Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Height
9.8cm
Width
9.9cm
Accession Number
2021.43.6
Biographical Notes
Gerald Farina is the son of Joe Farina. He used to work for Alcan.
Bronze-coloured matchbook advertising the Tudor Inn in Kitimat. It has the Tudor Inn's logo (a shield with a sword, halberd, and knight's helmet) on the front.
Bronze-coloured matchbook advertising the Tudor Inn in Kitimat. It has the Tudor Inn's logo (a shield with a sword, halberd, and knight's helmet) on the front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some scratches and blemishes.
Width
3.7 cm
Length
5 cm
Inscriptions
"Tudor Inn."
"Original old English atmosphere / Ye olde Foxtrapp Lounge / Specialty Fare / Catering."
A postcard with a picture of Alcan's new office building. There is blank space on the back to place a stamp, there is also markings on the back that read "Alcan Kitimat Works New Office Building Completed June 1963 Compliments of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited"
A postcard with a picture of Alcan's new office building. There is blank space on the back to place a stamp, there is also markings on the back that read "Alcan Kitimat Works New Office Building Completed June 1963 Compliments of the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited"
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Slightly sundamaged, bend marks on bottom left corner of picture
Yellow matchbook advertising the Kitimat Motel, owned by Mary and George Piercey. Has an image of a car parked in front of a sign reading 'MOTEL,' with text saying "Approved" and "All Conveniences."
Yellow matchbook advertising the Kitimat Motel, owned by Mary and George Piercey. Has an image of a car parked in front of a sign reading 'MOTEL,' with text saying "Approved" and "All Conveniences."
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Faint, reddish-brown vertical streaks on both front and back covers. Some creasing.
Width
3.8 cm
Length
5.1 cm
Inscriptions
"Kitimat Motel / Mary & Geo. Piercey / Phone: 486 / Kitimat, B.C. / Recommended by Travellers' Associations."
"Close cover before striking."
"Pricing Press Inc. Montreal, Can. Made in U.S.A."
Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle
Broad axe of Pioneer days. Made out of heavy iron. A traditional tool used for chopping and manufacturing of wood, such as hewing. Used for squaring logs (see 70.63). No handle