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Anderson Creek Post Office Nearing Completion

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17313
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Accession Number
76.67.642
Scope and Content
View showing the front of Post Office nearing completion in Anderson Creek.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.642
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
View showing the front of Post Office nearing completion in Anderson Creek.
Notes
J-2-642
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Anderson Creek Camp
Construction
Structure
Public
Post Office
Communications
Mail Service
Geographic Access
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
photograph storage

Buildings - Official Opening

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description1551
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 Aug 1961
Accession Number
1998.1.729
Scope and Content
Interior of Federal Building, Post Office, Postal box section, official opening of Federal Building.
Standing, L-R: ?, Postmaster, Fred Emmerson
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.729
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
6 Aug 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 8.8 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 6.1 x 6.7 cm
Scope and Content
Interior of Federal Building, Post Office, Postal box section, official opening of Federal Building.
Standing, L-R: ?, Postmaster, Fred Emmerson
Notes
987.26.92
Subject Access
Federal Building
Post Office
Postal Box Section
Kitimat
official opening
Part Of
Chester Steele fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2000.32.
Scope and Content
18 photographs of Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele fonds
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2000.32.
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
13 photographs print : b&w ; 1 photograph print : sepia ; 7x10 1 photograph print : colour ; 10x15
Custodial History
Vancouver Island Regional Library
Scope and Content
18 photographs of Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Steele, Chester
Subject Access
Kemano
Kemano Post Office
Kemano Powerhouse
kemano Wharf
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

Christmas Mail at Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18438
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 December 1957
Accession Number
983.42.20
Scope and Content
Photo showing postal employees M. O'Neill on left and M. Matheson on right with a few of the 400 bags of Christmas cards and letters that came in on Wednesday, after handling 20,000 outgoing on Monday and Tuesday.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.42.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 December 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 16.5 x 14.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing postal employees M. O'Neill on left and M. Matheson on right with a few of the 400 bags of Christmas cards and letters that came in on Wednesday, after handling 20,000 outgoing on Monday and Tuesday.
Name Access
O'Neill, M.
Matheson, M.
Subject Access
Post Office

Common Wealth Construction Erecting Post Office.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17260
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.606
Scope and Content
Photograph of Post Office in River Lodge being erected by Common Wealth Construction.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.606
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Nov 1956
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Post Office in River Lodge being erected by Common Wealth Construction.
Notes
J-2-606
Subject Access
Construction
Structure
Public
Post Office
Riverlodge
Communications
Geographic Access
Kildala
Storage Location
photograph storage

Construction of Quonset Hut used as Temporary Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17223
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Oct 1956
Accession Number
76.66.529
Scope and Content
Photograph of Quonset Hut being erected in the city centre for temporary Post Office.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.529
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Oct 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Quonset Hut being erected in the city centre for temporary Post Office.
Notes
J-2-529
Subject Access
Government Services
Federal Building
Post Office
Construction
Structure
Public
Storage Location
photograph storage

Federal Building & Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27769
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1959]
Accession Number
73.3.8
Scope and Content
Slides of the Federal Building and Post Office.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
14
Accession Number
73.3.8
Date Range
[1959]
Physical Description
3 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of the Federal Building and Post Office.
Subject Access
Photographs of the Federal Building and the Post Office

Federal Building (Post Office) Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9671
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 June 1960
Accession Number
2005.8.951
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Federal Building. Cost was $508,000. Contractor for the Post Office was Peter Kiewit. Post Office moves to new Federal Building May 1961.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.951
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
30 June 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - Federal Building.
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Federal Building. Cost was $508,000. Contractor for the Post Office was Peter Kiewit. Post Office moves to new Federal Building May 1961.
Name Access
Kiewit, Peter
Subject Access
Federal Building
Post Office
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

