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Object Type
Loan
Material
wood & metal
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Accession Number
974.87a
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine was made around 1870's. It was operated by foot pedal, and has glass covering over it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood & metal
Width
64.5
Length
100
Accession Number
974.87a
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibbs
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.

sewing machine cover

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Object Type
Loan
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Accession Number
974.87b
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Cover is for tredle sewing machine. It is brown, and made out of wood.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Height
24
Width
29
Length
45
Accession Number
974.87b
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Returned
Place of Manufacture
New York, U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Wilcox & Gibb
Manufacturer City
New York
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Serial
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.15.7
Description
Copy of the Goverment Gazette Extraordinary British Columbia from New Westminster, Novemeber 19th, 1866. Published by The Library , The University of British Columbia.
Title
Government Gazette Extraordinary
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Serial
Description
Copy of the Goverment Gazette Extraordinary British Columbia from New Westminster, Novemeber 19th, 1866. Published by The Library , The University of British Columbia.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
42cm
Length
27cm
Inscriptions
Note : Arvid Hardin, MESS member 1958 centenial committee.
Accession Number
2009.15.7
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 3 Box 1
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Material
metal
Accession Number
2019.17.2
Description
Yellow coin with manitoba emblem in the middle, markings read "MANITOBA 1870 MANITOBA" on the other side there is a picture of a flower, markings read "PRARIE CROCUS PULSATILLE" sealed in plastic and secured with cardboard
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Description
Yellow coin with manitoba emblem in the middle, markings read "MANITOBA 1870 MANITOBA" on the other side there is a picture of a flower, markings read "PRARIE CROCUS PULSATILLE" sealed in plastic and secured with cardboard
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Dirty, slightly rusty
Diameter
3.1 cm
Accession Number
2019.17.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 5
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
971.26
Description
Psalter is a prayer, hymnal, and book of psalms. It was printed close to Feb. 20,1878.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Psalter is a prayer, hymnal, and book of psalms. It was printed close to Feb. 20,1878.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Psalter looks very well used.
Width
13
Length
19.8
Accession Number
971.26
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Scotland
Manufacturer Country
Scotland
Object Type
gift
Material
cotton
Accession Number
974.19
Description
Multi-colored, woven tablecloth. It was hand made about 1888.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Multi-colored, woven tablecloth. It was hand made about 1888.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
cotton
Condition Remarks
Torn edges
Width
135
Length
176.4
Accession Number
974.19
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
wood-metal -polyster.
Manufacturer
Signal Electric
Accession Number
983.30.1
Description
Telegraph set apparatus is set on wood , Heavy Duty polyethylence wire accompanies the set, also there is instruction booklet. Brand name: "Signal Electric". Early communication device that allowed for quick communication over long land distances.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Telegraph set apparatus is set on wood , Heavy Duty polyethylence wire accompanies the set, also there is instruction booklet. Brand name: "Signal Electric". Early communication device that allowed for quick communication over long land distances.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood-metal -polyster.
Width
11
Length
17.2
Accession Number
983.30.1
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Signal Electric
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Accession Number
972.92
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Artist
Bowman and Co.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Lid was used for covering mixing bowl while dough was rising. Mechanism is a piece of the bowl. It is the handle part for mixing dough by hand. Brand name " Eclipse".
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
33.5
Accession Number
972.92
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Manning Meriden
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Material
paper
Manufacturer
B.B. Johnston, Howe & Co.
Accession Number
2021.29.6a-b
Description
2 sheets. Lot map and and demand for lots article, and map of Kitamaat area.
Title
Kitamaat
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Description
2 sheets. Lot map and and demand for lots article, and map of Kitamaat area.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
56cm
Width
44cm
Inscriptions
Kitamaat. The coming North Pacific metropolis of Canada. Demand for Lots. location and advantages. Plan Shewing Kitamaat Townsite at head of Kitimat Arm Map of the Northern Coast part of British Columbia
