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Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan

First Nation Bridge, Berry, Broad-leaf Trees Exhibits and Squirrel Mountain

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27553
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1971 & 1979]
Accession Number
80.49
Scope and Content
Three photographs of an Indigenous Bridge Exhibit, Berry Display, and a Broad Leafed Trees Display (Jul 1979). One Photograph is of a log structure at Squirrel Mountain (1971).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.49
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1971 & 1979]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm 2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Three photographs of an Indigenous Bridge Exhibit, Berry Display, and a Broad Leafed Trees Display (Jul 1979). One Photograph is of a log structure at Squirrel Mountain (1971).
Notes
80.49.1 to 4
Subject Access
Structures
Geography
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.27
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a wood First Nations box with wood plug closing.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a wood First Nations box with wood plug closing.
Notes
75.27.38 to 40
Subject Access
First Nations
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Gold Printing Machine

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7002
Material
metal & wood
Accession Number
2007.15.3
Description
Gold Plating Machine - small press mounted on a press wood board. Silver foil ribbon used for plating threaded through the machine.
Description
Gold Plating Machine - small press mounted on a press wood board. Silver foil ribbon used for plating threaded through the machine.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal & wood
Condition Remarks
Some scratches on betal, painted handle is chipped.
Width
14cm
Length
23cm
Accession Number
2007.15.3
Category
Photographic T&E
Place of Manufacture
Los Angeles, California, USA

The Hudson Bay Company (Kitimat's First Department Store)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27570
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1954]
Accession Number
73.20.3
Scope and Content
A photograph of Kitimat's first department store The Hudson Bay Company at the Kitimat Smelter Site
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
73.20.3
Date Range
[1954]
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 Kitimat's first department store The Hudson Bay Company at the Kitimat Smelter Site

Kitimat - Election Signs and First Privately Owned Satellite Dish

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28414
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Nov 1984 & [ca. 1983]
Accession Number
985.14
Scope and Content
Photographs of election signs in Kitimat on election day (municipal, 17 Nov 1984) and the first satellite dish privately owned in Kitimat at Oriole Street (Sharp Shop).
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
54
Accession Number
985.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Nov 1984 & [ca. 1983]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of election signs in Kitimat on election day (municipal, 17 Nov 1984) and the first satellite dish privately owned in Kitimat at Oriole Street (Sharp Shop).
Notes
985.14.8 and 19 : R84-8a and R84-19a
Subject Access
sharp shop
Oriole St
Elelction Campaign
Elections
Municipal
Municipal Elections
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Monica's Fashion Centre Bag

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7328
Object Type
Bag, Shopping
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2006.4
Description
Orange bag with text and an image of a woman.
Title
Monica's Fashion Centre
Object Type
Bag, Shopping
Description
Orange bag with text and an image of a woman.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Height
42 cm
Length
36 cm
Inscriptions
Monica's Fashion Centre, City Centre - Kitimat, B.C.
Accession Number
2006.4
Category
Merchandising T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Date Range
[1968-1984]
GMD
Food Service Accessories & Components
Object Type
Napkin ring
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2023.43.6 a-d
Description
Set of 4 aluminum napkin rings in different colours (pinkish-orange, bluish gray, and light and dark greenish-blue). Plain, smooth, and unadorned.
GMD
Food Service Accessories & Components
Object Type
Napkin ring
Description
Set of 4 aluminum napkin rings in different colours (pinkish-orange, bluish gray, and light and dark greenish-blue). Plain, smooth, and unadorned.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks from general usage
Height
2.5 cm
Diameter
5 cm
Date Range
[1968-1984]
Accession Number
2023.43.6 a-d
Category
Food Service T&E
Date Range
[1985]-1998
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Material
plastic
metal
Accession Number
2023.43.3
Description
Pen with red body and gold text advertising Parrott & Braid Insurance Agencies in Kitimat. Includes address and phone number of the company. Eraser at end.
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Description
Pen with red body and gold text advertising Parrott & Braid Insurance Agencies in Kitimat. Includes address and phone number of the company. Eraser at end.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
plastic
metal
Condition Remarks
Pen is out of ink.
Length
16.3 cm
Date Range
[1985]-1998
Accession Number
2023.43.3
Category
Written Communication T&E
Date Range
[1964-1986]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Accession Number
2023.38.6
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of the pool at Lakelse Hot Springs, with a person jumping spread-eagled off the diving board.
Title
Lakelse Hotsprings, British Columbia
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of the pool at Lakelse Hot Springs, with a person jumping spread-eagled off the diving board.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
"Lakese Hotsprings, British Columbia. On Highway 25. A natural hot pool with summer and winter fun. Midway between Terrace and Kitimat."
Date Range
[1964-1986]
Accession Number
2023.38.6
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Burnaby, BC
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Date Range
[1964-1986]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Accession Number
2023.38.7
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of people in the indoor pool at Lakelse Hot Springs.
Title
Lakelse Hotsprings, British Columbia
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of people in the indoor pool at Lakelse Hot Springs.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
"Lakese Hotsprings, British Columbia. On Highway 25. Indoor and outdoor hot pools, winter and summer. Midway between Terrace and Kitimat."
Date Range
[1964-1986]
Accession Number
2023.38.7
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Burnaby, BC
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Date Range
[1969-2005]
GMD
Merchandising T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
shopping container
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2023.43.7
Description
Rectangular plastic shopping bag from Northern Drugs, with addresses of the store's Terrace and Kitimat branches. Bag is white with dark magenta text and flower-like designs in green and magenta on both sides.
GMD
Merchandising T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
shopping container
Description
Rectangular plastic shopping bag from Northern Drugs, with addresses of the store's Terrace and Kitimat branches. Bag is white with dark magenta text and flower-like designs in green and magenta on both sides.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
plastic
Condition Remarks
Highly wrinkled. Ink is scratched off or faded in many places.
Height
25 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Date Range
[1969-2005]
Accession Number
2023.43.7
Category
Merchandising T&E

Sugmas & Pouring Floor Slabs for First Houses in Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27564
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Accession Number
984.61
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
50
Accession Number
984.61
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 21 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Notes
984.61.27 and 984.61.121 : No R Numbers
Subject Access
sumgaas
Sumgas
Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Material
metal and wood rubber
Manufacturer
Sealector
Accession Number
2007.15.2
Description
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Description
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal and wood rubber
Condition Remarks
Dirty, scratched, green paint on head is worn away
Length
29 cm
Accession Number
2007.15.2
Category
Photographic T&E
Manufacturer
Sealector

Vancouver First Nations Centre Poles

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28454
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Unknown
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Vancouver First Nations Centre Poles.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
34
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Unknown
Physical Description
8 photograph prints : color ; 15 x 10cm 2 photograph prints : color ; 10 x 15cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Vancouver First Nations Centre Poles.
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Storage Location
Curator's Office

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