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Alpine Helicopter Adaptability

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description21514
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 October 1964
Accession Number
2005.8.5087
Scope and Content
Photo showing adaptability by this Alpine Helicopter using the abandoned foundation of the former Canadian National Railways freight shed as a launching pad. The machine, a regular visitor to Kitimat's Service Centre, is used by mining prospectors on exploratory sorties into the surrounding areas.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5087
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 October 1964
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 15 x 15 cm
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical (a)Mining
Scope and Content
Photo showing adaptability by this Alpine Helicopter using the abandoned foundation of the former Canadian National Railways freight shed as a launching pad. The machine, a regular visitor to Kitimat's Service Centre, is used by mining prospectors on exploratory sorties into the surrounding areas.
Subject Access
Mining

Copper Mine in Rocher De Boule

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27613
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1968]
Accession Number
75.79
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial Tramway/Copper Mine 1914 in Rocher De Boule (back of photograph has written "7 Sisters & Tower of W-Uranium Mine Rocher De Boule").
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.79
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1968]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial Tramway/Copper Mine 1914 in Rocher De Boule (back of photograph has written "7 Sisters & Tower of W-Uranium Mine Rocher De Boule").
Notes
75.79
Subject Access
Pioneer Area
Mining
Seven Sisters Mountains
Rocher De Boule
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
972.72a-b
Description
One pair, of seven sisters mining camp, not likely much older than 1926.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
One pair, of seven sisters mining camp, not likely much older than 1926.
Physical Condition
poor
Condition Remarks
very rusty
Length
26 cm
Accession Number
972.72a-b
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Clothing-Footwear
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 1
Object Type
Bit, Mining
Material
metal
Accession Number
981.36
Description
Drill bit is very rusted
Object Type
Bit, Mining
Quantity
1
Description
Drill bit is very rusted
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very Rusted.
Height
4.5 cm
Diameter
3 cm
Accession Number
981.36
Category
Mining & Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.5
Description
Drill scraper with scoop at end.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Drill scraper with scoop at end.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very coroded.
Width
2
Length
68.5
Accession Number
978.21.5
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.6
Description
Drill scraper has dented end.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Drill scraper has dented end.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Length
48.5
Accession Number
978.21.6
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4

