glass with three measurment markings "56 x 72" "9x12" "4x5" each of the markings have their respective rectangular markings. There is a crosshair in the middle. The brand in unknown. They are most likely used for large format cameras.