Kitimat Museum and Archives

Kitimat Planning Conference

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description10444
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 October 1055
Accession Number
2005.8.1405
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kitimat planning conference. L/R James Dudley (Vancouver), Alcan's chief planner; Albert Mayer; Julian Whittlesey, New York Firm of Mayer, Whittlesey and Glass.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1405
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
20 October 1055
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 9"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel: Box #4: (A) Historical (1) District of Kitimat (a) Town Planning (ii) Mayer, Whittlesey and Glass, New York (ii) Resident Planning Engineer
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kitimat planning conference. L/R James Dudley (Vancouver), Alcan's chief planner; Albert Mayer; Julian Whittlesey, New York Firm of Mayer, Whittlesey and Glass.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Kitimat Planning Conference

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description10453
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 April 1056
Accession Number
2005.8.1414
Scope and Content
Photo shwoing Kitimat planning conference: L/R; James Dudley (Vancouver), Alcan's chief planner; R.M. Hopkins, resident planning engineer; Albert Mayer (New York), Firm of Mayer, Whittlesey and Glass.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1414
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 April 1056
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5" x 7"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel: Box #4: (A) Historical (1) District of Kitimat (a) Town Plannig (i) Mayer, Whittlesey and Glass, New York (ii) Resident Planning Engineer
Scope and Content
Photo shwoing Kitimat planning conference: L/R; James Dudley (Vancouver), Alcan's chief planner; R.M. Hopkins, resident planning engineer; Albert Mayer (New York), Firm of Mayer, Whittlesey and Glass.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Elizabeth Long and Girls from Kitamaat Girl's Home

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Part Of
Edith Raley Graham Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Accession Number
77.21.7
Scope and Content
Elizabeth Long and Girls from Kitamaat Girl's Home. #2 Nyce, Mary, #3 Walker, Grace, #8 Morrison, Jesse
Part Of
Edith Raley Graham Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.21.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1900]
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 8x6 cm
Scope and Content
Elizabeth Long and Girls from Kitamaat Girl's Home. #2 Nyce, Mary, #3 Walker, Grace, #8 Morrison, Jesse
Notes
Mrs. Scott Graham Collection nee Edith Raley
Name Access
Long, Elizabeth
Nyce, Mary
Walker, Grace
Morrison, Jesse
Subject Access
Pioneers
Missionaries

Indigenous Bridge At Hagwilget over Bulkley Valley

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14913
Part Of
Provincial Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1905
Accession Number
77.4.1
Scope and Content
Photo showing indigneous bridge at Hagwilget over Bulkley Valley
Part Of
Provincial Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.4.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1905
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 5"
Scope and Content
Photo showing indigneous bridge at Hagwilget over Bulkley Valley
Subject Access
Structures
Indigenous
Heritage
Geographic Access
Bulkley Valley
Hagwilget

Envelope Addressed to Mrs. T. B. Moore, from M.Kaitz Containing Mining Claim Info and Letter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34900
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
cartographic material
Accession Number
2010.13.14
Scope and Content
One envelope to Mrs. T.B. Moore from M. Kraitz containing mining claim info and a letter.
Letter to Mrs. Moore. December 16, 1945.
Mineral Hill No3. L.6813. Coordinate plan.
Plan of Mineral Hill Group of Mineral Claims Kitimat Valley Range V. Coast District.Scale: 300ft. to 1in.
B.C. Chamber of Mines, Vancouver, B.C. File for Iron Mountain Group.
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.13.14
GMD
textual records
cartographic material
Physical Description
1 Envelope with Contents
History / Biographical
These items were obtained by Aubrey from John Pitman Moore. John was the son of Elizabeth Moore who was matron at the Elizabeth Long Girls School.
Custodial History
Donated by Aubrey Wood
Scope and Content
One envelope to Mrs. T.B. Moore from M. Kraitz containing mining claim info and a letter.
Letter to Mrs. Moore. December 16, 1945.
Mineral Hill No3. L.6813. Coordinate plan.
Plan of Mineral Hill Group of Mineral Claims Kitimat Valley Range V. Coast District.Scale: 300ft. to 1in.
B.C. Chamber of Mines, Vancouver, B.C. File for Iron Mountain Group.
Subject Access
Mining
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Aerial Tram From Kitselas Across Skeena To Railway Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14679
Part Of
Provincial Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
c.1910
Accession Number
73.107.9
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial tram from Kitselas across Skeena to railway construction
Part Of
Provincial Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.107.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
c.1910
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial tram from Kitselas across Skeena to railway construction
Subject Access
Pioneers

Fishing in Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15703
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1911
Accession Number
78.52.7
Scope and Content
photo showing fishing in Kitimat River
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.7
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12x8
Scope and Content
photo showing fishing in Kitimat River
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Fishing
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1911
Accession Number
78.52.8
Scope and Content
photo showing Kitimats first hotel
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.8
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend Collection
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12x8
Scope and Content
photo showing Kitimats first hotel
Subject Access
Hotel

