Haisla Eulachon Camp. Houses, from left to right, owned by: Jonah Nelson, Jas Clarkson, Phillip Williams, Chris Walker, Andrew Green, smoke house. Man in Randolph Braun. Photo taken looking across Kitimat River to East bank on South side of Sumgas slough (water in front on Kitimat River. Minette Bay.
Haisla Eulachon Camp. Houses, from left to right, owned by: Jonah Nelson, Jas Clarkson, Phillip Williams, Chris Walker, Andrew Green, smoke house. Man in Randolph Braun. Photo taken looking across Kitimat River to East bank on South side of Sumgas slough (water in front on Kitimat River. Minette Bay.
Notes
No negative. Was duplicated under 984.53.9 (R75-8A) and 984.64.75 (R78-16)
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 stack of various Post Office documents and notes from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from the years 1940-43.