Kitimat Museum and Archives

Hagwilget Bridge/Mountain Scenery Sketch

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Accession Number
71.7
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Notes
71.7.2.1 to 2
Name Access
Loring, R.E.
Subject Access
Structures
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Dead Trees on Clague Mountain Slope

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1972]
Accession Number
72.65
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.65
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8 x 11.5cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Notes
72.65
Subject Access
Clague Mountain
Transmission line
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Anderson Lake & Squirrel Mountain

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1965]
Accession Number
71.115
Scope and Content
Photographs of Anderson Lake, Squirrel Mountain, First Cabin, Clague Mountain, Ski Races, and Snow Crystals.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.115
Date Range
[1965]
Physical Description
34 sildes: colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of Anderson Lake, Squirrel Mountain, First Cabin, Clague Mountain, Ski Races, and Snow Crystals.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Dec 1979]
Accession Number
80.1
Scope and Content
Fine Arts Exhibits by northwest artists. A Saddle Looper Moth display is shown.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Dec 1979]
Physical Description
10 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : color; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Fine Arts Exhibits by northwest artists. A Saddle Looper Moth display is shown.
Notes
80.1.6 to 16
Name Access
Gunn, Adriene
Antoniw, Vivian
Honisch, Martin
Sguazzin, Cindy
Subject Access
display
Moths
Storage Location
Curator's Office

View of Kitimat from Squirrel Mountain

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27515
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Feb 1971]
Accession Number
76.63
Scope and Content
Two photographs showing the view of Kitimat from Squirrel Mountain.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.63
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Feb 1971]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 12cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Two photographs showing the view of Kitimat from Squirrel Mountain.
Notes
76.63.1 to 2
Subject Access
Mountains
Kitimat
View Point
Scenery
Squirrel Mountain
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[November 24, 197-]
Accession Number
76.83
Scope and Content
Eleven photographs of First Nations Artifacts from the Kwakiutl First Nation
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.83
Date Range
[November 24, 197-]
Physical Description
11 photographs : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Eleven photographs of First Nations Artifacts from the Kwakiutl First Nation
Subject Access
First Nations
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.27
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a wood First Nations box with wood plug closing.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a wood First Nations box with wood plug closing.
Notes
75.27.38 to 40
Subject Access
First Nations
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Test Holes in Cedar Trees

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1971]
Accession Number
71.117
Scope and Content
Photographs of test holes in cedar trees at Hirsch Creek Park and Enso Park.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.117
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1971]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 18 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 18cm 3 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 12cm 1 photograph print : color ; 9.5 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of test holes in cedar trees at Hirsch Creek Park and Enso Park.
Notes
71.117.1 to 6
Subject Access
Hirsch Creek Park
Hirsch Creek Enso Park
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Clague Mountain First Cabin fonds

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Part Of
Clague Mountain First Cabin fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1957-1962
Accession Number
971.49
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of logbooks of the First Cabin, also known as “Harley’s Cabin”, on Clague Mountain recording the names and comments of the hikers who had used the cabin. 4 folders 1-1 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook I, 1957-1958 (include some 1961 notations) 1-2 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook II, 1958-1961 1-3 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook III, 1961-1962 1-4 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook III (photocopy)
Part Of
Clague Mountain First Cabin fonds
Creator
Clague Mountain Hikers
Description Level
Fonds
Fonds Number
1
Accession Number
971.49
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1957-1962
Physical Description
4.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The First Cabin, also known as “Harley’s Cabin”, was constructed in 1957 at the 1800-foot level of Clague Mountain to provide refuge for hikers and to make skiing on the mountain possible in the winter. A four-man team including Harley Robertson, with John Layman as foreman, was chiefly responsible for its construction.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of logbooks of the First Cabin, also known as “Harley’s Cabin”, on Clague Mountain recording the names and comments of the hikers who had used the cabin. 4 folders 1-1 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook I, 1957-1958 (include some 1961 notations) 1-2 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook II, 1958-1961 1-3 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook III, 1961-1962 1-4 Clague Mountain First Cabin Logbook III (photocopy)
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds. Donated in 1970.
Subject Access
Clague Mountain
Conservation
Handle with care, fragile
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Top Box 3
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
?
Accession Number
76.32
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Kisgegas Bridge
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.32
Date Range
?
Physical Description
11 photographs : b&w : 5 x 7cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Subseries consists of photographs of the Kisgegas Bridge
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1905]
Accession Number
77.4
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.4
Date Range
[1905]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w : 5 x 7cm
Custodial History
Gisela Mendel took photographs as her role as Musuem Currator
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.41
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitwanga Bridge in Spring 1975.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.41
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitwanga Bridge in Spring 1975.
Notes
75.41.1
Subject Access
Kitwanga
Bridges
River
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[August 21, 1977]
Accession Number
76.30
Scope and Content
Sub series consists of photos from Hagwilget Canyon Bridge
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.30
Date Range
[August 21, 1977]
Physical Description
4 photographs : coloured
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Sub series consists of photos from Hagwilget Canyon Bridge

Carruthers Hagwilget Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27524
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[January 18]
Accession Number
77.1
Scope and Content
Photographs of an aerial view of the wooden Carruther's Hagwilget Bridge.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.1
Date Range
[January 18]
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Curator
Scope and Content
Photographs of an aerial view of the wooden Carruther's Hagwilget Bridge.

Moricetown canti-lever bridge

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1901]
Accession Number
76.54
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.54
Date Range
[1901]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.67
Scope and Content
Photographs of the old bridge over the Copper River near Terrace, partly dismantled.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.67
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 13 x 18cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the old bridge over the Copper River near Terrace, partly dismantled.
Notes
75.67.1A to 3A (Missing 2A)
Subject Access
Copper River
Bridges
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1971]
Accession Number
71.75
Scope and Content
Images showing scenery on Clague Mountain such as meadows and a waterfall.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.75
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1971]
Physical Description
4 photgraph prints : color ; 12.5 x 9cm 2 photgraph prints : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Images showing scenery on Clague Mountain such as meadows and a waterfall.
Notes
71.75.2.15 to 20
Subject Access
Clague Mountain
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Clague Mountain Nature Scenery

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Sep 1970]
Accession Number
71.99
Scope and Content
Four photographs of Clague Mountain in September.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.99
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Sep 1970]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 18.5 x 21cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 18.5 x 24cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Curator.
Scope and Content
Four photographs of Clague Mountain in September.
Notes
71.99.1A to 1B and 71.99.2 to 2A
Subject Access
Clague Mountain
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Views From Clague Mountain

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1971]
Accession Number
71.75
Scope and Content
Images taken from atop Clague Mountain looking down on Kitimat.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.75
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1971]
Physical Description
7 photograph prints : color ; 12.5 x 18cm 1 photograph print : color ; 13 x 15cm 2 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 11.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 6 x 11cm 1 photograph print : color ; 4 x 4cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Images taken from atop Clague Mountain looking down on Kitimat.
Notes
71.75.4 and 71.75.4.0 to 13 (Missing 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
Subject Access
Clague Mountain
Snow
Scenery
View Point
Kitimat Harbor
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Stripped Cedar on Clague Mountain

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
74.76
Scope and Content
Stripped cedar trees on Clague Mountain (debarked stripped by Haisla).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
74.76
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 18 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Stripped cedar trees on Clague Mountain (debarked stripped by Haisla).
Notes
74.76.1 to 2
Subject Access
Haisla
Clague Mountain
Storage Location
Curator's Office