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GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Material
paper
Accession Number
2022.8
Description
Photo postcard with image of a large Christmas dinner. Taken in the cafeteria/mess hall of a construction camp. Dinner includes two suckling pigs pulling a sleigh laden with roast turkey. A doll is also riding the sleigh, and there is plenty of other food on the table around it.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard, Picture
Description
Photo postcard with image of a large Christmas dinner. Taken in the cafeteria/mess hall of a construction camp. Dinner includes two suckling pigs pulling a sleigh laden with roast turkey. A doll is also riding the sleigh, and there is plenty of other food on the table around it.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
14cm
Width
9cm
Inscriptions
Note on back of postcard reads: "Note Two sucking pigs pulling sleigh laden with roast turkey - we are in the heart of the mountains but xmas is xmas. Chappie
Accession Number
2022.8
Biographical Notes
Lynn Beckett's father was a civil engineer and often received correspondence from fellow engineers across Canada and abroad. He is described as quirky and funny, and exemplified what his daughter saw in construction camp chefs trying to do for staff who could not go home.
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Photo by Ken Buchanan
Manufacturer
Lakelse Colour Productions / Dexter Color, Canada, LTD.
Accession Number
2022.14.3
Description
Postcard featuring an image of the Alcan smelter.
Title
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd. Aluminum Smelter at Kitimat British Columbia, Canada
Artist
Photo by Ken Buchanan
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring an image of the Alcan smelter.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
10.3cm
Width
16cm
Inscriptions
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd. Aluminum Smelter at Kitimat British Columbia, Canada A view of the northern section of Alcan's Kitimat Smelter, one of the largest in the world. All raw materials are imported to produce 268,000 tonnes of value - added aluminum ingots annually for use in Alcan's Western Canada fabricating plants and export mainly to Asia and the U.S.A.
Accession Number
2022.14.3
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Lakelse Colour Productions / Dexter Color, Canada, LTD.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Photo Right - Dorse McTaggart
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse / Traveltime Product
Accession Number
2022.14.5
Description
Postcard featuring an image Kitimat, B.C. looking east down Haisla blvd with the hospital in view.
Title
Kitimat, B.C. "The Aluminum City"
Artist
Photo Right - Dorse McTaggart
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring an image Kitimat, B.C. looking east down Haisla blvd with the hospital in view.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
9cm
Width
14cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat, B.C. "The Aluminum City" Kitimat British Columbia This thoroughfare largely divides the 4 sections of this professionally planned and completely new "Aluminum" City. Part of the residential section is seen above the hospital.
Accession Number
2022.14.5
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse / Traveltime Product
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
"Plasticolor" by Carle's Montreal, Que.
Accession Number
2022.6.3
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Delta King in Kitimat. Machinery visible in front of it.
Title
Kitimat's famous KITIMAT, B.C.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Delta King in Kitimat. Machinery visible in front of it.
Physical Condition
fair/poor
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Image shows lots of scratches and dents, but Delta King is clearly visible
Height
9cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2022.6.3
Biographical Notes
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
"Plasticolor" by Carle's Montreal, Que.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
"Plasticolor" by Carle's Montreal, Que.
Accession Number
2022.6.5
Description
Postcard featuring image of Anderson Creek Camp in Kitimat.
Title
Anderson Creek Camp KITIMAT, B.C.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of Anderson Creek Camp in Kitimat.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
denting and light scratching visible, back a bit dirty
Height
9cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2022.6.5
Biographical Notes
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
"Plasticolor" by Carle's Montreal, Que.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2005.7
Description
2 postcards. One features an illustration of Eurocan, and the other features a photograph of Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
2 postcards. One features an illustration of Eurocan, and the other features a photograph of Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
10-12 cm
Length
15 cm
Accession Number
2005.7
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Date Range
ca. 1960's
Artist
Trend Studios, Box 1267, Terrace, B.C.
Manufacturer
Spectrine Colour, Wilson, Dryden, Ont.
Accession Number
2004.7.18
Description
Colour postcard of Lakelse Lake, mountains in the background. In foreground man is sitting on a rock at lake's edge. On back titled "Popular Lakelse Lake, Good camping, boating, and fishing. Terrace, B.C. Handwritten message in black ink and addressed to Mrs. C. Newton.
Title
Popular Lakelse Lake
Artist
Trend Studios, Box 1267, Terrace, B.C.
Description
Colour postcard of Lakelse Lake, mountains in the background. In foreground man is sitting on a rock at lake's edge. On back titled "Popular Lakelse Lake, Good camping, boating, and fishing. Terrace, B.C. Handwritten message in black ink and addressed to Mrs. C. Newton.
Date Range
ca. 1960's
Accession Number
2004.7.18
Subject Access
Lakelse Lake
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Spectrine Colour, Wilson, Dryden, Ont.
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Bottle, Ink
Material
glass
Manufacturer
Watermans
Accession Number
978.42.4
Description
Watermans ink bottle, white with broken cork stuck in opening.
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Bottle, Ink
Quantity
1
Description
Watermans ink bottle, white with broken cork stuck in opening.
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Height
7 cm
Diameter
5.5 cm
Accession Number
978.42.4
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Watermans

