Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
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.
Thank you card for making Kitimat's first Aluminum City Telethon a success. From the ACT committee. Features black and white photo of a man with a microphone and 2 women in unforms on stage.
Thank you card for making Kitimat's first Aluminum City Telethon a success. From the ACT committee. Features black and white photo of a man with a microphone and 2 women in unforms on stage.
Thank you card for making Kitimat's first Aluminum City Telethon a success. From the ACT committee. Features black and white photo of women dancing on stage.
Thank you card for making Kitimat's first Aluminum City Telethon a success. From the ACT committee. Features black and white photo of women dancing on stage.
Thank you card for making Kitimat's first Aluminum City Telethon a success. From the ACT committee. Features black and white photo of women dancing on stage.
Thank you card for making Kitimat's first Aluminum City Telethon a success. From the ACT committee. Features black and white photo of women dancing on stage.
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.
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.
An Aluminum calling card for a radio operator. The front has information: "CANADA H.A. "Herb" Turner 23 Stein Street, Kitimat, B.C. Operating from the ALCAN BOOTH at the KITIMAT LIONS TRADE FAIR may 30, 31, June 1, 1968 VE7WI ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD." the back has spaces to write radio information.
An Aluminum calling card for a radio operator. The front has information: "CANADA H.A. "Herb" Turner 23 Stein Street, Kitimat, B.C. Operating from the ALCAN BOOTH at the KITIMAT LIONS TRADE FAIR may 30, 31, June 1, 1968 VE7WI ALUMINUM COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD." the back has spaces to write radio information.
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.
Metal mug with glass bottom. Silver in colour. Handle on one side. The bottom is wider than the top and has a thick rim around the base. Small, decorative etchings under the inscriptions on front.
Metal mug with glass bottom. Silver in colour. Handle on one side. The bottom is wider than the top and has a thick rim around the base. Small, decorative etchings under the inscriptions on front.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
pewter
Condition Remarks
Some minor smudges from use. Glue or tape reside on bottom.
Height
13 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Diameter
11 cm
Inscriptions
"KITIMAT FIRE DEPARTMENT / MAX PATZELT / MAY 1957."
"FINEST ENGLISH PEWTER / MADE IN SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND."
Accession Number
2023.8.1
Biographical Notes
Max Patzelt was a member of the Kitimat Volunteer Fire Department from 1957 to 1972. He also worked as a photographer and served in many other community organizations.
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.
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.