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Aerial of Kitimat Townsite.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30537
Part Of
Kevin Martin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
997.04.09
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Aerial of Kitimat townsite. Showing Neighbouthood 'A' and Mount Elizabeth.
Part Of
Kevin Martin Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
997.04.09
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph shows Aerial of Kitimat townsite. Showing Neighbouthood 'A' and Mount Elizabeth.
Subject Access
Aerial
Geographic Access
Kitimat
Kitimat Townsite
Mt Elizabeth
Storage Location
photograph storage

View Looking North From Sandhill to site of Haisla Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20652
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.16
Scope and Content
Looking north from sandhill (elev. 640 +) to site of permanent bridge center left, Townsite camp center right edge of photo, and Townsite ridge left to right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Looking north from sandhill (elev. 640 +) to site of permanent bridge center left, Townsite camp center right edge of photo, and Townsite ridge left to right.
Subject Access
Scenery
Geographic Access
Kitimat
Kitimat River
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kingfisher Avenue Alcan Project.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17360
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Accession Number
76.67.731
Scope and Content
Photograph showing apartments on Kingfisher Ave. being built for the company by townsite construction.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.731
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing apartments on Kingfisher Ave. being built for the company by townsite construction.
Notes
J-2-731
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
Residential
Geographic Access
Nechako Neighbourhood
Kingfisher Avenue
Storage Location
photograph storage

Northwest View of Pile Driving Operation for Timber Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16708
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Aug 1956
Accession Number
76.66.436
Scope and Content
View looking northwest of pile driving operations for timber bridge across Road "N" in Neighbourhood "C". Note Townsite Contractors lumber storage yard in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.436
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Aug 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
View looking northwest of pile driving operations for timber bridge across Road "N" in Neighbourhood "C". Note Townsite Contractors lumber storage yard in background.
Notes
J-2-436
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Bridge
Geographic Access
Kildala
Columbia Street
Storage Location
photograph storage
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Material
stainless steel
Artist
George Wostenholm
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Artist
George Wostenholm
GMD
Personal Assistive Objects
Object Type
Pocket knife
Description
Small pocketknife with two retractable blades, one longer than the other. The handle is a deep cream colour, possibly made of ivory, and has "Hudson's Bay Company incorporated 2nd May 1670" engraved on one side and "Kitimat Townsite B.C." on the other. Each blade has "I-XL George Wostenholm Sheffield England" and "stainless steel" engraved near the hilt.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
stainless steel
Condition Remarks
There are cracks running top-to-bottom around each of the metal bolts/nails at each end of the handle. Ivory (?) may be discoloured from age. The metal edges of the handle appear tarnished, especially along the side where the blades can be pulled out.
Width
1 cm
Length
7.5 cm (blades retracted)
16 cm (blades extended)
Date Range
[1950s-1960s?]
Accession Number
2023.43.5
Category
Personal Gear
Place of Manufacture
England: Sheffield