Slides, Magic Lantern

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact1205
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
982.55.1
Description
Glass slides in wood frames, most with religious subject matter, all stored in wood box - has insets on top and 2 eye hooks on the side. It is black in color.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Glass slides in wood frames, most with religious subject matter, all stored in wood box - has insets on top and 2 eye hooks on the side. It is black in color.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Wood
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Many slides cracked, broken
Height
15.3
Width
26.2
Length
32.6
Accession Number
982.55.1
Category
Visual Communication T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 3 Drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
plastic & metal & ink
Manufacturer
Trend Craft
Accession Number
983.50
Description
Pen is purplish, and has some printing on it ." Doris Delicatessen 25th Anniversary , Kitimat B.C.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Pen is purplish, and has some printing on it ." Doris Delicatessen 25th Anniversary , Kitimat B.C.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic & metal & ink
Width
1.5
Length
13
Accession Number
983.50
Category
Other T&E For Communication
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Trend Craft
Manufacturer Country
Canada
GMD
Sound Communication Media
Object Type
Record, Phonograph
Material
paper and plastic.
Manufacturer
Fantasy Sound Limited
Accession Number
984.42
Description
This record has some christmas music on it. Also has some coloured ornaments on the front of the record.
Title
A Kitimat Christmas 1975
GMD
Sound Communication Media
Object Type
Record, Phonograph
Quantity
1
Description
This record has some christmas music on it. Also has some coloured ornaments on the front of the record.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper and plastic.
Width
31 cm
Length
31.5 cm
Accession Number
984.42
Category
Sound Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Ontario, Canada
Manufacturer
Fantasy Sound Limited
Manufacturer City
Ontario,
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
plastic - metal
Accession Number
985.51.1
Description
Black standard phone type 40 used on desks.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Black standard phone type 40 used on desks.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic - metal
Condition Remarks
In very good condition.
Width
26
Length
21
Accession Number
985.51.1
Category
Other T&E For Communication
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 1
Manufacturer City
n/a
Manufacturer Province
n/a
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
986.33.2
Description
This paper holder is grey and it comes with Telex.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This paper holder is grey and it comes with Telex.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Paper holder is in good condition.
Width
16
Length
21
Accession Number
986.33.2
Category
Other T&E For Communication
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 3 Shelf 1
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada

The Nuclear Threat, Its Implications and Planning Guidance Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8749
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Federal/Provincial Arrangements Branch
Accession Number
997.2.53
Description
A beige booklet with information aimed towards emergency planners to assist them in preparing programs and contingency plans
Title
The Nuclear Threat, Its Implications And Planning Guidance
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Pamphlet
Description
A beige booklet with information aimed towards emergency planners to assist them in preparing programs and contingency plans
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Width
21.5 cm
Length
28 cm
Accession Number
997.2.53
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Federal/Provincial Arrangements Branch

Home Fallout Protection Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8751
Date Range
1986
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Book
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada
Accession Number
997.2.55
Description
A red and black book that will guide the reader on how to build a fallout shelter to protect your family from radioactive fallout
Title
Home Fallout Protection Book
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Book
Description
A red and black book that will guide the reader on how to build a fallout shelter to protect your family from radioactive fallout
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Book is losing color
Width
21.5 cm
Length
28 cm
Date Range
1986
Accession Number
997.2.55
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Ministry of Supply and Services Canada

A Guide to Civil Emergency Planning for Municipalities Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8755
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Book
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Emergency Planning Canada
Accession Number
997.2.58
Description
A yellow book about how to protect a populated area from a nuclear attack
Title
A Guide to Civil Emergency Planning For Municipalities
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Book
Description
A yellow book about how to protect a populated area from a nuclear attack
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Width
21.5 cm
Length
28 cm
Accession Number
997.2.58
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Top Shelf Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Emergency Planning Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
wood and glass
Accession Number
970.68
Description
Washboard has green glass. Used for manual washing of clothes.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Washboard has green glass. Used for manual washing of clothes.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood and glass
Condition Remarks
Some nails holding it together.
Width
30.5
Length
61
Accession Number
970.68
Category
Maintenance T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Place of Manufacture
Jasper
Manufacturer City
Jasper
Manufacturer Province
Alberta
Manufacturer Country
Canada
GMD
Laundry Equipment
Object Type
Iron, Electric
Material
iron & wood
Accession Number
977.11.1
Description
Iron is electric heated, it has a wooden handle. Almost looks like stove iron. Place in the back to put wire in.
GMD
Laundry Equipment
Object Type
Iron, Electric
Quantity
1
Description
Iron is electric heated, it has a wooden handle. Almost looks like stove iron. Place in the back to put wire in.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
iron & wood
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Height
11 cm
Width
10 cm
Length
17.4 cm
Accession Number
977.11.1
Category
Maintenance T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer Country
Canada
GMD
Camera Equipment
Object Type
Camera, Box
Material
heavy leather
Manufacturer
Kodak
Accession Number
977.18
Description
Camera is brown with a handle on back.
GMD
Camera Equipment
Object Type
Camera, Box
Quantity
1
Description
Camera is brown with a handle on back.
Physical Condition
good
Material
heavy leather
Width
7.9 cm
Length
14.5 cm
Accession Number
977.18
Category
Photographic T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Kodak
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
977.20
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Physical Condition
poor
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Height
9.5
Width
6.5
Length
14
Accession Number
977.20
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 1 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada

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