Kitimat Museum and Archives

Kitimat Ice Rink Construction

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Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2019.56.1
Scope and Content
Photographs of the construction of the Kitimat Ice Rink and its glulams. Photos show construction in progress, framework, interior shots, and machinery. Spring 1964.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2019.56.1
Physical Description
14 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 12.8
Custodial History
Donor Unknown
Scope and Content
Photographs of the construction of the Kitimat Ice Rink and its glulams. Photos show construction in progress, framework, interior shots, and machinery. Spring 1964.
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kitimat Ice Rink Construction

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Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2019.56.2
Scope and Content
Photographs of the construction of the Kitimat Ice Rink and its glulams. Photos show construction in progress, framework, interior shots, and machinery. Spring 1964.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2019.56.2
Physical Description
7 negative strips : b&w
Custodial History
Donor Unknown
Scope and Content
Photographs of the construction of the Kitimat Ice Rink and its glulams. Photos show construction in progress, framework, interior shots, and machinery. Spring 1964.
Storage Location
negative storage
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Apr 1979]
Accession Number
79.9
Scope and Content
The site being cleared for a new skating rink.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
79.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Apr 1979]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
The site being cleared for a new skating rink.
Notes
79.9.12.9A to 10A
Subject Access
Rink
Skating rink
skating
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Johnston-Barclay-Whiting hockey team portraits

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1974-1978]
Accession Number
1998.1.10353-1998.1.10365
Scope and Content
Series of portraits of the Johnston Barclay Whiting hockey team and their coaches (.10353 and .10364). The boys appear to be part of the Novice/Mite (7-8) or Atom (9-10) age divisions.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
File
Item Number
1998.1.10353
1998.1.10354
1998.1.10355
1998.1.10356
1998.1.10357
1998.1.10358
1998.1.10359
1998.1.10360
1998.1.10361
1998.1.10362
1988.1.10363
1998.1.10364
1998.1.10365
Item Number Range
1998.1.10353-1998.1.10365
Accession Number
1998.1.10353-1998.1.10365
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[1974-1978]
Physical Description
13 negatives; col., ~3.4 x 3.6 cm
Scope and Content
Series of portraits of the Johnston Barclay Whiting hockey team and their coaches (.10353 and .10364). The boys appear to be part of the Novice/Mite (7-8) or Atom (9-10) age divisions.
Notes
Based upon Northern Sentinel records, the team appears to have been named Johnston-Barclay-Whiting from 1974 to 1978, after which it was renamed Johnston-Barclay-Scaife.
Subject Access
Sports
Hockey
Rinks
Minor Hockey
Recreation

Parker's Pintos hockey team portraits

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1972-1977]
Accession Number
1998.1.10366-1998.1.10381
Scope and Content
Series of portraits of the Parker's Pintos hockey team and their coaches (.10375). Players in .10376, .10380, and .10381 have slightly different uniforms and may be part of a different team. The boys appear to be part of the Bantam (13-14) age division.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
File
Item Number
1998.1.10366
1998.1.10367
1998.1.10368
1998.1.10369
1998.1.10370
1998.1.10371
1998.1.10372
1998.1.10373
1998.1.10374
1998.1.10375
1988.1.10376
1998.1.10377
1998.1.10378
1998.1.10379
1998.1.10380
1998.1.10381
Item Number Range
1998.1.10366-1998.1.10381
Accession Number
1998.1.10366-1998.1.10381
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[1972-1977]
Physical Description
16 negatives; col., ~3.4 x 3.6 cm
Scope and Content
Series of portraits of the Parker's Pintos hockey team and their coaches (.10375). Players in .10376, .10380, and .10381 have slightly different uniforms and may be part of a different team. The boys appear to be part of the Bantam (13-14) age division.
Notes
Based upon Northern Sentinel records, the team appears to have been active from 1972 to 1977.
Subject Access
Sports
Hockey
Rinks
Minor Hockey
Recreation

Aerial View of the Kitimat River

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[June 1984]
Accession Number
984.50
Scope and Content
Photographs of an Aerial View of the Kitimat River.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
48
Accession Number
984.50
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[June 1984]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of an Aerial View of the Kitimat River.
Notes
984.50.9 to 11 : R74-15 to R74-17
Subject Access
Aerial
Kitimat
Kitimat River
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Stratification at the Kitimat Dump

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1984]
Accession Number
984.50
Scope and Content
Photographs showing stratification at the Kitimat Dump.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
49
Accession Number
984.50
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1984]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing stratification at the Kitimat Dump.
Notes
984.50.12 to 16 : R74-18 to R74-22
Subject Access
Kitimat
Nature
Geology
Kitimat Dump
Storage Location
Curator's Office

District of Kitimat Lot and Block Plans

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Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1958-1963
Accession Number
2011.5.1
Scope and Content
District of Kitimat lot and block plans.
Subdivision plan of part of district lots 6038, 6039 and part of block 29, plan 3435 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4228. November 5, 1961.
Plan of subdivision of parts of D.L. 6046 & west half of D.L. 6045, and parcel. "X" (former block 78 and adjoining road plan 3549) range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4639. August 27, 1963.
Plan of portions of block 29 map 3435 district lots 6038, 6039, 6042 & 6043 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 3743. November 4, 1957.
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.5.1
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1958-1963
Physical Description
3 block plans
Custodial History
Donated by Rick Wozney. Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited (Registered Owner).
Scope and Content
District of Kitimat lot and block plans.
Subdivision plan of part of district lots 6038, 6039 and part of block 29, plan 3435 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4228. November 5, 1961.
Plan of subdivision of parts of D.L. 6046 & west half of D.L. 6045, and parcel. "X" (former block 78 and adjoining road plan 3549) range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4639. August 27, 1963.
Plan of portions of block 29 map 3435 district lots 6038, 6039, 6042 & 6043 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 3743. November 4, 1957.
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Kitimat
Planning
Streets
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 44

