Programme for 50th Annual Logger's Bonspiel. March 23-27, 2005. Golden Anniversary Commerative Program. Features image of logging truck on front, and Terrace curling club logo (Est. 1955 Terrace Curling Club).
Programme for 50th Annual Logger's Bonspiel. March 23-27, 2005. Golden Anniversary Commerative Program. Features image of logging truck on front, and Terrace curling club logo (Est. 1955 Terrace Curling Club).
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Crease in middle
Height
21.5cm
Width
17.5cm
Accession Number
2020.12.19
Biographical Notes
Items Collected by Malcom Baxter, former editor of NSP. Malcolm died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael. The items were delivered by Judith Cullington - Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Black ribbon with silver text rading "Canada Honours Year of the Veteran 2005. Top has gold crest with maple leaf in centre and crown on top with text Memoriam Eorum Retinebimus Legion. Bottom has image of gold maple leaf and red poppy.
Black ribbon with silver text rading "Canada Honours Year of the Veteran 2005. Top has gold crest with maple leaf in centre and crown on top with text Memoriam Eorum Retinebimus Legion. Bottom has image of gold maple leaf and red poppy.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Width
5cm
Length
17.5cm
Accession Number
2019.62.7
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.
Remeberance Day Commemoration Letter regarding Aboriginal Veterans. From the Dominion President Mary Ann Burdett of The Royal Canadian Legion to The Board of Directors, Kitamaat Health Centre, and Kitamaat Village Council Haisla, Kitamaat Village BC.
Remeberance Day Commemoration Letter regarding Aboriginal Veterans. From the Dominion President Mary Ann Burdett of The Royal Canadian Legion to The Board of Directors, Kitamaat Health Centre, and Kitamaat Village Council Haisla, Kitamaat Village BC.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Creased
Width
21.5cm
Length
28cm
Accession Number
2019.62.16
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.
Certificate honouring Moses Williams. Poppy image on bottom left corner, and gold seal on bottom right. In black frame.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
glass
plastic
Height
1.5cm
Width
28cm
Length
22cm
Inscriptions
In honor of those members of the Haisla Nation who gave of themselves and their families to serve our home and native land. In honor of Moses Williams. As the sun rises in the east and sets in the west-their spirits remain with us. Lest we forget from Haisla Nation
Accession Number
2019.62.15
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.
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Scratched, kinda bent, a bit dirty
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
The beauty of the northern ranges of the Coast Mountains surround the Kitimat Valley. Raw beauty at its best for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Accession Number
2018.26.4
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some light scratches
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
The beauty of the northern ranges of the Coast Mountains surround the Kitimat Valley. Raw beauty at its best for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Accession Number
2018.26.5
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of men on a boat at the lake systems that would become the Nechako reservoir. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of men on a boat at the lake systems that would become the Nechako reservoir. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Survey parties traversed the lake systems, which would eventually become the Nechako Reservoir - Tahtsa, Nanika, Tetachuk, Ootsa, Whitesail and Eutsuk.
Accession Number
2018.26.6
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some light scratches
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
A mountain of rock, gravel and clay - as high as St. Paul's Cathedral; more than double the area of the Great Pyramid of Egypt - Kenney Dam.
Accession Number
2018.26.7
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of officials from the government and Alcan at the naming ceremony for Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of officials from the government and Alcan at the naming ceremony for Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some light scratches, part of black areas rubbed out
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Officials from government and Alcan turned out for the naming ceremony of the Kenney Dam, in honour of BC cabinet minister E.T. Kenney.
Accession Number
2018.26.8
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
One small crease near top
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kemano 1951 - the main construction camp housed 2,450 single men and 44 families, complete with recreational facilities, school, and mess hall to feed 800 men in shifts around the clock. Another camp for 250 families in trailers and prefabricated houses was established half way to the Kemano dock.
Accession Number
2018.26.9
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kemano 1951 - the main construction camp housed 2,450 single men and 44 families, complete with recreational facilities, school, and mess hall to feed 800 men in shifts around the clock. Another camp for 250 families in trailers and prefabricated houses was established half way to the Kemano dock.
Accession Number
2018.26.10
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
tiny bend on bottom left corner
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat smeltersite construction began in 1951 - during the first stages of construction, housing for over 2,300 men was needed. The main camp near the smelter housed 1,000 men. The river boat, the Delta King, housed another 250 men.
Accession Number
2018.26.11
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat smeltersite construction began in 1951 - during the first stages of construction, housing for over 2,300 men was needed. The main camp near the smelter housed 1,000 men. The river boat, the Delta King, housed another 250 men.
Accession Number
2018.26.12
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of tunnellers inside Mount DuBose in Kemano. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of tunnellers inside Mount DuBose in Kemano. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
16.8cm
Width
12cm
Inscriptions
Inside Mount DuBose in Kemano - a power tunnel 25 feet in diameter and ten miles long was drilled from four headings. The tunnellers met at the heart of the mountain.
Accession Number
2018.26.13
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of the Delta King. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of the Delta King. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Very small crease in centre near top
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
The Delta King - from Sacramento - a stern-wheeler river boat was purchased, transported up the BC coastline and beached near the Kitimat smeltersite. It was converted into exceptional stately quarters for 250 construction and smeltersite workers.
Accession Number
2018.26.14
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Postcard featuring image of the Giant Spruce. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Postcard featuring image of the Giant Spruce. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Very small crease in centre near top
Height
16.8cm
Width
12cm
Inscriptions
An old growth forest located in Kitimat, BC where you can visit "The Giant Spruce" located in Radley Park. It was registered (in 1983) as the largest living Sitka spruce in BC, over 500 years old.
Accession Number
2018.26.15
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
