Notes: Collected over 20 years (ca. 1990-2011). All materials in accession 2011-072 donated to Algoma University in December 2011 by Mr. Keith Miller.
No restrictions on access. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
No restrictions on use. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
Minor conservation performed on collection.
2.5 m of textual and other materials
362 images : col.
178 pieces
27 artifacts
26 fine art prints : col.
25 photographs: col.
12 DVDs : col. and b&w
5 videocassettes ; VHS : col. and b&w
4 audiocassettes
2 postcards : col.
Collection comprises signed artwork, books, collected media clippings, collected audio-visual recordings, journals and periodicals, sound recordings, memorabilia and ephemera concerning the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sunk in a Lake Superior storm on November 10, 1975, with the loss of the entire crew. When launched on June 8, 1958, she was the largest boat on the Great Lakes, and remains the largest ship to have sunk there. Also includes documentation concerning Mr. Miller's activities as a marine/Fitzgerald collector and enthusiast.
No restrictions on access. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
No restrictions on use. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
Minor conservation performed on series.
26 fine art prints : col.
30 images : col.
1 DVD : col.
Series comprises fine art prints, some signed and/or limited editions, concerning the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald and its sinking.
- framed, backed, glass
- back stamp 'A Frame of Mind (705) 942-5713' black ink
- auxilliary support: matted; full pressure for support is not present; slight buckling of print due to handling prior to installation; single mat
- support: paper, other; backing board (cardboard)
- media: ink, other; print
- finish: unvarnished
frame/mat size:
H: 89.5 cm
W: 73 cm
- original file number: 028
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- purchased in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- framed, backed, glass, abrasions
- sticker on back 'Mobile Glass & Framing Gallery 40th Anniversary 1966-2006'; dried adhesive residue on top back right corner; abrasion on front top right corner inside
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: paper, other; backing board (cardboard)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, date, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 67.9 cm
W: 81.3 cm
signature/date (loc.): '91 (both on lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 187/500
- original file number: 029
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- envelope on back contained: Certificate of Authenticity; Arthur M. Anderson Search for Survivors II; Mary Coesens Demroske: about the artist; Edmund Fitzgerald 1958-1975
- masking tape removed from steel (wrapped) hanging wire
- small amount of corrosion (rust) on wire hooks - due to transfer from steel contact on thin alloy hooks
- framed, backed, glass
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: paper, other, hole; backing board (cardboard); hole in center top back- caused from pressure point against paper (no substrate directly against backing paper)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, date, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 78.1 cm
W: 68.6 cm
signature/date (loc.): '97 (both on bottom right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 350/600 (lower left corner of print)
- original file number: 030
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- envelope on back contains: Certificate of Authenticity; Point of No Return, a painting by Mary Coesens Demroske
- framed, backed, glass
- backing paper is loose on all edges (adhesive was not applied to edges); paper is dog-eared and one small tear and fold is present on lower right side 7 mm in length
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: paper, other; backing board (cardboard)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, date, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 68.6 cm
W: 77.5 cm
signature/date (loc.): '94 (both on lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 811/1000
- original file number: 031
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- envelope on back contains: Certificate of Authenticity; Edmund Fitzgerald 1958-1975
- framed, backed, glass
- backing paper is dog-eared down left edge; backing paper does not meet top or left edge (back of frame is exposed)
- support: paper, other; dent; backing board is cardboard; dent through paper and cardboard - (2) in upper right (13 cm) and left (15.2 cm) sides
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, date, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 74.9 cm
W: 23.7 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (bottom right corner) 'Gillette' (bottom untitled print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 534/1000 (lower left corner of print) (bottom untitled print)
- original file number: 032
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- sheet with story (matted next to 'Search for Survivors') is laminated- inconclusive whether document was handwritten and laminated or handwritten, digitally reproduced and laminated
- framed, backed, glass
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: paper, other; backing board (cardboard); backing paper is dog-eared on left edge; backing paper is cut on middle right inside edge of frame (due to pressure applied)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, date, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 58.2 cm
