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Date Range
1939-1944
Object Type
Stamp
Material
wood, glass & paper
Accession Number
971.4
Description
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.
Object Type
Stamp
Quantity
1
Description
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.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood, glass & paper
Width
41.5
Length
51.5
Date Range
1939-1944
Accession Number
971.4
Category
Exchange Media
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 9

Construction of Temporary Postal Station

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description10439
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 September 1956
Accession Number
2005.8.1400
Scope and Content
Photo showing Construction of Kitimat's temporary postal station, service centre. Quonset But; Hanssen Construction Company Ltd, of Vancouver.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1400
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
14 September 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 7"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel: Box #4: (A) Historical (1) Construction (a) Post Office
Scope and Content
Photo showing Construction of Kitimat's temporary postal station, service centre. Quonset But; Hanssen Construction Company Ltd, of Vancouver.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Date Range
1957-1975
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
Marking Stamp
Material
Wood
Manufacturer
Northern Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment
Accession Number
2023.38.16
Description
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.
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
Marking Stamp
Description
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.
Height
8 cm
Width
5.3 cm
Date Range
1957-1975
Accession Number
2023.38.16
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Northern Sentinel Stationery and Office Equipment

Line up for postal boxes

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15663
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
78.11.149
Scope and Content
Photo depicts residents lined up outside the Townsite Camp Post Office.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.149
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : B&W ; 27x21 1 negative : b&w ; 7.5x6cm
Scope and Content
Photo depicts residents lined up outside the Townsite Camp Post Office.
Notes
Negative found in 2014.14 collection
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 December 1966
Accession Number
2005.8.4119
Scope and Content
Photo showing the Centennial stamp
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4119
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 December 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4 x 6 cm
Custodial History
Current: 1960's -Centennial
Scope and Content
Photo showing the Centennial stamp
Subject Access
Stamps

City Postal workers, Jan Mosher, Carol Graham, and Barbara Neraasen help with parcels over the Christmas season.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24367
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Dec 19 1974
Accession Number
2005.8.6915
Scope and Content
"City Postal workers coped with increasing mounds of Christmas mail early this week as over 50,000 pieces of mail required movement from the post office. Helping with parcels (above) are Jan Mosher, Carol Graham, and Barbara Neraasen."
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6915
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Dec 19 1974
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 12.5x17.5cm
Scope and Content
"City Postal workers coped with increasing mounds of Christmas mail early this week as over 50,000 pieces of mail required movement from the post office. Helping with parcels (above) are Jan Mosher, Carol Graham, and Barbara Neraasen."
Notes
Curren - 1970 Commercial "P" 1) Post Office
Object Type
Scale
Material
metal
paper
Manufacturer
Triner
Accession Number
992.12.1
Description
A black postal scale. Relatively large. White measurement/weight chart with black numbering and a black dial. The plate in which an item is placed upon is flat. Made in USA
Object Type
Scale
Quantity
1
Description
A black postal scale. Relatively large. White measurement/weight chart with black numbering and a black dial. The plate in which an item is placed upon is flat. Made in USA
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
paper
Condition Remarks
Weight chart has begun to yellow. General wear.
Height
14.5cm
Width
11.5cm
Length
15.5cm
Diameter
0
Inscriptions
NOT LEGAL FOR TRADE (right side on base)
Accession Number
992.12.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Settling the Valley Cabinet 4 Drawer 3
Manufacturer
Triner
Accession Number
2003.42
Description
Stamp- "Kitimat Winterhawks"
Description
Stamp- "Kitimat Winterhawks"
Accession Number
2003.42
Location
artifact storage

