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.
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.
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.
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.
A photograph of Mr. Sven Granewall (left) chairman of the Education Committee, Chemical of Canada. Chemical of Canada presents Mr. C. Armstrong, head of the science division of MESS with a new text book for chemistry students
A photograph of Mr. Sven Granewall (left) chairman of the Education Committee, Chemical of Canada. Chemical of Canada presents Mr. C. Armstrong, head of the science division of MESS with a new text book for chemistry students
"A very successfully" book sale is available each afternoon at the Kitimat Public Library. Discarded library books are being sold for 25 cents a piece 5 for a dollar. Patricia Robertson-Jimenz volunteered for duty as sales clerk recently as Rajai Sheadeh browsed."
"A very successfully" book sale is available each afternoon at the Kitimat Public Library. Discarded library books are being sold for 25 cents a piece 5 for a dollar. Patricia Robertson-Jimenz volunteered for duty as sales clerk recently as Rajai Sheadeh browsed."
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"L" Commercial - 1970 - 1): Liquor Store 2) Library
"Since 1968 the Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club have contributed over 30 books to the public library. Donated this week as part of D+P week were five books, all written by women. Participating (l. to r.) Betty Lepingwell, Ruth Robertson, Beryl McBean, and Betty King."
"Since 1968 the Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club have contributed over 30 books to the public library. Donated this week as part of D+P week were five books, all written by women. Participating (l. to r.) Betty Lepingwell, Ruth Robertson, Beryl McBean, and Betty King."
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Service Organizations - 1970 - Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club