A dark blue summer postal worker hat. it has a mesh top with a denim brim. there is a gold metal emblem, it has a wreath of maple leaves with a crown at the top, there are markings that read "CPO 5" There is a white tag inside with more information of the hat
A dark blue summer postal worker hat. it has a mesh top with a denim brim. there is a gold metal emblem, it has a wreath of maple leaves with a crown at the top, there are markings that read "CPO 5" There is a white tag inside with more information of the hat
A dark blue shearling winter postal worker hat. it has black fuzzy flaps that has strings tied at the top. the front flap has two holes to attach the gold emblem onto it. inside has a white tag with more information.
A dark blue shearling winter postal worker hat. it has black fuzzy flaps that has strings tied at the top. the front flap has two holes to attach the gold emblem onto it. inside has a white tag with more information.
Olive green World War II Cdn. Army hat. It has two metal buttons at the front and a pin at the side. there are paper clips inside.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
fabric
metal
Condition Remarks
Metal parts are starting to rust
Height
1.5 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Length
31.5 cm
Date Range
1945
Accession Number
2019.62.1c
Biographical Notes
Moses Williams attended the Kitamaat Village Day School, and then the Coqualeetza Residential School until the age of fifteen. Army recruiters conscripted Haisla men into the Canadian Army and Moses went in 1945. He was sent by train to the Canadian Forces' training camp at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He never shipped out overseas and the war ended. Moses and his wife Kay married in 1950, shortly after she arrived to teach at Kitamaat. They moved to Terrace in 1964. Moses worked as a carpenter, brick layer and fisherman. His wife Kay taught at Northwest Community College.
Olive green World War II Cdn. Army hat. It has two metal buttons at the front. and paper clips inside
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
metal
Height
1.5 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Length
31.5 cm
Date Range
1945
Accession Number
2019.62.1e
Biographical Notes
Moses Williams attended the Kitamaat Village Day School, and then the Coqualeetza Residential School until the age of fifteen. Army recruiters conscripted Haisla men into the Canadian Army and Moses went in 1945. He was sent by train to the Canadian Forces' training camp at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He never shipped out overseas and the war ended. Moses and his wife Kay married in 1950, shortly after she arrived to teach at Kitamaat. They moved to Terrace in 1964. Moses worked as a carpenter, brick layer and fisherman. His wife Kay taught at Northwest Community College.
Black hat with gold ribbon bordering the edge and crossed on the top. Inner hat is blue with green around the edge. Black bordered strap with white, pink, green, blue, and silver thread pattern is hanging on the bottom.
Black hat with gold ribbon bordering the edge and crossed on the top. Inner hat is blue with green around the edge. Black bordered strap with white, pink, green, blue, and silver thread pattern is hanging on the bottom.
Colourful monteras (hat). Top is black with rainbow ribbon patterns, and black, yellow, green, orange, and white triangles attached to the edges. Bottom is red along edges, and black in the indented centre. A strap is hanging from the bottom made from green, yellow, red, and white woven thread.
Colourful monteras (hat). Top is black with rainbow ribbon patterns, and black, yellow, green, orange, and white triangles attached to the edges. Bottom is red along edges, and black in the indented centre. A strap is hanging from the bottom made from green, yellow, red, and white woven thread.
Colourful, square shaped hat. Top is black with yellow border, white pattern crossed on the middle, and colourful floral patterns. Edges are made from frilled, patterned rainbow fabric. Bottom is red with white indented centre, and red strap hanging down.
Colourful, square shaped hat. Top is black with yellow border, white pattern crossed on the middle, and colourful floral patterns. Edges are made from frilled, patterned rainbow fabric. Bottom is red with white indented centre, and red strap hanging down.
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Donated by Margaret Vanderberg from the Ministry of Transportation + Highways on February 11, 2000.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Arvid Hardin (born c. 1941) lived in Kitimat from 1953 to 1963. He graduated from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School in 1959, served as an active member of the Kitimat Army Cadet Corps, and was involved with the creation of Hirsch Creek Provincial Park. Around 2008, he collaborated with E.E. 'Bill' Duyvewaardt and other former Kitimat Cadets to write a 'historical profile' of the Cadets and their activities.
Custodial History
Materials from accession 2009.15 were donated by Arvid Hardin to the Museum on June 10th, 2009.
Materials from accession 2022.18 were donated by Arvid Hardin on May 10th, 2022.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Conservation
Many pages old and yellowing. Staples, paper clips, and other metal fasteners removed from all papers in March & May 2022.
Storage Location
Box 39
Photo storage
Related Material
Artifacts donated by Arvid Hardin include a proclamation (2009.15.6), gazette (2009.15.7), and high school certificate (2009.15.11).
Base map of statistical area 6. The map shows Kitimat and surrounding coastal area. This map is a partial reproduction of the West Central British Columbia Base Map by Geographic Division, Surveys & Mapping Branch, Department of Lands, Forests, & Water Resources, Victoria, B.C. 1955-56.
Base map of statistical area 6. The map shows Kitimat and surrounding coastal area. This map is a partial reproduction of the West Central British Columbia Base Map by Geographic Division, Surveys & Mapping Branch, Department of Lands, Forests, & Water Resources, Victoria, B.C. 1955-56.
Printed map of Kitimat from 1959. The old hospital is in place but the Museum isn't. Angle St. is identified as Alger St., and Gwyn St. is Faraday St. Riverlodge Camp is still in place.
Pat Lean was the Provincial Government Agent in Kitimat from Dec 1 1969 to April 1 1970.
Scope and Content
Printed map of Kitimat from 1959. The old hospital is in place but the Museum isn't. Angle St. is identified as Alger St., and Gwyn St. is Faraday St. Riverlodge Camp is still in place.
Four copied maps showing the grease trail within traditional Haisla territory. One map is put together with different sheets in a patchwork style. The maps were prepared for the Haisla Land Claims Centre.
Four copied maps showing the grease trail within traditional Haisla territory. One map is put together with different sheets in a patchwork style. The maps were prepared for the Haisla Land Claims Centre.
One hand drawn map showing the the Sumgas Summer Village. Names of house residents are listed next to home marks. Map created by the Kitamaat Village Land Claims Office.
One hand drawn map showing the the Sumgas Summer Village. Names of house residents are listed next to home marks. Map created by the Kitamaat Village Land Claims Office.
