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Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Material
stainless steel
Artist
George Wostenholm
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Artist
George Wostenholm
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
stainless steel
Condition Remarks
There are cracks running top-to-bottom around each of the metal bolts/nails at each end of the handle. Ivory (?) may be discoloured from age. The metal edges of the handle appear tarnished, especially along the side where the blades can be pulled out.
Width
1 cm
Length
7.5 cm (blades retracted)
16 cm (blades extended)
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield
Part Of
J. Earl Chambers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950's
Accession Number
2006.7.2
Scope and Content
Card 1 - 1954 - Joseph. E. Chambers, Employee number 280 (Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.) (2006.7.02) ; Card 2 - 1955 - Joseph E. Chambers, Kitimat Outdoor Club Membership (2006.7.03) ; Card 3 - Nechako School PTA - 'Fund Night' (2006.7.04) ; Card 4 - 1956 - Convention Capers - Gormotant School (2006.7.05)
Part Of
J. Earl Chambers Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2006.7.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950's
Physical Description
4 cards print : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Card 1 - 1954 - Joseph. E. Chambers, Employee number 280 (Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.) (2006.7.02) ; Card 2 - 1955 - Joseph E. Chambers, Kitimat Outdoor Club Membership (2006.7.03) ; Card 3 - Nechako School PTA - 'Fund Night' (2006.7.04) ; Card 4 - 1956 - Convention Capers - Gormotant School (2006.7.05)
Name Access
Chambers, J. Earl
Subject Access
Kitimat
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
2001
Accession Number
2011.2.29 a-b
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Series
Series Number
16
Accession Number
2011.2.29 a-b
Date Range
2001
Physical Description
0.5 cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. After the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Name Access
Warcup, Margaret
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Bay 1 shelf 4 Box 5