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Indigenous Rock Painting

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27817
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1830]
Accession Number
78.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Indigenous Rock Paintings found along Highway 16 close to prime Reeher.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
118
Accession Number
78.12
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1830]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Indigenous Rock Paintings found along Highway 16 close to prime Reeher.
Notes
78.12.6
Subject Access
Indigenous
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Methodist Churches at Metlakatla, Aiyansh & Port Simpson

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27518
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1876]
Accession Number
76.81
Scope and Content
Four Photographs of churches at Metlakatla, Greenville B.C, & Port Simpson
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.81
Date Range
[1876]
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Four Photographs of churches at Metlakatla, Greenville B.C, & Port Simpson

Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28230
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1878-1947; 1981
Accession Number
991.7.
Scope and Content
Textual records consisting of typewritten and handwritten notes pertaining to the creation of the book Kitimat My Valley.
62 photographs of the Anderson family, other early settlers and missionaries, and Haisla people, 1878-1947.
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Creator
Elizabeth Anderson Varley
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
991.7.
Date Range
1878-1947; 1981
Physical Description
7mm of textual records
62 photographs
History / Biographical
Elizabeth Anderson Varley, author of 'Kitimat My Valley' was born and raised in the Kitimat Valley. The book is a memoire of her life and the life of her family members, during the tenure as missionairies and ranchers in the area.
Custodial History
Obtained directly from Elizabeth Varley
Scope and Content
Textual records consisting of typewritten and handwritten notes pertaining to the creation of the book Kitimat My Valley.
62 photographs of the Anderson family, other early settlers and missionaries, and Haisla people, 1878-1947.
Name Access
Varley, Elizabeth Anderson
Storage Location
Archives

Hagwilget Bridge/Mountain Scenery Sketch

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28333
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Accession Number
71.7
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Notes
71.7.2.1 to 2
Name Access
Loring, R.E.
Subject Access
Structures
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Moricetown canti-lever bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27512
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1901]
Accession Number
76.54
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.54
Date Range
[1901]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1905]
Accession Number
77.4
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.4
Date Range
[1905]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w : 5 x 7cm
Custodial History
Gisela Mendel took photographs as her role as Musuem Currator
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Accession Number
2022.37.8
Description
Dark brown felt Girl Guides patch with a light blue elf embroidered on it.
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Description
Dark brown felt Girl Guides patch with a light blue elf embroidered on it.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Width
2.5 cm
Length
3.5 cm
Accession Number
2022.37.8
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Material
fabric
Accession Number
2022.37.9
Description
Dark brown Girl Guides patch with a green sprite embroidered on it.
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Description
Dark brown Girl Guides patch with a green sprite embroidered on it.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Condition Remarks
Some minor fraying along the edges.
Width
3.5 cm
Length
4.7 cm
Accession Number
2022.37.9
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Part Of
Arvid Hardin collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1926, 1949-1961, [c. 2008]
Accession Number
2009.15
2022.18
Scope and Content
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Part Of
Arvid Hardin collection
Creator
Arvid Hardin
various
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2009.15
2022.18
GMD
graphic material
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1926, 1949-1961, [c. 2008]
Physical Description
3 cm textual material
8 photographs/photocopies
10 photocopied sketches
3 maps
History / Biographical
Arvid Hardin (born c. 1941) lived in Kitimat from 1953 to 1963. He graduated from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School in 1959, served as an active member of the Kitimat Army Cadet Corps, and was involved with the creation of Hirsch Creek Provincial Park. Around 2008, he collaborated with E.E. 'Bill' Duyvewaardt and other former Kitimat Cadets to write a 'historical profile' of the Cadets and their activities.
Custodial History
Materials from accession 2009.15 were donated by Arvid Hardin to the Museum on June 10th, 2009.
Materials from accession 2022.18 were donated by Arvid Hardin on May 10th, 2022.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Conservation
Many pages old and yellowing. Staples, paper clips, and other metal fasteners removed from all papers in March & May 2022.
Storage Location
Box 39
Photo storage
Related Material
Artifacts donated by Arvid Hardin include a proclamation (2009.15.6), gazette (2009.15.7), and high school certificate (2009.15.11).

Bear Totem & Chief Sepass of SkowKale

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27517
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1934]
Accession Number
76.77
Scope and Content
Photographs of Beartotem from Kitamaat & Dr.Raley of Coqualeetza, with Chief Sepass of Skowkale and his daughter
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.77
Date Range
[1934]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Photographs of Beartotem from Kitamaat & Dr.Raley of Coqualeetza, with Chief Sepass of Skowkale and his daughter

Salvation Army Hall at Glen Vowell

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27604
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Accession Number
75.11
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Salvation Army at Glen Vowell built in [ca. 1900].
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.11
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w : 20 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Salvation Army at Glen Vowell built in [ca. 1900].
Notes
75.11
Subject Access
Salvation Army
Buildings
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2000.32.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of unloading equipment in Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of unloading equipment in Kemano.

Wharf Unloading Equipment

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30284
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2000.32.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of wharf unloading equipment in Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of wharf unloading equipment in Kemano.

Wharf Unloading Equipment

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30285
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2000.32.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of wharf unloading equipment in Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of wharf unloading equipment in Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2000.32.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of 'skip' which was used to transport men + materials to elevation of 1600f and 2600f level to enterance of tunnel. Camp 5, Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of 'skip' which was used to transport men + materials to elevation of 1600f and 2600f level to enterance of tunnel. Camp 5, Kemano.

Powerhouse Main Entrance

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30287
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2000.32.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of main entrance to powerhouse showing ventilation tunnel and cable. Camp 5, Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print : sepia ; 3 x 4.5 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of main entrance to powerhouse showing ventilation tunnel and cable. Camp 5, Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2000.32.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of penstock lineres for the drop from top of tunnel to the powerhouse 26,000 feet. Camp 5, Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4 x 5 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of penstock lineres for the drop from top of tunnel to the powerhouse 26,000 feet. Camp 5, Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2000.32.15
Scope and Content
Photograph of power tower at Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.15
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 6 x 4 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of power tower at Kemano.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unknown children holding onto metal railing barrier.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unknown children holding onto metal railing barrier.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of crane at Alcan wharf.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of crane at Alcan wharf.

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