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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

Folders with Kitimat Material

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34371
Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 28
Part Of
Carston Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2007.3a-c
Scope and Content
3 photos of the Delta King (one is a copy)
Part Of
Carston Collection
Creator
F.K. Carston
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2007.3a-c
Physical Description
1 photograph print : sepia ; 6 x 8.75in 1 photograph print : sepia ; 5.25 x 7.75in 1 photograph print : b&w ; 11 x 16in
Custodial History
F.K. Carston
Scope and Content
3 photos of the Delta King (one is a copy)
Notes
Sepia photos split in two peices.
Name Access
Carston, F.K.
Subject Access
Delta King
Smeltersite
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
?
Accession Number
82.145
Scope and Content
Slides of the Anderson Family Farm.
Part Of
Found in Collection
Creator
?
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
82.145
Date Range
?
Physical Description
2 Slides : b&w
Scope and Content
Slides of the Anderson Family Farm.

Envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simpson Conatining Boat Manufacturing Info

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34898
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Accession Number
2010.13.13
Scope and Content
One envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simposon containing boat manufacturing info. Envelope from Brooks Boat MFG. Co.
Booklet - Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw Michigan U.S.A.
Catalogue Sheet - Knock-Down Furniture sold direct from the factory to the user. Brooks Manufacturing Company.
Catalogue Sheet - The Brooks System. Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A.
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.13.13
GMD
multiple media
Physical Description
1 Envelope with Contents
History / Biographical
These items were obtained by Aubrey from John Pitman Moore. John was the son of Elizabeth Moore who was matron at the Elizabeth Long Girls School.
Custodial History
Donated by Aubrey Wood
Scope and Content
One envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simposon containing boat manufacturing info. Envelope from Brooks Boat MFG. Co.
Booklet - Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw Michigan U.S.A.
Catalogue Sheet - Knock-Down Furniture sold direct from the factory to the user. Brooks Manufacturing Company.
Catalogue Sheet - The Brooks System. Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A.
Subject Access
Boats
Manufacturing
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
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

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

Envelope Addressed to Mrs. T. B. Moore, from M.Kaitz Containing Mining Claim Info and Letter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34900
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
cartographic material
Accession Number
2010.13.14
Scope and Content
One envelope to Mrs. T.B. Moore from M. Kraitz containing mining claim info and a letter.
Letter to Mrs. Moore. December 16, 1945.
Mineral Hill No3. L.6813. Coordinate plan.
Plan of Mineral Hill Group of Mineral Claims Kitimat Valley Range V. Coast District.Scale: 300ft. to 1in.
B.C. Chamber of Mines, Vancouver, B.C. File for Iron Mountain Group.
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.13.14
GMD
textual records
cartographic material
Physical Description
1 Envelope with Contents
History / Biographical
These items were obtained by Aubrey from John Pitman Moore. John was the son of Elizabeth Moore who was matron at the Elizabeth Long Girls School.
Custodial History
Donated by Aubrey Wood
Scope and Content
One envelope to Mrs. T.B. Moore from M. Kraitz containing mining claim info and a letter.
Letter to Mrs. Moore. December 16, 1945.
Mineral Hill No3. L.6813. Coordinate plan.
Plan of Mineral Hill Group of Mineral Claims Kitimat Valley Range V. Coast District.Scale: 300ft. to 1in.
B.C. Chamber of Mines, Vancouver, B.C. File for Iron Mountain Group.
Subject Access
Mining
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2002.15.243-249
Scope and Content
Photograph of hydraulic fill area & burning white truck.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.243-249
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
7 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of hydraulic fill area & burning white truck.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage

Cleared Area and Pond at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32826
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.375
Scope and Content
Photographs of cleared area and pond at smeltersite.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.375
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of cleared area and pond at smeltersite.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage

File - Background Information on Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34054
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.8
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
Notes of significant events in Kitimat history from 1952-1954
R. Geddes Large, "The Skeena River of Destiny", Mitchell Press Limited, Vancouver, 1957 (hand-written, 10 pages).
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.8
Physical Description
1 folder
History / Biographical
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
Notes of significant events in Kitimat history from 1952-1954
R. Geddes Large, "The Skeena River of Destiny", Mitchell Press Limited, Vancouver, 1957 (hand-written, 10 pages).
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

Area Development at Giant Spruce

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27689
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Apr 1985
Accession Number
985.34
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Giant Spruce and area development at the Giant Spruce site.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
57
Accession Number
985.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Apr 1985
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Giant Spruce and area development at the Giant Spruce site.
Notes
985.34.10 to 13 : R95-10 to R95-13
Subject Access
Giant Spruce
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Accession Number
2023.16
Scope and Content
One map showing ranges of the Kitimat area. Areas are sectioned off into numbered squares.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2023.16
GMD
cartographic material
Physical Description
1 map
Scope and Content
One map showing ranges of the Kitimat area. Areas are sectioned off into numbered squares.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Accession Number
2023.17
Scope and Content
One map showing ranges of the Kitimat area and tree farm license reserve. Areas are sectioned off into numbered squares.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2023.17
GMD
cartographic material
Physical Description
1 map
Scope and Content
One map showing ranges of the Kitimat area and tree farm license reserve. Areas are sectioned off into numbered squares.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7

