John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat street and information signs. Aluminum and wooden mock-ups.
Six signs. Black & white. Bus Stop, Walkway, Taxi, W Capilano, Capilano S, and Osprey.
Six signs. Colour. Bus Stop, Walkway, Taxi, W Capilano, Capilano S, and Osprey.
Three signs with directional arrows. Black and white. City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Three signs with directional arrows, installed. Black & white. Nechako Centre, City Centre, and Service Centre.
Six signs. Black and white. Parcel Pickup 3 Min Parking, Taxi, Commercial Loading No Parking, City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Six signs. Colour. Parcel Pickup 3 Min Parking, Taxi, Commercial Loading No Parking, City Centre, Nechako Centre, and Service Centre.
Two signs, installed. Colour. Egret and Finch street signs installed.
Two signs, installed. Black & white. E Fourth, and Industrial S.
From Kane, Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America (appendix), pp. 458-459 (photocopy, 1 page)
A Voyage of Discovery (Vancouver) Chapter III (hand-written, 1 page)
Casey Sez, Novemeber 4, 1951 (2 pages)
Articles pertaining to Kemano (3 pages)
Translation from French document inserted in the oldest baptismal record kept at St. Paul's Indian Church, North Vancouver BC (3 pages)
Photo of and article about Herbert Naden Clague
Appendix G. Report on Explorations from Douglas, Gardner, and Dean Inlets, Eastward in the Cascade Mountains. Bellabella, North-west Coast, British Columbia, Novemeber 15, 1874 (7 pages)
The History of the Northern Interior of British Columbia by A.G. Morice. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, Washington, 1971. (Orig published 1904) (hand-written, 2 pages)
Adventure in Two Hemispheres Including Captain Vancouver's Voyage by James Stirrat Marshall + Carrier Adventure. Talex Printing Service, Vancouver, 1955 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
Cross in the Wilderness by Kay Cronin. Mitchell Press Vancouver, 1960 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
History of Clague Mountain (1 page)
Death Notice on Clague from "Cowichen Leader", Duncan BC. Dec 1921. (hand-written, 13 pages)
Inland Navigation - NW Coast of America, June 1973 (7 pages)
Report on the Skeena River District, August 9th 1899 (4 pages)
Kitamaat to Kitsilas by W.R. Stuart (10 pages)
Story of Kitimat Site Goes Back 300 Years, Langley Advance Aug. 19 1954 (clipping)
Article from "The Alaska Sportsman" Vol XIX, No.6, June 1953
Copy of envelopes from old letters from Kitimat
An Alternate Route, road to Groundhog May Make Kitimate its Terminus. From "the Omenica Miner", Hazelton BC, sat Nov 14 1914, Vol IV No 11 (hand-written, 6 pages)
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
From Kane, Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America (appendix), pp. 458-459 (photocopy, 1 page)
A Voyage of Discovery (Vancouver) Chapter III (hand-written, 1 page)
Casey Sez, Novemeber 4, 1951 (2 pages)
Articles pertaining to Kemano (3 pages)
Translation from French document inserted in the oldest baptismal record kept at St. Paul's Indian Church, North Vancouver BC (3 pages)
Photo of and article about Herbert Naden Clague
Appendix G. Report on Explorations from Douglas, Gardner, and Dean Inlets, Eastward in the Cascade Mountains. Bellabella, North-west Coast, British Columbia, Novemeber 15, 1874 (7 pages)
The History of the Northern Interior of British Columbia by A.G. Morice. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, Washington, 1971. (Orig published 1904) (hand-written, 2 pages)
Adventure in Two Hemispheres Including Captain Vancouver's Voyage by James Stirrat Marshall + Carrier Adventure. Talex Printing Service, Vancouver, 1955 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
Cross in the Wilderness by Kay Cronin. Mitchell Press Vancouver, 1960 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