W: 70.9 cm
signature/date (loc.): '03 (both in lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 115/400
- original file number: 033
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- envelope on back: certificate of authenticity
- framed, backed, glass
- sticker on backing paper:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street West
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1H9
(705) 254-7394'
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat
- support: paper, other; backing board (cardboard); backing paper does not meet edges on all 4 sides
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 51.1 cm
W: 65.1 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (bottom right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 345/350 (bottom left corner of print)
- original file number: 034
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- envelope on back contains: certificate of authenticity
- framed, backed, glass
- sticker on back:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street West
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1H9
(705) 254-7394
- metal frame with corner brackets (2 screws per)
- auxilliary support: matted; 4 spring clips (1 per corner); small specks of foreign matter (appear to be unharmful); 1st (5.3 cm in from left and 10.1 cm up from base); 2nd (10.6 cm in from right and 5.2 cm up from base); both 1 mm in size; mat burn area in top left of mat over print, 7 cm x 2.5 cm; single mat
- support: other; dent; backing board (cardboard); various shallow dents on backing board in randomized locations (handling)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 54.6 cm
W: 61.3 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (bottom right corner of print) date & name '(C) 1991 by Chad Florence' (bottom left corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 99/950 (bottom left corner of print after date & name)
- original file number: 035
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- first print in collection; small piece of masking tape present in lower left back corner (likely adhered to matting as repair or spacer)
- framed, backed, glass
- sticker on back:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street West
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6B 1H9
(705) 254-7394
- auxilliary support: 4 frame springs (1 per side)
- support: other; dent; backing board (cardboard); vertical pencil mark on back right side, 7 cm from edge/top to bottom; dark stain marks and shallow dents in front of frame springs (caused by installing springs and tool used)
- media: ink, other; cracking, abrasions, soiled; print; laminated print; fold crease in front center 10.4 cm in length (vertical) base point located at 12 cm (b) 30.1 (l); various crease points and shallow dent from handling; staining- blue & yellow foreign matter, 11 cm section on left side of print; staining- blue foreign matter, 9 cm section on top center above print; staining- blue foreign matter, 9 cm section on right side of print; staining- blue foreign matter, 1 cm section on bottom center below print; staining could be oil transfer from unidentified item; stains are localized 'speckled' masses
frame/mat size:
H: 46.4 cm
W: 61.6 cm
- original file number: 036
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed
- stickers on back:
***WAL-MART***
RETAIL $27.96
[barcode]
'14' in yellow circle
- auxilliary support: acidic materials; backing board
- support: other; backing board (cardboard) (acidic); backing board stapled on, protruding staples were removed
- media: ink, mixed media, other; cracking, abrasions, soiled; polyethylene terephthalate (APET) or copolymerized ethylene terephthalate (PETG) used to create lenticular illusion; various scratches of surface material on right side along frame edge and top edge; smudge marking 2.8 x 1.5, 1.7 cm from frame edge and 23.2 cm from left edge
frame/mat size:
H: 44.8 cm
W: 54.9 cm
- original file number: 037
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: lenticular print
- purchased in Orillia, ON
- framed, backed, glass
- backing paper ripped along left and right frame edged (repaired with packing tape); various small cuts and dimples in backing paper (assumed handling accident); sticker on back:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1H9
(705) 254-7394'
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: paper, other; tear, hole, dent; backing board (cardboard); torn backing paper repaired with packing tape- no immediate danger, will breakdown eventually, should be repaired (backing paper stripped and replaced) if materials available
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, date, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 61.3 cm
W: 60.3 cm
signature/date (loc.): both (bottom right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 209/350
- original file number: 038
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- envelope on back contains: certificate of authenticity; Mary Coesens Demroske: About the Artist
- framed, backed, glass
- stamp on backing paper (black ink):
'A Frame of Mind'
(705) 942-5713
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat
- support: paper, other; hole, dent; large linear dent with curved tail 3.7 cm in length, located 2 cm from left edge, 18.3 cm from base; backing board (cardboard); large linear dent in top center of back, 7.3 cm in length, located 11.8 cm from top; holes in paper and frame from staples (wall protector removed); pen mark lower right corner 1.6 cm; various dents in scattered locations
