Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Hungarian stamps in a picture frame. The frame is black and is 51.5 x 41.5 cm. The years 1939-41 and 1943-44 are written on each side of the stamps. There is also big text for "Hungary" at the top in red and green colours, with a coat of arms flag below it.
Hungarian stamps in a picture frame. The frame is black and is 51.5 x 41.5 cm. The years 1939-41 and 1943-44 are written on each side of the stamps. There is also big text for "Hungary" at the top in red and green colours, with a coat of arms flag below it.
Green Canada Unemployment Insurance Commission Insurance Book. For Moses Williams. 1947-1948.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Cover bending outwards
Width
19cm
Length
10cm
Accession Number
2019.62.13
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.
Four pages from B.C.I.E. calendars. The page dates are October 1953, July 1954, and August/September 1954 (x2). Each page has a Kitimat/Kemano cartoon illustration.
Four pages from B.C.I.E. calendars. The page dates are October 1953, July 1954, and August/September 1954 (x2). Each page has a Kitimat/Kemano cartoon illustration.
Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Condition Remarks
Very small missing portion on upper left wingtip of bird. Much hardened glue on back.
Height
9.5 cm
Length
14.2 cm
Inscriptions
C.L.C. (Canadian Labour Congress) A.F.L.C.I.O. (American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial Organizations).
Yellow matchbook advertising the Kitimat Motel, owned by Mary and George Piercey. Has an image of a car parked in front of a sign reading 'MOTEL,' with text saying "Approved" and "All Conveniences."
Yellow matchbook advertising the Kitimat Motel, owned by Mary and George Piercey. Has an image of a car parked in front of a sign reading 'MOTEL,' with text saying "Approved" and "All Conveniences."
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Faint, reddish-brown vertical streaks on both front and back covers. Some creasing.
Width
3.8 cm
Length
5.1 cm
Inscriptions
"Kitimat Motel / Mary & Geo. Piercey / Phone: 486 / Kitimat, B.C. / Recommended by Travellers' Associations."
"Close cover before striking."
"Pricing Press Inc. Montreal, Can. Made in U.S.A."
Green Kitimat Curling Club membership card. For S. Dalton.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty
Height
5.5cm
Width
8.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.35
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Green Kitimat Curling Club membership card. For B. S. Baxter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty
Height
5.5cm
Width
8.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.36
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Plastic square pin with green ribbon. Delegate. B.C. School Trustees' Association 51st Annual Convention. Junior-senior High School Gymnasium Qualicum Beach B.C.
Plastic square pin with green ribbon. Delegate. B.C. School Trustees' Association 51st Annual Convention. Junior-senior High School Gymnasium Qualicum Beach B.C.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
metal
fabric
Height
20cm
Width
5.7cm
Accession Number
2020.12.32
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Stamp used by the Kitimat Choristers, a local choral group. Handle is black with "Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment Kitimat" written in small gold letters. The base is reddish brown with the words "Kitimat Choristers" written across it.
Stamp used by the Kitimat Choristers, a local choral group. Handle is black with "Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment Kitimat" written in small gold letters. The base is reddish brown with the words "Kitimat Choristers" written across it.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
General wear & tear. Some of the red wood is chipped away along the edges of the base.
These eleven black and white glossy photographs were donated to the Museum with compliments of Malax Photographs LTD for use in our main floor exhibit "Kitimat: City of Tomorrow"
These eleven black and white glossy photographs were donated to the Museum with compliments of Malax Photographs LTD for use in our main floor exhibit "Kitimat: City of Tomorrow"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Photographs are professionally done. All done in B/W
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal and wood
rubber
Condition Remarks
Dirty, scratched, green paint on head is worn away
