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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopies of documents from John McLachlan's early years with Alcan. Includes Offer of Employment, Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, and Job Description.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
7 sheets of photocopied paper
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of documents from John McLachlan's early years with Alcan. Includes Offer of Employment, Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, and Job Description.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Lunny, Jean
Whitehead, G.W.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Panoramic view Alcan Parking Lot

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28363
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.5
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 14cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
Notes
75.5.3.3 to 6
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Alcan Industrial Pollution

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28347
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Accession Number
72.70
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.70
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Notes
72.70.7
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Pollution
Industries
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Raley Creek, Wadeene Rv. Trapper's Cabin, and Views of Eurocan and Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28379
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Accession Number
80.3
Scope and Content
Photographs show a log structure at Raley Creek (Jan 1980), Wadeene River Trapper's Cabin (Jan 1980), Eurocan pollution from Fire Mountain (11 Nov 1979), and Alcan from the Kitamaat Village (Feb 1980).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 13 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs show a log structure at Raley Creek (Jan 1980), Wadeene River Trapper's Cabin (Jan 1980), Eurocan pollution from Fire Mountain (11 Nov 1979), and Alcan from the Kitamaat Village (Feb 1980).
Notes
80.3.1 to 4
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitamaat Village
Eurocan
Cabin
Raley Creek
Pollution
Storage Location
Curator's Office

John Constantine Photo Album

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description12039
Part Of
John Constantine Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1954
Accession Number
999.7
Scope and Content
Red photograph album with black pages, containing images of Kitimat construction in the early 1950's. Contents include -
Early Kingfisher Ave/Construction
Other street areas for home sites
Tote road
Minette Bay
Townsite Camp
Early Haisla Blvd/Construction
Early Lahakas Blvd/Construction
City Centre culverts
Early Albatross Ave/Construction
Flood on River Access Road
Bridge Construction and Damage
Flood in Townsite Camp
First Fifty Houses
Water Line Instalations
Altitude Valve Chamber Fire
Neighbourhood Centre Building Construction
Sewer Installations
Seow Grid
Driving Piles for Seow Grid - Minette Bay
White Truck on Fire
Smeltersite
Early Nalabila Blvd/Construction
Early Gyrfalcon Ave/Construction
Gully and Culvert
Ian Kennedy Panabode House
Kitamaat Village (distance)
Prototype Houses
Kitimat River
Butedale from Air
Water Main Work
Hullah Team vs. Hullah Staff
Anderson Creek Falls
Early Partridge and Plover Streets
Bear in Construction Zone/Getting Fed
Sewer Outfall and Construction
Slide from Albatross
Sandhill (distance)
Slide on Lahakas Blvd
K550 Houses
Pump Houses Water Supply
Interior of Chlorinator House
Kitimat and Smelter Aerials
Various of Kitimat Construction and development Photos
Part Of
John Constantine Collection
Creator
John Constantine
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
999.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph album
History / Biographical
John Constantine was a civil engineer involved in housing construction in Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by daughter, Judy Bachynsky
Scope and Content
Red photograph album with black pages, containing images of Kitimat construction in the early 1950's. Contents include -
Early Kingfisher Ave/Construction
Other street areas for home sites
Tote road
Minette Bay
Townsite Camp
Early Haisla Blvd/Construction
Early Lahakas Blvd/Construction
City Centre culverts
Early Albatross Ave/Construction
Flood on River Access Road
Bridge Construction and Damage
Flood in Townsite Camp
First Fifty Houses
Water Line Instalations
Altitude Valve Chamber Fire
Neighbourhood Centre Building Construction
Sewer Installations
Seow Grid
Driving Piles for Seow Grid - Minette Bay
White Truck on Fire
Smeltersite
Early Nalabila Blvd/Construction
Early Gyrfalcon Ave/Construction
Gully and Culvert
Ian Kennedy Panabode House
Kitamaat Village (distance)
Prototype Houses
Kitimat River
Butedale from Air
Water Main Work
Hullah Team vs. Hullah Staff
Anderson Creek Falls
Early Partridge and Plover Streets
Bear in Construction Zone/Getting Fed
Sewer Outfall and Construction
Slide from Albatross
Sandhill (distance)
Slide on Lahakas Blvd
K550 Houses
Pump Houses Water Supply
Interior of Chlorinator House
Kitimat and Smelter Aerials
Various of Kitimat Construction and development Photos
Name Access
Morris, Niki
Bachynsky, Judy
Constantine, John
Stretton Jim
Kennedy, Ian
MacNaughton, Dan
Molyneax, John
Hamilton, Ian
Cosco, Nick
Bergstrom, Ray
Gotteslig, P
Greenall, J
Subject Access
Hullah Construction
Minette Bay
Haisla Bridge
Anderson Creek
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Kitimat
Streets
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 41