- media: ink, other; print; laminated; story 'Edmund Fitzgerald 1958-1975' printed digitally
frame/mat size:
H: 54.9 cm
W: 44.8 cm
- original file number: 039
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed, glass; insecure
- backing paper does not meet edges of frame, nor does adhesive applied to paper; stamp on back:
'A Frame of Mind'
(705) 942-5713
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: paper, other; hole, dent; backing board (cardboard); 12 sets of staple holes around the back side of the frame; dent in center of back above wire hang 1.7 cm in length (likely from wall hook)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; laminated prints; printed digitally and signed with ink or pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 47.3 cm
W: 54.3 cm
signature/date (loc.): *see 'front' diagram* (3) (lower left side between paragraphs) signature
marks/labels (loc.): (1) lot # 162/5000 (2) lot # 162/5000 (3) lot # 69/3000
- original file number: 040
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- both limited edition certificates belong to print residing in donors home; Certificate of Authenticity belongs to another print in the collection
- framed, backed, glass
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat; tape is unrecognizable- it is suggested that it be changed for precautionary purposes (tape is securing backing board to frame)
- support: other; hole; backing board (foam core); hole in center of back 1.8 cm x 1.5 cm, approximately 3 mm deep, traces of corrosion (rust) on the break opening (likely from nail used to hang frame)
- media: ink, other; print; story of 'Edmund Fitzgerald 1958-1975' is printed digitally and laminated
frame/mat size:
H: 54.8 cm
W: 44.6 cm
- original file number: 041
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed, glass
- sticker on back:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street West
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1H9
(705) 254-7394'
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: other; backing board (foam core); soil marks on the lower back towards right side (shape of finger prints- likely from handling and installing); soil mark on left side (shape of finger print- likely from handling and installing)
- media: ink, other; print
frame/mat size:
H: 48.9 cm
W: 55.2 cm
signature/date (loc.): '94 (both in lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): Lot # 97/300 (lower left corner of print)
- original file number: 042
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- historical facts: the white buildings were constructed in 1863 and remodeled in 1913, the yellow brick building was constructed in 1937; the 1849 date in the title belongs to the light tower itself which was first lit and used in 1849; (this scene is not from 1849)
- envelope on back contains: Certificate of Authenticity
- framed, backed, glass
- stamp on back (black ink):
'A Frame of Mind
(705) 942-5713'
- auxilliary support: matted; acidic materials; acidic scent (vinegar-like) (could be backing paper, frame paint or adhesive used to adhere paper); double mat
- support: paper, other; tear, hole, dent; small dent above stamp on back (due to hook used for hanging) 6 mm; backing board (cardboard); 12 sets of staple holes around frame back (staples removed); small hole 8 mm x 6 mm in back bottom right corner of backing paper (due to space between paper and backing board)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; lot #, title, signature written in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 34.6 cm
W: 88.5 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 69/3000 (lower left corner of print)
- original file number: 043
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed, glass
- auxilliary support: keys intact; acidic materials; card board & scotch tape
- support: other; tear; backing board (cardboard); areas of wear (tape was removed tearing away top pulp layer); adhesive fragment left on lower back center
- media: ink, other; print
frame/mat size:
H: 40.5 cm
W: 50.8 cm
signature/date (loc.): Dec. 4, 1996 (both located on back right corner)
marks/labels (loc.): print no. 6 (located on back right corner below signature and date)
- original file number: 044
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
*refer to Primary Condition Report for drawings of back lower stamp and yellow paper on top back
- framed, backed, glass
- stamp on back (black ink):
'A Frame of Mind
(705) 942-5713
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat
- support: paper, other; tear, hole; backing board (cardboard); hole in bottom left corner 3 cm (due to space between paper backing and board); 8 sets of staple holes to adhere (support) backing (staples removed)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, title, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 42.9 cm
W: 47.5 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 09/300 (lower left corner of print with title)
- original file number: 045
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- envelope on back contains: Certificate of Authenticity
- framed, backed, glass
- support: paper, other; hole; backing board (cardboard); 12 sets of staple holes used to secure backing paper along with adhesive (staples removed)
- media: ink, other; print
frame/mat size:
H: 41.6 cm
W: 57.1 cm
- original file number: 046
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed, glass
- stamp on back (black ink):
'A Frame of Mind
(705) 942-5713'
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat
