Graduate of Coqualeetza Residential School certificate for Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
creased, stained
Height
22.8cm
Length
30.5 cm
Accession Number
2019.62.3
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.
A gold hat pin, at the middle there is a picture of a wheel, crown at top there are markings that read "UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT"
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Width
5 cm
Length
7 cm
Date Range
1945
Accession Number
2019.62.1f
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 Membership book for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. For Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Cover bending outwards
Width
8.5cm
Length
12.5cm
Accession Number
2019.62.12
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.
A gold hat pin, on the pin there is a there are markings that read "Royal Canadian Corps of Signals" "Velox, Versutus, Vigilans" at the middle there is a man balancing on a ball, around the emblem there are maple leaves. it can attach and detach on a hat
A gold hat pin, on the pin there is a there are markings that read "Royal Canadian Corps of Signals" "Velox, Versutus, Vigilans" at the middle there is a man balancing on a ball, around the emblem there are maple leaves. it can attach and detach on a hat
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Metal is starting to rust
Width
5 cm
Length
5 cm
Date Range
1945
Accession Number
2019.62.1d
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.
Yellow Native Brotherhood of British Columbia membership card, 1969. For Mosas Williams for good standing ar Kitamaat.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty, worn around the edges, a bit bent
Width
9.5cm
Length
7cm
Accession Number
2019.62.8
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.
Orange Native Brotherhood of British Columbia membership card, 1974. For Mosas Williams for good standing at Prince Rupert.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty, worn around the edges, bent
Width
9.5cm
Length
7cm
Accession Number
2019.62.9
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.
Canadian Army Certificate of Military Qualification for Cadet Hardin Arvid. Having completed the required training, has qualified as Senior Leader (Cadet).
Canadian Army Certificate of Military Qualification for Cadet Hardin Arvid. Having completed the required training, has qualified as Senior Leader (Cadet).
Royal Canadian Army Cadets Certificate of Qualification for Cadet SGT Hardin A. H. Having completed the required training has qualified as Cadet Leader Instructor.
Royal Canadian Army Cadets Certificate of Qualification for Cadet SGT Hardin A. H. Having completed the required training has qualified as Cadet Leader Instructor.
Membership booklet for International Hod Carriers Building and Common Laborers' Union of America. For Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
A little worn, rusty staples
Width
7cm
Length
10.5cm
Inscriptions
Membership Book No. 622 This is to certify that Williams, M. on Mar. 23, 1956 was last admitted as a member of Const. & Gen. Lab. Local Union No, 384 Kitimat, B.C., Canada
Accession Number
2019.62.10
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.
