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Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
985.77
Description
This medallion has a map on front of it and has First Production Kitimat, August 3rd, 1954, Canada on back of it.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This medallion has a map on front of it and has First Production Kitimat, August 3rd, 1954, Canada on back of it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
Object is in good condition
Width
5
Length
5
Diameter
16
Accession Number
985.77
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, BC Country
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Country
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Manufacturer
C.W. Railway
Accession Number
985.77
Description
Rail ticket - aluminum 120 mm. By 60 m.m. Trail of '55. Kitimat or Boat C.W. Railway ticket.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Rail ticket - aluminum 120 mm. By 60 m.m. Trail of '55. Kitimat or Boat C.W. Railway ticket.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Object is in fair condition considering that it was first available in the mid-fifties.
Accession Number
985.77
Category
Exchange Medium
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, BC Canada
Manufacturer
C.W. Railway
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Date Range
[1964-1986]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Accession Number
2023.38.6
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of the pool at Lakelse Hot Springs, with a person jumping spread-eagled off the diving board.
Title
Lakelse Hotsprings, British Columbia
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of the pool at Lakelse Hot Springs, with a person jumping spread-eagled off the diving board.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
"Lakese Hotsprings, British Columbia. On Highway 25. A natural hot pool with summer and winter fun. Midway between Terrace and Kitimat."
Date Range
[1964-1986]
Accession Number
2023.38.6
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Burnaby, BC
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Date Range
[1964-1986]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Accession Number
2023.38.7
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of people in the indoor pool at Lakelse Hot Springs.
Title
Lakelse Hotsprings, British Columbia
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of people in the indoor pool at Lakelse Hot Springs.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
"Lakese Hotsprings, British Columbia. On Highway 25. Indoor and outdoor hot pools, winter and summer. Midway between Terrace and Kitimat."
Date Range
[1964-1986]
Accession Number
2023.38.7
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Burnaby, BC
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Date Range
1983-2002
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
Wood
metal
Artist
Margaret Kelly
Accession Number
2023.6.1
Description
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Title
Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year
Artist
Margaret Kelly
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
Wood
metal
Style
Tole painting
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks on the mini-plaques.
Height
27.5 cm
Length
35 cm
Inscriptions
Margaret Kelly; Heather Lovett; Marianne Sweet, Jo Ann Hildebrandt, 'The Chapter,' Lynda Knol; Valerie Morton; Elaine Bjorgaard; Marlene Collier; Maureen Braun; Ruth Brady; Eleanor Kendell; Laura Schroeder; Joan Borycki; Ann Brown; Monica Brady; Sue Newton; Pat Young
Date Range
1983-2002
Accession Number
2023.6.1
Name Access
Kelly, Margaret;
Lovett, Heather;
Sweet, Marianne;
Hildebrandt, Jo Ann;
Knol, Lynda;
Morton, Valerie;
Bjorgaard, Elaine;
Collier, Marlene;
Braun, Maureen;
Brady, Ruth;
Kendell, Eleanor;
Schroeder, Laura;
Borycki, Joan;
Brown, Ann;
Brady, Monica;
Newton, Sue;
Young, Pat.
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Date Range
1990s-2000s
Object Type
Brochure
Manufacturer
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
Accession Number
2023.11.16
Description
Brochure containing tourist information, maps of Kitimat and area (including Kitamaat Village and Cable Car / Cablecar Subdivision), and advertisements for local businesses, circa 1990s-early 2000s. Front has a photo of Centennial Park and totem pole.
Title
Kitimat
Object Type
Brochure
Description
Brochure containing tourist information, maps of Kitimat and area (including Kitamaat Village and Cable Car / Cablecar Subdivision), and advertisements for local businesses, circa 1990s-early 2000s. Front has a photo of Centennial Park and totem pole.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Height
24.2 cm
Width
11 cm
Date Range
1990s-2000s
Accession Number
2023.11.16
Category
Advertising Media
Location
Published material (overflow box)
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Kitimat Visitor Information Centre
Date Range
[early 2000s]
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Document cover
Material
vinyl
Manufacturer
Brentwood Distributors
Accession Number
2023.38.19
Description
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Document cover
Description
Plastic cover for a phone book, covered in advertisements for Kitimat & area businesses. White with dark blue text. See Inscriptions for full list of businesses.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
vinyl
Condition Remarks
Slightly wrinkled from age and use; horizontal crease along the center. Some minor stains and discolouration. Much of the blue ink on the back has rubbed off.
Height
28.5 cm
Length
23.5 cm (when folded);
47 cm (when opened)
Inscriptions
"This Washable Bookcover made from recycled materials is a Gift from the Businesses listed in Appreciation of your Patronage. brentwood distributors #9 - 13520 Crestwood Place, Richmond, B.C."
Klassik Home Fashions;
Days Inn (Merritt);
North Coast Tinting (Terrace);
Don Rocco's Restaurant;
Clearcuts Hair Cutting Studio;
Soft Touch Massage;
Eco-Vac Power Cleaning;
Haisla Taxi;
Commercial Lettering & Signs;
R.G.'s Auto Marine Ltd.;
Sum-It Accounting Services;
Pine Needle Fabrics;
Paws and Claws Pet Grooming;
Mind Body & Soul;
Cutty's One Stop Fishing Shop;
Matrix Roofing;
Sujitra's Suds & Seams;
Only Deals $ Store;
Bill's Guitar Shop and Music Supplies;
Book Masters;
Toad's Northern Towing;
North Star Inn;
Wee Geordie's Pub;
Toys 4 U
Date Range
[early 2000s]
Accession Number
2023.38.19
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Richmond, BC
Manufacturer
Brentwood Distributors
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
969.13
Description
This grease spoon was used for grease to take unwanted layers off other grease.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This grease spoon was used for grease to take unwanted layers off other grease.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Crack on handle
Width
7.2
Length
26.5
Accession Number
969.13
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitamaat Village, BC
Manufacturer City
Kitamaat Village
Manufacturer Province
BC
Date Range
ca. 1967
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan (Aluminum Company)
Accession Number
982.75.15
Description
EXPO 1967, picture of aquarium Alcan Symbol 14 lines. Aquarium De Montreal.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
EXPO 1967, picture of aquarium Alcan Symbol 14 lines. Aquarium De Montreal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1967
Accession Number
982.75.15
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan (Aluminum Company)
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
lead & gold felt
Artist
Ocelot
Manufacturer
Ocelot Industries Ltd.
Accession Number
982.108
Description
The cube is gold plated lead filled with bottom covered with red feet pad. The cube is engraved.
Artist
Ocelot
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
The cube is gold plated lead filled with bottom covered with red feet pad. The cube is engraved.
Physical Condition
good
Material
lead & gold felt
Height
5
Width
5
Length
5
Accession Number
982.108
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 3
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat. BC. Canada.
Manufacturer
Ocelot Industries Ltd.
Manufacturer City
Kitimat.
Manufacturer Province
BC.
Manufacturer Country
Canada.
Object Type
Ingots
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.15
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Title
Alcan
Object Type
Ingots
Quantity
1
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
11 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Length
16 cm
Accession Number
983.15
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Petroglyph
Material
mystery stone
Accession Number
985.62
Description
Beige rock with face carved into it.
Object Type
Petroglyph
Quantity
1
Description
Beige rock with face carved into it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
mystery stone
Condition Remarks
The stone is in good condition
Height
19 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Length
14.5 cm
Diameter
8.5 cm
Accession Number
985.62
Category
Artifact Remnant
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
wood & brass
Manufacturer
Keuffel & Epper Co.
Accession Number
985.78a-b
Description
This stiding arm was used for the tree calipers. It is made of hard wood. Has brass fittings to it.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This stiding arm was used for the tree calipers. It is made of hard wood. Has brass fittings to it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
wood & brass
Condition Remarks
The tree calipers are in very good condition--very well cared for.
Width
4.9
Length
39.5
Accession Number
985.78a-b
Category
Woodworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A
Manufacturer
Keuffel & Epper Co.
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
plastic metal
Accession Number
985.51.2
Description
Early Kitimat phone standard wall type 50.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Early Kitimat phone standard wall type 50.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic metal
Condition Remarks
In good condition
Width
23.5
Length
23
Accession Number
985.51.2
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 4 Shelf 1
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
986.33.2
Description
This paper holder is grey and it comes with Telex.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This paper holder is grey and it comes with Telex.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Paper holder is in good condition.
Width
16
Length
21
Accession Number
986.33.2
Category
Other T&E For Communication
Location
artifact storage room
Bay 3 Shelf 1
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Date Range
1950's
Object Type
gift
Material
metal & brass
Accession Number
987.12.1
Description
Fire extinguisher is brass and it has a wall bracket attached to it. It was there since 1950's. Brand name "Pyrene".
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Fire extinguisher is brass and it has a wall bracket attached to it. It was there since 1950's. Brand name "Pyrene".
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal & brass
Culture
Indian
Condition Remarks
Extinguisher is in good condition.
Width
7.3
Length
23
Diameter
24.5
Date Range
1950's
Accession Number
987.12.1
Category
Other T&E For Science & Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada

