Kitimat Museum and Archives
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Transit
Material
metal
glass
Wood
Accession Number
2001.32.25
Description
Metal and glass transit level in wooden box from Kemano.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Transit
Description
Metal and glass transit level in wooden box from Kemano.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
glass
Wood
Height
8 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Length
13.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.25
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal, rope, and glass
Accession Number
971.122a-b
Description
(B) This telescope is green and has rope around it, copper ends. (A) Cover is to protect glass on the scope.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
(B) This telescope is green and has rope around it, copper ends. (A) Cover is to protect glass on the scope.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal, rope, and glass
Length
26.5
Diameter
5.3
Accession Number
971.122a-b
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 4 Box 4 (a)
Settlement Display
Material
metal
Accession Number
2003.9.1
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Height
20.5 cm
Length
53.5 cm
Accession Number
2003.9.1
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 1
artifact storage room
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2012.23
Description
Wooden survey stake collected behind Gannet Crescent
Object Type
gift
Description
Wooden survey stake collected behind Gannet Crescent
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
rotted
Height
60 cm
Accession Number
2012.23
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal, leather
Accession Number
2012.25.1
Description
Survey compass in brown leather pouch. Measures horizontal angles. Also known as a circumferentor.
Object Type
gift
Description
Survey compass in brown leather pouch. Measures horizontal angles. Also known as a circumferentor.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal, leather
Height
14.5 cm
Length
17 cm
Accession Number
2012.25.1
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood, metal
Accession Number
2012.25.2
Description
Metal moisture meter on wood mount. A balance which registers the moisture contained in a set of sticks. Wood sticks are weighed on the meter, and the pointer shows an approximate average moisture content without computations.
Object Type
gift
Description
Metal moisture meter on wood mount. A balance which registers the moisture contained in a set of sticks. Wood sticks are weighed on the meter, and the pointer shows an approximate average moisture content without computations.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood, metal
Height
45.5 cm
Inscriptions
Fuel Moisture Indicator
Accession Number
2012.25.2
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal, leather
Accession Number
2012.25.3
Description
Elevation scope in orange leather pouch. Used for surveying.
Object Type
gift
Description
Elevation scope in orange leather pouch. Used for surveying.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal, leather
Height
17.5 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Length
8.5 cm
Accession Number
2012.25.3
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 2

Surveyor's Measuring Tape

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8205
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Tape, Surveyor's
Material
metal
Wood
Manufacturer
Lufkin Rule Co.
Accession Number
2001.32.15
Description
Surveyor's metal measuring tape with black wood handle and black tape housing. Tool is from Kemano.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Tape, Surveyor's
Description
Surveyor's metal measuring tape with black wood handle and black tape housing. Tool is from Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Wood
Height
31 cm
Diameter
13 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.15
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Lufkin Rule Co.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Surveyor's
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2001.32.65
Description
A wooden level from Kemano painted mainly red with orange at one end.
GMD
Surveying Equipment
Object Type
Level, Surveyor's
Description
A wooden level from Kemano painted mainly red with orange at one end.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
Height
3 cm
Width
6 cm
Length
61 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.65
Category
Surveying & Navigational T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 5 Shelf 1

Keuffel & Esser Survey/ Crane Operator License

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6906
Object Type
gift
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Object Type
gift
Description
K& E Survey Level: Used on Aluminum Co. surveys in early years of construction. Mr. Le Franc came to Kitimat in 1954. He purchased this item from the company when the equipment had been sold off. Alcan had over 300 people on the survey. Crane Operator License: Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Crane operators badge.
Physical Condition
good
Material
steel and metal
Accession Number
2003.9
Category
Surveying Navigation T & E/ Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
Accession Number
973.24
Description
Storage box (Kyoo). Sidh, a wooden box for dried fish and valuables.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Storage box (Kyoo). Sidh, a wooden box for dried fish and valuables.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Wood
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Has broken corner.
Height
39
Width
45.5
Length
55.5
Accession Number
973.24
Category
Food T&E
Location
on display
Object Type
gift
Material
plastic
Accession Number
988.11.31
Description
Child's pencil box, red, green plastic trim compass and measurement information is on the bottom.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Child's pencil box, red, green plastic trim compass and measurement information is on the bottom.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic
Width
10
Length
20.3
Accession Number
988.11.31
Category
Woodworking T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Box, Call
Material
bakelite
metal
Manufacturer
Western Electric
Accession Number
2001.32.7
Description
Western Electric call box from Kemano.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Box, Call
Description
Western Electric call box from Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
bakelite
metal
Condition Remarks
some paint chips
Height
24.5 cm
Width
26 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.7
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Western Electric
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Call, Box
Material
bakelite
metal
Wood
Manufacturer
Northern Electric
Accession Number
2001.32.54
Description
Brown Northern Electric call box made of wood with bakelite handset and black metal bells.
GMD
Telecommunication Accessories
Object Type
Call, Box
Description
Brown Northern Electric call box made of wood with bakelite handset and black metal bells.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
bakelite
metal
Wood
Height
24 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Length
16.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.54
Category
Telecommunication T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Northern Electric

Survey team on the SS Camosun

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15697
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10,1911,12
Accession Number
78.52.1
Scope and Content
photo showing survey team on SS camosun
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Creator
Neville Townsend
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.1
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend
Date Range
10,1911,12
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12x8
Scope and Content
photo showing survey team on SS camosun
Subject Access
Surveying
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10,1911,12
Accession Number
78.52.2
Scope and Content
photo showing survey men aboard the Camosun
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.2
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend
Date Range
10,1911,12
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13x9
Scope and Content
photo showing survey men aboard the Camosun
Subject Access
Surveying
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker with a double-headed axe on the Alcan Project posed at a waterfall located in the Kemano area.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker with a double-headed axe on the Alcan Project posed at a waterfall located in the Kemano area.
Notes
Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.76
Subject Access
Surveying
Images
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a surveyor on the Alcan Project surveying and posed beside a waterfall located in the Kemano area.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a surveyor on the Alcan Project surveying and posed beside a waterfall located in the Kemano area.
Notes
Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. -- ID No. C6067. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.79
Subject Access
Surveying
Images
Part Of
J. Thorne Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Accession Number
988.9
Scope and Content
Folder containing 4 handwritten notes from the Alcan survey group. Notes are regarding their survey of Robinson Ridge. Trail condition, weather, etc.
Part Of
J. Thorne Collection
Creator
Alcan survey group
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
988.9
GMD
textual records
Scope and Content
Folder containing 4 handwritten notes from the Alcan survey group. Notes are regarding their survey of Robinson Ridge. Trail condition, weather, etc.
Notes
Originally contained in a glass jar.
Subject Access
Surveying
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 32

At Government Survey Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16404
Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1949
Accession Number
981.27.47
Scope and Content
Photo showing Neville, Anthony at Government Survey Camp
Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
981.27.47
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Anthony Neville
Date Range
1949
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 18cm x 13cm 1 photograph print : b&2 ; 12.5cm x 9cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Neville, Anthony at Government Survey Camp
Subject Access
Surveying