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District of Kitimat Celebrating 60 Years of Community 1953 to 2013

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/exhibitdok60
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
  1 image     1 website  
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
Object Type
gift
Material
iron, cotton string
Accession Number
971.25
Description
Black. Large hook and inner barb. Twine or string tied to hook, possibly to act as a makeshift lure. Very slightly rusted.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Black. Large hook and inner barb. Twine or string tied to hook, possibly to act as a makeshift lure. Very slightly rusted.
Physical Condition
good
Material
iron, cotton string
Condition Remarks
slight rust
Width
7.5
Length
14
Accession Number
971.25
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 1
Object Type
gift
Material
rock
Accession Number
972.41
Description
Hole in rock (10.5 cm.) The rock material is kind of schisty with a good percentage of white mica. Fishing line is inserted through the hole of the weight. Weight allows hook to travel deeper underwater when fishing or acts as a sinker to slow progress of fighting fish.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hole in rock (10.5 cm.) The rock material is kind of schisty with a good percentage of white mica. Fishing line is inserted through the hole of the weight. Weight allows hook to travel deeper underwater when fishing or acts as a sinker to slow progress of fighting fish.
Physical Condition
good
Material
rock
Width
14.5
Length
22
Accession Number
972.41
Biographical Notes
Most likely used by Kootenay Natives
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
988.11.34
Description
This Japanese fishing float is green, round, shaped like a rolling pin. Circumference: 16.5cm
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This Japanese fishing float is green, round, shaped like a rolling pin. Circumference: 16.5cm
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Length
16.2
Accession Number
988.11.34
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 7
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2001.10.2a-g
Description
Seven wooden net floats First Nation nets individually collected between 1980-1995 -Last 15 years, on the Douglas channel
Object Type
gift
Description
Seven wooden net floats First Nation nets individually collected between 1980-1995 -Last 15 years, on the Douglas channel
Accession Number
2001.10.2a-g
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 1
Object Type
gift
Material
iron
Accession Number
973.10.1-2
Description
Iron pot and lid was used for bait while on trapping lines.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Iron pot and lid was used for bait while on trapping lines.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
iron
Height
14
Diameter
11.4
Accession Number
973.10.1-2
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5
Object Type
gift
Material
white cotton rope or string
Accession Number
973.13
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
white cotton rope or string
Culture
Haisla
Accession Number
973.13
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Canada

Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/exhibitsettlingin
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
  1 image     1 website  
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Settling In: Highlighting 50 Years of Kitimat's History Exhibition, was shown at the Kitimat Museum and Archives in 2003. "To the youngsters, Kitimat presents a pleasing blend of modern, urban, recreational facilities in a wild-west, wilderness setting. To the adults, it offers physical grandeur, unexcelled hunting and fishing, neighbourliness, dependence, and the genuine friendships of a new community." Canadian Geographical Journal 1959 What makes a town? What makes Kitimat unique? In the final analysis, Kitimat citizens have made the community. This exhibition attempts to show the public face of Kitimat.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
986.14.1
Description
Trap is very rusted. It is made out of very heavy metal. Looks like a beaver trap.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Trap is very rusted. It is made out of very heavy metal. Looks like a beaver trap.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Rusted badly.
Width
28
Length
15.5
Accession Number
986.14.1
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
iron
Accession Number
989.30.1
Description
Leg hold trap
Object Type
gift
Description
Leg hold trap
Physical Condition
poor
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Very rusted
Accession Number
989.30.1
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 5
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
989.30.2
Description
Rusted metal chain with ring at the end
Object Type
gift
Description
Rusted metal chain with ring at the end
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusted
Length
47.5 cm
Accession Number
989.30.2
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
980.2.1
Description
3 traps. 1 hanging on Settler display. 1 in Settling the Valley Cabinet 2 Drawer 2. 1 in Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
3 traps. 1 hanging on Settler display. 1 in Settling the Valley Cabinet 2 Drawer 2. 1 in Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Rusted
Width
8
Length
25
Accession Number
980.2.1
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
980.2.3
Description
3 traps. 1 hanging on Settler display. 1 in Settling the Valley Cabinet 2 Drawer 2. 1 in Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Description
3 traps. 1 hanging on Settler display. 1 in Settling the Valley Cabinet 2 Drawer 2. 1 in Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Rusted
Width
8
Length
25
Accession Number
980.2.3
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Settlement Display

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