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.
Graduate of Coqualeetza Residential School certificate for Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
creased, stained
Height
22.8cm
Length
30.5 cm
Accession Number
2019.62.3
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.
Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Condition Remarks
Very small missing portion on upper left wingtip of bird. Much hardened glue on back.
Height
9.5 cm
Length
14.2 cm
Inscriptions
C.L.C. (Canadian Labour Congress) A.F.L.C.I.O. (American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial Organizations).
Green Kitimat Curling Club membership card. For S. Dalton.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty
Height
5.5cm
Width
8.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.35
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Green Kitimat Curling Club membership card. For B. S. Baxter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty
Height
5.5cm
Width
8.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.36
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Yellow The Canadian Legion B.E.S.? official membership card. No. 203988. From B.S. Baxter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty, creased, riped
Height
6cm
Width
8.8cm
Accession Number
2020.12.40
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Plastic square pin with green ribbon. Delegate. B.C. School Trustees' Association 51st Annual Convention. Junior-senior High School Gymnasium Qualicum Beach B.C.
Plastic square pin with green ribbon. Delegate. B.C. School Trustees' Association 51st Annual Convention. Junior-senior High School Gymnasium Qualicum Beach B.C.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
metal
fabric
Height
20cm
Width
5.7cm
Accession Number
2020.12.32
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
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.
White United Steelworkers of America card.
4543
Mr. Wolfgang Harnoth,
Gen. Del. Riverside
Kitimat, BC
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty
Height
6.5cm
Length
10cm
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2021.36.27
Biographical Notes
Included in a collection of photos of early Kitimat life, and Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Royal Canadian Army Cadets Certificate of Qualification for Cadet SGT Hardin A. H. Having completed the required training has qualified as Cadet Leader Instructor.
Royal Canadian Army Cadets Certificate of Qualification for Cadet SGT Hardin A. H. Having completed the required training has qualified as Cadet Leader Instructor.
Black and yellow patch featuring dart board with dart.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cloth
felt
Height
21cm
Width
19cm
Inscriptions
KWSA Dart Champions Fall - 1958
Accession Number
2020.12.15
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Blue United Steelworkers of America card.
LU 5115 4543
Harnoth, Wolfgang
Box 4863 Riverside,
Kitimat B.C.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty
Height
6.5cm
Length
10cm
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2021.36.26
Biographical Notes
Included in a collection of photos of early Kitimat life, and Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Certificate awarded to Giovanni Dal Monte for his work on the Il Secolo plaque (see 2016.3). Certificate is an off-white colour with a blue border. There is a dogwood flower on the top, with text below reading "Canadian Confederation Centennial Committee of British Columbia Certificate of Merit Awarded to G. Delmonti for outstanding contribution to the British Columbia Centennial Celebrations of 1966 and to the Canadian Confederation Centennial Celebrations of 1967." There is a centennial logo below as well as signatures.
Certificate awarded to Giovanni Dal Monte for his work on the Il Secolo plaque (see 2016.3). Certificate is an off-white colour with a blue border. There is a dogwood flower on the top, with text below reading "Canadian Confederation Centennial Committee of British Columbia Certificate of Merit Awarded to G. Delmonti for outstanding contribution to the British Columbia Centennial Celebrations of 1966 and to the Canadian Confederation Centennial Celebrations of 1967." There is a centennial logo below as well as signatures.
Yellow Native Brotherhood of British Columbia membership card, 1969. For Mosas Williams for good standing ar Kitamaat.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty, worn around the edges, a bit bent
Width
9.5cm
Length
7cm
Accession Number
2019.62.8
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.
Orange Native Brotherhood of British Columbia membership card, 1974. For Mosas Williams for good standing at Prince Rupert.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty, worn around the edges, bent
Width
9.5cm
Length
7cm
Accession Number
2019.62.9
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.
