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GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Canadian Hydrographic Service, Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa
Accession Number
998.2.7
Description
Map of Kitimat and Kemano Bay, 1952
Title
Kitimat and Kemano Bay
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Description
Map of Kitimat and Kemano Bay, 1952
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some distress in crease marks, curling at edges
Width
33 in
Length
28 in
Accession Number
998.2.7
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6
Place of Manufacture
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
Manufacturer
Canadian Hydrographic Service, Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Document Container
Material
paper
Accession Number
2021.38.1
Description
Envelope addressed H.M. Whiting from International Harvester Company. Kemano and Kildala Pass hand-written on envelope.
GMD
Writing Accessories
Object Type
Document Container
Description
Envelope addressed H.M. Whiting from International Harvester Company. Kemano and Kildala Pass hand-written on envelope.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
23cm
Length
30.5cm
Accession Number
2021.38.1
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4
Date Range
1953-1954
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
calendar
Material
paper
Accession Number
2023.26.1-4
Description
Four pages from B.C.I.E. calendars. The page dates are October 1953, July 1954, and August/September 1954 (x2). Each page has a Kitimat/Kemano cartoon illustration.
Title
B.C.E.I.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
calendar
Description
Four pages from B.C.I.E. calendars. The page dates are October 1953, July 1954, and August/September 1954 (x2). Each page has a Kitimat/Kemano cartoon illustration.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Date Range
1953-1954
Accession Number
2023.26.1-4
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 9
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Material
paper
Manufacturer
British Columbia Natural Resources Conference 1956
Accession Number
2001.12.1
Description
Book titled British Columbia Atlas of Resources. Oversized with red cover.
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Description
Book titled British Columbia Atlas of Resources. Oversized with red cover.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Edges a little bit bent
Height
44.5 cm
Length
56.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.12.1
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7
Manufacturer
British Columbia Natural Resources Conference 1956
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
metal
Wood
Accession Number
2021.51.3a
Description
Plaque commemorating the Penstock Inspection Party event. Shield shaped with wooden backing with aluminum front. Image shows turbine and penstock, and text reads "R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party Kemano June 1961".
Title
R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Plaque commemorating the Penstock Inspection Party event. Shield shaped with wooden backing with aluminum front. Image shows turbine and penstock, and text reads "R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party Kemano June 1961".
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Wood
Height
21.5cm
Width
20.5cm
Accession Number
2021.51.3a
Biographical Notes
The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. Ken Haun wass Bev's father.
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1
Object Type
Promotional Button
Material
metal
Accession Number
2021.51.2
Description
Greenish grey button with yellow text. Text reads "Happy Birthday Kitimat 25 1953-1978".
Title
Happy Birthday Kitimat 25 1953-1978
Object Type
Promotional Button
Description
Greenish grey button with yellow text. Text reads "Happy Birthday Kitimat 25 1953-1978".
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Height
5.5cm
Width
5.5cm
Accession Number
2021.51.2
Biographical Notes
The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. Ken Haun was Bev's father.
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
998.2.4
Description
Aluminum medallion - Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Kitimat/Kemano, Twenty-fifth Anniversary, August Third, 1954-1979
Title
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd. 25th Anniversary
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Description
Aluminum medallion - Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Kitimat/Kemano, Twenty-fifth Anniversary, August Third, 1954-1979
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Technique
Cast
Height
.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Length
5 cm
Accession Number
998.2.4
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.22.3
Description
Textured paper invitation with brown text and photo on front. Smaller invitation card and menu inside.
Title
Kitimat Kemano: 1954-79 25th Anniversary Banquet
Object Type
gift
Description
Textured paper invitation with brown text and photo on front. Smaller invitation card and menu inside.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Height
16.3 cm
Length
16.6 cm
Accession Number
2009.22.3
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 1
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.22.1
Description
Light blue booklet with image of Kemano on the front
Title
Village of Kemano Community Handbook
Object Type
gift
Description
Light blue booklet with image of Kemano on the front
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Height
21.7 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
2009.22.1
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 1
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Sticker
Material
paper
Accession Number
2021.28.3
Description
Blue and silver sticker featuring Alcan: Kitimat/Kemano celebrating 30 years of progress in 1984. Image of aluminum ingots circling a globe.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Sticker
Description
Blue and silver sticker featuring Alcan: Kitimat/Kemano celebrating 30 years of progress in 1984. Image of aluminum ingots circling a globe.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
10cm
Length
10cm
Accession Number
2021.28.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1 Box 3
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2021.43.6
Description
Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Title
Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Description
Brown, aluminum coaster with title Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and R.E. Powell, then president of the Aluminum Company of Canada are featured on the lower left. Text above describes the two communities. Alcan logo on bottom right.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Height
9.8cm
Width
9.9cm
Accession Number
2021.43.6
Biographical Notes
Gerald Farina is the son of Joe Farina. He used to work for Alcan.
