Topographical map of the Kitimat-Kitsumgallum area. Scale: 1:12670 or 1 inch equals 2 miles. Map shows the trail from Terrace to Kitimat and other trails used by settlers. Zymoetz wagon trail is also marked. Locations of all cabins are indicated.
Topographical map of the Kitimat-Kitsumgallum area. Scale: 1:12670 or 1 inch equals 2 miles. Map shows the trail from Terrace to Kitimat and other trails used by settlers. Zymoetz wagon trail is also marked. Locations of all cabins are indicated.
NRMA Soldier of the Canadian Army (Active) Discharge Certificate. For Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Crease marks
Width
13cm
Length
20cm
Accession Number
2019.62.14
Biographical Notes
Moses Williams attended the Kitamaat Village Day School, and then the Coqualeetza Residential School until the age of fifteen. Army recruiters conscripted Haisla men into the Canadian Army and Moses went in 1945. He was sent by train to the Canadian Forces' training camp at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. He never shipped out overseas and the war ended. Moses and his wife Kay married in 1950, shortly after she arrived to teach at Kitamaat. They moved to Terrace in 1964. Moses worked as a carpenter, brick layer and fisherman. His wife Kay taught at Northwest Community College.
Photograph of possibly line 1 potline left where carbon paste plant is today. Recreational facilities + a bit of the hill on the right where the homes were. Also, water tower.
Photograph of possibly line 1 potline left where carbon paste plant is today. Recreational facilities + a bit of the hill on the right where the homes were. Also, water tower.