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Object Type
Purchased
Material
Birch
Accession Number
988.7
Description
Dying Warrior Mask. Birch, carved mask of the Kitlope People. Sea lion wiskers on top. Eyes painted blue reddish brown. Leather strap on back.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Dying Warrior Mask. Birch, carved mask of the Kitlope People. Sea lion wiskers on top. Eyes painted blue reddish brown. Leather strap on back.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Birch
Technique
carved
Height
5.4
Width
11
Length
24
Accession Number
988.7
Category
Ceremonial Mask
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat Village
Object Type
Purchased
Material
Red Cedar Roots
Accession Number
971.32
Description
Made by Mrs. Angeline Wilson of the Kitimaat Village. Basket made out of Red Cedar Roots in 1971
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Made by Mrs. Angeline Wilson of the Kitimaat Village. Basket made out of Red Cedar Roots in 1971
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Red Cedar Roots
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Item is very disordered and bent out of shape
Width
27
Length
19.5
Accession Number
971.32
Category
Basket/Broom/Brush Making T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat Village
Date Range
1960-[1970s?]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Souvenir Agencies, 1231 Bleury Street, Montreal, Canada
Accession Number
2023.38.10
Description
Postcard featuring a photograph of the old Kitimat General Hospital, viewed from the city centre parking lot.
Title
Kitimat General Hospital
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a photograph of the old Kitimat General Hospital, viewed from the city centre parking lot.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Inscriptions
"Kitimat General Hospital. With an ultimate capacity of 219 beds, this magnificent building, costing $3,200,000, was opened March 19th, 1960, by the Honorable Eric Martin, Provincial Minister of Health Services and Hospital Insurance."
Date Range
1960-[1970s?]
Accession Number
2023.38.10
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
USA
Manufacturer
Souvenir Agencies, 1231 Bleury Street, Montreal, Canada
Date Range
1954-1962
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Pricing Press Inc., Montreal
Accession Number
2024.6.6
Description
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."
GMD
Firemaking Equipment
Object Type
matchbook
Description
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."
"Once tried, always satisfied."
Date Range
1954-1962
Accession Number
2024.6.6
Category
Temperature Control Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
USA
Manufacturer
Pricing Press Inc., Montreal

Carving and Dugout Canoe

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28965
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1941
Accession Number
987.27.5a
Scope and Content
Photograph of a canoe being carved out and shaped by hand.
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
987.27.5a
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1941
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 7.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a canoe being carved out and shaped by hand.
Notes
Part of series of seven photographs depicting the construction of a canoe using traditional tools and methods.
Subject Access
canoe
Dugout
Carving
Village Sites
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1941
Accession Number
987.27.5b
Scope and Content
Photograph of a carver carving a dugout canoe with a dog by his side. His back is facing the camera, and there is wood surrounding him at the Village site. Canoe is being prepared for steaming.
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
987.27.5b
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1941
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.2 x 7.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a carver carving a dugout canoe with a dog by his side. His back is facing the camera, and there is wood surrounding him at the Village site. Canoe is being prepared for steaming.
Notes
Part of series of seven photographs depicting the construction of a canoe using traditional tools and methods.
Subject Access
First Nations
Haisla
Village Sites
canoe
Dugout
Carving
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
photograph storage

