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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

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact778
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.
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
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.
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
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

Mr.J.B. White, Vice president, General manager, and Aluminum company of Canada

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description2350
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Accession Number
2005.8.7822
Scope and Content
Mr.J.B. White, Vice president, General manager, and Aluminum company of Canada
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.7822
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 15 20 cm
Scope and Content
Mr.J.B. White, Vice president, General manager, and Aluminum company of Canada
Name Access
White, J.B.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.161
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.161
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.162
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.162
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Container, Document
Accession Number
2012.9.40
Description
Envelope with stamp. From Kitimat Constructors to Mr. W.R. Jennings-Giles, Kitimat, B.C. First mail from Kitimat B.C. May 8 1952
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Container, Document
Description
Envelope with stamp. From Kitimat Constructors to Mr. W.R. Jennings-Giles, Kitimat, B.C. First mail from Kitimat B.C. May 8 1952
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
a bit stained
Height
10.5cm
Length
24cm
Accession Number
2012.9.40
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3

Main Camp + Beginning of Aluminum Smelter.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32853
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.24
Scope and Content
Slide of main camp + beginning of aluminum smelter. Kitimat BC.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.24
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of main camp + beginning of aluminum smelter. Kitimat BC.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

Main Camp & Aluminum Smelter at Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32857
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.28
Scope and Content
Slide of main camp and aluminum smelter at Kitimat.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.28
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of main camp and aluminum smelter at Kitimat.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Document Container
Material
paper
Accession Number
2021.38.1
Description
Envelope addressed H.M. Whiting from International Harvester Company. Kemano and Kildala Pass hand-written on envelope.
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Document Container
Description
Envelope addressed H.M. Whiting from International Harvester Company. Kemano and Kildala Pass hand-written on envelope.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
23cm
Length
30.5cm
Accession Number
2021.38.1
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4

Aluminum Smelter Service Buildings Potline 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32951
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2007.1.121
Scope and Content
Slide of aluminum smelter service building potline 1 and 2.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.121
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of aluminum smelter service building potline 1 and 2.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

Structural Steel and Aluminum Cladding

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16986
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 June 1953
Accession Number
985.65.236
Scope and Content
Photo showing smeltersite looking east showing progress of structural steel and aluminum cladding in potline 2 and concrete footings and pot recess flours in potline 1. Service Building, roofs are completed, substation and precast yard and storage in foreground.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.236
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 June 1953
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing smeltersite looking east showing progress of structural steel and aluminum cladding in potline 2 and concrete footings and pot recess flours in potline 1. Service Building, roofs are completed, substation and precast yard and storage in foreground.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2002.15.76
Scope and Content
Slide of aluminum storage tank.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.15.76
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
Scope and Content
Slide of aluminum storage tank.
Storage Location
Slide storage

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