The fonds consists of the diary of George Anderson (1892-1899, 1921-1924) when he was in Kitamaat. The fonds also includes the 1892 diary of Cora Anderson.
George Anderson grew up in Ontario and, with his wife, Cora, came to Kitamaat in 1891 as lay missionaries. They were the first permanent white settlers in the area. They established a residential home for First Nation students, administered the local school and were responsible for providing religious services to the Haisla peoples until an ordained minister arrived in the area.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of the diary of George Anderson (1892-1899, 1921-1924) when he was in Kitamaat. The fonds also includes the 1892 diary of Cora Anderson.
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds. For conservation reasons, researchers are requested to use a photocopy of the original diary.
Kitimat 1922 Before the Foley and Welch cabin at the Anderson Ranch ; From Left to Right : Beth Anderson & Unknown Girl, Mrs. Martha Anderson, Miss Hortopp (From Kitamaat Mission) Mrs, Exilda Mitchell, Unkn. Lady with hat and Girl, Miss Heather (Kitamaat Mission), Bert Anderson, All indigenous Girls Unknown, Frank Bellmane (Logger) Alec Baddish with Apron (Russian Logger), Mr. George Anderson, Mr. Archer (Logger) All Loggers were working for Bob Mitchell, Kitimat.
Kitimat 1922 Before the Foley and Welch cabin at the Anderson Ranch ; From Left to Right : Beth Anderson & Unknown Girl, Mrs. Martha Anderson, Miss Hortopp (From Kitamaat Mission) Mrs, Exilda Mitchell, Unkn. Lady with hat and Girl, Miss Heather (Kitamaat Mission), Bert Anderson, All indigenous Girls Unknown, Frank Bellmane (Logger) Alec Baddish with Apron (Russian Logger), Mr. George Anderson, Mr. Archer (Logger) All Loggers were working for Bob Mitchell, Kitimat.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folders containing financial records, correspondence, assey certificates, production statistics, post office documents, payroll records + steam ship manifests. Inclusive dates: 1924-1925, 1938-1943.
Notes
Removed financial records from amongst payroll slips. Removed manifests to Box #3 due to size. Reordered assey certificates by date.
Condition notes: mold
Surf Inlet Envelope #1 - Removed Acc'ts Payable info from payroll summery file (June 30/40 - Jan/40). Removed what looks like a seperate fonds. Surf Post Office. Major mold.
Envelope # 2 - Removed Union Steamship manifest, will have to store elsewhere.
Envelope # 3 - Reordered assey certificates by date (year). Ran July/24-Aug/25, then started June/24-
