Aluminum medallion made in commemoration of the the first anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh pouring the first aluminum ingot in the Kitimat smelter. Features an image of a map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida. Included in the box is a letter explaining information about the medallion.
Aluminum medallion made in commemoration of the the first anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh pouring the first aluminum ingot in the Kitimat smelter. Features an image of a map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida. Included in the box is a letter explaining information about the medallion.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
5
Width
5
Inscriptions
Aluminum Company of Canada Limited. First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada.
Micheal Kinnear Citizenship 1956 plaque. Front is metal, with a wooden backing. Shield shaped. Organizational Objects
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood, metal
Condition Remarks
metal front is scratched and tarnished
Height
17cm
Width
12.7cm
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2000.33.597
Biographical Notes
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Plaque commemorating the Penstock Inspection Party event. Shield shaped with wooden backing with aluminum front. Image shows turbine and penstock, and text reads "R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party Kemano June 1961".
Plaque commemorating the Penstock Inspection Party event. Shield shaped with wooden backing with aluminum front. Image shows turbine and penstock, and text reads "R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party Kemano June 1961".
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Wood
Height
21.5cm
Width
20.5cm
Accession Number
2021.51.3a
Biographical Notes
The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. Ken Haun wass Bev's father.
Large wooden plaque.
The plaque took over 5,000 hours to complete, from 1965 to 1967. Fifteen hardwood veneers were used including walnut, yew, maple, cherry, and mahogany.
The plaque depicts our ten provinces, each with a coat of arms that includes symbols of the provincial resources and manufacturing. Western provinces are on the left—when facing the plaque – and eastern provinces are on the right. All provincial coat of arms hang on a chain linking them together in the shape of an eagle watching over the provinces. Religion and government are represented with a church and the parliament buildings in Ottawa inside a face, representative of one—a complete nation with music, sport, industry and religion. On the maple leaf stalk there are two beavers.
The first Canadian house, a teepee, has two men seated inside—a First Nations man wearing a headdress and an RCMP officer in uniform, both smoking pipes, symbols of peace. A knot in the wood has been strategically placed by Mr. Dal Monte as the eye of the RCMP officer.
Large wooden plaque.
The plaque took over 5,000 hours to complete, from 1965 to 1967. Fifteen hardwood veneers were used including walnut, yew, maple, cherry, and mahogany.
The plaque depicts our ten provinces, each with a coat of arms that includes symbols of the provincial resources and manufacturing. Western provinces are on the left—when facing the plaque – and eastern provinces are on the right. All provincial coat of arms hang on a chain linking them together in the shape of an eagle watching over the provinces. Religion and government are represented with a church and the parliament buildings in Ottawa inside a face, representative of one—a complete nation with music, sport, industry and religion. On the maple leaf stalk there are two beavers.
The first Canadian house, a teepee, has two men seated inside—a First Nations man wearing a headdress and an RCMP officer in uniform, both smoking pipes, symbols of peace. A knot in the wood has been strategically placed by Mr. Dal Monte as the eye of the RCMP officer.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Date Range
1965-1967
Accession Number
2016.3.1
Biographical Notes
This plaque was created by Mr. Dal Monte to celebrate and honour his new home, Canada. Mr. Dal Monte conducted extensive research to learn about the provinces. He had always wanted to create inlay and thought of this project to commemorate the Canadian centennial. The new flag was being planned at the time, and Kitimat was multi-ethnic with 60+ nationalities represented and all working together.
Brown wooden gavel used by the K-40 (Kinsmen) club. A brass-coloured metal plaque with inscriptions (see below) is curved around the head of the gavel.
Brown wooden gavel used by the K-40 (Kinsmen) club. A brass-coloured metal plaque with inscriptions (see below) is curved around the head of the gavel.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Some scuffs, marks, chips, etc, on the head. Plaque is somewhat tarnished, and one end of it is slightly loose.
Length
26 cm
Diameter
8.2 cm
Inscriptions
KITIMAT K40 CHARTER 3/6/68
presented by the KITIMAT KINSMEN
Tamitik Jubilee Grand Opening November, 1980 Sports Complex pennant. Features blue and yellow Tamitik family logo on left side, and blue text. Pennant is encased in plastic sleeve.
Tamitik Jubilee Grand Opening November, 1980 Sports Complex pennant. Features blue and yellow Tamitik family logo on left side, and blue text. Pennant is encased in plastic sleeve.
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
Wood
metal
Style
Tole painting
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks on the mini-plaques.
Height
27.5 cm
Length
35 cm
Inscriptions
Margaret Kelly; Heather Lovett; Marianne Sweet, Jo Ann Hildebrandt, 'The Chapter,' Lynda Knol; Valerie Morton; Elaine Bjorgaard; Marlene Collier; Maureen Braun; Ruth Brady; Eleanor Kendell; Laura Schroeder; Joan Borycki; Ann Brown; Monica Brady; Sue Newton; Pat Young
Two blue and white pennants showing an image of Kemano power plant on one side, and Alcan logo on the other. Text reads "It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...And it's still humming July 15 1954-'84"
Two blue and white pennants showing an image of Kemano power plant on one side, and Alcan logo on the other. Text reads "It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...And it's still humming July 15 1954-'84"
Physical Condition
Good
Material
felt
Height
17.5cm
Length
58.5cm
Accession Number
2021.51.4-5
Biographical Notes
The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. Ken Huan as Bev's father.
Plastic encased Kemano Power pennant. Pennant has a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of the Kemano Power house. Text in center reads It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...and it's still humming July 15 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Plastic encased Kemano Power pennant. Pennant has a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of the Kemano Power house. Text in center reads It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...and it's still humming July 15 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Plastic encased set of two Kitimat Works pennants. Pennants have a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of an Alcan aluminum ingot. Text in center reads Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning August 3 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Plastic encased set of two Kitimat Works pennants. Pennants have a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of an Alcan aluminum ingot. Text in center reads Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning August 3 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