Accession Number
2021.29.6a-b
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
538 Hastings ST., Vancouber, B.C.
Manufacturer
B.B. Johnston, Howe & Co.
Object Type
Purchased
Material
Steel
Accession Number
984.55.1-2
Description
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans. 1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition 2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans. 1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition 2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
Very Rusted.
Width
6.5
Length
18
Accession Number
984.55.1-2
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
on display
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.65
Description
Hand operated eggbeater is made of metal.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hand operated eggbeater is made of metal.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Width
8
Length
3.5
Accession Number
970.65
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Eatons
Accession Number
969.41
Description
Sewing machine is black with gold trim and has a long straight bobbin. The model is an Empress.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Sewing machine is black with gold trim and has a long straight bobbin. The model is an Empress.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Width
46
Length
18
Accession Number
969.41
Category
Textileworking T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 1
Manufacturer
Eatons
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Accession Number
971.82
Description
Singer Sewing Machine instruction booklet from April 1926. Green cover.
Title
Instructions for using Singer Sewing Machines No. 66
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Pamphlet
Quantity
1
Description
Singer Sewing Machine instruction booklet from April 1926. Green cover.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some wear, tear, and staining to cover.
Height
13.8 cm
Width
9cm
Accession Number
971.82
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Archives Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 83
Object Type
gift
Material
white cotton rope or string
Accession Number
973.13
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
white cotton rope or string
Culture
Haisla
Accession Number
973.13
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal & leather
Manufacturer
Canadian Kodak Co. LTD.
Accession Number
985.45
Description
Camera is box style, in working order. Carry case is included; Black camera, 12.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.2 cm. Brand name "Target Brownie 6-20".
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Camera is box style, in working order. Carry case is included; Black camera, 12.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.2 cm. Brand name "Target Brownie 6-20".
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal & leather
Condition Remarks
Case is brown; has one strap broken
Height
10.2
Width
7.6
Length
12.8
Accession Number
985.45
Category
Photographic T&E
Location
Settling the Valley Cabinet 3 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Canadian Kodak Co. LTD.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
ceremonial
Material
Wood
Accession Number
977.9
Description
This is a ceremonial eagle spoon.
Object Type
ceremonial
Quantity
1
Description
This is a ceremonial eagle spoon.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Width
7.5
Length
38
Accession Number
977.9
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
on display
GMD
Finacial Records
Object Type
Bookkeeping Record
Material
paper
Accession Number
2019.62.11
Description
Brown Canadian Army Soldier's Service and Paybook. For Moses Williams.
Title
Canadian Army Soldier's Service and Pay Book
GMD
Finacial Records
Object Type
Bookkeeping Record
Description
Brown Canadian Army Soldier's Service and Paybook. For Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Worn out
Accession Number
2019.62.11
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.
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
GMD
Legal Documents
Object Type
Discharge
Material
paper
Accession Number
2019.62.14
Description
NRMA Soldier of the Canadian Army (Active) Discharge Certificate. For Moses Williams.
Title
Canadian Army (Active) Discharge Certificate
GMD
Legal Documents
Object Type
Discharge
Description
NRMA Soldier of the Canadian Army (Active) Discharge Certificate. For Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Crease marks
Width
13cm
Length
20cm
Accession Number
2019.62.14
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.
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
GMD
Financial Records
Object Type
Insurance Record
Material
paper
Accession Number
2019.62.13
Description
Green Canada Unemployment Insurance Commission Insurance Book. For Moses Williams. 1947-1948.
Title
Canada Unemployment Insurance Commission
GMD
Financial Records
Object Type
Insurance Record
Description
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.
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
Paper- Plastic
Accession Number
2002.44.1-69
Description
Miscellaneous selection of B/W photos showing construction area of the proposed Alcan- Smelter, Kitimat
Object Type
gift
Description
Miscellaneous selection of B/W photos showing construction area of the proposed Alcan- Smelter, Kitimat
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Paper- Plastic
Accession Number
2002.44.1-69
Category
Documentary Artifacts
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

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