photograph showing Finland's Military Attache, Col. V.O. Mielonen and Sweden's Military Attache, Col. A. Wahlgren standing on the bridge of the HMSC Fortune as they arrive to Kitimat
photograph showing Finland's Military Attache, Col. V.O. Mielonen and Sweden's Military Attache, Col. A. Wahlgren standing on the bridge of the HMSC Fortune as they arrive to Kitimat
A gold hat pin, on the pin there is a there are markings that read "Royal Canadian Corps of Signals" "Velox, Versutus, Vigilans" at the middle there is a man balancing on a ball, around the emblem there are maple leaves. it can attach and detach on a hat
A gold hat pin, on the pin there is a there are markings that read "Royal Canadian Corps of Signals" "Velox, Versutus, Vigilans" at the middle there is a man balancing on a ball, around the emblem there are maple leaves. it can attach and detach on a hat
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Metal is starting to rust
Width
5 cm
Length
5 cm
Date Range
1945
Accession Number
2019.62.1d
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.
A gold hat pin, at the middle there is a picture of a wheel, crown at top there are markings that read "UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT"
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Width
5 cm
Length
7 cm
Date Range
1945
Accession Number
2019.62.1f
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.
Canadian Army Certicicate of Military Qualification. Hardin Arvid having completed the required training, has qualified as Senior Leader (Cadet). Top of certificate has symbol with 3 maple leaves, 2 swords, and a crown.
Canadian Army Certicicate of Military Qualification. Hardin Arvid having completed the required training, has qualified as Senior Leader (Cadet). Top of certificate has symbol with 3 maple leaves, 2 swords, and a crown.
Photograph showing Vietnamese refuges arriving in the Kitimat/Terrace airport VIA CPAir. There are several people (including infants and children) visible walking in the foreground of the airplane. In the background of this photo there is another plane and it looks like a foggy day.
Photograph showing Vietnamese refuges arriving in the Kitimat/Terrace airport VIA CPAir. There are several people (including infants and children) visible walking in the foreground of the airplane. In the background of this photo there is another plane and it looks like a foggy day.
Photograph showing India's Military Advisor, Brigadier H. Singh talking with Harry Jomini, the host of the visiting group of attaches and liaison officers.
Photograph showing India's Military Advisor, Brigadier H. Singh talking with Harry Jomini, the host of the visiting group of attaches and liaison officers.
Photo depicts passengers disembarking from the boat and seaplane docked at the wharf of the float camp on the Kildala Arm of Gardner Canal. Seen in the background is Dala Heights and the route of the transmission line.
Photo depicts passengers disembarking from the boat and seaplane docked at the wharf of the float camp on the Kildala Arm of Gardner Canal. Seen in the background is Dala Heights and the route of the transmission line.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-811. Alcan Collection
Steel reinforcing rods for concrete work arrive at Kitimat warf from Vancover by barges. A BE truck-mounted crane lifts them off and places them on the International L-190 trucks. Here is the way all supplies come into Kitimat at the present time.
Steel reinforcing rods for concrete work arrive at Kitimat warf from Vancover by barges. A BE truck-mounted crane lifts them off and places them on the International L-190 trucks. Here is the way all supplies come into Kitimat at the present time.
Photograph of the arrival at Kitimat. The Duke comes ashore with Bear Admiral J.C. Hibbard, BCN, Group Captain A.E. MCNab from the PWA Mallard. Dave Hill Pilots the small craft.
Photograph of the arrival at Kitimat. The Duke comes ashore with Bear Admiral J.C. Hibbard, BCN, Group Captain A.E. MCNab from the PWA Mallard. Dave Hill Pilots the small craft.
Photo showing the naval squadron commander on the way home confirming that time can be made up after the Kemano portion of the tour ran overtime. Although all four minesweepers have visited Kitimat before, it was Lieutenant Commander A. B. Torrie's first visit. He took over the command in January.
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Photo showing the naval squadron commander on the way home confirming that time can be made up after the Kemano portion of the tour ran overtime. Although all four minesweepers have visited Kitimat before, it was Lieutenant Commander A. B. Torrie's first visit. He took over the command in January.
Photograph of unidentified Haisla students from the Kitamaat Village arriving at the Kitimat Wharf. Students were ferried across the Douglas Channel to attend school in Kitimat. Boat was used prior to the construction of a road in ca. 1965.
Photograph of unidentified Haisla students from the Kitamaat Village arriving at the Kitimat Wharf. Students were ferried across the Douglas Channel to attend school in Kitimat. Boat was used prior to the construction of a road in ca. 1965.