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Flag
Material
felt
Accession Number
2021.51.4-5
Description
Two blue and white pennants showing an image of Kemano power plant on one side, and Alcan logo on the other. Text reads "It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...And it's still humming July 15 1954-'84"
Title
Kemano Power
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Flag
Description
Two blue and white pennants showing an image of Kemano power plant on one side, and Alcan logo on the other. Text reads "It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...And it's still humming July 15 1954-'84"
Physical Condition
Good
Material
felt
Height
17.5cm
Length
58.5cm
Accession Number
2021.51.4-5
Biographical Notes
The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. Ken Huan as Bev's father.
Category
Ceremonial Objects
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Sticker
Material
paper
Accession Number
2022.22.165
Description
Blue and silver sticker featuring Alcan: Kitimat/Kemano celebrating 30 years of progress in 1984. Image of aluminum ingots circling a globe.
Title
Alcan: Kitimat/Kemano Celebrating 30 Years of Progress in 1984
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Sticker
Description
Blue and silver sticker featuring Alcan: Kitimat/Kemano celebrating 30 years of progress in 1984. Image of aluminum ingots circling a globe.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
10cm
Length
10cm
Accession Number
2022.22.165
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Date Range
1984
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Material
fabric, plastic
Accession Number
984.60.2
Description
Plastic encased Kemano Power pennant. Pennant has a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of the Kemano Power house. Text in center reads It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...and it's still humming July 15 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Title
Kemano Power
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Description
Plastic encased Kemano Power pennant. Pennant has a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of the Kemano Power house. Text in center reads It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...and it's still humming July 15 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric, plastic
Height
20.5 cm
Length
62 cm
Date Range
1984
Accession Number
984.60.2
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Object Type
gift
Material
paper/plastic
Accession Number
2009.22.2
Description
Orange/brown hard cover book with gold text
Title
Village of Kemano Community Handbook
Object Type
gift
Description
Orange/brown hard cover book with gold text
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper/plastic
Height
22.7 cm
Length
17.3 cm
Accession Number
2009.22.2
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 1
Date Range
1989
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
list
Material
Wood
felt
paper
Accession Number
2023.28
Description
Wooden covered guest book with yellow, felt lining. Top of guestbook list inside reads "Wine & Cheese, Legion Aug.4/'89", and many names are listed below and on following pages. Cover design is by Heidi Born, from Kitimat B.C. Text on front of book reads "35th Anniversary August 1989 1954-1989 Kitimat-Kemano Pioneers of '54".
Title
Kitimat-Kemano Pioneers of '54
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
list
Description
Wooden covered guest book with yellow, felt lining. Top of guestbook list inside reads "Wine & Cheese, Legion Aug.4/'89", and many names are listed below and on following pages. Cover design is by Heidi Born, from Kitimat B.C. Text on front of book reads "35th Anniversary August 1989 1954-1989 Kitimat-Kemano Pioneers of '54".
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
felt
paper
Height
30 cm
Length
33 cm
Date Range
1989
Accession Number
2023.28
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 9
GMD
Advertising Media
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Material
metal
Accession Number
2021.29.26
Description
Silver pin with blue front and Alcan logo. 40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano.
Title
40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano
GMD
Advertising Media
Object Type
Promotional Pin
Description
Silver pin with blue front and Alcan logo. 40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Height
2cm
Width
2cm
Accession Number
2021.29.26
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4
Object Type
Bag
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2022.6.9
Description
40th anniversary Kitimat-Kemano Alcan bag. Bag is white with blue text and Alcan logo.
Title
40th anniversary Kitimat-Kemano
Object Type
Bag
Description
40th anniversary Kitimat-Kemano Alcan bag. Bag is white with blue text and Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic
Condition Remarks
crumpled
Height
38.5cm
Width
26cm
Accession Number
2022.6.9
Biographical Notes
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Category
Containers
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Program
Material
paper
Accession Number
2000.32.4
Description
Kemano Drama Club program for "Dear Ruth". A comdey in two acts by Norman Krasna. Camp 5 theatre. Yellow paper with green text.
Title
Dear Ruth
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Program
Description
Kemano Drama Club program for "Dear Ruth". A comdey in two acts by Norman Krasna. Camp 5 theatre. Yellow paper with green text.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
A little worn
Height
21.5cm
Length
14cm
Accession Number
2000.32.4
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Curator's Office Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 59
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.9
Description
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
One small crease near top
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kemano 1951 - the main construction camp housed 2,450 single men and 44 families, complete with recreational facilities, school, and mess hall to feed 800 men in shifts around the clock. Another camp for 250 families in trailers and prefabricated houses was established half way to the Kemano dock.
Accession Number
2018.26.9
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6

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