History of Clague Mountain (1 page)
Death Notice on Clague from "Cowichen Leader", Duncan BC. Dec 1921. (hand-written, 13 pages)
Inland Navigation - NW Coast of America, June 1973 (7 pages)
Report on the Skeena River District, August 9th 1899 (4 pages)
Kitamaat to Kitsilas by W.R. Stuart (10 pages)
Story of Kitimat Site Goes Back 300 Years, Langley Advance Aug. 19 1954 (clipping)
Article from "The Alaska Sportsman" Vol XIX, No.6, June 1953
Copy of envelopes from old letters from Kitimat
An Alternate Route, road to Groundhog May Make Kitimate its Terminus. From "the Omenica Miner", Hazelton BC, sat Nov 14 1914, Vol IV No 11 (hand-written, 6 pages)
British Columbia Heritage Series - Series 1, Our Native Peoples - Volume 7, Kwakiutl. Prep by Provincial Archives, Provincial Museum, Victoria, 1966. (A Social Studies Bulletin of the Dept. of Education) (hand-written, 4 pages)
From the Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada, series III Volume IX, 1915. The Social Organization of the West Coast Tribes by E. Sapir, Ph.D. (12 pages)
Proceedings and Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada for the Year 1887 Volume V, Montreal Dawson Brothers, Publishers, 1888. People of Vancouver Island/G.M. Dawson on the Kwakiool (36 pages)
Jenness, Indians of Canada, Chap XXI, "Tribes of the Pacific Coast, p. 344-45 (hand-written, 26 pages)
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
British Columbia Heritage Series - Series 1, Our Native Peoples - Volume 7, Kwakiutl. Prep by Provincial Archives, Provincial Museum, Victoria, 1966. (A Social Studies Bulletin of the Dept. of Education) (hand-written, 4 pages)
From the Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada, series III Volume IX, 1915. The Social Organization of the West Coast Tribes by E. Sapir, Ph.D. (12 pages)
Proceedings and Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada for the Year 1887 Volume V, Montreal Dawson Brothers, Publishers, 1888. People of Vancouver Island/G.M. Dawson on the Kwakiool (36 pages)
Jenness, Indians of Canada, Chap XXI, "Tribes of the Pacific Coast, p. 344-45 (hand-written, 26 pages)
Northern Sentinel April 15, 1954 1st issue, High Expectations - railway, Kitimat pulp + paper co Ltd, Alcan Power to Begin in July or August (hand-written, 17 pages)
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
Northern Sentinel April 15, 1954 1st issue, High Expectations - railway, Kitimat pulp + paper co Ltd, Alcan Power to Begin in July or August (hand-written, 17 pages)
Early Memories of Kitamaat by Mrs. Beth Varley article
Kowthpigah' Name of Kitimat;s First Farm by Mrs Beth Varley (2 pages)
Gordon Robinson Tells About Pioneer Farmers by Gordon Robinson
Settlers in the Kitimat Area (1893-1936)
First School Had 8 Pupils. Northern Sentinel Sept 28, 1961
Kitimat 'Boy' Returns, Recalls Valley of 50 Years Ago. Northern Sentinel Sept 3, 1969
People here 60 years ago - so was snow!. Northern Sentinel June 6, 1973
Settlers list (hand-written, 4 pages)
Elizabeth Varley, May 6, 1977 (hand-written, 19 pages)
Notes from Mrs. Elizabeh Varley about early Kitimat people (3 pages)
Elizabeth Anderson notes (hand-written, 10 pages)
George L. Anderson. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Early Days in Kitimat by Gordon Robinson from The Voices of Kitimat 1967 (2 pages)
Letter to Katie O'Niell from Gisela notes (hand-written)
A note in Gisela's on Rudolf Braun notes (hand-written)
Casey Vol. 2 No. 7, Oct 18, 1952. Page 3
Outlook from the lookout. History of Lakelse Hotsprings
Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Annual Fair and Exhibition, and Provincial Elections articles. Oct 1902
Georgetown BC Water Power Sawmill 1875-1975, Oldest Operating Sawmill in the Province
Information on Slide in 1953 in Kitimat
Phillip Williams farm map
Pioneer Remebers Kitimat 'Back When'. The Northern Sentinel
Gruelling Trek Along Kitimat Trail of '06. Kitimat Northern Sentinel August 21, 1958 (2 pages)
