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GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Scenic Art
Accession Number
2024.10.14
Description
Postcard featuring a man fishing in Humphrey Creek.
Title
Greetings from Kitimat, B.C.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a man fishing in Humphrey Creek.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Edges slightly worn
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
Greetings from Kitimat, B.C. The Aluminum City If the Earth's surface is three-fourths water - then a man should be allowed to fish three-fourths of the time.
Accession Number
2024.10.14
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Scenic Art
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Canadian Hydrographic Service, Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa
Accession Number
998.2.7
Description
Map of Kitimat and Kemano Bay, 1952
Title
Kitimat and Kemano Bay
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Description
Map of Kitimat and Kemano Bay, 1952
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some distress in crease marks, curling at edges
Width
33 in
Length
28 in
Accession Number
998.2.7
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Canadian Hydrographic Service, Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa
Material
metal and wood
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison
Accession Number
969.9
Description
Edison "Amberola" brown wood, in good condition.
Quantity
1
Description
Edison "Amberola" brown wood, in good condition.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal and wood
Height
50.8
Width
40.6
Length
101.6
Accession Number
969.9
Category
Sound Communication T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Place of Manufacture
Orange, N.J. U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Thomas A. Edison
Manufacturer City
Orange
Manufacturer Province
N.J.
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Artist
Color by Eric Wahleen
Manufacturer
"Plastichrome" by Colourpicture, Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.
Accession Number
970.56.16
Description
Postcard addressed to Charlie Burk of Kitimat Constructors. Features image of fisherman on stream at Cascade Mountains, USA
Artist
Color by Eric Wahleen
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
Postcard addressed to Charlie Burk of Kitimat Constructors. Features image of fisherman on stream at Cascade Mountains, USA
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some creases and wear
Height
8.6 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Inscriptions
Fisherman's Paradise This stream is typical of the many which flow down the slopes of the Cascades from which the sportsmen take thousands of fish annually - The Pacific Northwest is truly a sportsman paradise. Pub. by Smith Scenic Views, Tacoma, Washington
Accession Number
970.56.16
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
"Plastichrome" by Colourpicture, Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
Accession Number
2002.20.5-8
Description
Four postcards featuring images of early Kitimat and Alcan. 5 - The Townsite - Birds Eye View 6 - Camp 5 - Kemano 7 - The Kitimat Townsite 8 - The Kitimat Townsite - Mt. Elizabeth
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Four postcards featuring images of early Kitimat and Alcan. 5 - The Townsite - Birds Eye View 6 - Camp 5 - Kemano 7 - The Kitimat Townsite 8 - The Kitimat Townsite - Mt. Elizabeth
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
2002.20.5-8
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Canada
Manufacturer
Colourpicture Publishers, Inc.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Colourpictures Publishers, Inc.
Accession Number
997.4.5-6
Description
2 postcards featuring images of the early Alcan smelter. Reproduced from 35mm transparency. Both postcards having writing.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
2 postcards featuring images of the early Alcan smelter. Reproduced from 35mm transparency. Both postcards having writing.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
edges are slightly worn
Height
8.5 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
5 - Aerial view of permanent docks showing kangaroo crane, one of the world's largest. Kitimat, B.C., Canada.
6 - Aerial view of Aluminum Company of Canada's smeltersite. Kitimat, B.C., Canada.
Accession Number
997.4.5-6
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Colourpictures Publishers, Inc.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Lamp
Material
metal
plastic
glass
Accession Number
2014.5.78 a-b
Description
Two copies of a black Cameralite DVY lamp. It is a small square lamp, at one side there is a switch and on the other side is the cord with a plug at the end. Underneath is a metal attachment with two screw holes and cork padding beneath, at the side there is a hand turnable screw. At the back there is brand and caution information. The lamp itself has silver metal to reflect the light from the clear glass bulb.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Lamp
Description
Two copies of a black Cameralite DVY lamp. It is a small square lamp, at one side there is a switch and on the other side is the cord with a plug at the end. Underneath is a metal attachment with two screw holes and cork padding beneath, at the side there is a hand turnable screw. At the back there is brand and caution information. The lamp itself has silver metal to reflect the light from the clear glass bulb.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
plastic
glass
Height
8.0 cm
Width
7.7 cm
Length
9.2 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.78 a-b
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 4 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
View Camera
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Accession Number
2014.5.110
Description
A view camera. At the back there is information about the camera XXX"EASTMAN VIEW CAMERA NO.33A MADE IN U.S.A. BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y." Above it is a square cut out, most likely a view finder. At one side there is a metal dial to adjust the bellows lens. above it is a metal hand turnable screw. At the other side there is a small metal dial. At the front there is a wooden part that can be adjusted along with a piece of glass within a frame right beind it. XXXAt bottom there is a screw hole to put a tripod through it. And a hand turnable screw at side. Latch at top to allow bellows lens to extend.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
View Camera
Description
A view camera. At the back there is information about the camera XXX"EASTMAN VIEW CAMERA NO.33A MADE IN U.S.A. BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y." Above it is a square cut out, most likely a view finder. At one side there is a metal dial to adjust the bellows lens. above it is a metal hand turnable screw. At the other side there is a small metal dial. At the front there is a wooden part that can be adjusted along with a piece of glass within a frame right beind it. XXXAt bottom there is a screw hole to put a tripod through it. And a hand turnable screw at side. Latch at top to allow bellows lens to extend.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Condition Remarks
Dusty
Height
12.7 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Length
25.5 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.110
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 4 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Camera Back
Material
Wood
metal
glass
leather
Accession Number
2014.5.1 b
Description
A B&J camera back made out of wood. The front includes a cut out to view the ground glass. The back includes the folding focusing hood, which can be popped up and closed with pressing the latch. Around the hood has metal attachments. On The hood are markings that read "B&J MANFACTURED BY BURKE & JAMES , INC. CHICAGO, ILL. U.S.A."
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Camera Back
Description
A B&J camera back made out of wood. The front includes a cut out to view the ground glass. The back includes the folding focusing hood, which can be popped up and closed with pressing the latch. Around the hood has metal attachments. On The hood are markings that read "B&J MANFACTURED BY BURKE & JAMES , INC. CHICAGO, ILL. U.S.A."
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
Wood
metal
glass
leather
Condition Remarks
When opening the focusing hood there is rust chipping off.
Width
22.0 cm
Length
30.5 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.1 b
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.

