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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.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4

Aluminum Company of Canada Trainee Manual

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34831
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2021.44
Scope and Content
Book titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. Employee Training Division Montreal Trainee Manual", with a dark green cover, and an image of an aluminum ingot in the centre. Includes a letter from P. E. Radley to Mr. W.S. Mosher, explaining that this manual was sent as a sort of "guidebook" for British Columbia Employees, instead of a tour of the Eastern Canada plants.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2021.44
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 book 1 letter
Custodial History
Donated by Bev Engen
Scope and Content
Book titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. Employee Training Division Montreal Trainee Manual", with a dark green cover, and an image of an aluminum ingot in the centre. Includes a letter from P. E. Radley to Mr. W.S. Mosher, explaining that this manual was sent as a sort of "guidebook" for British Columbia Employees, instead of a tour of the Eastern Canada plants.
Name Access
Mosher, W.S.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21

Malcolm Orsted Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28174
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2003.8
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2003.8
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
40 photographs print : b&w ;
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Name Access
Orsted, Malcolm
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Wharf
Kitimat Hotel
Delta King
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

Alcan Memorabilia Photo Album

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28213
Part Of
Jack Cornelis Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.5
Scope and Content
Album showing Memorabilia of Alcan Kitimat Works employees. All the photos have been taken from the Ingots - unfortunately, not all have dates and years to identify the photos.
Part Of
Jack Cornelis Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.5
Custodial History
Jack Cornelis
Scope and Content
Album showing Memorabilia of Alcan Kitimat Works employees. All the photos have been taken from the Ingots - unfortunately, not all have dates and years to identify the photos.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
ingot
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
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 a trip to Kemano onboard an Alcan ship.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
20 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a trip to Kemano onboard an Alcan ship.
Subject Access
Kemano
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Alcan - Aluminum Smelter Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28572
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Physical Description
23 negatives 4 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Notes
79-194, 79-176, 79-173, 79-172, 79-149, 79-148, 79-144, 79-140, 79-139, 79-31, 79-4, 0019, 0020, 0029, 0056, 0064, 81-175, 83-04-407, 83-08-422, 83-08-430, 83-08-440, 83-08-449, 84-07-541
Subject Access
Kitimat Arm
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
Smelter
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Alcan - Nechako Reservoir & Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28585
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Nechako Reservoir, the Kenney Dam, & the Skins Lake Spillway which were built to create hydroelectric power to be used by the Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat. Also pictured is Des Lake, Alcan barge Tahtsa II at East Tahtsa, a view of the Entiako River as it enters the Nechako Reservoir, an underwater cutting barge, & Eurocan's logging operation at Andrews Bay on Ootsa Lake.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
7
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
12 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Nechako Reservoir, the Kenney Dam, & the Skins Lake Spillway which were built to create hydroelectric power to be used by the Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat. Also pictured is Des Lake, Alcan barge Tahtsa II at East Tahtsa, a view of the Entiako River as it enters the Nechako Reservoir, an underwater cutting barge, & Eurocan's logging operation at Andrews Bay on Ootsa Lake.
Notes
No.19, No.22, No.44, No.47, No.49, No.53, No.56, No.58, No.85, No.105, No.119, No.136
Subject Access
Kenney Dam
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Reservoir
Barge
Ootsa Lake
Aerial
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Mount Elizabeth Secondary School Fonds

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36685
Part Of
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1970
Accession Number
982.92
Scope and Content
Collection of meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and Tamitiks from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School. 1- Minutes of School Government Meetings 1964-1965, 1965-1966, and 1966-1967. 2-Kitimat High School P.T.A. 1957-58 3- Archives- Scrapbook. Mt. Elizabeth Secondary School 1957-60 4-Scrapbook- Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1964 5- Secondary Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1965 6- Scrapbook Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1966 7- Scrapbook Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1967 8- Scrapbook Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1968 9- Record book of the P. T. A. May 16/57. April 7/59 Tamitik duplicates for the following accession numbers P. J. A group 74-55-3: 4 copies of 1956 Tamitik 74-55-6: 2 copies of 1959 Tamitik 74-55-4: 4 duplicates of 1957 78-10-3:3 duplicates of 1958 yearbook 78-10-6: 1 duplicates of 1967 Tamitik 78-10-7:1 duplicates of 1967 Tamitik 78-10-8: 1 duplicates of 1969 78-10-9: 8 duplicates of 1970 Tamitik 74-55-4: 4 duplicates of 1957 yearbook 78-10-3: 3 duplicates of 1958 yearbook 78-10-6: 1 duplicates of 1967 Tamitik 78-10-7: 1 duplicate of 1969 Tamitik 78-10-8 1 duplicate 1969 78-10-9 8 duplicates of 1970 Tamitik
Part Of
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
982.92
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1970
Scope and Content
Collection of meeting minutes, scrapbooks, and Tamitiks from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School. 1- Minutes of School Government Meetings 1964-1965, 1965-1966, and 1966-1967. 2-Kitimat High School P.T.A. 1957-58 3- Archives- Scrapbook. Mt. Elizabeth Secondary School 1957-60 4-Scrapbook- Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1964 5- Secondary Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1965 6- Scrapbook Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1966 7- Scrapbook Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1967 8- Scrapbook Mt. Elizabeth Sec. 1968 9- Record book of the P. T. A. May 16/57. April 7/59 Tamitik duplicates for the following accession numbers P. J. A group 74-55-3: 4 copies of 1956 Tamitik 74-55-6: 2 copies of 1959 Tamitik 74-55-4: 4 duplicates of 1957 78-10-3:3 duplicates of 1958 yearbook 78-10-6: 1 duplicates of 1967 Tamitik 78-10-7:1 duplicates of 1967 Tamitik 78-10-8: 1 duplicates of 1969 78-10-9: 8 duplicates of 1970 Tamitik 74-55-4: 4 duplicates of 1957 yearbook 78-10-3: 3 duplicates of 1958 yearbook 78-10-6: 1 duplicates of 1967 Tamitik 78-10-7: 1 duplicate of 1969 Tamitik 78-10-8 1 duplicate 1969 78-10-9 8 duplicates of 1970 Tamitik
Storage Location
Archives Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 84 Archives Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 93

Jim Beairsto 4th Minister

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34441
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1999
Accession Number
2004.21.20
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Bearisto 4th Minister. Jab-July 1999 West Bank and Lake Okanagan in background.
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.21.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1999
Physical Description
1 photograph print ; colour : 16.5 x 10cm
Custodial History
Photos donated by Joan Smith for Anglican Church 50th Anniversary. Donated in April 2003.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Jim Bearisto 4th Minister. Jab-July 1999 West Bank and Lake Okanagan in background.
Name Access
Beairsto, Jim
Subject Access
Anglican Church
Storage Location
Slide storage drawer 1
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Photographs showing people working on a Haisla canoe project.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
33
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1993]
Physical Description
47 photograph prints : b&w ; 10 x 15cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing people working on a Haisla canoe project.
Subject Access
Haisla
canoe
log
Log canoe
Construction
Carving
People
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34370
Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Physical Description
2 scrapbooks
Custodial History
Donated by Dale and Roberta Barber
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.650
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.11.650
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
90 photos print : b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan - Kitimat Secondary & Elementary School Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28570
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial photographs of Kitimat schools (Mount Elizabeth, Roy Wilcox, Nechako, Alexander, St. Anthony's, Cormorant, & Kildala).
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
8 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial photographs of Kitimat schools (Mount Elizabeth, Roy Wilcox, Nechako, Alexander, St. Anthony's, Cormorant, & Kildala).
Notes
79-215, 79-213, 79-214, 79-212, 79-209, 79-206, 79-82, 79-81
Subject Access
Kildala Elementary School
school
School Buildings
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School
Alexander School
St. Anthony's School
St. Anthony's Catholic
Cormorant Elementary School
Roy Wilcox Elementary School
Nechako Elementary School
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
Kitimat
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Ocelot - Foundation Work For Buildings & Other Structures

