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Early Townsite Photographs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28259
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2002.26
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.26
Standard number
5 photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan.
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Name Access
Beauchamp, Larry
Subject Access
Townsite
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Sugmas & Pouring Floor Slabs for First Houses in Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27564
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Accession Number
984.61
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
50
Accession Number
984.61
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 21 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Notes
984.61.27 and 984.61.121 : No R Numbers
Subject Access
sumgaas
Sumgas
Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Girls at Trees Near Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32748
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2002.15.291-292
Scope and Content
Photograph of girls in skirts next to large trees
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.291-292
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
2 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of girls in skirts next to large trees
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage

Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32754
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.327-330
Scope and Content
Photographs of view of smeltersite construction.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.327-330
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
4 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of view of smeltersite construction.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Part Of
unknown donor
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
ca.1952
Accession Number
2019.55
Scope and Content
Slides of Kitimat buildings: 9 slides of the Kitimat River bridge. 14 various slides of "Cyril Henderson, dwelling on albaross street, city manager, city centre, cormorant school. Nechako centre theatre/gardens, United Church, Arena" 5 slides of the Beach Hospital 1952, until new hospital on Haisla 8 slides of Flying in to Kemano winter + summer 15 slides of various slides: Delta King, original dock, sign of Kitimat, constructors smeltersite + permanent dock.
Part Of
unknown donor
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2019.55
Date Range
ca.1952
History / Biographical
Unknown
Custodial History
Unknown
Scope and Content
Slides of Kitimat buildings: 9 slides of the Kitimat River bridge. 14 various slides of "Cyril Henderson, dwelling on albaross street, city manager, city centre, cormorant school. Nechako centre theatre/gardens, United Church, Arena" 5 slides of the Beach Hospital 1952, until new hospital on Haisla 8 slides of Flying in to Kemano winter + summer 15 slides of various slides: Delta King, original dock, sign of Kitimat, constructors smeltersite + permanent dock.
Name Access
Henderson, Cyril
Storage Location
Slide Storage
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2019.59
Date Range
1951-1954
History / Biographical
Unknown
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Notes
Photos removed from album pages and put in envelopes.
Subject Access
Caisson docks
Haisla Bridge
Aerial
Smelter
Smeltersite
Potlines
Dredging
Sandhill
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca .Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from Kemano Town of streets, houses, and some mountain scenery.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
7
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca .Jun 1990]
Physical Description
22 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from Kemano Town of streets, houses, and some mountain scenery.
Subject Access
Towns
Townsite
Kemano
Kemano Village Sites
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Early Alcan and Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28228
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Physical Description
14 photographs print : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm 48 photographs print : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Construction
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

Kitimat Ice Rink Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18272
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

Service Center & Alcan Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27782
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[?]
Accession Number
78.36
Scope and Content
Photographs of the retail stores and the Hotel in Service Center , and Alcan Construction
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
27
Accession Number
78.36
Date Range
[?]
Physical Description
19 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the retail stores and the Hotel in Service Center , and Alcan Construction

Kitimat Ice Rink Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36389
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

Ocelot - Methanol Plant Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28507
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Apr 1980
6 Jun 1980
10 Jul 1980
(6,8) Aug 1980
1 Sep 1980
27 Jan 1981
5 Mar 1981
29 Apr 1981
26 May 1981
22 Jul 1981
21 Sep 1981
(19,27) Oct 1981
1 Mar 1982
11 Jun 1982
29 Jul 1982
(24,26) Aug 1982
17 Sep 1982
17 Oct 1982
29 May 1985
6 Jun 1985
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Photographs showing general ground and aerial shots of the Ocelot methanol plant throughout its construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Apr 1980
6 Jun 1980
10 Jul 1980
(6,8) Aug 1980
1 Sep 1980
27 Jan 1981
5 Mar 1981
29 Apr 1981
26 May 1981
22 Jul 1981
21 Sep 1981
(19,27) Oct 1981
1 Mar 1982
11 Jun 1982
29 Jul 1982
(24,26) Aug 1982
17 Sep 1982
17 Oct 1982
29 May 1985
6 Jun 1985
Physical Description
72 photograph prints : color
28 photograph prints : b&w
94 negatives
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing general ground and aerial shots of the Ocelot methanol plant throughout its construction.
Notes
7357-(13,14,16), 80-6-(008,011), 80-7-(051,052), 80-8-(069,073), 80-9-089, 81-01-(147,148,151), 81-03-(179,183,189,200), 81-04-208, Roll 14-No4, Roll 17-(No8,19), 81-07-(380,381,384), 81-09-(441,443,448,449,450), 81-10-(481 to 485,488,498,503,504,506 to 509), 31-9A, 82-03-(820 to 824), 82-06-(953,954,956,958,963,964), 82-07-(979 to 985), 82-08-(996,1001,1004,1006,1009,1014,1018,1035,1051,1056, 1082 to 1089), 82-09-(1118 to 1124), 82-10-(1165,1167,1168,1191,1192), 85-01-(1317,1325,1330), 85-05-(1350,1353,1354), 85-06-(1355,1356)
Subject Access
Ocelot
Methanex
Methanol Storage Tanks
Construction
Construction of Buildings
Heavy Machinery
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Eurocan - Whitesail Housing Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28529
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Oct 1969 - 3 Jan 1970
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing newly built streets and housing (for Eurocan workers) under construction in the Whitesail area of Kitimat.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Oct 1969 - 3 Jan 1970
Physical Description
8 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing newly built streets and housing (for Eurocan workers) under construction in the Whitesail area of Kitimat.
Notes
80383, 80384, 80385, 80386, 80388, 80392, 80441, 80463
Subject Access
Construction
Neighbourhoods
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2004.21.34
Scope and Content
Photograph of trailer homes at Anderson Hill Camp.
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.21.34
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6x7.5cm
Custodial History
Photos donated by Joan Smith for Anglican Church 50th Anniversary. Donated in April 2003.
Scope and Content
Photograph of trailer homes at Anderson Hill Camp.
Subject Access
Anglican Church
Storage Location
Negative storage
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2004.21.36
Scope and Content
Photograph of trailer homes at Anderson Hill Camp.
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.21.36
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.5x6cm
Custodial History
Photos donated by Joan Smith for Anglican Church 50th Anniversary. Donated in April 2003.
Scope and Content
Photograph of trailer homes at Anderson Hill Camp.
Subject Access
Anglican Church
Storage Location
Negative storage

