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 (from left): Giovanni Alama (native of Italy), Joesph Sletten (Norway), Ferruccio Frank Penzin (Italy), Margaret Lehmann (U.S.), Alexander Wedekin (Germany) and Fred Lehmann (Switzerland)/ County Court Judge William O. Fulton presided at ceremonies in Public Safety building when 65 received their citizenship certificates. new Citizens also received a bible. Here they are a few minutes after they had sworn allegiance to the Queen.
Photo showing (from left): Giovanni Alama (native of Italy), Joesph Sletten (Norway), Ferruccio Frank Penzin (Italy), Margaret Lehmann (U.S.), Alexander Wedekin (Germany) and Fred Lehmann (Switzerland)/ County Court Judge William O. Fulton presided at ceremonies in Public Safety building when 65 received their citizenship certificates. new Citizens also received a bible. Here they are a few minutes after they had sworn allegiance to the Queen.
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.
Photo showing Kitimat Residents who received their certificates of Canadian Citizenship at a Citizenship Court Ceremony. Bruce Sommer, Vice-President of Mount Elizabeth Secondary School welcomed them as Canadians. (L/R) Jose De Arruda, Mrs. Lisella Virginia Bobsien, Mr. Sommer, Mrs. Ilda Behrisch, Erling Romstad. Were entertained informally following in the firemen's lounge of the public safety building.
Photo showing Kitimat Residents who received their certificates of Canadian Citizenship at a Citizenship Court Ceremony. Bruce Sommer, Vice-President of Mount Elizabeth Secondary School welcomed them as Canadians. (L/R) Jose De Arruda, Mrs. Lisella Virginia Bobsien, Mr. Sommer, Mrs. Ilda Behrisch, Erling Romstad. Were entertained informally following in the firemen's lounge of the public safety building.
Photograph of Personnel (Left to Right); (Left) Cotton, E. (Construction Manager); (Centre) McLelland, R. (Minister of Mines, Energy and Resources); (Right) Brownlee, A. (Ocelot Calgary Manager of Manufacturing) Government and Services; Federal
Photograph of Personnel (Left to Right); (Left) Cotton, E. (Construction Manager); (Centre) McLelland, R. (Minister of Mines, Energy and Resources); (Right) Brownlee, A. (Ocelot Calgary Manager of Manufacturing) Government and Services; Federal
Photograph of the chamber of mines members winners of drawing for five king sized salmon co-hosts for buffet dinner Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Port Facilities Committee.
Photograph of the chamber of mines members winners of drawing for five king sized salmon co-hosts for buffet dinner Kitimat Chamber of Commerce and Port Facilities Committee.
Fifteen miles from Terrace lies this provincial picnic site of Gold Creek. Popular on weekends and holidays, it provides a pituresque setting for both group outings and family picnics. Gold is still to be found there so if you tire of watching the scenery you can always try your hand at panning.
Fifteen miles from Terrace lies this provincial picnic site of Gold Creek. Popular on weekends and holidays, it provides a pituresque setting for both group outings and family picnics. Gold is still to be found there so if you tire of watching the scenery you can always try your hand at panning.
A photograph of Bob Harper, Roy Berry, Jack Hunter, Hugh Meldrum, Pat Munsen and Bob Ferrie in the production of Solid Gold Cadillac put on by Kitimat Players
A photograph of Bob Harper, Roy Berry, Jack Hunter, Hugh Meldrum, Pat Munsen and Bob Ferrie in the production of Solid Gold Cadillac put on by Kitimat Players
Photograph of the Granduc Mine, 32 miles from Stewart, was viewed last Friday by Joe Banyay of Kitimat and the other directors of Skeena "B" Regional District. Construction, which involves an 11 and a half mile tunnel though solid rock to the main ore body, has been practically halted since February over a labour dispute. The towns population is now fast slipping from it's winter high of 750 as workmen move away.
Photograph of the Granduc Mine, 32 miles from Stewart, was viewed last Friday by Joe Banyay of Kitimat and the other directors of Skeena "B" Regional District. Construction, which involves an 11 and a half mile tunnel though solid rock to the main ore body, has been practically halted since February over a labour dispute. The towns population is now fast slipping from it's winter high of 750 as workmen move away.
