Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Wooden totem pole carved by Henry Robertson. Figures from bottom up: small humanoid held by a bear, humanoid head with tall hat, bear with frog in mouth, humanoid head with eagle on top. The base is square. The wood is dark brown with a very prominent grain. The figures are partially painted in shades of reddish-brown, green, and black.
Wooden totem pole carved by Henry Robertson. Figures from bottom up: small humanoid held by a bear, humanoid head with tall hat, bear with frog in mouth, humanoid head with eagle on top. The base is square. The wood is dark brown with a very prominent grain. The figures are partially painted in shades of reddish-brown, green, and black.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
A few minor scuff marks on base. Nose of one of the figures chipped off but has been repaired. The bottom of the base has some cracks in it, and the wood is starting to be discoloured around the nails.
Height
65 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Inscriptions
"HR", "KEMANO B.C." on back
Date Range
[1970s-1980s?]
Accession Number
2024.9.2
Biographical Notes
Henry Robertson (1934-2016), aka Ga-ba-baawk, was a Haisla carver from Kemano/Kitamaat, B.C.