Kitimat Adventure article (2 pages)
Kitimat: 1911 by Stan Rough. Prince Rupert Daily News
Memories of Kowthpigah Ranch Recalled by Gordon Robinson
Kitamaat The Coming North Pacific Metropolis of Canada by BB Johnston Howe & Co (4 peices)
Mabel Clara Hazelton note
Northern British Columbia Indey and Guide, 1916 (hand-written, 2 pages)
Time and Place by Stan Rough. Old Resident Tells About Early Days. Northern Sentinel Oct 26, 1956 (2 pages)
Time and Place by Frank Dockrill of Telkwa. Early Days Along the Skeena. Northern Sentinel 1956 (2 pages)
Time and Place by Wiggs O'Neill of Smithers (2 pages)
Time and Place by Frank Dockrill of Telkwa. Northern Sentinel 1956 (2 pages)
Braun's Farm Kitimat hike
Robert C. Scott. My Captain Oliver. A Story of Two Missionaries on the British Columbia Coast. The Committee on Missionary Education United Church of Canada. 1947. (hand-written, 8 pages)
Forests of British Columbia, Whitford & Craig. (6 pages)
Interview with Mrs. Chris Green, May 19 1976 (3 pages)
Notes on Rudolf Braun from museum binder "The Brauns of Minette Bay" (hand-written, 3 pages)
Date Discrepancies on George Anderson (2 pages)
George Anderson timeline (2 pages)
Methodist Church Register Kitamaat (hand-written, 3 pages)
Jennie E. Clague, pioneer daughter dies in Victoria article
Mrs. Crow notes (hand-written)
Time and Place, Stories of Northern British Columbia by Wiggs O'Neil, Sperry Cline, Gordon Robinson, and Stanley Rough (hand-written, 3 pages)
RMS Dogteam - Kitimat to Hazelton by MW Boss. Northwest Digest July 1951
North Plays Vital Role in Development of BC clipping
Settlers on the Flats and Jam Your Powder But Not Your Shot articles. April 27, 1961
Operation Aluminum
Reminiscences of Kitimat Before Alcan by Rita Rogerson (4 pages)
Northern Valleys Ideal for Settlers article
Oldest Mail Carrier Blazed Trail in 1900 clipping
Notes from file "Miscellaneous Artciles, Papers etc relating to Indians and Missions" (handwritten)
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
Anderson house and farm hand drawn maps (2 pages)
Early Memories of Kitamaat by Mrs. Beth Varley article
Kowthpigah' Name of Kitimat;s First Farm by Mrs Beth Varley (2 pages)
Gordon Robinson Tells About Pioneer Farmers by Gordon Robinson
Settlers in the Kitimat Area (1893-1936)
First School Had 8 Pupils. Northern Sentinel Sept 28, 1961
Kitimat 'Boy' Returns, Recalls Valley of 50 Years Ago. Northern Sentinel Sept 3, 1969
People here 60 years ago - so was snow!. Northern Sentinel June 6, 1973
Settlers list (hand-written, 4 pages)
Elizabeth Varley, May 6, 1977 (hand-written, 19 pages)
Notes from Mrs. Elizabeh Varley about early Kitimat people (3 pages)
Elizabeth Anderson notes (hand-written, 10 pages)
George L. Anderson. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Early Days in Kitimat by Gordon Robinson from The Voices of Kitimat 1967 (2 pages)
Letter to Katie O'Niell from Gisela notes (hand-written)
A note in Gisela's on Rudolf Braun notes (hand-written)
Casey Vol. 2 No. 7, Oct 18, 1952. Page 3
Outlook from the lookout. History of Lakelse Hotsprings
Agricultural and Horticultural Society, Annual Fair and Exhibition, and Provincial Elections articles. Oct 1902
Georgetown BC Water Power Sawmill 1875-1975, Oldest Operating Sawmill in the Province
Information on Slide in 1953 in Kitimat
Phillip Williams farm map
Pioneer Remebers Kitimat 'Back When'. The Northern Sentinel
Gruelling Trek Along Kitimat Trail of '06. Kitimat Northern Sentinel August 21, 1958 (2 pages)
Kitimat Adventure article (2 pages)
Kitimat: 1911 by Stan Rough. Prince Rupert Daily News
Memories of Kowthpigah Ranch Recalled by Gordon Robinson
Kitamaat The Coming North Pacific Metropolis of Canada by BB Johnston Howe & Co (4 peices)
Mabel Clara Hazelton note
Northern British Columbia Indey and Guide, 1916 (hand-written, 2 pages)
Time and Place by Stan Rough. Old Resident Tells About Early Days. Northern Sentinel Oct 26, 1956 (2 pages)
