Hecate Development Limited
Photographic Surveys (Western) Ltd
T. & W. Engineering & Forestry Ltd.
Accession Number
975.45
Description
Oversized, black covered aerial mosaic atlas featuring aerial photographs of the Kitimat area. Produced by Hecate Development. Contributes include Photographic Surveys (Western) Ltd. and T. & W. Engineering & Forestry Ltd.
Oversized, black covered aerial mosaic atlas featuring aerial photographs of the Kitimat area. Produced by Hecate Development. Contributes include Photographic Surveys (Western) Ltd. and T. & W. Engineering & Forestry Ltd.
This poster has the slogan "Our Tribal Land - From Our Ancestors To Our Children." It also has the words Haisla Tribal Territory, and is dated May 17 & 20, 1983. It is printed on white paper, with black lettering, a red border, a map of red, black and grey and an Indigenous design in red, black and white.
This poster has the slogan "Our Tribal Land - From Our Ancestors To Our Children." It also has the words Haisla Tribal Territory, and is dated May 17 & 20, 1983. It is printed on white paper, with black lettering, a red border, a map of red, black and grey and an Indigenous design in red, black and white.
Printed map of Kitimat between 1960 and 1969. The old hospital is in place but the Museum isn't. Angle St. is identified as Alger St. and the Riverlodge Camp is still in place.
Printed map of Kitimat between 1960 and 1969. The old hospital is in place but the Museum isn't. Angle St. is identified as Alger St. and the Riverlodge Camp is still in place.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Cartoon Book - Allan Beaton's "Kitimat 51" A series of cartoons made on the site of Canada's largest construction project, with Kitimat Constructors, for the Aluminum Co. of Canada. Limited.
Cartoon Book - Allan Beaton's "Kitimat 51" A series of cartoons made on the site of Canada's largest construction project, with Kitimat Constructors, for the Aluminum Co. of Canada. Limited.
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.
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.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Kitimat Skates was a local component that supplemented the Canadian Museum of History's traveling exhibition, 'Lace Up! Canada's Passion for Skating'. The Kitimat Museum and Archives supplemented the national museum exhibition with sixty years of Kitimat skating history. Did you know that the first skating rink was created when the municipality annually flooded the tennis courts at Nechako Centre? And, that the inventor of Marsh Pegs used by the NHL was a long-time Kitimat resident?
Kitimat Skates was a local component that supplemented the Canadian Museum of History's traveling exhibition, 'Lace Up! Canada's Passion for Skating'. The Kitimat Museum and Archives supplemented the national museum exhibition with sixty years of Kitimat skating history. Did you know that the first skating rink was created when the municipality annually flooded the tennis courts at Nechako Centre? And, that the inventor of Marsh Pegs used by the NHL was a long-time Kitimat resident?
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.
