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).
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).
Black and yellow patch featuring dart board with dart.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cloth
felt
Height
21cm
Width
19cm
Inscriptions
KWSA Dart Champions Fall - 1958
Accession Number
2020.12.15
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.
Kitimat Curling Club patch. Orange and black with a curling stone in the middle.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cloth
felt
Height
14cm
Width
14cm
Accession Number
2020.12.16
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.
White blue, and green patch featuring Alcan Potlines. Red text reads The Aluminum City Kitimat, B.C.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cloth
Height
11.5cm
Width
13cm
Accession Number
2020.12.17-18
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.
Red, gold, and black Kitimat Rod & Gun Assoc. patch.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cloth
Height
12cm
Width
15cm
Accession Number
2020.12.33
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.
Kitimat Yacht Club Patch. Patch features a green and white flag in the centre with the letters "KYC". The flag is in a golden boat wheel with "Kitimat Yacht Club" written in black text. Behind that is a black backing with a red border.
Kitimat Yacht Club Patch. Patch features a green and white flag in the centre with the letters "KYC". The flag is in a golden boat wheel with "Kitimat Yacht Club" written in black text. Behind that is a black backing with a red border.
Patch or badge for the Kitimat Fire Department. It is pentagonal (five-sided), with a red double border and the words 'FIRE DEPT. KITIMAT' in black around a red triangle with a flame in its center. The background is a light taupe or buff colour (may have originally been white). A fabric of this same colour has been stitched to the back.
Patch or badge for the Kitimat Fire Department. It is pentagonal (five-sided), with a red double border and the words 'FIRE DEPT. KITIMAT' in black around a red triangle with a flame in its center. The background is a light taupe or buff colour (may have originally been white). A fabric of this same colour has been stitched to the back.
Oval grey patch, red embroidery around the edge. Black embroidered lettering 'CANADIAN ALUMINUM SMELTER AND ALLIED WORKERS' then in smaller black letter 'CASAW, IN HOC SIGNO LABORA' - embroidered on stylized embroidered Canadian Flag.
Oval grey patch, red embroidery around the edge. Black embroidered lettering 'CANADIAN ALUMINUM SMELTER AND ALLIED WORKERS' then in smaller black letter 'CASAW, IN HOC SIGNO LABORA' - embroidered on stylized embroidered Canadian Flag.
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
Crest shaped patch, white felt, black embroidery, black, white and blue silkscreen image of mountains behind three transmission towers. Wording reads '1956 Kitimat'. Crest has been glued to blue fabric that has been cut out of the original garment. Fabric is blue with black lining.
