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Date Range
2021
Material
Wood
paua shell
Artist
Sam Shaw
Accession Number
2022.4
Description
Miniature canoe made from yellow cedar. Features image of a double finned orca with wolf and orca heads on each end on one side, and a wolf with paua decorations on the other side. Includes 3 paddles and 2 poles, all from red cedar.
Artist
Sam Shaw
Description
Miniature canoe made from yellow cedar. Features image of a double finned orca with wolf and orca heads on each end on one side, and a wolf with paua decorations on the other side. Includes 3 paddles and 2 poles, all from red cedar.
Physical Condition
Very good
Material
Wood
paua shell
Technique
carved
Height
8cm
Width
7.7cm
Length
17.5cm
Date Range
2021
Accession Number
2022.4
Category
Art
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
970.53
Description
Bailer is made out of bark. It has a few cracks on one side.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Bailer is made out of bark. It has a few cracks on one side.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Salish
Condition Remarks
Has a few cracks on one side.
Width
48
Length
30
Accession Number
970.53
Category
Water Transportation-Equipment
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
Powell River
Object Type
gift
Material
metal, rope, and glass
Accession Number
971.122a-b
Description
(B) This telescope is green and has rope around it, copper ends. (A) Cover is to protect glass on the scope.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
(B) This telescope is green and has rope around it, copper ends. (A) Cover is to protect glass on the scope.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal, rope, and glass
Length
26.5
Diameter
5.3
Accession Number
971.122a-b
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4 Box 4 (a)
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
cedar
Accession Number
977.23
Description
This canoe replica was made out of cedar wood. It is without seat and paddle.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This canoe replica was made out of cedar wood. It is without seat and paddle.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cedar
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Width
7.9
Length
43
Accession Number
977.23
Category
Art
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
Purchased
Material
cedar
Artist
Tom Nyce Sr.
Accession Number
982.79
Description
Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
Artist
Tom Nyce Sr.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Dug out and steamed canoe called "Little Blackfish" made by Tom Nyce Sr.; carved at Kitamaat Village which began in April 1982. Named after a canoe named "Blackfish" which once won the canoe races held annually in Kitamaat during the May Day weekend. Log for canoe was donated by Eurocan. Blackfish, Beaver and Raven are painted in a black, white, and red design on both sides.
Material
cedar
Technique
carved
steamed
Culture
Haisla
Width
30"
Length
15'
Accession Number
982.79
Category
Art
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat
Accession Number
988.20
Description
Vegetation near the Alcan Smelter at Kitimat (Report)
Quantity
1
Description
Vegetation near the Alcan Smelter at Kitimat (Report)
Accession Number
988.20

Keuffel & Esser Survey/ Crane Operator License

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6906
Object Type
gift
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Object Type
gift
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Physical Condition
good
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Category
Surveying Navigation T & E/ Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Material
metal
Accession Number
2003.9.1
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Height
20.5 cm
Length
53.5 cm
Accession Number
2003.9.1
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 1
artifact storage room
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2012.23
Description
Wooden survey stake collected behind Gannet Crescent
Object Type
gift
Description
Wooden survey stake collected behind Gannet Crescent
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
rotted
Height
60 cm
Accession Number
2012.23
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal, leather
Accession Number
2012.25.1
Description
Survey compass in brown leather pouch. Measures horizontal angles. Also known as a circumferentor.
Object Type
gift
Description
Survey compass in brown leather pouch. Measures horizontal angles. Also known as a circumferentor.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal, leather
Height
14.5 cm
Length
17 cm
Accession Number
2012.25.1
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood, metal
Accession Number
2012.25.2
Description
Metal moisture meter on wood mount. A balance which registers the moisture contained in a set of sticks. Wood sticks are weighed on the meter, and the pointer shows an approximate average moisture content without computations.
Object Type
gift
Description
Metal moisture meter on wood mount. A balance which registers the moisture contained in a set of sticks. Wood sticks are weighed on the meter, and the pointer shows an approximate average moisture content without computations.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood, metal
Height
45.5 cm
Inscriptions
Fuel Moisture Indicator
Accession Number
2012.25.2
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal, leather
Accession Number
2012.25.3
Description
Elevation scope in orange leather pouch. Used for surveying.
Object Type
gift
Description
Elevation scope in orange leather pouch. Used for surveying.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal, leather
Height
17.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Length
8.5 cm
Accession Number
2012.25.3
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
Purchased
Material
Wood
Artist
Johnny Wilson
Accession Number
997.8
Description
Miniature canoe, carved by Johnny Wilson (husband of Bea Wilson).
Artist
Johnny Wilson
Object Type
Purchased
Description
Miniature canoe, carved by Johnny Wilson (husband of Bea Wilson).
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
Accession Number
997.8
Category
Art
Location
on display
Material
Wood
Accession Number
985.82
Description
Tree blaze with August 20, 1917 "Dahl" craved into it.
Description
Tree blaze with August 20, 1917 "Dahl" craved into it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
Accession Number
985.82
Category
Surveying Equipment
Location
on display

Surveyor's Measuring Tape

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8205
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Tape, Surveyor's
Material
metal
Wood
Manufacturer
Lufkin Rule Co.
Accession Number
2001.32.15
Description
Surveyor's metal measuring tape with black wood handle and black tape housing. Tool is from Kemano.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Tape, Surveyor's
Description
Surveyor's metal measuring tape with black wood handle and black tape housing. Tool is from Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Wood
Height
31 cm
Diameter
13 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.15
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Lufkin Rule Co.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Transit
Material
metal
glass
Wood
Accession Number
2001.32.25
Description
Metal and glass transit level in wooden box from Kemano.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Transit
Description
Metal and glass transit level in wooden box from Kemano.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
glass
Wood
Height
8 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Length
13.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.25
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Surveyor's
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2001.32.65
Description
A wooden level from Kemano painted mainly red with orange at one end.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Surveyor's
Description
A wooden level from Kemano painted mainly red with orange at one end.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
Height
3 cm
Width
6 cm
Length
61 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.65
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 5 Shelf 1
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Transit
Material
metal
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2001.32.61
Description
A surveyor's transit from Kemano. It is stored in a wooden box.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Transit
Description
A surveyor's transit from Kemano. It is stored in a wooden box.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Wood
glass
Height
26.5 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
50 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.61
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.

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