Sandbar at Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15706
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1911
Accession Number
78.52.10
Scope and Content
photo showing sandbar at Kitimat River
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.10
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12x8
Scope and Content
photo showing sandbar at Kitimat River
Subject Access
Kitimat River - Sandbar

First Pioneer School in Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18490
Part Of
Varley Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1916
Accession Number
983.38.9
Scope and Content
Photo showing the Foley/Welch and Stewart Cabin on Anderson Ranch which became the first school for pioneer children in Kitimat, from left to right: Beth Anderson, Bert Anderson, Martha Anderson, Jack Pine.
Part Of
Varley Collection
Creator
Elizabeth Varley
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.38.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1916
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the Foley/Welch and Stewart Cabin on Anderson Ranch which became the first school for pioneer children in Kitimat, from left to right: Beth Anderson, Bert Anderson, Martha Anderson, Jack Pine.
Name Access
Anderson, Beth
Anderson, Bert
Anderson, Martha
Pine, Jack
Subject Access
Pioneers

Pre-Emptor's Map of Kitimat Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36199
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1921
Accession Number
2000.3.2
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a pre-emptor's map from 1921 showing the Kitimat area. Photocopy has 2 parts. One sheet says Prince Rupert Sheet.
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2000.3.2
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1921
Physical Description
2 map sheets
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret Vanderberg from the Ministry of Transportation + Highways on February 11, 2000.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a pre-emptor's map from 1921 showing the Kitimat area. Photocopy has 2 parts. One sheet says Prince Rupert Sheet.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26

Triangulation Survey Showing Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and Upper Kitimat River

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Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
2000.3.1
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2000.3.1
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
3 survey sheets
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret Vanderberg from the Ministry of Transportation + Highways on February 11, 2000.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26

1926 Map of Kitimat and Surrounding Areas

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32380
Part Of
Arvid Hardin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1926
Accession Number
2009.15.41
Scope and Content
Map showing Kitimat and surrounding areas moving east.
Part Of
Arvid Hardin Collection
Description Level
Item
File Number
File 1
Accession Number
2009.15.41
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1926
Physical Description
1 map print
Custodial History
Owned by A. Hardin, May 12, 1960 Kitimat BC
Scope and Content
Map showing Kitimat and surrounding areas moving east.
Storage Location
Box 39

Kitimat Child Development Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27121
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 4 1930
Accession Number
1998.1.8830
Scope and Content
Photograph of four woman and a group of children in a childs play room
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8830
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 4 1930
Physical Description
1 photo; colour; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of four woman and a group of children in a childs play room

Temporary Bridge and Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16698
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1933
Accession Number
986.21.9
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north east, temporary bridge being erected just downstream from pernament bridge during the Alcan project.
Part Of
Rough Collection
Creator
Florence Rough
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.21.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1933
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north east, temporary bridge being erected just downstream from pernament bridge during the Alcan project.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
Alexander Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1939
Accession Number
982.116.19
Scope and Content
Photo showing tidal flats, seen from the Anderson Ranch.
Part Of
Alexander Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.116.19
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1939
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing tidal flats, seen from the Anderson Ranch.
Subject Access
Pioneers

Alexander Children Playing in Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18614
Part Of
Alexander Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1940
Accession Number
982.115.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing Ron Alexander, Wilbert Alexander, Ted Alexander, Celia Alexander and Alice Alexander playing in the water of the Douglas Channel while enjoying the summer sun.
Part Of
Alexander Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.115.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1940
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Ron Alexander, Wilbert Alexander, Ted Alexander, Celia Alexander and Alice Alexander playing in the water of the Douglas Channel while enjoying the summer sun.
Name Access
Alexander, Ted
Alexander, Wilbert
Alexander, Ron
Alexander, Celia
Alexander, Alice
Subject Access
Pioneers

"Onward Soccer Team" from the Elizabeth Long memorial Home

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28055
Part Of
Charles Shaw Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Accession Number
76.27
Scope and Content
Photgraph of "Onward Soccer Team" from the Elizabeth Long memorial Home
Part Of
Charles Shaw Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Physical Description
1 Photograph print: b&w ; 19 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photgraph of "Onward Soccer Team" from the Elizabeth Long memorial Home

US Air Force Sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34495
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1940s
Accession Number
2012.3.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1940s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16x10cm
History / Biographical
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of US Air Force sent from Prince Rupert to Spider Island to man the fortifications against an expected attack by the Japanese. They travelled on a ship from Prince Rupert, a construction crew and 80 American servicemen. There was a terrible storm and they were all seasick and expected the ship to go down any minute. They wallowed around in the Pacific for 3 days before reaching Spider Island. He was 16 years old at the time.
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial Photos Kitimat River Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26779
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Accession Number
2011.14
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat River, surrounding area
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Creator
McElhanney
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2011.14
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Physical Description
36 photograph prints : b&w : 25cm x 25cm
History / Biographical
Purchase from McElhanney (Surveying Company) to be used as reference material re: Thesis
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat River, surrounding area
Storage Location
Archives