Clague Mountain Nature Scenery

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27488
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
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

Setting Moon behind Clague Mountain

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27567
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1973]
Accession Number
73.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a setting moon behind Clague Mountain in 1973.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
73.12
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1973]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a setting moon behind Clague Mountain in 1973.
Notes
73.12.1
Subject Access
Clague Mountain
Scenery
Nature
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kitamaat Village Panoramic View

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27578
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1973]
Accession Number
73.38
Scope and Content
Photographs of a panoramic view of the Haisla Kitamaat Village.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
73.38
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1973]
Physical Description
7 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 12cm 3 photograph prints : color ; 8 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of a panoramic view of the Haisla Kitamaat Village.
Notes
73.38.13 to 22
Subject Access
Kitamaat Village
Haisla
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Canneries and Skeena Mountains Scenery

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27607
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.31
Scope and Content
Photographs of mountain views along the Skeena, East Cannery (Sunnyside), North Pacific Cannery, and Capasco Cannery.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.31
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
13 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 13cm 5 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of mountain views along the Skeena, East Cannery (Sunnyside), North Pacific Cannery, and Capasco Cannery.
Notes
75.30.0 to 19 (Missing 8, 14)
Subject Access
Cannery
Skeena
Mountains
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1981]
Accession Number
982.11
Scope and Content
An unknown lady standing in front of the Giant Spruce in Kitimat.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
982.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1981]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
An unknown lady standing in front of the Giant Spruce in Kitimat.
Notes
982.11 : No R number
Subject Access
Nature
Scenery
Giant Spruce
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1983]
Accession Number
983.79
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Frog Falls and the Frog Falls Frog rock.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
35
Accession Number
983.79
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1983]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Frog Falls and the Frog Falls Frog rock.
Notes
983.79.1 to 4 : R59-1 to R59-5 (Missing R59-4)
Subject Access
Frog Falls
Waterfall
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2012.3.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Camp. Raymond Stanyer was there as a foreman on the transmission line clearing.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 10x16.5cm
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 Kemano Camp. Raymond Stanyer was there as a foreman on the transmission line clearing.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1975]
Accession Number
77.61
Scope and Content
Six photographs of Mount Elizabeth and hikers. The townsite of Kitimat can be seen as well as upper Hirsch Creek.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.61
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1975]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 2 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Six photographs of Mount Elizabeth and hikers. The townsite of Kitimat can be seen as well as upper Hirsch Creek.
Notes
77.61.3 to 8
Subject Access
Hikers
Mount Elizabeth
Mountains
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. May 1984]
Accession Number
984.44
Scope and Content
Photographs of different views of the lava beds, lava bed trail, slabs of lava rock, the main cone, and the small cone.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
46
Accession Number
984.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. May 1984]
Physical Description
13 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 8 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of different views of the lava beds, lava bed trail, slabs of lava rock, the main cone, and the small cone.
Notes
984.44.1 to 21 : R73-17A to R73-19A (Missing R number for 984.44.1 to 2)
Subject Access
Lava bed
rock
Nature
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Ann Graham Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2011.25
Scope and Content
Envelopes containing photos from broken down photo album of Kemano 1952/1953. Envelopes name which pages photos came from. Some envelopes have descriptions. Page 2 - Camp 5 Page 3 - Camp V and its destruction Page 4 - Horetsky Camp. Johnny after his helicopter accident - feed Sam Page 6 - The first camp 5 before it burned (tents) Page 7 - The Second Camp V Page 8 - Camp V seen from camp VI Page 11 - To 2600 feet camp Page 12 - Camp V underclouds from camp 2600 feet without clouds Page 15 - Camp 10 Chacha Page 16 - At camp 2600 Page 21 - First party with the nurses Page 23 - The first show all men cast Page 24 - Sam is always hungry Page 25 - Johnny, Marc, Arthur, Wally, John + Bill. Wonderful Times + Memories. Page 26 - Cherjune? Cheyenne, Max, Larry. Page 27 - Paula gentle friend, Gerrard, Max. Page 28 - Waiting for the dining room to open. Page 29 - Johnny + Tom Page 30 - My roommate Anthony Page 37 - Xmas day 1953 Page 40 - Kemano against Kitimat softball. Collection also includes: Envelope with paybills, receipts, clippings, and booklets. Envelope with albun on adhesive sheet pg. 1 Envelope with photgraph with album. Folder containing photcopies of album pages
Part Of
Ann Graham Collection
Creator
Roger Michel
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.25
GMD
graphic material
Scope and Content
Envelopes containing photos from broken down photo album of Kemano 1952/1953. Envelopes name which pages photos came from. Some envelopes have descriptions. Page 2 - Camp 5 Page 3 - Camp V and its destruction Page 4 - Horetsky Camp. Johnny after his helicopter accident - feed Sam Page 6 - The first camp 5 before it burned (tents) Page 7 - The Second Camp V Page 8 - Camp V seen from camp VI Page 11 - To 2600 feet camp Page 12 - Camp V underclouds from camp 2600 feet without clouds Page 15 - Camp 10 Chacha Page 16 - At camp 2600 Page 21 - First party with the nurses Page 23 - The first show all men cast Page 24 - Sam is always hungry Page 25 - Johnny, Marc, Arthur, Wally, John + Bill. Wonderful Times + Memories. Page 26 - Cherjune? Cheyenne, Max, Larry. Page 27 - Paula gentle friend, Gerrard, Max. Page 28 - Waiting for the dining room to open. Page 29 - Johnny + Tom Page 30 - My roommate Anthony Page 37 - Xmas day 1953 Page 40 - Kemano against Kitimat softball. Collection also includes: Envelope with paybills, receipts, clippings, and booklets. Envelope with albun on adhesive sheet pg. 1 Envelope with photgraph with album. Folder containing photcopies of album pages
Name Access
Michel, Roger
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Archives 1 Shelf 3 Box 32