- support: paper, other; hole, dent; backing board (cardboard); 4 sets of holes (staples) for wall protector boards (staples have been removed); back bottom right corner of backing paper is dog-eared; dent in center top of back (due to wall hook used to hang)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, title in pencil
- finish: other; stained- light/golden hue
frame/mat size:
H: 35.7 cm
W: 47.5 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): title (lower left corner of print)
- original file number: 047
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed, glass
- sticker on back:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1H9
(705) 254-7394
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat
- support: paper, other; tear; 2 cuts in top right inside edge of corner (linear) top (9 mm), right (1.1 cm); backing board (cardboard); all edges of backing paper are dog-eared as they extend past the frame by approx. 1 mm; tear is 4 cm in length (linear with curved tail), lower right inside edge of frame (due to space between backing board and paper) (pressure applied)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 39.2 cm
W: 43.1 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (lower right corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 244/1000 (lower left corner of print)
- original file number: 048
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed, glass
- stamp on back (black ink):
'A Frame of Mind
(705) 942-5713'
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat
- support: paper, other; hole, dent; backing board (cardboard); 8 sets of staple holes on back frame edges (staples removed); 2 sets of dents from wire wrap clips on back left and right sides
- media: ink, mixed media, other; photo emulsion layer; printed text on paper
frame/mat size:
H: 34.5 cm
W: 41.9 cm
- original file number: 049
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: photograph
- unframed
- stamp on back (blue ink): (refer to Primary Condition Report for illustration of stamp)
- support: masonite
- media: ink, mixed media, other; printed media adhered to masonite by heat/pressure and dry mounting tissue (acrylic solvent)
frame/mat size:
H: 27.9 cm
W: 43.1 cm
- original file number: 050
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: drymount print
- framed, backed, glass
- sticker on back:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street West
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1H9
(705) 254-7394'
- auxilliary support: matted; single mat
- support: paper, other; tear; backing board (cardboard); backing paper edges are dog-eared on all 4 sides- paper was larger by approximately 1 mm; tear in backing paper from wall hook used for hanging (1.4 cm) linear
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 28.9 cm
W: 35.9 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (lower right corner of print)
- original file number: 051
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print
- framed, backed, glass
- sticker on back:
'Mobile Glass & Framing Inc.
325 Wellington Street West
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 1H9
(705) 254-7394
- support: paper, other; hole; backing board (cardboard); hole in center from wall hook used to hang
- media: ink, other; photo emulsion layer
frame/mat size:
H: 24.1 cm
W: 29.2 cm
- original file number: 052
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: photograph
- unframed
- stamp on back (blue ink):
'A Frame of Mind
(705) 942-5713'
- support: masonite
- media: ink, mixed media, other; printed media adhered to masonite by heat/pressure and dry mounting tissue (acrylic solvent)
frame/mat size:
H: 14.3 cm
W: 20.1 cm
- original file number: 053
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: drymount print
- framed, backed, glass
- backing stamp (black ink):
'A Frame of Mind
(705) 942-5713'
- auxilliary support: matted; double mat
- support: paper; outer board (cardboard)
- media: pencil, ink, other; print; signature, lot # in pencil
frame/mat size:
H: 75.6 cm
W: 92.4 cm
signature/date (loc.): signature (lower right corner of print) date (lower left corner of print)
marks/labels (loc.): lot # 40/1975 (lower left corner of print before date)
- original file number: 027
- examiner: M. McMillan
- medium: print (ink)
1 cm of textual records
1 DVD | 30 images : col. jpeg
2 copies
No restrictions on access. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
No restrictions on use. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
Minor conservation performed on series.
.23 m of textual records
16v.
Series comprises books about the sinking of the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald collected by Keith Miller.
1 cm of textual records
0.4 cm of textual records
1 cm of textual records
0.8 cm of textual records
0.5 cm of textual records
0.8 cm of textual records
0.4 cm of textual records
0.9 cm of textual records
Note: 2 copies enclosed
2.5 cm of textual records
2 cm of textual records
3.5 cm of textual records
1 cm of textual records
2.5 cm of textual records
1 cm of textual records
2.5 cm of textual records
1.5 cm of textual records
No restrictions on access. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
No restrictions on use. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
Minor conservation performed on series.
27 artifacts
332 images : col.
1 DVD
Series comprises artifacts related to the sinking of the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald collected by Keith Miller.
chain - 12.7 cm object
bracket - 13.9 cm object
rope - 88.9 cm object
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
makers mark: 'Marine Salvage Ltd.'
