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Date Range
1983-2002
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
Wood
metal
Artist
Margaret Kelly
Accession Number
2023.6.1
Description
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Title
Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year
Artist
Margaret Kelly
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
Wood
metal
Style
Tole painting
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks on the mini-plaques.
Height
27.5 cm
Length
35 cm
Inscriptions
Margaret Kelly; Heather Lovett; Marianne Sweet, Jo Ann Hildebrandt, 'The Chapter,' Lynda Knol; Valerie Morton; Elaine Bjorgaard; Marlene Collier; Maureen Braun; Ruth Brady; Eleanor Kendell; Laura Schroeder; Joan Borycki; Ann Brown; Monica Brady; Sue Newton; Pat Young
Date Range
1983-2002
Accession Number
2023.6.1
Name Access
Kelly, Margaret;
Lovett, Heather;
Sweet, Marianne;
Hildebrandt, Jo Ann;
Knol, Lynda;
Morton, Valerie;
Bjorgaard, Elaine;
Collier, Marlene;
Braun, Maureen;
Brady, Ruth;
Kendell, Eleanor;
Schroeder, Laura;
Borycki, Joan;
Brown, Ann;
Brady, Monica;
Newton, Sue;
Young, Pat.
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC

Truck With Generator Parts

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33626
Part Of
Gerald Farina Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1975-1980
Accession Number
2021.28.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of truck with generator parts.
Part Of
Gerald Farina Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.28.13
Date Range
1975-1980
Physical Description
1 photograph print ; colour : 20.3x25cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of truck with generator parts.
Notes
Generator parts for proposed powerhouse at Peace Canyon dam on Williston Reservoir, Hudson's Hope, BC. Off loading 1 set of turbine runner wheels at bay near Kenney Damn, bay was later named after the Apex Transporting Co. The wheels were made in Russia, transported to Seattle, barged up wash (could be Washington) to Kemano. All equip necessary for moving this was provided: trucks, barges, bulldozers, etc. and carried along. From Kemano to Horetsky Creek Road to Nechako reservoir then barged down reserve to dam area then trucked on logging roads to Vanderhoof. Then across country to Williston Reservoir. A huge undertaking with little publicity for some unknown reason. 1975-1980?
Storage Location
photograph storage

Truck With Generator Parts

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33627
Part Of
Gerald Farina Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1975-1980
Accession Number
2021.28.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of truck with generator parts.
Part Of
Gerald Farina Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.28.14
Date Range
1975-1980
Physical Description
1 photograph print ; colour : 20.3x25cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of truck with generator parts.
Notes
Generator parts for proposed powerhouse at Peace Canyon dam on Williston Reservoir, Hudson's Hope, BC. Off loading 1 set of turbine runner wheels at bay near Kenney Dam, bay was later named after the Apex Transporting Co. The wheels were made in Russia, transported to Seattle, barged up wash (could be Washington) to Kemano. All equip necessary for moving this was provided: trucks, barges, bulldozers, etc. and carried along. From Kemano to Horetsky Creek Road to Nechako reservoir then barged down reserve to dam area then trucked on logging roads to Vanderhoof. Then across country to Williston Reservoir. A huge undertaking with little publicity for some unknown reason. 1975-1980?
Storage Location
photograph storage

Sam Robinson Plaque at Kitimat Mall

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27606
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1975]
Accession Number
75.27
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Sam Robinson plaques at the Kitimat City Centre Mall.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.27
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[1975]
Physical Description
4 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Sam Robinson plaques at the Kitimat City Centre Mall.
Notes
75.27.32 to 35
Name Access
Robinson, Sammy
Subject Access
Plaque
Art
Kitimat
Kitimat Mall
City Centre
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
74.83
Scope and Content
Photographs of local plants in Kitimat City Centre, Minette Bay, Clague Mountain Park, and Hirsch Creek.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
74.83
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
8 photograph prints : color ; 11 x 11cm 1 photograph print : color ; 11.5 x 14cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of local plants in Kitimat City Centre, Minette Bay, Clague Mountain Park, and Hirsch Creek.
Notes
74.83.1 to 10
Subject Access
Hirsch Creek Park
Hirsch Creek
Clague Mountain
City Centre
Minette Bay
Plants
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Floods in Radley Park Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28361
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
74.91
Scope and Content
Photographs showing high water levels at Radley Park and in the river.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
74.91
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 18cm 2 photograph prints : b&w ; 18 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing high water levels at Radley Park and in the river.
Notes
74.91.9 to 14
Subject Access
Radley Park
Floods
Flood
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Centennial Park Totem Pole

