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Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.24
Description
Glass trophy, top almost a diamond shape, with a flat bottom. Base is rectangular. Inscription reads "2006 Ragan Recognition Awards, The best in employeee magazines and newsletter, Alcan Pripary Metal - BC 50th Anniversary 2004 Award of Excellence Specialty Publication, Newsletter."
Title
Ragan Recognition Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Glass trophy, top almost a diamond shape, with a flat bottom. Base is rectangular. Inscription reads "2006 Ragan Recognition Awards, The best in employeee magazines and newsletter, Alcan Pripary Metal - BC 50th Anniversary 2004 Award of Excellence Specialty Publication, Newsletter."
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Height
16 cm
Width
18 cm
Length
7.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.24
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2006.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
971.26
Description
Psalter is a prayer, hymnal, and book of psalms. It was printed close to Feb. 20,1878.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Psalter is a prayer, hymnal, and book of psalms. It was printed close to Feb. 20,1878.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Psalter looks very well used.
Width
13
Length
19.8
Accession Number
971.26
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Scotland
Manufacturer Country
Scotland
Object Type
gift
Material
wood-metal -polyster.
Manufacturer
Signal Electric
Accession Number
983.30.1
Description
Telegraph set apparatus is set on wood , Heavy Duty polyethylence wire accompanies the set, also there is instruction booklet. Brand name: "Signal Electric". Early communication device that allowed for quick communication over long land distances.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Telegraph set apparatus is set on wood , Heavy Duty polyethylence wire accompanies the set, also there is instruction booklet. Brand name: "Signal Electric". Early communication device that allowed for quick communication over long land distances.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood-metal -polyster.
Width
11
Length
17.2
Accession Number
983.30.1
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 3
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Signal Electric
Manufacturer Country
U.S.A.
GMD
Personal Identification
Material
paper
Accession Number
2019.62.12
Description
Black Membership book for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. For Moses Williams.
Title
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
GMD
Personal Identification
Description
Black Membership book for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. For Moses Williams.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Cover bending outwards
Width
8.5cm
Length
12.5cm
Accession Number
2019.62.12
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.
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Receipt Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34875
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1938
Accession Number
996.2.10
Scope and Content
Folder containing financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
996.2.10
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1938
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
Notes
.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Receipt Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34876
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1938
Accession Number
996.2.11
Scope and Content
Folder containing financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
996.2.11
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1938
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing financial records/receipt book from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from March 1938.
Notes
.
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
983.46
Description
Social Life and Religion of the Indians in Kitimat British Columbia; original copy.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Social Life and Religion of the Indians in Kitimat British Columbia; original copy.
Height
23.8 cm
Length
15.6 cm
Accession Number
983.46
Location
Research Library
GMD
Financial Records
Object Type
Insurance Record
Material
paper
Accession Number
2019.62.13
Description
Green Canada Unemployment Insurance Commission Insurance Book. For Moses Williams. 1947-1948.
Title
Canada Unemployment Insurance Commission
GMD
Financial Records
Object Type
Insurance Record
Description
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.
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1949
Accession Number
1981.27.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gov't and Services ; Provincial ; Land Survey ; McMinn Survey ; 1949 ; Structures ; Temporary ; Camp, Survey
Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Creator
Tirrul-Jones, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1981.27.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1949
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gov't and Services ; Provincial ; Land Survey ; McMinn Survey ; 1949 ; Structures ; Temporary ; Camp, Survey
Name Access
Anthony, Neville
Tirrul-Jones, James
McMinn
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Object Type
gift
Material
Paper- Plastic
Accession Number
2002.44.1-69
Description
Miscellaneous selection of B/W photos showing construction area of the proposed Alcan- Smelter, Kitimat
Object Type
gift
Description
Miscellaneous selection of B/W photos showing construction area of the proposed Alcan- Smelter, Kitimat
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Paper- Plastic
Accession Number
2002.44.1-69
Category
Documentary Artifacts
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2018.2
Date Range
1950s
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
20 photographs print : colour ; 4 x 2.5
History / Biographical
Molly worked + lived in Kitimat (1954-55). Worked at Alcan Pryde Machine Shop, last girl on Kitimat Constructors payroll. Liver at hospital, Smeltersite.
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
Notes
Photos were most likely colour origianlly, but have degraded into a pink tone
Name Access
Zimmerman, Molly
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smeltersite
Delta King
Sandhill
Kitimat River
Hirsch Creek Bridge
Douglas Channel
Wharf
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of Alcan, building behind men who are sawing through wood with men looking on, and vehicle on side.
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of Alcan, building behind men who are sawing through wood with men looking on, and vehicle on side.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.8
Scope and Content
Photo showing the contruction of Alcan, wood structure and foundation, crane can be seen, vehicle, and men working on the ground.
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the contruction of Alcan, wood structure and foundation, crane can be seen, vehicle, and men working on the ground.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan Construction Mess Crew

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16485
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.10
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group photo of the men from the Mess Hall Crew. Crawley McKracken, nineteen men stading or crouched, snow in background
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w;
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group photo of the men from the Mess Hall Crew. Crawley McKracken, nineteen men stading or crouched, snow in background
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of an excavation machine 'Buckeye Erie' on gravel pile. Alcan construction.
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w: 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an excavation machine 'Buckeye Erie' on gravel pile. Alcan construction.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.17
Scope and Content
Photo showing part of the construction, lumber on beach and channel and mountains in distance, photo taken on a hill with highway showing.
Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6.2 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing part of the construction, lumber on beach and channel and mountains in distance, photo taken on a hill with highway showing.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.381
Scope and Content
Photo showing tanker in to unload material for asphalting in Portland, Oregon.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.381
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing tanker in to unload material for asphalting in Portland, Oregon.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Construction on the Alcan Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16811
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.397
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction going on at the Alcan Wharf, ship unloading materials into storage yard.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.397
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction going on at the Alcan Wharf, ship unloading materials into storage yard.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.402
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction inside the Casting Building, doors straight ahead and machinery and equipment inside.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.402
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction inside the Casting Building, doors straight ahead and machinery and equipment inside.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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