Kitimat Museum and Archives
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.106
Scope and Content
Photograph of railway bridge.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.106
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 13x17.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of railway bridge.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Totem Poles at Kitselas Canyon

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27574
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. May 1973]
Accession Number
73.30
Scope and Content
Photographs of totem poles at Kitselas Canyon (Fortress).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
73.30
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. May 1973]
Physical Description
6 photograph prints : color ; 12 x 8cm 1 photograph print : color ; 10 x 8cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of totem poles at Kitselas Canyon (Fortress).
Notes
73.30.14 to 18 and 73.30.18.2 to 4 (Missing 1 and 3)
Subject Access
Kitselas Canyon
Totem Poles
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kitselas Canyon Graves & Petroglyphs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27590
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
74.44
Scope and Content
Photographs of graves found in the Kitselas Canyon and people making rubbings (Ringbolt Island) in spring 1974. There is also one image showing Mrs. Jane Cross and the "Skeleton Man" petroglyph (April 1974).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
74.44
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
5 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 8cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of graves found in the Kitselas Canyon and people making rubbings (Ringbolt Island) in spring 1974. There is also one image showing Mrs. Jane Cross and the "Skeleton Man" petroglyph (April 1974).
Notes
74.44.2 to 12 (Missing 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11)
Name Access
Cross, Jane
Subject Access
Petroglyph
Kitselas Canyon
Tsimshian
Ringbolt Island
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kitselas Canyon East Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28374
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1976]
Accession Number
76.45
Scope and Content
A grave site at Kitselas Canyon East Site in memory of Maria Ellwitt.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.45
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1976]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A grave site at Kitselas Canyon East Site in memory of Maria Ellwitt.
Notes
76.45.1 to 2
Name Access
Ellwitt, Maria
Subject Access
Kitselas Canyon
Grave
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Old Totem Pole at Kitselas Canyon

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27487
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1964]
Accession Number
71.83
Scope and Content
Four photographs showing a decaying totem pole at Kitselas Canyon (the fortress) and a view of the canyon looking North.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.83
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1964]
Physical Description
2 photograph print : b&w ; 19 x 24cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 24 x 17cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Four photographs showing a decaying totem pole at Kitselas Canyon (the fortress) and a view of the canyon looking North.
Notes
71.83 & 71.83.1 to 3 : Series number assigned as is due to these photographs being found at a later time after the collection was already entered into the database.
Subject Access
Kitselas Canyon
Totem Poles
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kitselas Canyon Fortress Site and Gitxtseax

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27555
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1981]
Accession Number
981.32
Scope and Content
Four photographs of Kitselas Canyon looking from the Longhouse Site (approx. half a kilometer from the Fortress Site) & a totem pole at the Fortress Site. One image is at Gitxtseax, Kitselas Canyon showing hubcap targets for animal photography.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
981.32
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1981]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 11cm 1 photograph print : color ; 11 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Four photographs of Kitselas Canyon looking from the Longhouse Site (approx. half a kilometer from the Fortress Site) & a totem pole at the Fortress Site. One image is at Gitxtseax, Kitselas Canyon showing hubcap targets for animal photography.
Notes
981.32.1 to 5
Subject Access
Kitselas Canyon
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kitselas Canyon Petroglyph (Ringbolt Island)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28341
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1972]
Accession Number
72.28
Scope and Content
Petroglyphs of the Northwest Coast (from Ringbolt Island).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1972]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 17 x 24cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Petroglyphs of the Northwest Coast (from Ringbolt Island).
Notes
72.28.1 and 72.28.2
Name Access
Walker, Dave
Subject Access
Ringbolt Island
Petroglyph
Archaeology
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Aerial of Alcan Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32195
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59.49
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan construction.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.59.49
Date Range
1951-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 13 x 24.5 cm
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan construction.