Two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat

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Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Physical Description
2 scrapbooks
Custodial History
Donated by Dale and Roberta Barber
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26

Kitimat Youth Soccer Association Fields Development Album

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Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1995
Accession Number
2002.41
Scope and Content
Album containing photos and clippings of the Kitimat Youth Soccer Association Fields development. Official Sod Turning Ceremony was Thurs. July 1, 1993 (Phase 1), Clearing/Grading July 1995 (phase 2), and Full Field Soccer completed Spring 1997.
Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Creator
April McLeod
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.41
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
43 photographs print : colour ; 9.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Album containing photos and clippings of the Kitimat Youth Soccer Association Fields development. Official Sod Turning Ceremony was Thurs. July 1, 1993 (Phase 1), Clearing/Grading July 1995 (phase 2), and Full Field Soccer completed Spring 1997.
Notes
Album dismantled and contents sorted into envelopes for safer archival storage. Album used an adhesive which was not ideal for the preservation of the photos. Album pages copied and put into archival storage.
Name Access
Macleod, April
Subject Access
Soccer
Kitimat
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 63 Photograph storage

Mill Site Visit to Eurocan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. Album

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2014.5
Scope and Content
Album containing photos from the Mill Site Visit to Eurocan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. in Kitimat BC, on October 4th, 1969.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2014.5
Physical Description
10 photographs print : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Album containing photos from the Mill Site Visit to Eurocan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. in Kitimat BC, on October 4th, 1969.
Name Access
Patzelt, Max
Subject Access
Eurocan
Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Kitimat Park Shelter Concepts

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Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.3
Scope and Content
Photographs of preliminary colour perspective sketch designs for park shelters using aluminum components. Kitimat 1958.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
3 Photographs : colour
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of preliminary colour perspective sketch designs for park shelters using aluminum components. Kitimat 1958.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Parks
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Multipurpose Recreation Building Concept

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Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1958
Accession Number
2011.4.4
Scope and Content
Photographs of multipurpose recreation building sketch perspectives. Kitimat.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1958
Physical Description
2 Photographs : colour
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of multipurpose recreation building sketch perspectives. Kitimat.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Recreation
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Eulachon and Sea Lions the Kitimat River

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Apr 1973]
Accession Number
73.30
Scope and Content
Photographs of eulachon and sea lions in the Kitimat River during eulachon season. Pollution is also seen in the water.
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. Apr 1973]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 7.5 x 12cm 2 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 10cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of eulachon and sea lions in the Kitimat River during eulachon season. Pollution is also seen in the water.
Notes
73.30.21 to 25
Subject Access
Haisla
Kitimat
Kitimat River
Oolichan
Animals
Fish
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Sam Robinson Plaque at Kitimat Mall

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1975]
Accession Number
75.27
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Sam Robinson plaques at the Kitimat City Centre Mall.
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
[1975]
Physical Description
4 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Sam Robinson plaques at the Kitimat City Centre Mall.
Notes
75.27.32 to 35
Name Access
Robinson, Sammy
Subject Access
Plaque
Art
Kitimat
Kitimat Mall
City Centre
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Upper Kitimat River Pioneer Site

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1982]
Accession Number
982.4
Scope and Content
Photographs of a Tree sounding, a partially finished dugout canoe, and of cabin ruins.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
0
Accession Number
982.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1982]
Physical Description
8 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of a Tree sounding, a partially finished dugout canoe, and of cabin ruins.
Notes
982.4.1 to 16 (Missing 6 to 10, 14, 15) : R5-2 to R5-9 and R6-19A to R6-20A
Subject Access
Remains
Canoes
canoe
Dugout
Kitimat
Kitimat River
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Pioneer
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Trail to the Golden Crown Mine and the New Catholic Church During Construction

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Sep 1985
Accession Number
985.72
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Wagon Road to Golden Crown Mine, several old bridges, and the new catholic church under construction.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
66
Accession Number
985.72
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Sep 1985
Physical Description
9 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 12.5cm 3 photograph prints : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Wagon Road to Golden Crown Mine, several old bridges, and the new catholic church under construction.
Notes
985.72.1 to 14 (Missing 6, 13) : R102-1 to R102-15 (Missing R102-6, 9,and 14)
Subject Access
Kitimat
Pioneer
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Mining
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Wedeene River Pioneer Site

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Apr 1984
Accession Number
984.34
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a 1 metre diameter tree which was notched in the past but has grown over, a cache pit made into the base of a tree, and an iron ring hanging on a rope near the cache pit.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
42
Accession Number
984.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Apr 1984
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 12.5 x 9cm 1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing a 1 metre diameter tree which was notched in the past but has grown over, a cache pit made into the base of a tree, and an iron ring hanging on a rope near the cache pit.
Notes
984.34.7 to 9 : R70-19 to R70-21
Subject Access
Pioneer
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Kitimat
Wedeene
Storage Location
Curator's Office

British Columbia History Issues and Museum Brochure

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34906
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Accession Number
2022.12
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2022.12
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Physical Description
2 magazines 1 brochure
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
Name Access
Avery, Louise
Subject Access
Museum
British Columbia
Kitimat Project
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.650
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.11.650
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
90 photos print : b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage