Ship's binnacle from the Motor Vessel (MV) Nechako that began life in 1929 as the Cora Marie - luxury yacht of W.C. Shelly, B.C.'s Finance Minister. She was sold in California in the 1930s and later served with the U.S. Navy as a patrol boat during World War II. Kitimat Constructors purchased her in 1952 for transporting construction personnel between Butedale, Prince Rupert, and Kitimat. In 1954 the motor vessel, skippered by Captain Bill Cogswell, began regular trips ferrying construction personnel and freight between Kitimat and Kemano. With Captain Cogswell, she logged close to 1,200 round trips between the two communities. The binnacle was restored and presented by the Kemano Power Operations Group to E.W. Red McKernan, first Superintendent of Power Operations "for devoted service as ship's husband, 1954-1974". Mr. McKernan in turn donated it to the Kemano Museum. Donated by Alcan Primary Metal
A blue bin with number markings on the bottom of the bin counting by 10's and ends at 590. There is a paper tag at the bottom. this bin is used to measure how many letters the postal workers are working with
A blue bin with number markings on the bottom of the bin counting by 10's and ends at 590. There is a paper tag at the bottom. this bin is used to measure how many letters the postal workers are working with
Oolichan oil boiling vessel is 30 years old. It was made at Kitamaat Village from spruce wood. It is very large. The vessel was transported from Kitamaat River's "New camp".
Oolichan oil boiling vessel is 30 years old. It was made at Kitamaat Village from spruce wood. It is very large. The vessel was transported from Kitamaat River's "New camp".
An empty ardboard box by Linhof. It is meant to house one of the 42 mm Linhof lens hoods. The design on the box has an orange label with informaiton and black stripes as the background.
An empty ardboard box by Linhof. It is meant to house one of the 42 mm Linhof lens hoods. The design on the box has an orange label with informaiton and black stripes as the background.
Yellow cedar paddle, pommel glued to shaft. Paint colours red, black and light blue. Carved by Haisla artist Henry Robertson. This paddle is for the captain of the canoe. On one side, from the handle to the tip, the animals are: Octopus, Crab, Halibut, Ling Cod, Abalone, Bullhead, Rat Fish, Dog Fish, Wolf Fish, Salmon, Red Snapper, Sea Urchin, Dog Salmon, Eel, Cod, Killer Whale. On the other side, from mid-point to tip, the animals are: Sea Urchin, Abalone, Black Cod, Clam and Halibut.
Yellow cedar paddle, pommel glued to shaft. Paint colours red, black and light blue. Carved by Haisla artist Henry Robertson. This paddle is for the captain of the canoe. On one side, from the handle to the tip, the animals are: Octopus, Crab, Halibut, Ling Cod, Abalone, Bullhead, Rat Fish, Dog Fish, Wolf Fish, Salmon, Red Snapper, Sea Urchin, Dog Salmon, Eel, Cod, Killer Whale. On the other side, from mid-point to tip, the animals are: Sea Urchin, Abalone, Black Cod, Clam and Halibut.
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.'
Duplicate of last spike of the Terrace-Kitimat line driven by S.F. Dingle, vice-president of operation, Canadian National Railways, at Kitimat, British Columbia, July 8, 1955.
Duplicate of last spike of the Terrace-Kitimat line driven by S.F. Dingle, vice-president of operation, Canadian National Railways, at Kitimat, British Columbia, July 8, 1955.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
1.6 cm
Length
16 cm
Inscriptions
Duplicate of last spike of the Terrace-Kitimat line driven by S.F. Dingle, vice-president of operation, Canadian National Railways, at Kitimat, British Columbia, July 8, 1955.
Accession Number
2000.33.598
Biographical Notes
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