- original file number: 001 a-b
- examiner: M. McMillan
- passed on from good friend (collector)
- given for collection
- Canadian origin
- added rope
- bracket is not attached
H: 38.7 cm
C: 40 cm
D: 12.7 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
- original file number: 004
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at Liquidation World
- purchased by Theresa Miller
W: 43.2 cm
L: 6.4 cm
H: 21 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
- original file number: 005
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. in gift shop downtown
embossed lighthouse -
W: 13.7 cm
L: 3.2 cm
H: 15.9 cm
base piece -
W: 11.9 cm
L: 6 cm
H: 2.5 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
makers mark: "Made in China" sticker
- original file number: 008 a-b
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased in Orillia, ON at 'Silver Sheep'
- base piece contains electronic components (batteries have been removed), 5 light bulbs are visible and operable (with batteries)
W: 26.7 cm
L: 34.3 cm
H: 1.8 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
ethnographic material: shell, sand (acetate), starfish
- original file number: 002
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at Value Village
- match collection (ship theme)
- given by Theresa Miller
W: 19 cm
L: 17.1 cm
H: 24 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
makers mark: '2002'
- original file number: 003 a-b
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at San Francisco (gifts store)
- cord and light bulb are not attached
W: 18.1 cm
L: 14.6 cm
H: 13.3 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
makers mark: made in Taiwan
- original file number: 006
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at 'Silver Sheep' in Orillia, ON
- comes with light-up stand
light -
W: 7.6 cm
L: 19.7 cm
H: 37.5 cm
C: 43.8 cm
D: 13.9 cm
cord -
W: 0.6 cm
L: 154.6 cm
H: 0.4 cm
plug -
W: 2.5 cm
L: 5.4 cm
H: 2 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: minimal use
makers mark: 88187 SJE 052SD
potential threat to collection: light bulb should be removed due to break potentially releasing gases to collection
- original file number: 007
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at 'San Francisco' (gift store)
- provides a tinted light to display (red)
C: 4.1 cm
D: 1.3 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
potential threat to collection: health concerns for handling and inhalation (refer to MSDS)
- original file number: 026
- examiner: M. McMillan
- collected from Algoma Steel (Essar Steel)
- late 90s
- taconite ore was being shipped on the Edmund Fitzgerald when it sank
- taconite ore is very similar to iron ore and was used for a short time in the 1900s when it was assumed that iron ore deposits had been exhausted
embossed ship -
W: 14.9 cm
L: 3 cm
H: 16.2 cm
base -
W: 13.8 cm
L: 6.8 cm
H: 2.5 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
makers mark: 'Made in China' sticker
- original file number: 009 a-b
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at the 'Silver Sheep' in Orillia, ON
W: 5.1 cm
L: 5.1 cm
H: 12.2 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
potential threat to collection: batteries have been removed and discarded due to potential leakage or break down
- original file number: 010 a-b
- examiner: M. McMillan
- base piece included separately
- purchased at 'San Francisco' (gift store)
- enhances subject matter and theme
- duct tape removed
W: 5.1 cm
L: 5.1 cm
H: 12.2 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
potential threat to collection: batteries have been removed and discarded due to potential leakage or break down
- original file number: 011 a-b
- examiner: M. McMillan
- base piece included separately
- purchased at 'San Francisco' gift store
- enhances subject matter and theme
- duct tape removed
W: 4.4 cm
L: 2 cm
H: 6.5 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
- original file number: 012
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at 'San Francisco' (gift store)
- religious representation for loss of life
W: 4.4 cm
L: 2 cm
H: 6.5 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
- original file number: 013
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at 'San Francisco' (gift store)
- religious representation for loss of life
W: 4.4 cm
L: 2 cm
H: 6.5 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
- original file number: 014
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at 'San Francisco' (gift store)
- religious representation for loss of life
W: 4.4 cm
L: 2 cm
H: 6.5 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
- original file number: 015
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at 'San Francisco' (gift store)
- religious representation for loss of life
H: 22.2 cm (handle extended up)
C: 28 cm
D: 8.9 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
- original file number: 016
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at the 'Silver Sheep' in Orillia, ON
- enhanced subject matter and theme
- scented (blue) wax candles removed to prevent damage to item (off gassing, melting, transfer)
H: 22.2 cm (handle extended up)
C: 28 cm
D: 8.9 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
- original file number: 017
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at the 'Silver Sheep' in Orillia, ON