Envelope Addressed to Mrs. T. B. Moore, from M.Kaitz Containing Mining Claim Info and Letter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34900
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
cartographic material
Accession Number
2010.13.14
Scope and Content
One envelope to Mrs. T.B. Moore from M. Kraitz containing mining claim info and a letter.
Letter to Mrs. Moore. December 16, 1945.
Mineral Hill No3. L.6813. Coordinate plan.
Plan of Mineral Hill Group of Mineral Claims Kitimat Valley Range V. Coast District.Scale: 300ft. to 1in.
B.C. Chamber of Mines, Vancouver, B.C. File for Iron Mountain Group.
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.13.14
GMD
textual records
cartographic material
Physical Description
1 Envelope with Contents
History / Biographical
These items were obtained by Aubrey from John Pitman Moore. John was the son of Elizabeth Moore who was matron at the Elizabeth Long Girls School.
Custodial History
Donated by Aubrey Wood
Scope and Content
One envelope to Mrs. T.B. Moore from M. Kraitz containing mining claim info and a letter.
Letter to Mrs. Moore. December 16, 1945.
Mineral Hill No3. L.6813. Coordinate plan.
Plan of Mineral Hill Group of Mineral Claims Kitimat Valley Range V. Coast District.Scale: 300ft. to 1in.
B.C. Chamber of Mines, Vancouver, B.C. File for Iron Mountain Group.
Subject Access
Mining
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
973.21.1
Description
Pan is very rusted.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Pan is very rusted.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
41.7
Length
42.5
Diameter
133
Accession Number
973.21.1
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.12
Description
Jack hammer has no handle. Very corroded.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Jack hammer has no handle. Very corroded.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very corroded.
Width
5
Length
14.9
Accession Number
978.21.12
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
970.63
Description
Piece of square log. It was used for display of broad axe used for squaring logs.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Piece of square log. It was used for display of broad axe used for squaring logs.
Material
Wood
Accession Number
970.63
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
Purchased
Material
rock
Accession Number
978.39
Description
This hammer is made out of black rock. It was used for pounding bark.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
This hammer is made out of black rock. It was used for pounding bark.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
rock
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Some parts are broken.
Width
8
Length
23
Accession Number
978.39
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Haisla Tradtional Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
992.5.1a-c
Description
Rusted ring, axle, and clamp (only clamp is on display).
Object Type
gift
Description
Rusted ring, axle, and clamp (only clamp is on display).
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
very rusted
Accession Number
992.5.1a-c
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 4
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
iron
Wood
Accession Number
978.14.2
Description
Miner's pick with broken handle. Made out of heavy iron.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Miner's pick with broken handle. Made out of heavy iron.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
iron
Wood
Condition Remarks
-rusted head -Damaged handle
Length
35.5
Accession Number
978.14.2
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.21.2
Description
Mining pick has no handle. Very coroded. Used as a harvesting tool for ores/rock-bound materials.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Mining pick has no handle. Very coroded. Used as a harvesting tool for ores/rock-bound materials.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very coroded.
Width
3.5
Length
45.6
Accession Number
978.21.2
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 2
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2011.3.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of dump truck dropping a load of muck (rock blasted from inside the Kemano tunnel), into what is possibly a river.
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.3.12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.7 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Photographer Harry McGee. Donated by his daughter Christine Del Duca. Originally sent to DOK Mayor's Office.
Scope and Content
Photograph of dump truck dropping a load of muck (rock blasted from inside the Kemano tunnel), into what is possibly a river.
Name Access
McGee, Harry
Subject Access
Kemano
Mining
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
986.14.2
Description
Miner's Pick is very rusted, this is only head. No handle came with this.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Miner's Pick is very rusted, this is only head. No handle came with this.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Object is in poor condition because it is very rusty.
Width
3
Length
29.5
Accession Number
986.14.2
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
976.85
Description
Probably mining tool, iron, found in Kitimat beside the railroad tracks near the train station.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Probably mining tool, iron, found in Kitimat beside the railroad tracks near the train station.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted
Width
18
Length
10
Accession Number
976.85
Category
Mining/Mineral Harvesting T&E
Location
artifact storage

Pioneer Area Rocher De Boule

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28362
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
74.91
Scope and Content
Mountain Views of the piooner area Rocher De Boule and the Tietuska Basin (A mining cabin is in view).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
74.91
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 10 x 17cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 10 x 14.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Mountain Views of the piooner area Rocher De Boule and the Tietuska Basin (A mining cabin is in view).
Notes
74.91.17 to 20
Subject Access
Pioneer
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Rocher De Boule
Tietuska Basin
Cabin
Mining
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Placer Golo Mining at McKee Creek

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15988
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
08, Aug
Accession Number
80.15.1
Scope and Content
Photo showing Placer Golo Mining at McKee Creek
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.15.1
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
08, Aug
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 7 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Placer Golo Mining at McKee Creek
Subject Access
Mining

Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34833
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924-1943
Accession Number
996.2
Scope and Content
Folders containing financial records, correspondence, assey certificates, production statistics, post office documents, payroll records + steam ship manifests. Inclusive dates: 1924-1925, 1938-1943.
Part Of
Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd Collection
Creator
Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines Ltd
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
996.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1924-1943
History / Biographical
The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folders containing financial records, correspondence, assey certificates, production statistics, post office documents, payroll records + steam ship manifests. Inclusive dates: 1924-1925, 1938-1943.
Notes
Removed financial records from amongst payroll slips. Removed manifests to Box #3 due to size. Reordered assey certificates by date. Condition notes: mold Surf Inlet Envelope #1 - Removed Acc'ts Payable info from payroll summery file (June 30/40 - Jan/40). Removed what looks like a seperate fonds. Surf Post Office. Major mold. Envelope # 2 - Removed Union Steamship manifest, will have to store elsewhere. Envelope # 3 - Reordered assey certificates by date (year). Ran July/24-Aug/25, then started June/24-
Subject Access
Mining
Surf Inlet
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 43

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