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Date Range
1995 - 1996
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
prize
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.15
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1996'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - May 26, 1995."
Title
The Communicator Crystal Award
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
prize
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1996'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - May 26, 1995."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 CM
Length
8.7 CM
Date Range
1995 - 1996
Accession Number
2013.10.15
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1995.
Name Access
Hurst, John
Stevens, Cathie
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
prize
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Title
The Communcator Award
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
prize
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was the Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1998.
Name Access
Hurst, John
Stevens, Cathie
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Material
stainless steel
Artist
George Wostenholm
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Artist
George Wostenholm
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
stainless steel
Condition Remarks
There are cracks running top-to-bottom around each of the metal bolts/nails at each end of the handle. Ivory (?) may be discoloured from age. The metal edges of the handle appear tarnished, especially along the side where the blades can be pulled out.
Width
1 cm
Length
7.5 cm (blades retracted)
16 cm (blades extended)
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield