Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was the Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1998.
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
Wood
metal
Style
Tole painting
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks on the mini-plaques.
Height
27.5 cm
Length
35 cm
Inscriptions
Margaret Kelly; Heather Lovett; Marianne Sweet, Jo Ann Hildebrandt, 'The Chapter,' Lynda Knol; Valerie Morton; Elaine Bjorgaard; Marlene Collier; Maureen Braun; Ruth Brady; Eleanor Kendell; Laura Schroeder; Joan Borycki; Ann Brown; Monica Brady; Sue Newton; Pat Young
Programme for The Kitimat Players performance. White paper.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some staining
Height
21.5cm
Length
14cm
Inscriptions
The Kitimat Players present "The Browning Version" by Terence Rattigan, "The Laboratory" by David Campton, "Rise and Shine" by Elda Cadogan, April 2nd, 3rd & 4th 1959.
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
Peak book from Squirrel Mountain. First page reads "Peak Book. From 23rd May 1945. To For All Who Believe in God and His Wonderful Nature. "Kreuzberg"" Rest of book contains comments from visitors of the peak from all over the world. Cover is black, but very stained and degraded. Turning orange.
Peak book from Squirrel Mountain. First page reads "Peak Book. From 23rd May 1945. To For All Who Believe in God and His Wonderful Nature. "Kreuzberg"" Rest of book contains comments from visitors of the peak from all over the world. Cover is black, but very stained and degraded. Turning orange.
Notes
Poor condition. Colour stains, falling apart. Main register indicates there should be a second book, but the other is currently missing.
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan.
1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953
2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953
3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953
4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954.
5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
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
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan.
1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953
2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953
3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953
4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954.
5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