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28510
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 Oct 1980 25 Nov 1980 13 Dec 1980 16 Mar 1981 16 Apr 1981 11 May 1981 8,18 Jun 1981
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Photographs showing different stages of foundation work (rebar, pouring concrete, etc.) for buildings and other structures at the Ocelot site.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
4
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 Oct 1980 25 Nov 1980 13 Dec 1980 16 Mar 1981 16 Apr 1981 11 May 1981 8,18 Jun 1981
Physical Description
5 photograph prints : color 8 photograph prints : b&w 5 negatives
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing different stages of foundation work (rebar, pouring concrete, etc.) for buildings and other structures at the Ocelot site.
Notes
Roll 5-(No2A,No3A), 80-11-119, 80-12-(133,136), Roll 12-(No3,10), Roll 13-(No12,No17), Roll 16-No11, 81-06-(234,235), Roll 19-No15A
Subject Access
Foundation
Construction
Construction of Buildings
Ocelot
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Ocelot - Buildings (Interiors & Exteriors)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28512
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 Oct 1980 16 Apr 1981 4 May 1981 (3,10) Dec 1981 18 Jan 1982 8 Feb 1982 24 Aug 1982 17 Oct 1982
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Photographs showing interior and exterior views of different buildings on the Ocelot site.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 Oct 1980 16 Apr 1981 4 May 1981 (3,10) Dec 1981 18 Jan 1982 8 Feb 1982 24 Aug 1982 17 Oct 1982
Physical Description
23 photograph prints : color 19 photograph prints : b&w 27 negatives
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing interior and exterior views of different buildings on the Ocelot site.
Notes
Roll 5-(No5A,No7A,No8A), Roll 12-(No10,No15), Roll 15-No5, 81-12-(596,612,614,620,624), 82-01-702, 82-02-(737,740,743,790 to 793,795,796,801), Roll 33-(12,15,23,25,32,34), Roll 34-11, 82-10-(1176,1183,1187,1194,1195,1200 to 1203,1206,1208,1210,1211)
Subject Access
Construction
Construction of Buildings
Buildings
Ocelot
Storage Location
Artifact 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

Eurocan - Aerials of Early Progress On Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28524
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Feb 1969
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Eurocan Site with numerous buildings now erected and progress on other structures around the site (aerial images).
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Feb 1969
Physical Description
6 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Eurocan Site with numerous buildings now erected and progress on other structures around the site (aerial images).
Notes
80133, 80140, 80141, 80143, 80146, 80147
Subject Access
Eurocan
Construction
Aerial
Buildings
Construction of Buildings
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Eurocan - Heavy Duty Parts and Structures Seen During First ~1.5 Years of Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28525
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 Mar 1969 - 6 Nov 1969
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing large steel parts for the mill and other steel structures that were on the Eurocan site after roughly the first 1.5 years of construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
4
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 Mar 1969 - 6 Nov 1969
Physical Description
24 negatives 14 photograph prints : b&w
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing large steel parts for the mill and other steel structures that were on the Eurocan site after roughly the first 1.5 years of construction.
Notes
80149, 80151, 80152, 80153, 80154, 80155, 80157, 80161, 80162, 80163, 80164, 80167, 80170, 80174, 80175, 80177, 80178, 80180, 80267, 80298, 80303, 80304, 80313, 80414
Subject Access
Eurocan
Construction
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Eurocan - Progress on Site After ~1.5 to 2.5 Years of Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28528
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Jul 1969 - 1 Aug 1970
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the progress of construction for the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill after approx. 1.5 to 2.5 years of construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
7
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Jul 1969 - 1 Aug 1970
Physical Description
20 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the progress of construction for the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill after approx. 1.5 to 2.5 years of construction.
Notes
80227, 80229, 80231, 80232, 80233, 80234, 80260, 80289, 80291, 80292, 80293, 80319, 80332, 80365, 80371, 80418, 80420, 80421, 80423, 80838
Subject Access
Eurocan
Construction
Storage Location
Negative Storage

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