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20th Anniversary of Museum Exhibit: Memories and Memorabilia

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28422
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1989]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
"Memories and Memorabilia" from the 20th anniversary of museum exhibit.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1989]
Physical Description
33 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
"Memories and Memorabilia" from the 20th anniversary of museum exhibit.
Subject Access
Museum
Museum Display
Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Alcan 40th Anniversary Guest Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8690
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
The connecting piece is missing, so the book is only connected by one bolt.
Height
6.3 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
33.0 cm
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 4
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
Part Of
Arvid Hardin collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1926, 1949-1961, [c. 2008]
Accession Number
2009.15
2022.18
Scope and Content
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Part Of
Arvid Hardin collection
Creator
Arvid Hardin
various
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2009.15
2022.18
GMD
graphic material
textual records
cartographic material
Date Range
1926, 1949-1961, [c. 2008]
Physical Description
3 cm textual material
8 photographs/photocopies
10 photocopied sketches
3 maps
History / Biographical
Arvid Hardin (born c. 1941) lived in Kitimat from 1953 to 1963. He graduated from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School in 1959, served as an active member of the Kitimat Army Cadet Corps, and was involved with the creation of Hirsch Creek Provincial Park. Around 2008, he collaborated with E.E. 'Bill' Duyvewaardt and other former Kitimat Cadets to write a 'historical profile' of the Cadets and their activities.
Custodial History
Materials from accession 2009.15 were donated by Arvid Hardin to the Museum on June 10th, 2009.
Materials from accession 2022.18 were donated by Arvid Hardin on May 10th, 2022.
Scope and Content
Fonds contains documents, photographs, photocopies, and maps collected by Arvid Hardin throughout his ten years in Kitimat. Areas of focus include high school life, the Kitimat Army Cadets, and the creation of Hirsch Creek Park, the Kitimat Community Centre, and the Kitimat trail system.
Conservation
Many pages old and yellowing. Staples, paper clips, and other metal fasteners removed from all papers in March & May 2022.
Storage Location
Box 39
Photo storage
Related Material
Artifacts donated by Arvid Hardin include a proclamation (2009.15.6), gazette (2009.15.7), and high school certificate (2009.15.11).
Date Range
1994-2016
Object Type
Bag
Manufacturer
Debco Bag
Accession Number
2023.11.5
Description
Dark bluish-gray cloth bag with two straps at the top. Circular logo for Hawkair on the front, featuring the words "I fly with Hawkair" around a picture of a plane.
Title
I fly with Hawkair
Object Type
Bag
Description
Dark bluish-gray cloth bag with two straps at the top. Circular logo for Hawkair on the front, featuring the words "I fly with Hawkair" around a picture of a plane.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Some minor wrinkling.
Width
33.5 cm
Length
39.8 inches (not including straps)
Date Range
1994-2016
Accession Number
2023.11.5
Category
Containers
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf
Place of Manufacture
India
Manufacturer
Debco Bag
Part Of
Beta Sigma Phi Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1971-1990
Accession Number
2021.52
Scope and Content
Seven Scrapbooks from the Beta Sigma Phi showing their activities and events.
Scrapbook 1 - Beta Sigma Phi yearbook 1971-1972. Black cover.
Scrapbook 2 - 1978-1982. White cover.
Scrapbook 3 - 1971-1977. White cover with Beta Sigma Phi coat of arms with text "Vita Scientia Amicitia" drawn in gold, black, and green.
Scrapbook 4 - 1989-1990. Light blue cover with painting printed in centre.
Scrapbook 5 - Green cover with rose image on second page with text "Beta Nu 1975~76" bellow.
Scrapbook 6 - 1987-1988. Beige cover with small, square image of a sunset and trees.
Scrapbook 7 - 1982-1984. Cream cover with gold border.
Loose items - Photo of seven ladies. Founder's Day 1977 handmade card with painted rainbow. 1987-1988 Build Bridges of Friendship gold stickers.
Part Of
Beta Sigma Phi Fonds
Creator
Beta Sigma Phi
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2021.52
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1971-1990
Physical Description
7 Scrapbooks
History / Biographical
Beta Sigma Phi is a non-acedemic sorority. Beta, Sigma, and Phi come from the first letters of the Greek words for life, learning, and friendship. Social and mostly community based, the Kitimat group compiled many scrapbooks showcasing events and other activities among their members from 1971-1990.
Custodial History
Donated by Ruth Brady.
Scope and Content
Seven Scrapbooks from the Beta Sigma Phi showing their activities and events.
Scrapbook 1 - Beta Sigma Phi yearbook 1971-1972. Black cover.
Scrapbook 2 - 1978-1982. White cover.
Scrapbook 3 - 1971-1977. White cover with Beta Sigma Phi coat of arms with text "Vita Scientia Amicitia" drawn in gold, black, and green.
Scrapbook 4 - 1989-1990. Light blue cover with painting printed in centre.
Scrapbook 5 - Green cover with rose image on second page with text "Beta Nu 1975~76" bellow.
Scrapbook 6 - 1987-1988. Beige cover with small, square image of a sunset and trees.
Scrapbook 7 - 1982-1984. Cream cover with gold border.
Loose items - Photo of seven ladies. Founder's Day 1977 handmade card with painted rainbow. 1987-1988 Build Bridges of Friendship gold stickers.
Subject Access
Beta Sigma Phi
Storage Location
Archives
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.1
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1993. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1993. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
28 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.1
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.2
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1994. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1994. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
29 cm
Length
39.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.2
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.3
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1995. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1995. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
28.5 cm
Length
39 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.3
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.4
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1996. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in french language.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1996. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in french language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.4
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.5
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1997. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1997. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2.5 cm
Width
28.5 cm
Length
39.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.5
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.6
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1998. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1998. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2.5 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
39.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.6
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.7
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1999. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1999. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
29.5
Length
39 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.7
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage

British Columbia History Issues and Museum Brochure

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34906
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Accession Number
2022.12
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2022.12
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Physical Description
2 magazines 1 brochure
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
Name Access
Avery, Louise
Subject Access
Museum
British Columbia
Kitimat Project
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Date Range
1990s-2000s
Object Type
Brochure
Manufacturer
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
Accession Number
2023.11.16
Description
Brochure containing tourist information, maps of Kitimat and area (including Kitamaat Village and Cable Car / Cablecar Subdivision), and advertisements for local businesses, circa 1990s-early 2000s. Front has a photo of Centennial Park and totem pole.
Title
Kitimat
Object Type
Brochure
Description
Brochure containing tourist information, maps of Kitimat and area (including Kitamaat Village and Cable Car / Cablecar Subdivision), and advertisements for local businesses, circa 1990s-early 2000s. Front has a photo of Centennial Park and totem pole.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Height
24.2 cm
Width
11 cm
Date Range
1990s-2000s
Accession Number
2023.11.16
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Published material (overflow box)
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the launch of a newly built canoe.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
37
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1993]
Physical Description
8 photograph prints : color ; 10 x 13cm 2 photograph prints : color ; 13 x 10cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the launch of a newly built canoe.
Subject Access
canoe
People
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Date Range
1992-1994
GMD
Visual Arts
Object Type
Sculpture
Material
cedar
alder
Artist
Wilson, Lyle
Accession Number
2021.9.3
Description
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Title
MIYA
Artist
Wilson, Lyle
GMD
Visual Arts
Object Type
Sculpture
Description
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
cedar
alder
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Some scratches in the wood on the back.
Height
2 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
35.3 cm
Date Range
1992-1994
Accession Number
2021.9.3
Biographical Notes
Lyle Wilson (b. 1955) is a Haisla artist from Kitimaat Village. His repertoire includes wood carving, painting, metalworking and glassworking. His art has been sold and displayed across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Category
Arts
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3

Channel Trip to Kemano & Kemano Village Petroglyphs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28426
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides of Kemano Village petroglyphs and scenery down the channel to Kemano.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
33 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides of Kemano Village petroglyphs and scenery down the channel to Kemano.
Subject Access
Douglas Channel
Kemano
Kemano Village Sites
Petroglyph
Scenery
Scenic
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Christmas Concert and Lip Synch

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26158
Part Of
Allison Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
[199-1991]
Accession Number
2019.5.2
Scope and Content
VHS Cassette - Lord Alexander School, Kemano, Childrens' Christmas Concert (1990) and Lip Synch (1991)
Part Of
Allison Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.5.2
Date Range
[199-1991]
Physical Description
1 VHS Cassette
Scope and Content
VHS Cassette - Lord Alexander School, Kemano, Childrens' Christmas Concert (1990) and Lip Synch (1991)
Storage Location
Bay 1, Shelf 3, Box 4

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