Carving Canoe - Rocks Being Heated for Steaming

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28967
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1941]
Accession Number
987.27.5c
Scope and Content
Photograph of Micah Shaw carving a canoe with possibly Charlie Shaw, his son, and heating rocks for the steaming with a boat in background.
Part Of
McClure Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
987.27.5c
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1941]
Physical Description
1 photograpgh : b&w ;12.2 x 7.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Micah Shaw carving a canoe with possibly Charlie Shaw, his son, and heating rocks for the steaming with a boat in background.
Notes
According to Mike Robinson, the small winding creek at the far right as known as Qwenish, and was a route the Haida would sometims take inland to raid the Haisla. Part of series of seven photographs depicting the construction of a canoe using traditional tools and methods.
Name Access
Shaw, Micah Shaw, Charlie
Subject Access
First Nations
Haisla
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
photograph storage
Object Type
Purchased
Material
cedar
Artist
Sammy Robinson
Manufacturer
Sammy Robinson
Accession Number
969.4
Description
Yellow cedar totem pole is inside Haisla contemporary case.
Artist
Sammy Robinson
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Yellow cedar totem pole is inside Haisla contemporary case.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cedar
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Length
125.7
Accession Number
969.4
Category
Ceremonial Artifact
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat Village, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Sammy Robinson
Manufacturer City
Kitamaat Village
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
969.13
Description
This grease spoon was used for grease to take unwanted layers off other grease.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This grease spoon was used for grease to take unwanted layers off other grease.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Crack on handle
Width
7.2
Length
26.5
Accession Number
969.13
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat Village, BC
Manufacturer City
Kitamaat Village
Manufacturer Province
BC
Object Type
Purchased
Material
bark
Accession Number
982.73.2
Description
This is a larger Basket than 982.73.1 on this basket it has a reddish tinted bark, a red Diagonal design in the weave of this basket.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
This is a larger Basket than 982.73.1 on this basket it has a reddish tinted bark, a red Diagonal design in the weave of this basket.
Physical Condition
very good
Material
bark
Culture
Haisla
Height
13.5
Diameter
10.5
Accession Number
982.73.2
Category
Container
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat Village
Manufacturer Country
canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
988.11.66
Description
This comb is all metal, it is adjustable. Life is inscribed on front of comb.
Object Type
gift
Description
This comb is all metal, it is adjustable. Life is inscribed on front of comb.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Width
2.9
Length
21.6
Accession Number
988.11.66
Category
Toilet Article
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
USA
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
988.11.70
Description
These tongs have some rust on it. They are silver, made of metal.
Object Type
gift
Description
These tongs have some rust on it. They are silver, made of metal.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusted
Width
7
Length
26.3
Accession Number
988.11.70
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
USA
GMD
Drinking Vessels
Object Type
Mug, Commemorative
Accession Number
2004.1.7
Description
Cream coloured mug with brown image and text.
Title
Kitimat Presbyterian Church mug
GMD
Drinking Vessels
Object Type
Mug, Commemorative
Description
Cream coloured mug with brown image and text.
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
chip on inner top
Height
9.2 cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat Presbyterian Church 1954-1979
Accession Number
2004.1.7
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
USA
Object Type
Purchased
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.13.5
Description
Rod Pelley hockey card in plastic case
Title
Rod Pelley
Object Type
Purchased
Description
Rod Pelley hockey card in plastic case
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
7 cm
Accession Number
2009.13.5
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf Box 2
Place of Manufacture
USA

Haisla Women in traditional attire

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15746
Part Of
Kerryl Mix Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 30th 1976
Accession Number
79.3.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing five Haisla women in traditional attire at the opening of the new recreation centre in Kitamaat Village. From left to right are Laura Robinson, Ella Grant, Louisa Smith, and two unidentified women.
Part Of
Kerryl Mix Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.3.7
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Kerryl Mix
Date Range
June 30th 1976
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17x12 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25
Scope and Content
Photo showing five Haisla women in traditional attire at the opening of the new recreation centre in Kitamaat Village. From left to right are Laura Robinson, Ella Grant, Louisa Smith, and two unidentified women.
Notes
People in the background include John Williams (Minisin), James Robertson, Brenda Robertson (Gack), and Robert Russ (a visitor). Cheryl Grant is the young girl dancing in the background behind Laura Robinson and Ella Grant.
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Object Type
skating gear
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Globe-Union Inc.
Accession Number
2016.133a-b
Description
A pair of Mouseketeer roller skates. Straps are yellow.
Object Type
skating gear
Description
A pair of Mouseketeer roller skates. Straps are yellow.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
A bit worn, dirty, and rusted
Height
6.9 cm
Width
6.9 cm
Length
23 cm
Accession Number
2016.133a-b
Category
Sports Equipment
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
USA
Manufacturer
Globe-Union Inc.
GMD
Visual Communication Devices
Object Type
Flare, Road
Material
metal
Manufacturer
The Toledo
Accession Number
2001.32.39
Description
Green and black colored spherical road flare from Kemano.
GMD
Visual Communication Devices
Object Type
Flare, Road
Description
Green and black colored spherical road flare from Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusty
Height
18 cm
Diameter
18 cm
Inscriptions
The Toledo Torch
Accession Number
2001.32.39
Category
Visual Communication T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Place of Manufacture
USA
Manufacturer
The Toledo
Part Of
June Woods Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
76.36.0
Scope and Content
Jeff Legaic Family
Part Of
June Woods Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.36.0
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w ; 2 photographs : 8.9 x 12.7 cm 1 photograph : 2.3 x 3.5 cm
Scope and Content
Jeff Legaic Family
Subject Access
Haisla First Nations
Portraits
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
photograph storage

George Raley in 1934 with the Bear Totem of Kitamaat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18784
Part Of
Vancover City Archives
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1934
Accession Number
76.77.1
Scope and Content
Reverend George Raley in 1934 with the Bear Totem of Kitamaat
Part Of
Vancover City Archives
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.77.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1934
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 20.5 cm 20.4 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Reverend George Raley in 1934 with the Bear Totem of Kitamaat
Name Access
Raley, Reverend George
Subject Access
Missionaries
First Nations
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
photograph storage

Haisla First Nation Wedding

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19329
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1919
Accession Number
77.45.1
Scope and Content
Haisla First Nation wedding
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.45.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1919
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Haisla First Nation wedding
Name Access
Edwin, Wesley
Mable, Wesley
Subject Access
Pioneer
Missionaries
Haisla First Nations
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
photograph storage

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