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GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Photo: Max Patzelt
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse / Traveltime Product
Accession Number
2009.24.1
Description
Postcard featuring an aerial view of the Kitimat townsite.
Title
Kitimat, British Columbia "The Aluminum City"
Artist
Photo: Max Patzelt
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring an aerial view of the Kitimat townsite.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
10.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
Entirely preplanned - the "city centre" lies in the neck of the "townsite" and the "service centre" across the Kitimat River. The "Smeltersite" is at the end of Douglas Channel.
Accession Number
2009.24.1
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse / Traveltime Product
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Photo by Dorse McTaggart
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse / Traveltime Product
Accession Number
2009.24.5
Description
Postcard featuring view of downtown Kitimat.
Title
Kitimat, British Columbia "The Aluminum City"
Artist
Photo by Dorse McTaggart
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring view of downtown Kitimat.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
10.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
This view overlooks "City Centre", adjacent to the "Kildala" area of a preplanned city. Originally the townsite of Aluminum Company of canada, other industries are now favoring the area
Accession Number
2009.24.5
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse / Traveltime Product
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Material
paper
Manufacturer
B.B. Johnston, Howe & Co.
Accession Number
2021.29.6a-b
Description
2 sheets. Lot map and and demand for lots article, and map of Kitamaat area.
Title
Kitamaat
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Description
2 sheets. Lot map and and demand for lots article, and map of Kitamaat area.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
56cm
Width
44cm
Inscriptions
Kitamaat. The coming North Pacific metropolis of Canada. Demand for Lots. location and advantages. Plan Shewing Kitamaat Townsite at head of Kitimat Arm Map of the Northern Coast part of British Columbia
Accession Number
2021.29.6a-b
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
538 Hastings ST., Vancouber, B.C.
Manufacturer
B.B. Johnston, Howe & Co.
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Material
stainless steel
Artist
George Wostenholm
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Artist
George Wostenholm
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
stainless steel
Condition Remarks
There are cracks running top-to-bottom around each of the metal bolts/nails at each end of the handle. Ivory (?) may be discoloured from age. The metal edges of the handle appear tarnished, especially along the side where the blades can be pulled out.
Width
1 cm
Length
7.5 cm (blades retracted)
16 cm (blades extended)
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield