Glass statuette commemorating 50th anniversary of the relationship between Alcan and the District of Kitimat. Statuette consists of two roughly rectangular slabs of glass, one in front of the other, standing upright atop a trapezoidal base with a beveled edge. The two glass slabs are etched with snowflake patterns and their top edges have been cut into the shapes of mountain peaks. The front of the foremost slab has white writing (see Inscriptions) and the District of Kitimat's snowflake logo. Statuette is a light greenish-blue in colour.
Glass statuette commemorating 50th anniversary of the relationship between Alcan and the District of Kitimat. Statuette consists of two roughly rectangular slabs of glass, one in front of the other, standing upright atop a trapezoidal base with a beveled edge. The two glass slabs are etched with snowflake patterns and their top edges have been cut into the shapes of mountain peaks. The front of the foremost slab has white writing (see Inscriptions) and the District of Kitimat's snowflake logo. Statuette is a light greenish-blue in colour.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
glass
Condition Remarks
Small chip at the top right corner of the back glass slab. Two corners of the base have pads at the bottom and two do not.
Height
39.5 cm
Width
14 cm
Length
32 cm
Inscriptions
"Celebrating 50 Years 1953 to 2003. Presented to the District of Kitimat by Alcan Primary Metal - B.C., recognizing 50 years of shared history. March 31, 2003."
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'
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'
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.