Official Opening of Kitimat-Terrace Railway

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31496
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 8, 1955]
Accession Number
2005.8.8865
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the official opening of the Canadian National Railways' Kitimat-Terrace line.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8865
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 8, 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 15 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the official opening of the Canadian National Railways' Kitimat-Terrace line.

Williscroft Wharf Remains

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27603
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
75.5
Scope and Content
Photographs of the remains of Williscroft wharf.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.5
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Gisela Mendel
Scope and Content
Photographs of the remains of Williscroft wharf.
Notes
75.5.1 to 2
Subject Access
Williscroft Wharf
Kitimat
Pioneer
Pioneers
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Onorio Iacobelli on Tram Landing in Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35200
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Accession Number
2022.9.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is on a tram landing, wearing a hard hat. Tram is in use moving on the slope. Lots of snow. River visible below.
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.9.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5 x 12cm
History / Biographical
Onorio Iacobelli worked in Kemano.
Custodial History
Donated by Onorio Iacobelli's granddaughter, Francesca Iacobelli.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is on a tram landing, wearing a hard hat. Tram is in use moving on the slope. Lots of snow. River visible below.
Name Access
Iacobelli, Onorio Angelo
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Reverend George H. Raley

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13726
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1957]
Accession Number
69.6
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Raley, Rev. George H.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
69.6
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1957]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Raley, Rev. George H.
Notes
69.6.12
Name Access
Raley, Rev. George H.
Subject Access
Northern Sentinel
Pioneers
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Onorio Iacobelli on a Skip Tram Track in Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35203
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Accession Number
2022.9.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is on a skip tram track. He is wearing a cap.
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.9.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
History / Biographical
Onorio Iacobelli worked in Kemano.
Custodial History
Donated by Onorio Iacobelli's granddaughter, Francesca Iacobelli.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is on a skip tram track. He is wearing a cap.
Name Access
Iacobelli, Onorio Angelo
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of the Kitimat River Bridge Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13891
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
78.11.48
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the Kitimat River Bridge site looking south showing falsework for steel erection. The building at lower left is the Club House of the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.48
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the Kitimat River Bridge site looking south showing falsework for steel erection. The building at lower left is the Club House of the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club.
Notes
BC-2-494

Aerial View of Alcan Smelter Construction Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32204
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59.58
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Alcan smelter construction site.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.59.58
Date Range
1951-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Alcan smelter construction site.

Ferry across the Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description159
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a man standing beside his truck, crossing the Kitimat River aboard a wood construction raft ferry, guard rail on two sides, and guided by a cabling system shown above the river.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
153
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a man standing beside his truck, crossing the Kitimat River aboard a wood construction raft ferry, guard rail on two sides, and guided by a cabling system shown above the river.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection 73.3.3.29
Subject Access
Towns
Images

Forks of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27501
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1970]
Accession Number
76.23
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Forks of Skeena and Bulkley Rivers.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1970]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Forks of Skeena and Bulkley Rivers.
Notes
76.23
Subject Access
Hazelton
Skeena River
Bulkley River
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Canneries and Skeena Mountains Scenery

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27607
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.31
Scope and Content
Photographs of mountain views along the Skeena, East Cannery (Sunnyside), North Pacific Cannery, and Capasco Cannery.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.31
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
13 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 13cm 5 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of mountain views along the Skeena, East Cannery (Sunnyside), North Pacific Cannery, and Capasco Cannery.
Notes
75.30.0 to 19 (Missing 8, 14)
Subject Access
Cannery
Skeena
Mountains
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Totem Poles in the Skeena Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27831
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1971]
Accession Number
72.9
Scope and Content
Slides of Totem Poles in the Skeena Area at Kitwanga, Kitwancool, and Kispiox
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.9
Date Range
[1971]
Physical Description
44 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of Totem Poles in the Skeena Area at Kitwanga, Kitwancool, and Kispiox
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.17
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction with potline buildings behind.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.17
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8x12cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction with potline buildings behind.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage