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Historical - Alcan - Pending Shutdown of 1957

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9187
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 November 1957
Accession Number
2005.8.902
Scope and Content
Photo showing Public Meeting into Pending Sagimat Lay-off - (Sagimat is subsidiary company setup by the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. - the huge layoff did go ahead, shutting the whole project down temporarily.)
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.902
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1 November 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 4.5"
Custodial History
#3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical - Unions
Scope and Content
Photo showing Public Meeting into Pending Sagimat Lay-off - (Sagimat is subsidiary company setup by the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. - the huge layoff did go ahead, shutting the whole project down temporarily.)
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Sagimat
Unions
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Alcan Administration Bld. - Post Card

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24664
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Accession Number
80.41.1
Scope and Content
Alcan Administration Bld. - Post Card
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
80.41.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Physical Description
1 photograph :color ; 14 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Alcan Administration Bld. - Post Card
Subject Access
Business
Industries
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Structure
Building
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Smeltersite Housing Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25091
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Accession Number
2014.14.1
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Seaplane Landing Ramp
Smeltersite
Smeltersite School
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Accession Number
2014.14.2
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd C-1 Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14094
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 mar 1955
Accession Number
76.65.1
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C-1
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 mar 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph :b&w ; 17.8 x 12.6 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C-1
Notes
BC-4-2
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Business
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

The Alcan maintenance men

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30350
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Name Access
Andruchow, Harold
Johansen, Per.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.

Telephone Crew Working in Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15715
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Aug 1955
Accession Number
76.65.34
Scope and Content
Photograph showing B.C. Telephone crew spinning cable to messengers along Road M in Neighbourhood C.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Aug 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.7cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing B.C. Telephone crew spinning cable to messengers along Road M in Neighbourhood C.
Notes
J-2-114
Subject Access
Construction
installation
Kildala
Business
Storage Location
photograph storage

Temporary buildings B and C, Service Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description212
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 12, 1956
Accession Number
76.66.312
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the completed shopping centre in temporary buildings "B" and "C" in Service Centre. The Bank of Montreal sign is visible.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
206
Accession Number
76.66.312
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 12, 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the completed shopping centre in temporary buildings "B" and "C" in Service Centre. The Bank of Montreal sign is visible.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. J-2-312. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Services
Business
Images

Interior of Helen's Cafe

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description256
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Scope and Content
Tables set inside Helen's Cafe at City Centre, Kitimat.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
250
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Photographed by Max Patzelt.
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Tables set inside Helen's Cafe at City Centre, Kitimat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. School District No. 80 Collection 982.71.705
Subject Access
Business
Images

Hudson's Bay Company opening

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description257
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 1956
Scope and Content
Kitimat residents gathered outside the Hudson's Bay Company store in City Centre for the grand opening.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
251
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Kitimat residents gathered outside the Hudson's Bay Company store in City Centre for the grand opening.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel article, December 14, 1956. Northern Sentinel Press Collection 983.42.22
Subject Access
Business
Stores
Images

Sheardown's Coffee Cup

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description261
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 1955
Scope and Content
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
255
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Patrons seated at the counter inside Sheardown's "Coffee Cup", located in the Nechako Centre. From left standing are staff members Susan Simmons, Armida Campbell, and Manager P.C. Staniforth.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Northern Sentinel article, November 24, 1955. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Name Access
Campbell, Armida
Simmons, Susan
Staniforth, Mr. P.C.
Subject Access
Business
Images
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 11, 1961
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Mount Elizabeth High School Band performing with Director Dennis Tupman in front of the Shop-Easy store at the Nechako Centre.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
Item Number
256
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 11, 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Mount Elizabeth High School Band performing with Director Dennis Tupman in front of the Shop-Easy store at the Nechako Centre.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Old accession #998.1.939
Name Access
Tupman, Dennis
Subject Access
Business
Events
Images

Kitimat Public Library

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description263
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1961
Scope and Content
The exterior of the new Kitimat Public Library at Nechako Centre, Mount Elizabeth in the background.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
257
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Photographed by Malak Karsh
Date Range
ca. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
The exterior of the new Kitimat Public Library at Nechako Centre, Mount Elizabeth in the background.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Famed Canadian documentary photographer Malak Karsh was hired in the 1950s by Alcan to take photographs of Arvida and Kitimat. Many were published in Alcan literature and textbooks on Canada. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Subject Access
Business
Libraries
Images

Interior of Nechako Theatre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description264
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. October 24, 1956
Scope and Content
The interior of the new Nechako Theatre in Nechako Centre, Kitimat.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
258
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Photographed by Max Patzelt
Date Range
ca. October 24, 1956
Physical Description
1 photo :
Scope and Content
The interior of the new Nechako Theatre in Nechako Centre, Kitimat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. School District No. 80 Collection 982.91.5
Subject Access
Business
Movie Theatres
Images
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 01, 1957
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Super Valu float at Nechako Centre after the Dominion Day parade in Kitimat.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
276
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 01, 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Super Valu float at Nechako Centre after the Dominion Day parade in Kitimat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Subject Access
Events
Business
Images

Raft Crew Delta King Days.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18191
Part Of
Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Accession Number
76.24.1
Scope and Content
Nechako Theatre Crew and Patrol Boat.
Part Of
Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.24.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.3 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Nechako Theatre Crew and Patrol Boat.
Subject Access
Celebrations
Delta King Days
Raft Race
Business
Geographic Access
Kitimat River
Nechako
Storage Location
photograph storage

Raft Crew, Delta King Days

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18194
Part Of
Kevin Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Accession Number
76.24.6
Scope and Content
Raft Crew, Delta King Days
Part Of
Kevin Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.24.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Raft Crew, Delta King Days
Subject Access
Celebration
Delta King Days
Business
overewaitea
Geographic Access
Kitimat River
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Accession Number
76.24.8
Scope and Content
Eurocan Crew Raft Race
Part Of
Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.24.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.3 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Eurocan Crew Raft Race
Subject Access
Celebrations
Delta King Days
Business
Industries
Eurocan Pulp & Paper
Raft Race
Geographic Access
Kitimat River
Storage Location
photograph storage

3 Crew Members on Remains of Eurocan Raft.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18261
Part Of
Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Accession Number
76.24.9
Scope and Content
3 people on sinking Eurocan raft
Part Of
Chorley Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.24.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 May 1975
Physical Description
1 photograph
Scope and Content
3 people on sinking Eurocan raft
Subject Access
Celebrations
Delta King Days
Business
Industries
Eurocan Pulp & Paper
Geographic Access
Kitimat River
Storage Location
photograph storage

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