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Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
970.63
Description
Piece of square log. It was used for display of broad axe used for squaring logs.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Piece of square log. It was used for display of broad axe used for squaring logs.
Material
Wood
Accession Number
970.63
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
973.21.1
Description
Pan is very rusted.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Pan is very rusted.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
41.7
Length
42.5
Diameter
133
Accession Number
973.21.1
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
976.85
Description
Probably mining tool, iron, found in Kitimat beside the railroad tracks near the train station.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Probably mining tool, iron, found in Kitimat beside the railroad tracks near the train station.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted
Width
18
Length
10
Accession Number
976.85
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
iron
Wood
Accession Number
978.14.2
Description
Miner's pick with broken handle. Made out of heavy iron.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Miner's pick with broken handle. Made out of heavy iron.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
iron
Wood
Condition Remarks
-rusted head -Damaged handle
Length
35.5
Accession Number
978.14.2
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.2
Description
Mining pick has no handle. Very coroded. Used as a harvesting tool for ores/rock-bound materials.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Mining pick has no handle. Very coroded. Used as a harvesting tool for ores/rock-bound materials.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very coroded.
Width
3.5
Length
45.6
Accession Number
978.21.2
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.5
Description
Drill scraper with scoop at end.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Drill scraper with scoop at end.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very coroded.
Width
2
Length
68.5
Accession Number
978.21.5
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.6
Description
Drill scraper has dented end.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Drill scraper has dented end.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Length
48.5
Accession Number
978.21.6
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Object Type
Purchased
Material
rock
Accession Number
978.39
Description
This hammer is made out of black rock. It was used for pounding bark.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
This hammer is made out of black rock. It was used for pounding bark.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
rock
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Some parts are broken.
Width
8
Length
23
Accession Number
978.39
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Haisla Tradtional Shelf 2
Object Type
Bit, Mining
Material
metal
Accession Number
981.36
Description
Drill bit is very rusted
Object Type
Bit, Mining
Quantity
1
Description
Drill bit is very rusted
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very Rusted.
Height
4.5 cm
Diameter
3 cm
Accession Number
981.36
Category
Mining & Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
986.14.2
Description
Miner's Pick is very rusted, this is only head. No handle came with this.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Miner's Pick is very rusted, this is only head. No handle came with this.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Object is in poor condition because it is very rusty.
Width
3
Length
29.5
Accession Number
986.14.2
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
992.5.1a-c
Description
Rusted ring, axle, and clamp (only clamp is on display).
Object Type
gift
Description
Rusted ring, axle, and clamp (only clamp is on display).
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
very rusted
Accession Number
992.5.1a-c
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
972.72a-b
Description
One pair, of seven sisters mining camp, not likely much older than 1926.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
One pair, of seven sisters mining camp, not likely much older than 1926.
Physical Condition
poor
Condition Remarks
very rusty
Length
26 cm
Accession Number
972.72a-b
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Clothing-Footwear
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 1
Object Type
gift
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
977.20
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Physical Condition
poor
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Height
9.5
Width
6.5
Length
14
Accession Number
977.20
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 1 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.14
Description
Hammer head, which was used for cutting steel, is missing the handle.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hammer head, which was used for cutting steel, is missing the handle.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
2.5
Length
10.8
Accession Number
978.21.14
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 1
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.15
Description
Hammer head has no handle.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hammer head has no handle.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
5.6
Length
12.5
Accession Number
978.21.15
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 1
Object Type
Loan
Material
metal
Accession Number
973.68
Description
Hammer head only, no handle
Object Type
Loan
Description
Hammer head only, no handle
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
some rust
Length
15 cm
Accession Number
973.68
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2

Mining hammer (sledge)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact273
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.116.1
Description
This is a mining hammer, which was used at Bornite Mountain mines. It has some rust on it. Handle has been broken off and is missing. Small portion of handle still attached to head (6.5cm).
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This is a mining hammer, which was used at Bornite Mountain mines. It has some rust on it. Handle has been broken off and is missing. Small portion of handle still attached to head (6.5cm).
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Rusty.
Width
6
Length
14.9
Accession Number
970.116.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Settlement Display

Placer Golo Mining at McKee Creek

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15988
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
08, Aug
Accession Number
80.15.1
Scope and Content
Photo showing Placer Golo Mining at McKee Creek
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.15.1
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
08, Aug
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 7 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Placer Golo Mining at McKee Creek
Subject Access
Mining

Alpine Helicopter Adaptability

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description21514
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 October 1964
Accession Number
2005.8.5087
Scope and Content
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.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5087
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 October 1964
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 15 x 15 cm
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical (a)Mining
Scope and Content
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.
Subject Access
Mining

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