Time and Place by Frank Dockrill of Telkwa. Early Days Along the Skeena. Northern Sentinel 1956 (2 pages)
Time and Place by Wiggs O'Neill of Smithers (2 pages)
Time and Place by Frank Dockrill of Telkwa. Northern Sentinel 1956 (2 pages)
Braun's Farm Kitimat hike
Robert C. Scott. My Captain Oliver. A Story of Two Missionaries on the British Columbia Coast. The Committee on Missionary Education United Church of Canada. 1947. (hand-written, 8 pages)
Forests of British Columbia, Whitford & Craig. (6 pages)
Interview with Mrs. Chris Green, May 19 1976 (3 pages)
Notes on Rudolf Braun from museum binder "The Brauns of Minette Bay" (hand-written, 3 pages)
Date Discrepancies on George Anderson (2 pages)
George Anderson timeline (2 pages)
Methodist Church Register Kitamaat (hand-written, 3 pages)
Jennie E. Clague, pioneer daughter dies in Victoria article
Mrs. Crow notes (hand-written)
Time and Place, Stories of Northern British Columbia by Wiggs O'Neil, Sperry Cline, Gordon Robinson, and Stanley Rough (hand-written, 3 pages)
RMS Dogteam - Kitimat to Hazelton by MW Boss. Northwest Digest July 1951
North Plays Vital Role in Development of BC clipping
Settlers on the Flats and Jam Your Powder But Not Your Shot articles. April 27, 1961
Operation Aluminum
Reminiscences of Kitimat Before Alcan by Rita Rogerson (4 pages)
Northern Valleys Ideal for Settlers article
Oldest Mail Carrier Blazed Trail in 1900 clipping
Notes from file "Miscellaneous Artciles, Papers etc relating to Indians and Missions" (handwritten)
From file "Notes for Speaches & Articles Re Civilization of Indians". Raley. (hand-written, 4 pages)
Kitamaat Mission. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Christmas in the Early Days of Kitamaat by Gordon Robinson. Time and Place, Dec 22, 1960 (clipping)
The Diamond Jubilee of the Coming of Christianity to the People of Kitamaat. Sept 26, 1937
Scenes at the Cannary. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (7 pages)
Flora A Kitamaat Waif (2 pages)
Kitimat Temperance Society Graveyard layout (2 pages)
Postal receipt copy. Archives of British Columbia raley Collection
To Canadian Pacific Navigation Company's (Limited) Steamer Danube for freight and charges from Victoria to Rev: Inlet. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Geo. Robinson to M.W. Waitt & Co., Dr., Importers of and Dealers in Musical Intstruments, Strings, Sheet Music, Music Books and Musical Merchandise of Every Description receipt
Home Street Sunday School 1894 Christmas Services. Santa's Boat Sails for Kita-a-Mat Mission. Thrusday, Dec 21st
Letter "somewhat indians". Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (photocopy, 4 pages)
Titles to Property on Indian District. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (16 pages)
Memorandum of Agreement for Temporary Performance of Mail Service for George Henry Raley. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (2 pages)
Complaint by the Party threatened, for Sureties for the Peace. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection.
Petition of the Kitamaat Indians, November 10th, 1897. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (3 pages)
Indenture between George Robinson, Kale Robinson, and Margaret Amos. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (3 pages)
Letter to Mr. Raley from Sam Amos, 1894. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
"Chief Jes-sea of the Kitamaats held a meeting of all his people today"... letter. March 23, 1896. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (3 pages)
Elizabeth Emsley Long. Biography done by Kerryl Mix of Kitimat Museum. (3 pages)
From Museum Files - Biographies, Miss Martha Walker. (hand-written, 2 pages)
From Museum Files - Biographies, Miss Neata Markland (hand-written, 1 page)
Article "Indian Couple Look Back in Amazement, Those were the days, my friend..." Wed Oct 6, 1971
Legaic, Sarah. Informant Jeffrey Legaic, August 1975, Kitamaat.
