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Date Range
25 Sept 1961
Object Type
metal stock
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2011.22.10
Description
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Dept 547 Days ending 25 Sept 1961 Without a lost time case.
Title
Alcan Kitimat Safety Award
Object Type
metal stock
Description
Mini aluminum tri-lock ingot 'Alcan' embossed on top twice. Engraved on bottom - - Alcan - -Kitimat - Safety Award to - F.W. Knop of Electrical Maintenance Dept 547 Days ending 25 Sept 1961 Without a lost time case.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
1.5 cm
Width
2.8 cm
Length
13.3 cm
Date Range
25 Sept 1961
Accession Number
2011.22.10
Name Access
Knop, F. W.
Subject Access
Alcan
Safety Award
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 22 October 1981
Accession Number
2005.8.7610
Scope and Content
Photo of the Acan ingot inventory.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.7610
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 22 October 1981
Physical Description
1 photgraph print; b&w: 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of the Acan ingot inventory.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Accession Number
2005.8.6489
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Gerry Dietero, AlcanIngot Office (halloweeen event?)
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6489
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 4 in
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Gerry Dietero, AlcanIngot Office (halloweeen event?)
Notes
Donor Mike Avery- Found at KUTE
Name Access
Dietero, Gerry
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives
GMD
Timekeeping Devices
Object Type
Clock
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2011.22.3
Description
Black plastic travel alarm clock/calculator. Grey 'Alcan' logo at left. Purple 'alarm off' button at right.
Title
Alcan Commemorative Travel Alarm Clock and Calculator
GMD
Timekeeping Devices
Object Type
Clock
Description
Black plastic travel alarm clock/calculator. Grey 'Alcan' logo at left. Purple 'alarm off' button at right.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Height
2 cm
Width
7 cm
Length
7.3 cm
Accession Number
2011.22.3
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Timekeeping T&E
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Date Range
1966
GMD
Writing Media
Artist
Walter Suessmayer - Northwest Foto Kitimat/B.C.
Accession Number
2004.7.17
Description
Black and white postcard depicting Alcan in 1966. No notes on back.
Title
Aluminum Plant, Kitimat Works
Artist
Walter Suessmayer - Northwest Foto Kitimat/B.C.
GMD
Writing Media
Description
Black and white postcard depicting Alcan in 1966. No notes on back.
Height
10cm
Width
14.5cm
Date Range
1966
Accession Number
2004.7.17
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 5
Place of Manufacture
Germany

Centrefold of the March 4, 1994 issue of the 'Ingot'

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15014
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Accession Number
2009.1.49
Scope and Content
Photograph of items - part of the centrefold of the March 4, 1994 issue of the 'Ingot', Vol. 41 No. 5
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.49
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of items - part of the centrefold of the March 4, 1994 issue of the 'Ingot', Vol. 41 No. 5
Name Access
Diersen, Frank
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
The Ingot
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aluminum cylinder ingots

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14602
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Sept. 1991
Accession Number
2010.1.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of bundles of aluminum cylinder ingots.
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Creator
Prince Rupert Daily News
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.1.7
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Prince Rupert Daily News
Date Range
26 Sept. 1991
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28cm
Custodial History
This item is part of a large collection of photographs from Prince Rupert Daily News that was first transfered to the Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives. Images pertaining to Kitimat/Kemano were subsequently transfered to our repository.
Scope and Content
Photograph of bundles of aluminum cylinder ingots.
Notes
PRDN#P00407
Name Access
Prince Rupert Daily News
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Casting
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964
Accession Number
982.90.2.9
Scope and Content
Loading Alcan Ingots
Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.90.2.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Loading Alcan Ingots
Subject Access
Industries
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Transporation
Wharf
Geographic Access
Kitimat
Storage Location
photograph storage

The Gold Quill Award of Excellence (Alcan)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description7462
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[31 August 1984]
Accession Number
1998.1.7392
Scope and Content
A tall trophy with a large feather in it. The top of the trophy comes to a point, and the base of the trophy is a rectangle.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.7392
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[31 August 1984]
Physical Description
1 negative : col.
Scope and Content
A tall trophy with a large feather in it. The top of the trophy comes to a point, and the base of the trophy is a rectangle.
Notes
Patzelt No. 7984
Subject Access
Ingot Award
Gold Quill Award of Excellence
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1980
Accession Number
980.67
Scope and Content
10 slides featuring image of Kitimat in 1980. Slides include images of the Safety Building, hospital, an aerial, Moore Creek waterfall, golf course, centennial park, Lakelse Lake, Alcan Office, and Kitimat River.
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
980.67
Date Range
1980
Physical Description
10 slides ; colour :
Scope and Content
10 slides featuring image of Kitimat in 1980. Slides include images of the Safety Building, hospital, an aerial, Moore Creek waterfall, golf course, centennial park, Lakelse Lake, Alcan Office, and Kitimat River.
Subject Access
Safety Building
Hospital
Moore Creek
Golf Course
Centennial Park
Lakelse Lake
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat River
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

District of Kitimat Celebrating 60 Years of Community 1953 to 2013

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/exhibitdok60
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits

Aerial of Smelter Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32029
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.518
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.518
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32031
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.520
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.520
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32032
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.521
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.521
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32034
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.522
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible. View is from very high up. Snowy mountains on each side.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.522
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible. View is from very high up. Snowy mountains on each side.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32038
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.526
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of of Douglas Channel and smeltersite in the 1950s. Smeltersite is at the far left, and Kitimat River estuary is to the right of it.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.526
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of of Douglas Channel and smeltersite in the 1950s. Smeltersite is at the far left, and Kitimat River estuary is to the right of it.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial Overview of Alcan Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32039
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.527
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial overview of the Alcan project in the 1950s. View is from very high up. Douglas Channel, the Kitimat River Estuary, Smeltersite, and early beginnings of townsite are visible. Snow mountain ranges in background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.527
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial overview of the Alcan project in the 1950s. View is from very high up. Douglas Channel, the Kitimat River Estuary, Smeltersite, and early beginnings of townsite are visible. Snow mountain ranges in background.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32044
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.532
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of smeltersite. Alcan buildings and smeltersite towards the top. To the right is the Kitimat River estuary.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.532
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of smeltersite. Alcan buildings and smeltersite towards the top. To the right is the Kitimat River estuary.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32045
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.533
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite if on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.533
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite if on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32078
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.547
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan Smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite is on the left, and the Kitimat River Estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.547
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : color ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan Smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite is on the left, and the Kitimat River Estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

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