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Part Of
George Anderson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1892-1899, 1921-1924
Accession Number
992.3
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of the diary of George Anderson (1892-1899, 1921-1924) when he was in Kitamaat. The fonds also includes the 1892 diary of Cora Anderson.
Part Of
George Anderson fonds
Creator
George Anderson
Description Level
Fonds
Fonds Number
2
Accession Number
992.3
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1892-1899, 1921-1924
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
George Anderson grew up in Ontario and, with his wife, Cora, came to Kitamaat in 1891 as lay missionaries. They were the first permanent white settlers in the area. They established a residential home for First Nation students, administered the local school and were responsible for providing religious services to the Haisla peoples until an ordained minister arrived in the area.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of the diary of George Anderson (1892-1899, 1921-1924) when he was in Kitamaat. The fonds also includes the 1892 diary of Cora Anderson.
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds. For conservation reasons, researchers are requested to use a photocopy of the original diary.
Name Access
Anderson, George
Anderson, Cora
Subject Access
Kitamaat Village
Kitamaat Mission
Haisla First Nation
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 1 Box 10
Object Type
Purchased
Material
Steel
Accession Number
984.55.1-2
Description
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans. 1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition 2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans. 1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition 2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
Very Rusted.
Width
6.5
Length
18
Accession Number
984.55.1-2
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
on display
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
989.5.1a-b
Description
Old Aluminum Pot with lid
Quantity
1
Description
Old Aluminum Pot with lid
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Diameter
83 cm
Accession Number
989.5.1a-b
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4
Place of Manufacture
Germany
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Accession Number
2022.37.8
Description
Dark brown felt Girl Guides patch with a light blue elf embroidered on it.
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Description
Dark brown felt Girl Guides patch with a light blue elf embroidered on it.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Width
2.5 cm
Length
3.5 cm
Accession Number
2022.37.8
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Material
fabric
Accession Number
2022.37.9
Description
Dark brown Girl Guides patch with a green sprite embroidered on it.
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Description
Dark brown Girl Guides patch with a green sprite embroidered on it.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Condition Remarks
Some minor fraying along the edges.
Width
3.5 cm
Length
4.7 cm
Accession Number
2022.37.9
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6

Moricetown canti-lever bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27512
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1901]
Accession Number
76.54
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.54
Date Range
[1901]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer

Methodist Churches at Metlakatla, Aiyansh & Port Simpson

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27518
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1876]
Accession Number
76.81
Scope and Content
Four Photographs of churches at Metlakatla, Greenville B.C, & Port Simpson
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.81
Date Range
[1876]
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Four Photographs of churches at Metlakatla, Greenville B.C, & Port Simpson
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1905]
Accession Number
77.4
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.4
Date Range
[1905]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w : 5 x 7cm
Custodial History
Gisela Mendel took photographs as her role as Musuem Currator
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown

Indigenous Rock Painting

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27817
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1830]
Accession Number
78.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Indigenous Rock Paintings found along Highway 16 close to prime Reeher.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
118
Accession Number
78.12
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1830]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Indigenous Rock Paintings found along Highway 16 close to prime Reeher.
Notes
78.12.6
Subject Access
Indigenous
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Arvid Hardin collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1926, 1949-1961, [c. 2008]
Accession Number
2009.15
2022.18
Scope and Content
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Part Of
Arvid Hardin collection
Creator
Arvid Hardin
various
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2009.15
2022.18
GMD
graphic material
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1926, 1949-1961, [c. 2008]
Physical Description
3 cm textual material
8 photographs/photocopies
10 photocopied sketches
3 maps
History / Biographical
Arvid Hardin (born c. 1941) lived in Kitimat from 1953 to 1963. He graduated from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School in 1959, served as an active member of the Kitimat Army Cadet Corps, and was involved with the creation of Hirsch Creek Provincial Park. Around 2008, he collaborated with E.E. 'Bill' Duyvewaardt and other former Kitimat Cadets to write a 'historical profile' of the Cadets and their activities.
Custodial History
Materials from accession 2009.15 were donated by Arvid Hardin to the Museum on June 10th, 2009.
Materials from accession 2022.18 were donated by Arvid Hardin on May 10th, 2022.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Conservation
Many pages old and yellowing. Staples, paper clips, and other metal fasteners removed from all papers in March & May 2022.
Storage Location
Box 39
Photo storage
Related Material
Artifacts donated by Arvid Hardin include a proclamation (2009.15.6), gazette (2009.15.7), and high school certificate (2009.15.11).

Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28230
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1878-1947; 1981
Accession Number
991.7.
Scope and Content
Textual records consisting of typewritten and handwritten notes pertaining to the creation of the book Kitimat My Valley.
62 photographs of the Anderson family, other early settlers and missionaries, and Haisla people, 1878-1947.
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Creator
Elizabeth Anderson Varley
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
991.7.
Date Range
1878-1947; 1981
Physical Description
7mm of textual records
62 photographs
History / Biographical
Elizabeth Anderson Varley, author of 'Kitimat My Valley' was born and raised in the Kitimat Valley. The book is a memoire of her life and the life of her family members, during the tenure as missionairies and ranchers in the area.
Custodial History
Obtained directly from Elizabeth Varley
Scope and Content
Textual records consisting of typewritten and handwritten notes pertaining to the creation of the book Kitimat My Valley.
62 photographs of the Anderson family, other early settlers and missionaries, and Haisla people, 1878-1947.
Name Access
Varley, Elizabeth Anderson
Storage Location
Archives

Hagwilget Bridge/Mountain Scenery Sketch

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28333
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Accession Number
71.7
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Notes
71.7.2.1 to 2
Name Access
Loring, R.E.
Subject Access
Structures
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34833
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924-1943
Accession Number
996.2
Scope and Content
Folders containing financial records, correspondence, assey certificates, production statistics, post office documents, payroll records + steam ship manifests. Inclusive dates: 1924-1925, 1938-1943.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
996.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924-1943
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folders containing financial records, correspondence, assey certificates, production statistics, post office documents, payroll records + steam ship manifests. Inclusive dates: 1924-1925, 1938-1943.
Notes
Removed financial records from amongst payroll slips. Removed manifests to Box #3 due to size. Reordered assey certificates by date. Condition notes: mold Surf Inlet Envelope #1 - Removed Acc'ts Payable info from payroll summery file (June 30/40 - Jan/40). Removed what looks like a seperate fonds. Surf Post Office. Major mold. Envelope # 2 - Removed Union Steamship manifest, will have to store elsewhere. Envelope # 3 - Reordered assey certificates by date (year). Ran July/24-Aug/25, then started June/24-
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 43

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Assay Certificates

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34879
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
996.2.14
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from August 1925.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
996.2.14
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from August 1925.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Assay Certificates

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34880
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
996.2.15
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from August 1925.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
996.2.15
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from August 1925.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Assay Certificates

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34881
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
996.2.16
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1925.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
996.2.16
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1925.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Assay Certificates

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34882
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
996.2.17
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1925.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
996.2.17
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1925
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1925.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Assay Certificates

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34883
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924
Accession Number
996.2.18
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1924.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
996.2.18
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from July 1924.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Assay Certificates

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34884
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924
Accession Number
996.2.19
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from June 1924.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
996.2.19
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of Belmont Surf Inlet Mines, Limited assay certificates from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from June 1924.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

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