First air mail envelope

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description205
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 20, 1952
Accession Number
985.65.2
Scope and Content
Image depicts an air mail envelope for Queen Charlotte Airlines.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
199
Accession Number
985.65.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 20, 1952
Physical Description
1 printed envelope
Scope and Content
Image depicts an air mail envelope for Queen Charlotte Airlines.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- First air mail service was introduced by Queen Charlotte Airlines in 1952. Previously, mail was carried by the CP steamship Princess Norah. Queen Charlotte Airlines was purchased by Pacific Western Airlines in 1955. Hal Whiting Collection
Subject Access
Services
Post offices
Images
Part Of
Lorraine Sharun Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Accession Number
2010.16.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of Post Office - possibly Kemano
Part Of
Lorraine Sharun Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.16.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print ; b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Post Office - possibly Kemano
Subject Access
Kemano Post Office
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2011.3.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Post Office
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.3.24
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 Kemano Post Office
Name Access
McGee, Harry
Subject Access
Kemano
Post Office
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[20 Dec 1966]
Accession Number
1998.1.5685
Scope and Content
Two woman and a man sorting mail into cubby holes.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.5685
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[20 Dec 1966]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.3 x 10.4 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.6 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Two woman and a man sorting mail into cubby holes.
Subject Access
Kitimat Post Office
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[20 Dec 1966]
Accession Number
1998.1.5686
Scope and Content
Four people sorting out parcels. Parcels are pilled up high and all over the floor.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.5686
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[20 Dec 1966]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 10.3 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.6 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Four people sorting out parcels. Parcels are pilled up high and all over the floor.
Subject Access
Kitimat Post Office
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Kitimat Post Office; A Postman Receiving An Envelope From Sam Lindsay.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description7235
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[8 April 1967]
Accession Number
1998.1.7164
Scope and Content
A postman, in uniform, is receiving an envelope from Sam Lindsay.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.7164
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[8 April 1967]
Physical Description
1 photograph, 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
A postman, in uniform, is receiving an envelope from Sam Lindsay.
Notes
Patzelt No. 3251
Name Access
Lindsay, Sam
Subject Access
Kitimat Post Office

Kitimat Postie Mrs. Thompson

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27774
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Mar 1975]
Accession Number
75.27
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat post lady Mrs. Thompson delivering parcels.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.27
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Mar 1975]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 12 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as cuartor of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat post lady Mrs. Thompson delivering parcels.
Notes
75.27.36 to 37
Name Access
Thompson, Roberta
Subject Access
Post Office parcels
Post Office
People
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 April 1967
Accession Number
2005.8.3114
Scope and Content
Photo showing letter carying service official opening services
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.3114
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 April 1967
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 5"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing letter carying service official opening services
Subject Access
Post Office
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Line up at the post office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description206
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Scope and Content
Photo depicts residents lined up outside the Townsite Camp Post Office.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
200
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts residents lined up outside the Townsite Camp Post Office.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection 78.11.149
Subject Access
Services
Post offices
Images
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2011.3.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of men lined up in front of the Kemano Post Office. Royal Bank of Canada in background.
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.3.6
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 men lined up in front of the Kemano Post Office. Royal Bank of Canada in background.
Name Access
McGee, Harry
Subject Access
Kemano
Kemano Post Office
Storage Location
Photograph storage

New Post Master, Nick Chobotar

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description21872
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
25 March 1970
Accession Number
2005.8.5373
Scope and Content
Photo of the new post master.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5373
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
25 March 1970
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of the new post master.
Name Access
Chobotar, Nick
Subject Access
Post Office
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 April 1967
Accession Number
2005.8.1878
Scope and Content
Photo showing postmaster Fred Emmerson inspects seven newly-hired staff who will be "carrying the mail" starting next Monday. In training this week for the launching of door-to-door deliveries are from left: Heinz Ebenau, Art Penner, Lloyd Metz, Pat Norton, John Tarala, Tommy Olsen and Chris Huygems. Public ceremony Saturday afternoon is planned outside main post office building.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1878
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 April 1967
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 8"
Custodial History
Current: 1960s -District of Kitimat -Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing postmaster Fred Emmerson inspects seven newly-hired staff who will be "carrying the mail" starting next Monday. In training this week for the launching of door-to-door deliveries are from left: Heinz Ebenau, Art Penner, Lloyd Metz, Pat Norton, John Tarala, Tommy Olsen and Chris Huygems. Public ceremony Saturday afternoon is planned outside main post office building.
Name Access
Emmerson, Fred
Ebenau, Heinz
Penner, Art
Metz, Lloyd
Norton, Pat
Tarala, John
Olsen, Tommy
Huygens, Chris
Subject Access
Post Office
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

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