Aerials - Kitimat River Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26780
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[2 July 1968]
Accession Number
2011.14
Scope and Content
Photographs of logging activities in the Kitimat Valley
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Creator
McElhanney
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.14
Date Range
[2 July 1968]
Physical Description
26 photograph prints : b&w ; 25cm x 25cm
Custodial History
Purchased by Lars Reese-Hansen from McElhanney to use as reseach resource for his thesis.
Scope and Content
Photographs of logging activities in the Kitimat Valley
Storage Location
Archives

Return Trip From Kemano by Helicopter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28429
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 return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
16 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Subject Access
Helicopter
Aerial
Scenery
Kitimat
Kemano
Storage Location
Curator's Office

File 3 - Early Exploration of Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34070
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.24
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
From Kane, Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America (appendix), pp. 458-459 (photocopy, 1 page)
A Voyage of Discovery (Vancouver) Chapter III (hand-written, 1 page)
Casey Sez, Novemeber 4, 1951 (2 pages)
Articles pertaining to Kemano (3 pages)
Translation from French document inserted in the oldest baptismal record kept at St. Paul's Indian Church, North Vancouver BC (3 pages)
Photo of and article about Herbert Naden Clague
Appendix G. Report on Explorations from Douglas, Gardner, and Dean Inlets, Eastward in the Cascade Mountains. Bellabella, North-west Coast, British Columbia, Novemeber 15, 1874 (7 pages)
The History of the Northern Interior of British Columbia by A.G. Morice. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, Washington, 1971. (Orig published 1904) (hand-written, 2 pages)
Adventure in Two Hemispheres Including Captain Vancouver's Voyage by James Stirrat Marshall + Carrier Adventure. Talex Printing Service, Vancouver, 1955 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
Cross in the Wilderness by Kay Cronin. Mitchell Press Vancouver, 1960 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
History of Clague Mountain (1 page)
Death Notice on Clague from "Cowichen Leader", Duncan BC. Dec 1921. (hand-written, 13 pages)
Inland Navigation - NW Coast of America, June 1973 (7 pages)
Report on the Skeena River District, August 9th 1899 (4 pages)
Kitamaat to Kitsilas by W.R. Stuart (10 pages)
Story of Kitimat Site Goes Back 300 Years, Langley Advance Aug. 19 1954 (clipping)
Article from "The Alaska Sportsman" Vol XIX, No.6, June 1953
Copy of envelopes from old letters from Kitimat
An Alternate Route, road to Groundhog May Make Kitimate its Terminus. From "the Omenica Miner", Hazelton BC, sat Nov 14 1914, Vol IV No 11 (hand-written, 6 pages)
British Columbia Coast Names (5 pages)
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.24
Physical Description
1 folder
History / Biographical
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
From Kane, Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America (appendix), pp. 458-459 (photocopy, 1 page)
A Voyage of Discovery (Vancouver) Chapter III (hand-written, 1 page)
Casey Sez, Novemeber 4, 1951 (2 pages)
Articles pertaining to Kemano (3 pages)
Translation from French document inserted in the oldest baptismal record kept at St. Paul's Indian Church, North Vancouver BC (3 pages)
Photo of and article about Herbert Naden Clague
Appendix G. Report on Explorations from Douglas, Gardner, and Dean Inlets, Eastward in the Cascade Mountains. Bellabella, North-west Coast, British Columbia, Novemeber 15, 1874 (7 pages)
The History of the Northern Interior of British Columbia by A.G. Morice. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, Washington, 1971. (Orig published 1904) (hand-written, 2 pages)
Adventure in Two Hemispheres Including Captain Vancouver's Voyage by James Stirrat Marshall + Carrier Adventure. Talex Printing Service, Vancouver, 1955 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
Cross in the Wilderness by Kay Cronin. Mitchell Press Vancouver, 1960 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
History of Clague Mountain (1 page)
Death Notice on Clague from "Cowichen Leader", Duncan BC. Dec 1921. (hand-written, 13 pages)
Inland Navigation - NW Coast of America, June 1973 (7 pages)
Report on the Skeena River District, August 9th 1899 (4 pages)
Kitamaat to Kitsilas by W.R. Stuart (10 pages)
Story of Kitimat Site Goes Back 300 Years, Langley Advance Aug. 19 1954 (clipping)
Article from "The Alaska Sportsman" Vol XIX, No.6, June 1953
Copy of envelopes from old letters from Kitimat
An Alternate Route, road to Groundhog May Make Kitimate its Terminus. From "the Omenica Miner", Hazelton BC, sat Nov 14 1914, Vol IV No 11 (hand-written, 6 pages)
British Columbia Coast Names (5 pages)
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

Pre-Emptor's Map of Kitimat Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36199
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1921
Accession Number
2000.3.2
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a pre-emptor's map from 1921 showing the Kitimat area. Photocopy has 2 parts. One sheet says Prince Rupert Sheet.
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2000.3.2
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1921
Physical Description
2 map sheets
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret Vanderberg from the Ministry of Transportation + Highways on February 11, 2000.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a pre-emptor's map from 1921 showing the Kitimat area. Photocopy has 2 parts. One sheet says Prince Rupert Sheet.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26

Aerial Photos Kitimat River Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26779
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Accession Number
2011.14
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat River, surrounding area
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Creator
McElhanney
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2011.14
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Physical Description
36 photograph prints : b&w : 25cm x 25cm
History / Biographical
Purchase from McElhanney (Surveying Company) to be used as reference material re: Thesis
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat River, surrounding area
Storage Location
Curator's Office

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