Stamp Affixer & Stamp Roller

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6968
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Affixer, Stamp
Material
metal
Accession Number
2006.13.1-2
Description
Two stamp cancels, Kemano Post Office: 1) #643645, Jul 20, 2000, Kemano, B.C. V0T 1K0, and 2) Roller stamp which prints "Kemano B.C." among 8 horizontal lines.
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Affixer, Stamp
Description
Two stamp cancels, Kemano Post Office: 1) #643645, Jul 20, 2000, Kemano, B.C. V0T 1K0, and 2) Roller stamp which prints "Kemano B.C." among 8 horizontal lines.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Accession Number
2006.13.1-2
Subject Access
Kemano Post Office
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
2010.17.1
Description
Black scale with bronze scale bars. Sticker on side of scale tray.
Object Type
gift
Description
Black scale with bronze scale bars. Sticker on side of scale tray.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
scratched
Accession Number
2010.17.1
Category
Weights and Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Weights & Measures
Object Type
Scale
Material
plastic/metal
Accession Number
2013.7.1
Description
Beige scale with metal measure plate.
GMD
Weights & Measures
Object Type
Scale
Description
Beige scale with metal measure plate.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic/metal
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Length
7 cm
Inscriptions
Canadian International
Accession Number
2013.7.1
Category
Weights & Measures T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Stamp Rack
Material
metal
Accession Number
2010.29.1
Description
A metal stamp rack with a brown metal base. There is a stub of metal at top that reads "ACHILLES"
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Stamp Rack
Description
A metal stamp rack with a brown metal base. There is a stub of metal at top that reads "ACHILLES"
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Dirty, paint is rubbing off, random paper clip is attached to keep it functional.
Height
18.0 cm
Diameter
26.0 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.1
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 7
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Marking Stamp
Material
metal
Accession Number
2010.29.2-13
Description
12 empty stamps varying in sizes each with different branding. there are two stamps with unique paper labels: "Canada Post Corporation For Deposit Only to the Credit of the Receiver General For Canada" and "Damaged in mails at............." (then again in french) it is mentioned
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Marking Stamp
Description
12 empty stamps varying in sizes each with different branding. there are two stamps with unique paper labels: "Canada Post Corporation For Deposit Only to the Credit of the Receiver General For Canada" and "Damaged in mails at............." (then again in french) it is mentioned
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Dirty. Empty stamps
Height
2.0 cm
Width
8.0 cm
Length
7.5 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.2-13
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 7
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Date Stamp
Material
plastic
metal
rubber
Accession Number
2010.29.14
Description
A grey date stamp, it has four knobs to change the date of the stamp. The years only go up to 2001. At the top there is a marking that reads "Shiny"
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Date Stamp
Description
A grey date stamp, it has four knobs to change the date of the stamp. The years only go up to 2001. At the top there is a marking that reads "Shiny"
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
plastic
metal
rubber
Condition Remarks
some ink on the stamp. The rubber from the stamp is starting to deteriorate.
Height
2.5 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.14
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 7
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Message Stamp
Material
plastic
metal
rubber
Accession Number
2010.29.15
Description
A brown stamp with markings at the bottom that read "RETURN ON, FINAL NOTICE, CARD SENT" beside that there is a blank space to write in. on one side there is a white empty label.
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Message Stamp
Description
A brown stamp with markings at the bottom that read "RETURN ON, FINAL NOTICE, CARD SENT" beside that there is a blank space to write in. on one side there is a white empty label.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
metal
rubber
Height
2.5 cm
Width
7 cm
Length
7 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.15
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 7
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Message Stamp
Material
plastic
metal
rubber
Accession Number
2010.29.16
Description
A red stamp with a black handle, the markings at the bottom reads "FIRST CLASS MAIL" then it says the same in french.
GMD
Written Communication T&E
Object Type
Message Stamp
Description
A red stamp with a black handle, the markings at the bottom reads "FIRST CLASS MAIL" then it says the same in french.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
metal
rubber
Height
2 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.16
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 7

Summer Postal Worker Hat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8705
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Clothing
Object Type
Hat
Material
mesh
denim
metal
Accession Number
2010.29.28
Description
A dark blue summer postal worker hat. it has a mesh top with a denim brim. there is a gold metal emblem, it has a wreath of maple leaves with a crown at the top, there are markings that read "CPO 5" There is a white tag inside with more information of the hat
GMD
Clothing
Object Type
Hat
Description
A dark blue summer postal worker hat. it has a mesh top with a denim brim. there is a gold metal emblem, it has a wreath of maple leaves with a crown at the top, there are markings that read "CPO 5" There is a white tag inside with more information of the hat
Physical Condition
Good
Material
mesh
denim
metal
Condition Remarks
Slightly Dirty
Width
17.0 cm
Length
27.5 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.28
Category
Personal Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 4

Winter Postal Worker Hat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8706
Date Range
1955-1975
GMD
Clothing
Object Type
Hat
Material
fleece
Accession Number
2010.29.29
Description
A dark blue shearling winter postal worker hat. it has black fuzzy flaps that has strings tied at the top. the front flap has two holes to attach the gold emblem onto it. inside has a white tag with more information.
GMD
Clothing
Object Type
Hat
Description
A dark blue shearling winter postal worker hat. it has black fuzzy flaps that has strings tied at the top. the front flap has two holes to attach the gold emblem onto it. inside has a white tag with more information.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
fleece
Condition Remarks
Slightly Dirty
Width
20 cm
Length
31 cm
Date Range
1955-1975
Accession Number
2010.29.29
Category
Personal Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 4
Object Type
Stamp
Material
paper
Accession Number
2019.68.1
Description
A blue 5 cent stamp from St.Lawrence Seaway. There is an image of a body of water in the back and two rings attached. there is a leaf in the middle of one ring and a bird in the other. The stamp is used.
Object Type
Stamp
Description
A blue 5 cent stamp from St.Lawrence Seaway. There is an image of a body of water in the back and two rings attached. there is a leaf in the middle of one ring and a bird in the other. The stamp is used.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
The stamp is used.
Width
3.2 cm
Length
4.5 cm
Accession Number
2019.68.1
Category
Exchange Media
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada

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