Lisco Cut Film Holder

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8620
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Film Holder
Material
metal
Accession Number
2014.5.1 c
Description
A film holder from Lisco Cut. It has two dark sliders. There are markings on both sides of the film holder "5x7 LISCO CUT FILM HOLDER MADE IN U.S.A. PATENTS PENDING LISCO PRODUCTS CO. GLENDALE CALIF." "LISCO REGAL" as well as writing on white sticker paper "PORT 125"
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Film Holder
Description
A film holder from Lisco Cut. It has two dark sliders. There are markings on both sides of the film holder "5x7 LISCO CUT FILM HOLDER MADE IN U.S.A. PATENTS PENDING LISCO PRODUCTS CO. GLENDALE CALIF." "LISCO REGAL" as well as writing on white sticker paper "PORT 125"
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Scratched
Width
15.5 cm
Length
24.0 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.1 c
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Pen Nib
Material
metal
cardboard
Accession Number
2010.29.32
Description
A speedball pen nib box that includes 5 identical pen nibs labelled "B-5" the box has more information for the nibs.
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Pen Nib
Description
A speedball pen nib box that includes 5 identical pen nibs labelled "B-5" the box has more information for the nibs.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
cardboard
Condition Remarks
Cardboard is fraying
Width
3.5 cm
Length
5.5 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.32
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 7
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Roll Film
Material
metal
plastic
Manufacturer
Crawley Films Limited
Accession Number
997.2.3
Description
A silver metal canister with film. The film introduces the Civil Defence Rescue Team and their equipment and how they use it properly.
Title
The Rescue Team Equipment and Packboards
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
Roll Film
Description
A silver metal canister with film. The film introduces the Civil Defence Rescue Team and their equipment and how they use it properly.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
Condition Remarks
The top sticker is yellowing.
Height
4.0 cm
Diameter
4.0 cm
Accession Number
997.2.3
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Crawley Films Limited

Public Information Booklet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8715
Date Range
1957
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Department of National Health and Welfare
Accession Number
997.2.4
Description
A blue booklet with information on how to communicate effectively with different types of media like radio, writing, and television.
Title
Public Information In Civil Defence
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A blue booklet with information on how to communicate effectively with different types of media like radio, writing, and television.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Front page is bent
Width
11.5 cm
Length
17.5 cm
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
997.2.4
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Department of National Health and Welfare

Hospital Disaster Planning Booklet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8716
Date Range
1959
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Information Services Division
Accession Number
997.2.5
Description
A green booklet with information on how to take care of patients when there is a natural disaster.
Title
Hospital Disaster Planning Civil Defence Health Services
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A green booklet with information on how to take care of patients when there is a natural disaster.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Width
12.5 cm
Length
17.2 cm
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
997.2.5
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Information Services Division

Primary Treatment Services Booklet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8717
Date Range
1958
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Information Services Division
Accession Number
997.2.6-7
Description
A dark blue book instructing the reader on essential treatment services to conduct when dealing with injured patients.
Title
Primary Treatment Services Civil Defence Health Services
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A dark blue book instructing the reader on essential treatment services to conduct when dealing with injured patients.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Width
13.0 cm
Length
17.0 cm
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
997.2.6-7
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Information Services Division

First Aid and Home Nursing Supplement Booklet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8719
Date Range
1952
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Minister of National Health and Welfare
Accession Number
997.2.10
Description
A blue book with instructions on what people should do when someone needs to apply first aid at home
Title
Civil Defence First Aid and Home Nursing Supplement
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A blue book with instructions on what people should do when someone needs to apply first aid at home
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Width
13 cm
Length
20.5 cm
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
997.2.10
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Minister of National Health and Welfare

Basic First Aid Booklet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8720
Date Range
1952
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Minister of National Health and Welfare
Accession Number
997.2.11
Description
A purple book with instructions on what people should do when someone needs to apply first aid on an injured person
Title
Civil Defence Basic First Aid
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A purple book with instructions on what people should do when someone needs to apply first aid on an injured person
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Width
13 cm
Length
20.5 cm
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
997.2.11
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Minister of National Health and Welfare
Date Range
1954
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
St. John Ambulance
Accession Number
997.2.22
Description
A small red hardcover book about the responsibilities of home support workers
Title
Home Nursing
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A small red hardcover book about the responsibilities of home support workers
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Width
11 cm
Length
13.7 cm
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
997.2.22
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
St. John Ambulance

Blast Shelters Booklet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8728
Date Range
1963
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Accession Number
997.2.23
Description
A dark green booklet about blast shelters
Title
Blast Shelters
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A dark green booklet about blast shelters
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Width
13.4 cm
Length
20.3 cm
Date Range
1963
Accession Number
997.2.23
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Basement Fallout Shelter Blueprint Booklet

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8729
Date Range
1961
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Accession Number
997.2.24
Description
A blue booklet about how to build a basement fallout shelter and includes a blueprint.
Title
Your Basement Fallout Shelter Blueprint for Survival no.1
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A blue booklet about how to build a basement fallout shelter and includes a blueprint.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Width
13.2 cm
Length
20.0 cm
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
997.2.24
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

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