Old Timers, People Who Applied for the Pioneer Medallion 1971
The Kitamaat Home timeline
Rules Kitamaat Home 1897-8
First Missionary Returns, Kitimat Belongs to the Future. From the Northern Sentinel, Sept 16, 1957. ( 2 pages)
Living by Bells, Isabel McFadden (17 pages)
Girls' Home, Kitamaat BC, from The United Church Archives in Vancouver. (7 pages)
BC Conference Archives. From The United Church Record and Missionary Review (hand-written)
Rev. E. Robson letter. 21 May 99. Archives of British Columbia Ebenezer Robson Collection (3 pages)
William Manson letter, April 19th, 1915. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (photocopy, 4 pages)
J. Knowles letter. March 10th, 1915. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (2 pages)
Letter from G.H. Raley. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Mrs. Graham, Feb 2, 1976. (hand-written, 1 page)
Raley, George Henry, 1863-1958 correspondence outward (hand-written, 12 pages)
Mrs. G. H. Raley obituary
British Columbia Coast Names, Raley Point
Miss. A. Jackson (hand-written, 4 pages)
Kitamaat a Post Office article
Letter to Rev. R. Connel from G. H. Raley. March 10, 1953
Indian Council Meeting, Sept 19, 1900
Rev. G. H. Raley obituaries (8 pages)
Ingot July 16 1976. Kenny Dam 25, Vanderhoof 50
Ingot July 16 1976, Letter to the editor clipping
Ingot Volume 21 No. 31. August 2, 1974
Interview with John McLachaln. 12/7/76 (hand-written, 3 pages)
R.E. Powell obituary (hand-written)
Aluminum Trail, Whitetaker. The Kitimat Development, 1950-1954 (27 pages)
Interview with Charlie Fox, 8/7/76 (hand-written, 5 pages)
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
From file "Notes for Speaches & Articles Re Civilization of Indians". Raley. (hand-written, 4 pages)
Kitamaat Mission. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Christmas in the Early Days of Kitamaat by Gordon Robinson. Time and Place, Dec 22, 1960 (clipping)
The Diamond Jubilee of the Coming of Christianity to the People of Kitamaat. Sept 26, 1937
Scenes at the Cannary. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (7 pages)
Flora A Kitamaat Waif (2 pages)
Kitimat Temperance Society Graveyard layout (2 pages)
Postal receipt copy. Archives of British Columbia raley Collection
To Canadian Pacific Navigation Company's (Limited) Steamer Danube for freight and charges from Victoria to Rev: Inlet. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Geo. Robinson to M.W. Waitt & Co., Dr., Importers of and Dealers in Musical Intstruments, Strings, Sheet Music, Music Books and Musical Merchandise of Every Description receipt
Home Street Sunday School 1894 Christmas Services. Santa's Boat Sails for Kita-a-Mat Mission. Thrusday, Dec 21st
Letter "somewhat indians". Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (photocopy, 4 pages)
Titles to Property on Indian District. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (16 pages)
Memorandum of Agreement for Temporary Performance of Mail Service for George Henry Raley. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (2 pages)
Complaint by the Party threatened, for Sureties for the Peace. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection.
Petition of the Kitamaat Indians, November 10th, 1897. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (3 pages)
Indenture between George Robinson, Kale Robinson, and Margaret Amos. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (3 pages)
Letter to Mr. Raley from Sam Amos, 1894. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
"Chief Jes-sea of the Kitamaats held a meeting of all his people today"... letter. March 23, 1896. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (3 pages)
Elizabeth Emsley Long. Biography done by Kerryl Mix of Kitimat Museum. (3 pages)
From Museum Files - Biographies, Miss Martha Walker. (hand-written, 2 pages)
From Museum Files - Biographies, Miss Neata Markland (hand-written, 1 page)
Article "Indian Couple Look Back in Amazement, Those were the days, my friend..." Wed Oct 6, 1971
Legaic, Sarah. Informant Jeffrey Legaic, August 1975, Kitamaat.
Old Timers, People Who Applied for the Pioneer Medallion 1971
The Kitamaat Home timeline
Rules Kitamaat Home 1897-8
First Missionary Returns, Kitimat Belongs to the Future. From the Northern Sentinel, Sept 16, 1957. ( 2 pages)
Living by Bells, Isabel McFadden (17 pages)
Girls' Home, Kitamaat BC, from The United Church Archives in Vancouver. (7 pages)
BC Conference Archives. From The United Church Record and Missionary Review (hand-written)
Rev. E. Robson letter. 21 May 99. Archives of British Columbia Ebenezer Robson Collection (3 pages)
William Manson letter, April 19th, 1915. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection (photocopy, 4 pages)
J. Knowles letter. March 10th, 1915. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection. (2 pages)
Letter from G.H. Raley. Archives of British Columbia Raley Collection
Mrs. Graham, Feb 2, 1976. (hand-written, 1 page)
Raley, George Henry, 1863-1958 correspondence outward (hand-written, 12 pages)
Mrs. G. H. Raley obituary
British Columbia Coast Names, Raley Point
Miss. A. Jackson (hand-written, 4 pages)
Kitamaat a Post Office article
Letter to Rev. R. Connel from G. H. Raley. March 10, 1953
Indian Council Meeting, Sept 19, 1900
Rev. G. H. Raley obituaries (8 pages)
Ingot July 16 1976. Kenny Dam 25, Vanderhoof 50
Ingot July 16 1976, Letter to the editor clipping
Ingot Volume 21 No. 31. August 2, 1974
Interview with John McLachaln. 12/7/76 (hand-written, 3 pages)
R.E. Powell obituary (hand-written)
Aluminum Trail, Whitetaker. The Kitimat Development, 1950-1954 (27 pages)
Interview with Charlie Fox, 8/7/76 (hand-written, 5 pages)
