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Date Range
c. 1960's
GMD
Status Symbols
Material
polyester
Accession Number
2004.7.10
Description
Rectangular white polyester patch; red and blue embroidery; letters read 'LOCAL I KEMANO B.C.'
Title
Local 1 Kemano B.C.
GMD
Status Symbols
Description
Rectangular white polyester patch; red and blue embroidery; letters read 'LOCAL I KEMANO B.C.'
Physical Condition
fair
Material
polyester
Condition Remarks
Some discolouration of white background
Height
5cm
Length
7.5cm
Date Range
c. 1960's
Accession Number
2004.7.10
Subject Access
Kemano
Union
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 5
Date Range
c. 1960's
GMD
Status Symbols
Accession Number
2004.7.5
Description
Black polyester patch, red and white embroidery. Lettering reads "KEMANO SKI CLUB", image depicts skier in white embroidery.
Title
Kemano Ski Club
GMD
Status Symbols
Description
Black polyester patch, red and white embroidery. Lettering reads "KEMANO SKI CLUB", image depicts skier in white embroidery.
Physical Condition
good
Height
9.5cm
Width
7.5cm
Date Range
c. 1960's
Accession Number
2004.7.5
Subject Access
Kemano
Ski Club
Crest
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 5
Date Range
1990
GMD
Status Symbols
Material
polyester
Accession Number
2004.7.12
Description
Round white polyester patch; yellow silk screen, white embroidery; letters read '10th Annual Kemano Cycling Roadeo 1990'
Title
10th Annual Kemano Cycling Roadeo 1990
GMD
Status Symbols
Description
Round white polyester patch; yellow silk screen, white embroidery; letters read '10th Annual Kemano Cycling Roadeo 1990'
Physical Condition
fair
Material
polyester
Height
11cm
Length
11cm
Date Range
1990
Accession Number
2004.7.12
Subject Access
Kemano
Kemano Cycling Roadeo
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 5
GMD
Status Symbols
Material
polyester
Accession Number
2004.7.15
Description
Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.
Title
Kemano Camp 72
GMD
Status Symbols
Description
Round blue polyester patch; black, red and green silkscreening; letters read 'KEMANO CAMP 72'; image depicts green forest, black transmission tower in foreground and two red lightning bolts at top.
Physical Condition
good
Material
polyester
Condition Remarks
edges are frayed
Height
8.5cm
Width
8.5cm
Accession Number
2004.7.15
Subject Access
Kemano
Kemano Camp 72
Camp 72
Crest
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 5

Alcan Employees Returning to Work.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9293
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 9 or 12 Sept 1961]
Accession Number
1998.1.8270
Scope and Content
Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8270
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 9 or 12 Sept 1961]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.84 B
Subject Access
Kemano
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan - Guest House - Heritage Files

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9754
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 May 1965
Accession Number
2005.8.984
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.984
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
13 May 1965
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
Photo showing Alcan's Nechako Lodge and its hostess Miss Margaret Duff in the Garden of Nechako Lodge, which was on Albatross Avenue.
Name Access
Duff, Margaret Ramsay
Subject Access
Alcan Guest House
Nechako Lodge
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Tabby drops in for a visit

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14113
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 December 1957
Accession Number
2005.8.3032
Scope and Content
Photo showing "Tabby drops in for a visit", shown here with Miss Margaret Ramsay Duff, hostess of the Alcan Guest House, Nechako Lodge on Albatross Avenue.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.3032
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 December 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5" x 8"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Aluminum Company of Canada (a)Guest House
Scope and Content
Photo showing "Tabby drops in for a visit", shown here with Miss Margaret Ramsay Duff, hostess of the Alcan Guest House, Nechako Lodge on Albatross Avenue.
Name Access
Duff, Margaret
Subject Access
Alcan Guest House
Nechako Lodge
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Entrance Hall in Alcan Guest House No. 1

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35266
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of entrance hall in guest house no. 1. On right there is a table and chair. Table has a phone and book on it. A curtain covers a doorway near it. Behind, there is a staircase going up on the right, and a stone wall in the centre that is part of the fireplace for the room at the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of entrance hall in guest house no. 1. On right there is a table and chair. Table has a phone and book on it. A curtain covers a doorway near it. Behind, there is a staircase going up on the right, and a stone wall in the centre that is part of the fireplace for the room at the left.
Notes
J-2-236
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Guest House

Lounge of the Alcan Guest House No.1

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35292
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.28
Scope and Content
Photograph of inside of lounge of the Alcan Guest House No.1 on Albatross Avenue. Visible inside the lounge is a stone fireplace, chairs, tables, and a lamp. In the back on the right there are stairs leading up.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of inside of lounge of the Alcan Guest House No.1 on Albatross Avenue. Visible inside the lounge is a stone fireplace, chairs, tables, and a lamp. In the back on the right there are stairs leading up.
Notes
J-2-405
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Guest House

Sittingroom of Upstairs Suite in Alcan Guest House No.1

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35342
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.62
Scope and Content
Photograph of sittingroom of upstairs suite in Guest House No. 1. Room contains a couch, chairs, tables, a lamp, and a brick fireplace. Door exiting the room is on the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.62
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of sittingroom of upstairs suite in Guest House No. 1. Room contains a couch, chairs, tables, a lamp, and a brick fireplace. Door exiting the room is on the left.
Notes
J-2-406
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Guest House
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
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
982.91.58
Scope and Content
Photo showing dining room and people sitting to eat a meal at the Alcan Guesthouse.
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.91.58
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing dining room and people sitting to eat a meal at the Alcan Guesthouse.
Subject Access
Dining
Alcan Guest House
Nechako Lodge
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
982.91.57
Scope and Content
Photo showing empty formal dining room at the Alcan Guesthouse.
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.91.57
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing empty formal dining room at the Alcan Guesthouse.
Subject Access
Dining
Alcan Guest House
Nechako Lodge
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Alcan Guest House Garden - Post Card

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19720
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
1980.45.01
Scope and Content
Photograph of Structure ; Alcan Guest House ; Scenery ; Flower Gardens ; Nechako Neighborhood - Albatross Ave.
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1980.45.01
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : colour ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Structure ; Alcan Guest House ; Scenery ; Flower Gardens ; Nechako Neighborhood - Albatross Ave.
Subject Access
Scenery
Gardens
Alcan Guest House
Nechako Lodge

Alcan Guest House No.1 Showing Amdeck in Place

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35346
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.66
Scope and Content
Photograph of #1 Guest House showing amdeck roofing in place. Two men are working on the roof, and two men are working on another structure on the left. Building material is laid on the ground around.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.66
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of #1 Guest House showing amdeck roofing in place. Two men are working on the roof, and two men are working on another structure on the left. Building material is laid on the ground around.
Notes
J-2-187
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Alcan Guest House
Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1964
Accession Number
982.90.2.11
Scope and Content
Photo showing Mrs. Duff, the housekeeper working in the garden at the rear of the Nechako Lodge.
Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.90.2.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1964
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Mrs. Duff, the housekeeper working in the garden at the rear of the Nechako Lodge.
Name Access
Duff, Margaret
Subject Access
Scenery
Gardens
Alcan Guest House
Nechako Lodge

Alcan Guest House Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35305
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.41
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation and framework for the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. Other houses and apartment construction visible behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.41
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation and framework for the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. Other houses and apartment construction visible behind.
Notes
J-2-148
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Alcan Guest House

Completed Framework for Alcan Guest House No. 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35354
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.73
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.73
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Notes
J-2-172
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Alcan Guest House
Apartments
Townsite Camp
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits

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