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Date Range
1956
GMD
Status Symbols
Material
polyester
Accession Number
2004.7.4
Description
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
Title
Kitimat 1956
GMD
Status Symbols
Description
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
polyester
Condition Remarks
Glue can be seen on black lining fabric
Height
16cm
Width
10cm
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2004.7.4
Subject Access
Crest
Transmission Lines
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 5

Kitimat Post Office Scale

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8184
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Material
metal
Accession Number
990.3.1
Description
Grey postal spring scale from Kitimat Post Office. White, green, and yellow scale readings. "Post Office Kitimat" on green label tape.
Title
Post Office Kitimat
Object Type
Scale, Postal
Description
Grey postal spring scale from Kitimat Post Office. White, green, and yellow scale readings. "Post Office Kitimat" on green label tape.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Height
45.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
41 cm
Inscriptions
Post Office Kitimat
Accession Number
990.3.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 2

Kitimat Post Office Sorting Table

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8196
Object Type
Table, Sorting
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2010.17.5
Description
Kitimat Post Office sorting table. Brown wood, sorting drawer in centre.
Object Type
Table, Sorting
Description
Kitimat Post Office sorting table. Brown wood, sorting drawer in centre.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Height
87 cm
Width
86 cm
Length
106 cm
Accession Number
2010.17.5
Category
Furniture
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 1
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.7
Description
Light blue metal button, dark blue text 'I Support KCP'. Back is silver metal with silver pin.
Title
Button - "I Support KCP"
Object Type
gift
Description
Light blue metal button, dark blue text 'I Support KCP'. Back is silver metal with silver pin.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
6.5 cm
Accession Number
2011.22.7
Subject Access
Kemano Completion Project
Category
Advertising Medium
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
Date Range
no date
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Title
Lord Alexander School Seekwyakin Family Day
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Date Range
no date
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Subject Access
Lord Alexander School
Kemano
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kemano Completion Project
Category
Photographic T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kemano, BC
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.9
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusted
Length
9
Accession Number
970.113.9
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Object Type
gift
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
977.20
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Physical Condition
poor
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Height
9.5
Width
6.5
Length
14
Accession Number
977.20
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 1 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.14.1
Description
Whip saw blade has one handle missing. Blade is very rusty.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Whip saw blade has one handle missing. Blade is very rusty.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
15
Length
150
Accession Number
978.14.1
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
Loan
Accession Number
984.67.3
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Length
8.5
Accession Number
984.67.3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
stone
Accession Number
984.79
Description
Hammer Stone
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hammer Stone
Physical Condition
fair
Material
stone
Condition Remarks
Stone is eroded from the back.
Length
28
Accession Number
984.79
Category
Construction T&E
Object Type
Loan
Material
metal
Accession Number
973.68
Description
Hammer head only, no handle
Object Type
Loan
Description
Hammer head only, no handle
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
some rust
Length
15 cm
Accession Number
973.68
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
shovel
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2015.104.1
Description
Aluminum shovel with red "RioTintoAlcan"
Object Type
shovel
Description
Aluminum shovel with red "RioTintoAlcan"
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
117.5 cm
Length
21.5 cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat Modernization Project "Building the Future Together", Official Project Launch Shovel 2011
Accession Number
2015.104.1
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Accession Number
985.68
Description
Thumb groove and Face of upper side-two grooves for fingers on lower side Material-Plastic black Technique- carved, ground and incised (original artifact).
Description
Thumb groove and Face of upper side-two grooves for fingers on lower side Material-Plastic black Technique- carved, ground and incised (original artifact).
Height
2 1/1"
Width
9 3/4"
Length
10"
Accession Number
985.68
Biographical Notes
Reproduced by Len McFarlane
Category
Construction T&E
Object Type
plumb bob
Material
metal
fabric
Accession Number
2015.1.56
Description
A steel plumb bob with attached string wrapped around it.
Object Type
plumb bob
Description
A steel plumb bob with attached string wrapped around it.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
fabric
Condition Remarks
some surface rust
Width
2.5 cm
Length
10 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.56
Category
Construction T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Object Type
Blade, Shovel
Material
Steel
Accession Number
983.36.13
Description
A steel shovel blade that is very rusty.
Object Type
Blade, Shovel
Description
A steel shovel blade that is very rusty.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
very rusty
Width
25 cm
Length
30 cm
Accession Number
983.36.13
Category
Construction T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 2
Accession Number
971.14.1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Quantity
1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Accession Number
971.14.1
Accession Number
971.14.2
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Quantity
1
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Accession Number
971.14.2

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