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.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
Green Canada Unemployment Insurance Commission Insurance Book. For Moses Williams. 1947-1948.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Cover bending outwards
Width
19cm
Length
10cm
Accession Number
2019.62.13
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.
Blue covered book titled "Poems by Rudolf Braun". Volume 1 of 3.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some wear and fading on spine and cover
Height
21 cm
Width
14 cm
Accession Number
984.63.3
Biographical Notes
Rudolf Braun moved to a property at Minette Bay in 1923. He married and had five daughters, and together they cared for their farm until 1939 when a chimney fire destroyed their home. After this they left Kitimat and moved to Digby Island in Prince Rupert.
Green covered book with plastic spine coil. Titled "The Hazardous Though Alluring Life of an Alpine Guide" by Rudolf Braun.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
plastic
Condition Remarks
Some light wear on edges of cover.
Height
21 cm
Width
14 cm
Accession Number
984.63.4
Biographical Notes
Rudolf Braun moved to a property at Minette Bay in 1923. He married and had five daughters, and together they cared for their farm until 1939 when a chimney fire destroyed their home. After this they left Kitimat and moved to Digby Island in Prince Rupert.
Red covered book titled "Poems by Rudolf Braun S-2". Volume 2 of 3.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some wear and colour bleed on spine. Some light wear on cover too.
Height
21 cm
Width
14 cm
Accession Number
984.63.3
Biographical Notes
Rudolf Braun moved to a property at Minette Bay in 1923. He married and had five daughters, and together they cared for their farm until 1939 when a chimney fire destroyed their home. After this they left Kitimat and moved to Digby Island in Prince Rupert.
Red covered book titled "Poems by Rudolf Braun S-3". Volume 3 of 3.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some wear and water damage on spine and cover.
Height
21 cm
Width
14 cm
Accession Number
984.63.1
Biographical Notes
Rudolf Braun moved to a property at Minette Bay in 1923. He married and had five daughters, and together they cared for their farm until 1939 when a chimney fire destroyed their home. After this they left Kitimat and moved to Digby Island in Prince Rupert.
Peak book from Squirrel Mountain. First page reads "Peak Book. From 23rd May 1945. To For All Who Believe in God and His Wonderful Nature. "Kreuzberg"" Rest of book contains comments from visitors of the peak from all over the world. Cover is black, but very stained and degraded. Turning orange.
Peak book from Squirrel Mountain. First page reads "Peak Book. From 23rd May 1945. To For All Who Believe in God and His Wonderful Nature. "Kreuzberg"" Rest of book contains comments from visitors of the peak from all over the world. Cover is black, but very stained and degraded. Turning orange.
Notes
Poor condition. Colour stains, falling apart. Main register indicates there should be a second book, but the other is currently missing.
Logbook from of the 2nd Kitimat Company of Girl Guides. Contains written log entries, photographs, and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Girl Guides events and activities.
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Logbook from of the 2nd Kitimat Company of Girl Guides. Contains written log entries, photographs, and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Girl Guides events and activities.
Photograph of fireman Jack Eakin and Bob Block the Municipal Recreation and Adult Education Director looking at new books that have been added to the library which operates in the firehall.
Photograph of fireman Jack Eakin and Bob Block the Municipal Recreation and Adult Education Director looking at new books that have been added to the library which operates in the firehall.
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.
Photo showing "this beats comic books", young children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knippelberg seem to be saying as dad points to the spot in the sky where he believes he spotted the earth satellite.
Photo showing "this beats comic books", young children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knippelberg seem to be saying as dad points to the spot in the sky where he believes he spotted the earth satellite.