- enhanced subject matter and theme
- scented (blue) wax candles removed to prevent damage to item (off gassing, melting, transfer)
mug -
H: 9.5 cm
C: 27.3 cm
D: 8.6 cm
handle -
W: 3.5 cm
L: 1.9 cm
H: 7 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
makers mark: 'Made in U.S.A' '22'
- original file number: 018
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased in gift shop downtown in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
- text base line reads: 'Limited Commemorative Edition' for GLSHS
- (GLSHS) Great Lakes Shipwreck
mug -
H: 9.5 cm
C: 27.3 cm
D: 8.6 cm
handle -
W: 3.5 cm
L: 1.9 cm
H: 7 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
makers mark: 'Made in U.S.A.' '8'
- original file number: 019
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased in gift shop downtown in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
- text base line reads: 'Limited Commemorative Edition' for GLSHS
- (GLSHS) Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
W: 6.1 cm
L: 5.4 cm
H: 14.3 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
- original file number: 020
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at the 'Silver Sheep' in Orillia, ON
- missing top knob - clean break
W: 6.1 cm
L: 5.4 cm
H: 15.2 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
potential threat to collection: traces of battery acid that could not be removed
- original file number: 021
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased at the 'Silver Sheep' in Orillia, ON
- 3 AG3 batteries were removed from housing and discarded; 2 batteries had leaked releasing the alkaline (manganese dioxide) contents into the housing; when opened, alkaline acid had effloresced in the housing at one end and remained in a liquid state on inside of housing cover
0.2 cm of textual records
W: 10.9 cm
L: 2.2 cm
H: 4.9 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
maker: spoontiques
makers mark: EDMUND FITZGERALD
- original file number: 022
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. downtown in gift shop
- dust particles and fibers removed
W: 9.4 cm
L: 6.4 cm
H: 0.9 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
makers mark: "Made in Hong Kong"
- original file number: 023
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. at gift shop down town
- full set + 2 joker cards
- commissioned by Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
keychain -
W: 4.8 cm
L: 6 cm
H: 0.3 cm
loop (extended) -
C: 9.2 cm
D: 2.9 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: may have some need at some time
makers mark: 'Made in Canada'
- original file number: 024
- examiner: M. McMillan
- enhances subject matter and theme
W: 4.1 cm
L: 0.8 cm
H: 2.2 cm
conservation priority: needs no work
curatorial priority: needed in future for exhibit or loan
makers mark: 'Edmund Fitzgerald 1958-1975
- original file number: 025
- examiner: M. McMillan
- purchased in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. at gift shop downtown
- unknown residue on back frosted appearance, dull texture
0.5 cm of textual records
1 DVD
332 images : col. jpeg.
2 copies
No restrictions on access. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
No restrictions on use. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
Minor conservation performed on series.
10 DVDs : col. and b&w
5 videocassettes ; VHS : col. and b&w
4 audiocassettes
.23 m of audio-visual materials
Series comprises audio and audio-visual recording purchased or created by Keith Miller concerning the sinking of the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald.
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DVD 60 min. col.
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DVD 47 min. col.
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DVD 59 min. col. & b&w
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DVD 60 min. col.
2 cm of textual records
audio cassette. 32:28 min.
4 copies
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DVD 110 min. col. & b&w
2 copies
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DVD 182 min. col. & b&w
2 copies
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1 DVD 120 min. col. & b&w
2 copies
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1 DVD 105 min. col. & b&w
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CD-R 32:28 min.
2 copies
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1 video cassette | 290 min. col. & b&w
3 copies
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1 video cassette | 15 min.
2.5 cm of textual records
1 video cassette | 14 min.
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1 video cassette | 45 min. - 1 hour
0.8 cm of textual records
1 DVD : 8 mins.
No restrictions on access. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
No restrictions on access. All materials subject to Canadian copyright law.
Mr. Miller laminated many of the media clippings as separate pieces.
178 pieces
25 photographs : col.
.14 m of textual records
2 postcards : col.
Series comprises records accumulated, created and used by Keith Miller as part of his personal research into the events of the sinking of the S. S. Edmund Fitzgerald. Includes media clippings and other materials.
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