Glass trophy, top almost a diamond shape, with a flat bottom. Base is rectangular. Inscription reads "2006 Ragan Recognition Awards, The best in employeee magazines and newsletter, Alcan Pripary Metal - BC 50th Anniversary 2004 Award of Excellence Specialty Publication, Newsletter."
Glass trophy, top almost a diamond shape, with a flat bottom. Base is rectangular. Inscription reads "2006 Ragan Recognition Awards, The best in employeee magazines and newsletter, Alcan Pripary Metal - BC 50th Anniversary 2004 Award of Excellence Specialty Publication, Newsletter."
1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate coffee table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
1950s sofa designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Furniture created for Kitimat by Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. The walnut dining room chair from Nechako Lodge is a Robin Bush and Earle Morrison design. The couch is a Robin Bush and Associates design from 1955, one of many furnishings from the H Hut Lounge, Townsite Camp, Kitimat. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
1950s Coffee Table designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush created this laminate table with iron frame, “worker” furniture, for Kitimat. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. Laminate was one of the new innovative materials of the 1950s. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
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).
Sagimat's First Birthday Party Souvenir Menu. Kitimat, B.C. White with sepia tone print. Image of Alcan potlines on front. Additional invitation card inside.
Sagimat's First Birthday Party Souvenir Menu. Kitimat, B.C. White with sepia tone print. Image of Alcan potlines on front. Additional invitation card inside.
Green brochure titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited" "1956 Plan of Assisted House Purchase" "How Company Employees Can Acquire Homes in Kitimat During 1956"
Green brochure titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited" "1956 Plan of Assisted House Purchase" "How Company Employees Can Acquire Homes in Kitimat During 1956"
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
White United Steelworkers of America card.
4543
Mr. Wolfgang Harnoth,
Gen. Del. Riverside
Kitimat, BC
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Dirty
Height
6.5cm
Length
10cm
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2021.36.27
Biographical Notes
Included in a collection of photos of early Kitimat life, and Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
