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 financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
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 financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
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 production statistics/shift boss report from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from December 1927.
A photograph of the Khunze Inlet. There is water in the forefront, and trees in the background. There is a rock? sticking out of the water near the back.
A photograph of the Khunze Inlet. There is water in the forefront, and trees in the background. There is a rock? sticking out of the water near the back.
Photo showing adaptability by this Alpine Helicopter using the abandoned foundation of the former Canadian National Railways freight shed as a launching pad. The machine, a regular visitor to Kitimat's Service Centre, is used by mining prospectors on exploratory sorties into the surrounding areas.
Photo showing adaptability by this Alpine Helicopter using the abandoned foundation of the former Canadian National Railways freight shed as a launching pad. The machine, a regular visitor to Kitimat's Service Centre, is used by mining prospectors on exploratory sorties into the surrounding areas.
A photograph of a group of men at Eurocan recieving an award of merit : (Front Row L-R) Korhonen , Olli (Pulpmill Superintendent) ; Condon Lewis (Acting Safety Captain) ; McDonald , Hexctor (Saftey Supervisor) ; Lupick , Eric ; Desjarlais , Chris ; (Back Row L-R)Harrison, Jim ; Martiskainen , Pauli (Pulp Assit. Supt.) bourque , Wilfred ; Doyle , Ron ; Miller , Robert ; Otaker , Hally ; Cooke , Graham
A photograph of a group of men at Eurocan recieving an award of merit : (Front Row L-R) Korhonen , Olli (Pulpmill Superintendent) ; Condon Lewis (Acting Safety Captain) ; McDonald , Hexctor (Saftey Supervisor) ; Lupick , Eric ; Desjarlais , Chris ; (Back Row L-R)Harrison, Jim ; Martiskainen , Pauli (Pulp Assit. Supt.) bourque , Wilfred ; Doyle , Ron ; Miller , Robert ; Otaker , Hally ; Cooke , Graham