Coghlin Hardware Memorabilia

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6884
GMD
Memorabilia
Material
paper
felt
metal
Accession Number
2002.23
Description
Collection of items pertaining to Coghlin's Hardware-scrapbook, felt logo, Kitimat Constructor badge, aerial photo, newspaper clippings, inserts and 'Casey Sez.'
GMD
Memorabilia
Description
Collection of items pertaining to Coghlin's Hardware-scrapbook, felt logo, Kitimat Constructor badge, aerial photo, newspaper clippings, inserts and 'Casey Sez.'
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
felt
metal
Inscriptions
Pin Inscription "Kitimat Constructors 1028"
Accession Number
2002.23
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 1, Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1 (Kitimat Constructors Badge)
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Date Range
1954
Manufacturer
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Accession Number
2004.6.1
Description
Quality control test sample from the first pour of Aluminum Booklet- "Kitimat": Tomorrow's City Today is in Research Library
Description
Quality control test sample from the first pour of Aluminum Booklet- "Kitimat": Tomorrow's City Today is in Research Library
Physical Condition
Fair
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2004.6.1
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat. BC. Canada.
Manufacturer
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Date Range
1960's
Object Type
gift
Material
cotton
Artist
Heidi Born
Accession Number
2004.11
Description
Green cotton longsleeved a-line dress. Image is silkscreened on the front of the dress and along both sleeves. Image depicts a stylized totem pole in black and yellow, with a white dogwood flower front and centre.
Artist
Heidi Born
Object Type
gift
Description
Green cotton longsleeved a-line dress. Image is silkscreened on the front of the dress and along both sleeves. Image depicts a stylized totem pole in black and yellow, with a white dogwood flower front and centre.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cotton
Technique
Silkscreened
Date Range
1960's
Accession Number
2004.11
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat. BC. Canada.

Metal Alcan Security Tag

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6961
GMD
Personal Identification
Object Type
Tag, Security
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2006.6
Description
One metal security tag (C33- Alcan staff house, Kemano B.C.) belonging to Bruce Fisher (deceased).
GMD
Personal Identification
Object Type
Tag, Security
Description
One metal security tag (C33- Alcan staff house, Kemano B.C.) belonging to Bruce Fisher (deceased).
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2006.6
Name Access
Fisher, Bruce
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC

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