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Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Description
Alcan coaster
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Description
Alcan coaster
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
8.2 cm
Length
8.2 cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat Works, Anode Paste Plant, Official opening 19 September, 1983, Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd.
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Mask, Gas
Material
Wood
rubber
plastic
metal
Manufacturer
ACME
Accession Number
2001.32.62
Description
ACME all purpose gas mask from original Fire Department in Kemano. Mask is in grey colored box.
Object Type
Mask, Gas
Description
ACME all purpose gas mask from original Fire Department in Kemano. Mask is in grey colored box.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
rubber
plastic
metal
Height
37 cm
Width
17 cm
Length
32 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.62
Category
Regulative and Protective T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 5 Shelf 1
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.
Manufacturer
ACME
Object Type
Ingots
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.15
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Title
Alcan
Object Type
Ingots
Quantity
1
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
11 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Length
16 cm
Accession Number
983.15
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Object Type
Sample
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
5.3 cm
Length
2.8 cm
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.144
Scope and Content
Photograph of piles of slash in a clear cut area for the Kitimat townsite.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.144
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
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 piles of slash in a clear cut area for the Kitimat townsite.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Kenney Dam Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description22
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kenney Dam during its construction.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kenney Dam during its construction.
Notes
Title based on content of photo. A rock dam was chosen for its ability to withstand earthquakes. District of Kitimat Collection Accession no. 987.10.2
Subject Access
Construction
Dams
Images

Aerial view of Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Notes
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Subject Access
Dams
Construction
Aerial
Images

Piles of Debris Burning in Hospital Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34378
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of piles of debris ready for burning in the Hospital Site. Homes visible in background, including chicken coop homes.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of piles of debris ready for burning in the Hospital Site. Homes visible in background, including chicken coop homes.
Notes
J-2-427
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Cranes Piling Debris in the Hospital Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34384
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of cranes piling debris at hospital site. Cat pushing debris in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of cranes piling debris at hospital site. Cat pushing debris in foreground.
Notes
J-2-396
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Debris Piles in Neighbourhood B-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34387
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of debris piles in neighbourhood B-II. Dirt road on left side.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of debris piles in neighbourhood B-II. Dirt road on left side.
Notes
J-2-397
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Piles of Debris in Service Centre Clearing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35340
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.60
Scope and Content
Photograph of the piles of debris in the 11.4 acre clearing in the Service Centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.60
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 the piles of debris in the 11.4 acre clearing in the Service Centre.
Notes
J-2-99
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
service centre

Scaffolding and 6" Steam Pipe Installation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35095
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.80
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north in west passageway showing scaffolding and 6" steam pipe installation
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.80
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north in west passageway showing scaffolding and 6" steam pipe installation
Notes
J-12-1385
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Roof Slab Forming and Reinforcing Steel on Wharf Wash & Locker Bldg 500

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35097
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.22.82
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south-east showing roof slab forming and reinforcing steel on wharf wash & locker bldg. 500.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.82
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south-east showing roof slab forming and reinforcing steel on wharf wash & locker bldg. 500.
Notes
J-12-209
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction Progress for Alcan Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35098
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.83
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west. Note construction progress at potroom 5-B, rectifier building 103-C and substation 20.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.83
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west. Note construction progress at potroom 5-B, rectifier building 103-C and substation 20.
Notes
J-12-927
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Coke Calcining Plant Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35101
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.86
Scope and Content
Photograph of coke calcining plant area. View to north east showing erection of bins 31 & 32. Man is standing in front of wall below.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.86
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of coke calcining plant area. View to north east showing erection of bins 31 & 32. Man is standing in front of wall below.
Notes
J-12-887
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Excavation for Footings and Formwork for Local Service Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35106
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.91
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south showing excavation for footings and formwork for local service buildings in priority area No.1, potline group B. Some vehicles visible. Potlines visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.91
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south showing excavation for footings and formwork for local service buildings in priority area No.1, potline group B. Some vehicles visible. Potlines visible in background.
Notes
J-12-1177
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Foundation Framework for Alcan Commercial Building and Hudson Bay Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35249
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.9
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 foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Notes
J-2-320
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

Aerial Looking West Across Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35252
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial photograph looking west across neighbourhood C. Logs in lower right-hand corner are now being removed. In the background is the Riverlodge camp, with the dyke behind it. On top towards the right, the Kitimat River bridge is just visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.12
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 aerial photograph looking west across neighbourhood C. Logs in lower right-hand corner are now being removed. In the background is the Riverlodge camp, with the dyke behind it. On top towards the right, the Kitimat River bridge is just visible.
Notes
J-2-289
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

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