White Satin on blue felt, Joey in centre holding a school. Words are: Largest Project ever undertaken. "Joey."
Public Description
“Largest Project Ever Undertaken”, "Joey" felt crest (986.3). Cartoonist and newsman Al Beaton introduced Joey, who immortalized the trials and tribulations of the average Kitimat construction worker. Donated by Ernest Swenson.
Miniature Button Blanket, made by Ella Grant - crest of killer whale and husband's group, the ravens, are with the sun. As in the story raven stealing the sun. Blanket is made of black navy felt and has lots of buttons also has red material in it.
Miniature Button Blanket, made by Ella Grant - crest of killer whale and husband's group, the ravens, are with the sun. As in the story raven stealing the sun. Blanket is made of black navy felt and has lots of buttons also has red material in it.
Yellow, paper Headdress in shape of a daffodil flower. Face hole is in the centre. From bottom a yellow, paper ladybug is hanging off from a pink pipecleaner.
Yellow, paper Headdress in shape of a daffodil flower. Face hole is in the centre. From bottom a yellow, paper ladybug is hanging off from a pink pipecleaner.
Small metal Boy Scout pin, star-shaped with six points. Middle of pin has a dark circle with the number '1,' signifying one year of scouting. Attached to a green felt circle with the two metal clasps extended through the back.
Small metal Boy Scout pin, star-shaped with six points. Middle of pin has a dark circle with the number '1,' signifying one year of scouting. Attached to a green felt circle with the two metal clasps extended through the back.
Physical Condition
Good
Width
2.5 cm
Date Range
[1954-1959]
Accession Number
2024.3.4
Biographical Notes
Original owner lived in Kitimat as a young boy in the 1950s and was a member of the Cub Scouts (junior Boy Scouts).
This tag was made by Alcan Aluminum and is 25x57 cm. One side has a line drawing of ingots being loaded on a ship. The reverse side has an imprinted sign saying Kitimat works.
This tag was made by Alcan Aluminum and is 25x57 cm. One side has a line drawing of ingots being loaded on a ship. The reverse side has an imprinted sign saying Kitimat works.
Medals all have chips on the back . Each medals has it's own value. 983.30.2.C-Pacific Coast Millitary Reserve. 983.30.30.2.D-1st world war service Pin. 983.30.2.E-Canadian Army Pin.
Medals all have chips on the back . Each medals has it's own value. 983.30.2.C-Pacific Coast Millitary Reserve. 983.30.30.2.D-1st world war service Pin. 983.30.2.E-Canadian Army Pin.
Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Red, white, and blue Aluminum Workers Council patch, featuring a Native-style eagle or thunderbird totem with oustretched wings above a circle with text. Outer ring of the circle is white with "ALUMINUM WORKERS COUNCIL" embroidered around it in blue. Center circle is dark blue with acronyms (see Inscriptions) and "KITIMAT" embroidered on a white ingot. Entire patch has a navy blue border.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric
Condition Remarks
Very small missing portion on upper left wingtip of bird. Much hardened glue on back.
Height
9.5 cm
Length
14.2 cm
Inscriptions
C.L.C. (Canadian Labour Congress) A.F.L.C.I.O. (American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial Organizations).