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28345
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Accession Number
72.70
Scope and Content
Images of the totem pole in Centennial Park in Kitimat city centre.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.70
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 9cm 1 photograph print : color ; 13 x 18cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Images of the totem pole in Centennial Park in Kitimat city centre.
Notes
72.70.1 to 4
Subject Access
Totem Poles
City Centre
Kitimat
Centennial Park
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Centennial Park Totem Pole

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28350
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1972]
Accession Number
72.77
Scope and Content
The totem pole in Kitimat City Centre Centennial Park.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.77
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 25 x 20cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
The totem pole in Kitimat City Centre Centennial Park.
Notes
72.77
Subject Access
Totem Poles
City Centre
Kitimat
Centennial Park
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Test Holes in Cedar Trees

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27848
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1971]
Accession Number
71.117
Scope and Content
Photographs of test holes in cedar trees at Hirsch Creek Park and Enso Park.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.117
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1971]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 18 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 18cm 3 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 12cm 1 photograph print : color ; 9.5 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of test holes in cedar trees at Hirsch Creek Park and Enso Park.
Notes
71.117.1 to 6
Subject Access
Hirsch Creek Park
Hirsch Creek Enso Park
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kemano Powerhouse - Generator Floor

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29195
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1959]
Accession Number
2014.14.260
Scope and Content
Photo Kemano Powerhouse - Generator Floor. Shows three workers looking at various pieces of equipment and drawings.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.260
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1959]
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10
Scope and Content
Photo Kemano Powerhouse - Generator Floor. Shows three workers looking at various pieces of equipment and drawings.
Subject Access
Kemano Powerhouse
Storage Location
Negative in negative cabinet
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1958]
Accession Number
71.93
Scope and Content
Photographs of a glacier at Kildala Pass and the Kemano River.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.93
Date Range
[1958]
Physical Description
9 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of a glacier at Kildala Pass and the Kemano River.
Part Of
Lorna Daniel Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 - 30 Aug 1955
Accession Number
2020.1.10
Scope and Content
Photograph showing housing for the Alcan Smeltersite
Part Of
Lorna Daniel Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.1.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 - 30 Aug 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm 1 negetive : b&w ; 12.8 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing housing for the Alcan Smeltersite
Subject Access
Housing
Smeltersite
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Photobook of Early Kitimat and Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35205
Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2022.14.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2022.14.7
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : 9x9cm ; colour
Custodial History
Donated by Carol Larson. Originally belonged to her mother, Lydia Strecheniuk.
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Subject Access
Townsite
Mount Elizabeth
Sand Hill
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

First air mail via PWA

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description204
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Scope and Content
Photo depicts two men kneeling beside the first bags of mail to arrive via Pacific Western Airlines. On the right, Captain T. M. Kellough for PWA delivers the bags to on the left, Kitimat Express driver Lloyd Kaberg, at the wharf, Smeltersite. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
198
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts two men kneeling beside the first bags of mail to arrive via Pacific Western Airlines. On the right, Captain T. M. Kellough for PWA delivers the bags to on the left, Kitimat Express driver Lloyd Kaberg, at the wharf, Smeltersite. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Notes
Title based on content of photograph.
Subject Access
Services
Kemano
Airplanes
Images

Power Transmission Lines Over Glacier

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28339
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Notes
72.6.4E and 72.6.4F
Subject Access
Kemano
Kildala
Transmission line
Kitimat
Glacier
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954-1955
Accession Number
2003.32.227
Scope and Content
Black in bush at Kemano.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.227
Date Range
1954-1955
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Black in bush at Kemano.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2003.32.228
Scope and Content
Bear in Kemano around trash pile.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.228
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Bear in Kemano around trash pile.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2003.32.229
Scope and Content
Bear in Kemano at trash pile.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.229
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Bear in Kemano at trash pile.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2003.32.230
Scope and Content
Kemano tail race. Powerlines overhead.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.230
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Kemano tail race. Powerlines overhead.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2003.32.231
Scope and Content
Bill at Kemano. Powerlines in background
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.231
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Bill at Kemano. Powerlines in background

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