Kemano Structure Sketches

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34359
Part Of
Carol Hamilton Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Accession Number
2005.3
Scope and Content
Folder containing sketch showing Arrangement of Ten Mile Tunnels, Penstocks, Powerhouse, etc. with attachments - underground workings, powerhouse, Transverse Section, Surface, Geology & Topography of Kemano.
Part Of
Carol Hamilton Collection
Creator
C.W. Abrahamson
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Scope and Content
Folder containing sketch showing Arrangement of Ten Mile Tunnels, Penstocks, Powerhouse, etc. with attachments - underground workings, powerhouse, Transverse Section, Surface, Geology & Topography of Kemano.
Name Access
Abrahamson, C.W.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 32

Onorio Iacobelli on Tram Landing in Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35200
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Accession Number
2022.9.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is on a tram landing, wearing a hard hat. Tram is in use moving on the slope. Lots of snow. River visible below.
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.9.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5 x 12cm
History / Biographical
Onorio Iacobelli worked in Kemano.
Custodial History
Donated by Onorio Iacobelli's granddaughter, Francesca Iacobelli.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is on a tram landing, wearing a hard hat. Tram is in use moving on the slope. Lots of snow. River visible below.
Name Access
Iacobelli, Onorio Angelo
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kemano Powerhouse - Generator Floor

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29195
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1959]
Accession Number
2014.14.260
Scope and Content
Photo Kemano Powerhouse - Generator Floor. Shows three workers looking at various pieces of equipment and drawings.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.260
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1959]
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10
Scope and Content
Photo Kemano Powerhouse - Generator Floor. Shows three workers looking at various pieces of equipment and drawings.
Subject Access
Kemano Powerhouse
Storage Location
Negative in negative cabinet

Forks of the Skeena and Bulkley Rivers

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27501
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1970]
Accession Number
76.23
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Forks of Skeena and Bulkley Rivers.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1970]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Forks of Skeena and Bulkley Rivers.
Notes
76.23
Subject Access
Hazelton
Skeena River
Bulkley River
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

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