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Object Type
gift
Material
Paper- Plastic
Accession Number
2002.44.1-69
Description
Miscellaneous selection of B/W photos showing construction area of the proposed Alcan- Smelter, Kitimat
Object Type
gift
Description
Miscellaneous selection of B/W photos showing construction area of the proposed Alcan- Smelter, Kitimat
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Paper- Plastic
Accession Number
2002.44.1-69
Category
Documentary Artifacts
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
wood and iron
Accession Number
970.62
Description
Water wheel axle is 147 x 17 cm. It is a piece of wood with two nails coming out of both ends. It has some cracks on it.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Water wheel axle is 147 x 17 cm. It is a piece of wood with two nails coming out of both ends. It has some cracks on it.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood and iron
Condition Remarks
Has a few cracks.
Width
17.7
Length
147
Accession Number
970.62
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.9
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusted
Length
9
Accession Number
970.113.9
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Object Type
gift
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
974.74.2
Description
Bottle is natural green colour. It has square sides and has a cork stopper to it. Brand name " Cartons H.P. sauce".
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Bottle is natural green colour. It has square sides and has a cork stopper to it. Brand name " Cartons H.P. sauce".
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Width
4.5
Length
21
Accession Number
974.74.2
Category
Container
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
glass & metal
Artist
Wampole
Accession Number
974.74.3
Description
Wampole Cod Liver Oil bottle has metal screw on cover. Has picture of a man holding cod.
Artist
Wampole
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Wampole Cod Liver Oil bottle has metal screw on cover. Has picture of a man holding cod.
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass & metal
Width
7
Length
23.5
Accession Number
974.74.3
Category
Container
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
974.74.4
Description
Jam jar (bottle) was before 1915. Manganese turned Amethyst in colour. Not machine made.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Jam jar (bottle) was before 1915. Manganese turned Amethyst in colour. Not machine made.
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Length
15.3
Diameter
5.3
Accession Number
974.74.4
Category
Food Processing T&E
Container
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4 Box 4
Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
974.74.5
Description
One pint beer bottle. Not machine made. Air bubbles. Applied top.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
One pint beer bottle. Not machine made. Air bubbles. Applied top.
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Length
24
Diameter
6.4
Accession Number
974.74.5
Category
Container
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4 Box 4
Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
974.74.7
Description
Large beer bottle (1 quart): mold, no seam, applied top, appox. 1910. Not machine made.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Large beer bottle (1 quart): mold, no seam, applied top, appox. 1910. Not machine made.
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Length
30.8
Diameter
9
Accession Number
974.74.7
Category
Container
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 4
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
976.52.1
Description
This nail is hand forged. It is very rusted.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This nail is hand forged. It is very rusted.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
1.5
Length
8.2
Accession Number
976.52.1
Category
Woodworking T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
976.52.2
Description
Regular type nail.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Regular type nail.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
8
Length
6.5
Accession Number
976.52.2
Category
Woodworking T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.14.1
Description
Whip saw blade has one handle missing. Blade is very rusty.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Whip saw blade has one handle missing. Blade is very rusty.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
15
Length
150
Accession Number
978.14.1
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
stone
Accession Number
984.79
Description
Hammer Stone
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hammer Stone
Physical Condition
fair
Material
stone
Condition Remarks
Stone is eroded from the back.
Length
28
Accession Number
984.79
Category
Construction T&E
Object Type
gift
Material
satin & felt
Accession Number
986.3
Description
White Satin on blue felt, Joey in centre holding a school. Words are: Largest Project ever undertaken. "Joey."
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
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.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
satin & felt
Condition Remarks
Object is in fair condition.
Width
11
Length
14.9
Accession Number
986.3
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
on display

Keuffel & Esser Survey/ Crane Operator License

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6906
Object Type
gift
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Object Type
gift
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Physical Condition
good
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Category
Surveying Navigation T & E/ Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2004.2
Description
One copy each of memories of Kitimat; Visitors guide to Kitimat by Al BeatonXXXAn assorted group of nine b/w photos showing Smeltersite in 1950s all early construction.
Object Type
gift
Description
One copy each of memories of Kitimat; Visitors guide to Kitimat by Al BeatonXXXAn assorted group of nine b/w photos showing Smeltersite in 1950s all early construction.
Physical Condition
fair
Accession Number
2004.2
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2006.15.1-2
Description
2 Silk Pillowcases purchased by Robert Irving during the construction years spent by him in Kitimat, 1950s-1) "Central British Columbia, Canada's Western Utopia", and 2) "Kitimat British Columbia", illustrated by Al Beaton.
Object Type
gift
Description
2 Silk Pillowcases purchased by Robert Irving during the construction years spent by him in Kitimat, 1950s-1) "Central British Columbia, Canada's Western Utopia", and 2) "Kitimat British Columbia", illustrated by Al Beaton.
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2006.15.1-2
Category
Bedding
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
974.74.6
Description
1 qt. beer bottle, not machine made, applied top.
Object Type
gift
Description
1 qt. beer bottle, not machine made, applied top.
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Length
30.5 cm
Diameter
25 cm
Accession Number
974.74.6
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4 Box 4
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
999.12.2
Description
White wool patch with red border with embroidered writing:"get on the ball 'er on the boat" Kitimat, BC with Joey cartoon in black.
Object Type
gift
Description
White wool patch with red border with embroidered writing:"get on the ball 'er on the boat" Kitimat, BC with Joey cartoon in black.
Public Description
"Get On the Ball 'er on the Boat" wool patch. Kitimat Constructors Superintendent John “Bulldog” Whitton coined this phrase. Cartoonist and newsman Al Beaton introduced Joey, who immortalized the trials and tribulations of the average Kitimat construction worker.
Physical Condition
fair
Accession Number
999.12.2

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