Eurocan - Early Foundation & Structure Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28523
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 Jul 1968 - 5 Dec 1968
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the early work on building foundations, building frames, & preparing the land for future construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 Jul 1968 - 5 Dec 1968
Physical Description
13 negatives 2 photograph prints : b&w
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the early work on building foundations, building frames, & preparing the land for future construction.
Notes
80059, 80060, 80062, 80069, 80072, 80077, 80098, 80101, 80103, 80112, 80122, 80124
Subject Access
Foundation
Eurocan
Aerial
Construction
Heavy Machinery
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Eurocan - Building Interiors Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28526
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jun 1969 - 30 Apr 1970
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the interiors of buildings for the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill. Different steel structures and machines can be seen.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jun 1969 - 30 Apr 1970
Physical Description
9 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the interiors of buildings for the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill. Different steel structures and machines can be seen.
Notes
80184, 80185, 80186, 80190, 80191, 80192, 80193, 80194, 80725
Subject Access
Buildings
Construction of Buildings
Eurocan
Construction
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Photobook of Early Kitimat and Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35205
Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2022.14.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2022.14.7
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : 9x9cm ; colour
Custodial History
Donated by Carol Larson. Originally belonged to her mother, Lydia Strecheniuk.
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Subject Access
Townsite
Mount Elizabeth
Sand Hill
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959-1960
Accession Number
983.48.1a-g
Scope and Content
Photographs of McClure Lake Cub Camp Boy Scouts. a- Anglican Cubs group photo. Camp McLure Lake. Leaders: ? Aiken, Peg Rewers, Joan Nyeste, Doris Morton, Wilf Thiebes. Sept 1960. b- Scouts in front of building door and wearing aprons. Boy on left holding a tub, and boy on right holding a broom. Sept 1960. c- Anglican Cub Pak Camp at McClure Lake, 1959 or 60 (includes origianl and 2 duplicates) d- Group of Scout Leaders. L-R: Max Archer, Doris Morton, Wilf Thiebes, Peg Rewers, Joan Nyeste. Sept 60. e- Scouts standing in a circle with arms up close to heads. Doing Taps. Sept 1960. f- Boy Scouts with some leaders in background. At right: Bruce Nyeste, Barry Hoover, Tom Barrett. Sept 1960. g- Group of Scouts standing in front of building. Gordon Montidore, Tom Barrett, --, Peter Dimitrov, Kim Tourner, Gordon Rogers, David Greening. Sept 1960.
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
983.48.1a-g
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959-1960
Physical Description
6 photographs print : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm 3 photographs print : colour ; 9 x 13 cm
History / Biographical
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Photographs of McClure Lake Cub Camp Boy Scouts. a- Anglican Cubs group photo. Camp McLure Lake. Leaders: ? Aiken, Peg Rewers, Joan Nyeste, Doris Morton, Wilf Thiebes. Sept 1960. b- Scouts in front of building door and wearing aprons. Boy on left holding a tub, and boy on right holding a broom. Sept 1960. c- Anglican Cub Pak Camp at McClure Lake, 1959 or 60 (includes origianl and 2 duplicates) d- Group of Scout Leaders. L-R: Max Archer, Doris Morton, Wilf Thiebes, Peg Rewers, Joan Nyeste. Sept 60. e- Scouts standing in a circle with arms up close to heads. Doing Taps. Sept 1960. f- Boy Scouts with some leaders in background. At right: Bruce Nyeste, Barry Hoover, Tom Barrett. Sept 1960. g- Group of Scouts standing in front of building. Gordon Montidore, Tom Barrett, --, Peter Dimitrov, Kim Tourner, Gordon Rogers, David Greening. Sept 1960.
Name Access
Nyeste, Gabriel
Aiken
Rewers, Peg
Nyeste, Joan
Morton, Doris
Thebes, Wilf
Archer, Max
Hoover, Barry
Barrett, Tom
Montidore, Gordon
Dimitrov, Peter
Tourner, Kim
Rogers, Gordon
Greening, David
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 3

Guide Camp Skoglund Property

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34282
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
983.48.9a-b
Scope and Content
Photographs of Guide camp Skoglund property 1959 photos. a- Kitimat Girl Guide Camp Skoglund property July 59 Waterlily Bay. Group photo. b- Kitimat Guide Camp July 59 Skoglund property Lakelse Lake. Group sitting in a circle.
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
983.48.9a-b
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959
Physical Description
2 photographs print : b&w ; 9x9cm
History / Biographical
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Guide camp Skoglund property 1959 photos. a- Kitimat Girl Guide Camp Skoglund property July 59 Waterlily Bay. Group photo. b- Kitimat Guide Camp July 59 Skoglund property Lakelse Lake. Group sitting in a circle.
Name Access
Nyeste, Gabriel
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 3

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