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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

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
Date Range
[1958-1987]
GMD
Thermal T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Thermal instrument case
Material
metal
glass
paper
Accession Number
2018.23.1
Description
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1930 Dusenberg car. At the top there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD. one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the top left there is a small thermostat.
GMD
Thermal T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Thermal instrument case
Description
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1930 Dusenberg car. At the top there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD. one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the top left there is a small thermostat.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
glass
paper
Condition Remarks
Yellowing, the back is dirty.
Width
13 cm
Length
18 cm
Date Range
[1958-1987]
Accession Number
2018.23.1
Category
Thermal T&E
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
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
Date Range
[1958-1987]
GMD
Thermal T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Thermal instrument case
Material
metal
glass
paper
Accession Number
2024.4.1
Description
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1916 Stutz Bearcat car. At the bottom there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD., one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the bottom left there is a small thermostat.
GMD
Thermal T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
Thermal instrument case
Description
Coulter Electric thermometer inside a gold frame with a picture of a blue 1916 Stutz Bearcat car. At the bottom there are two addresses for Coulter Electric LTD., one at Kitimat and the other at Terrace. At the bottom left there is a small thermostat.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
glass
paper
Condition Remarks
Stains/smudges/scratches on glass front, front of photograph, and back. Small spots of rust all around the frame. Paper is yellowing.
Width
13 cm
Length
18 cm
Inscriptions
"1916 -- Stutz Bearcat. Compliments of COULTER ELECTRIC LIMITED."
Date Range
[1958-1987]
Accession Number
2024.4.1
Category
Thermal T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Date Range
1957-1975
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
Marking Stamp
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Northern Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment
Accession Number
2023.38.16
Description
Stamp used by the Kitimat Choristers, a local choral group. Handle is black with "Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment Kitimat" written in small gold letters. The base is reddish brown with the words "Kitimat Choristers" written across it.
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
Marking Stamp
Description
Stamp used by the Kitimat Choristers, a local choral group. Handle is black with "Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment Kitimat" written in small gold letters. The base is reddish brown with the words "Kitimat Choristers" written across it.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
General wear & tear. Some of the red wood is chipped away along the edges of the base.
Height
8 cm
Width
5.3 cm
Date Range
1957-1975
Accession Number
2023.38.16
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Northern Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2024.10.13
Description
Postcard featuring the wharf in Kitimat. The ship Queen of the North is visible at dock.
Title
Coastal Wharf, Kitimat, B.C. Canada
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring the wharf in Kitimat. The ship Queen of the North is visible at dock.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Edges slightly worn
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
Coastal Wharf, Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Accession Number
2024.10.13
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Alex Wilson Publications Ltd.
Accession Number
2024.10.16
Description
Postcard featuring image of the upper City Centre parking lot. Kitimat General Hospital in background.
Title
City Centre Shopping Plaza and Kitimat General Hospital
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of the upper City Centre parking lot. Kitimat General Hospital in background.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Edges slightly worn
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
City Centre shopping plaza and Kitimat General Hospital, Kitimat, B.C.
Accession Number
2024.10.16
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Alex Wilson Publications Ltd.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.429
Scope and Content
Water pool surrouned by logs and log debris. Something appears to be submerged in it.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.429
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Water pool surrouned by logs and log debris. Something appears to be submerged in it.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.14
Scope and Content
Multiple boats on water.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.14
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Multiple boats on water.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.89
Scope and Content
Boat on water.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.89
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Boat on water.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2003.32.177
Scope and Content
Leafless trees with body of water behind.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.177
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Leafless trees with body of water behind.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.164
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings near the water. One building has sign read "The Shoe Horn".
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.164
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings near the water. One building has sign read "The Shoe Horn".
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.430
Scope and Content
Boat on water pool surrounded by logs and log debris. Trying to lift something out?
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.430
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Boat on water pool surrounded by logs and log debris. Trying to lift something out?
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
73.3.2.24c
Scope and Content
Photo showing the path to the Kitimat water supply. The water tower can be seen up near the top of a hill in the photo with the path flanked by trees. The pathway is made of a wooden ramp and there is a long hose coming down from the tower with at least two People seen at the towers base.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.2.24c
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10x12.5cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the path to the Kitimat water supply. The water tower can be seen up near the top of a hill in the photo with the path flanked by trees. The pathway is made of a wooden ramp and there is a long hose coming down from the tower with at least two People seen at the towers base.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59.27
Scope and Content
Photograph of caisson piece in water.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.59.27
Date Range
1951-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 18 x 25 cm
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photograph of caisson piece in water.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59.31
Scope and Content
Photograph of caisson pieces in water.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.59.31
Date Range
1951-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photograph of caisson pieces in water.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2003.32.174
Scope and Content
Photo from water looking out at city along the shore. Mountains in background.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.174
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Photo from water looking out at city along the shore. Mountains in background.

Construction Near Water with Crane

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33217
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.104
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction near water with crane.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.104
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction near water with crane.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Yaretz Bros Truck in Water

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30638
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.8.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Yaretz Bros, trucking 1957. Truck submerged in water while being loaded with gravel.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.8.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 3.5 in
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Photograph of Yaretz Bros, trucking 1957. Truck submerged in water while being loaded with gravel.

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