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Hal Whiting Fonds

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
985.65 986.5
Scope and Content
Collection of folders and other materials relating to early Kitimat. Misc items 985.65.1 - 1 menu - Kitimat Constructors Dec 25th, 1951 985.65.2 - official opening of the 1st Kitimat School, Sept 26, 1952 985.65.2 - 1st airmail despatch from Kitimat (Queen Charlotte Airlines Ltd) 985.65.3a - to Mrs. Whiting - 1st airmail left Kitimat - Sept 20, 1952 985.65.3b - Envelope signed by Postmaster 985.65.4 - Clipping - Postmark 'Kitimat' Clippings 985.65.5 - Yacht Becomes 'Work' Vessel (Nechako) 985.65.6 - Alcan Asks Gov't Okay Kitimat to be Planned Town 985.65.7 - Terrace-Kitimat Rail Line Approved 985.65.8 - Striking Kitimat Men Here 985.65.9 - Beauty, Thrills in Aluminum City 985.65.10 - City Hacked Out of Wilderness 985.65.11 - 7-year Canasa, US Aluminum Pact Set - Kitimat Major Supplier 985.65.12 - Kitimat Power Repairs Rushed 985.65.13 - Conciliation Board Called for Kitimat 985.65.14 - Biggest Industrial Project is Speeded (Alum Co. Ltd, will be world's largest alum maker) 985.65.15 - B.C.'s Huge Aluminum Project 985.65.16 - Cdn Affairs: B.C. A Land of Infinite Borders 985.65.17 - Underground Powerhouse was carved from bedrock a quarter-mile inside DuBose Mtn 985.65.18 - Extract from "The Seattle Times" April 14, 1952 "Cheap Canada Aluminum Poses Problem" 985.65.34 - Kitimat Constructors Instructions to Employees, 1952 985.65.35 - The School 'The Apha' 1953 - Kitimat Smelter Site School 985.65.36 - Detailed Map BC Coast page one & two 985.65.39 - Book - The Alcan Story - presented by Dietrich-Collins Equipment Ltd Delta King clippings 985.65.44 - Kitimat Gets Floating Hotel May 13, 1952 985.65.45 - Delta King Sails Back to Bright Lights April 29, 1959 985.65.46 - Gould's Latest Dream - The Delta King (Don't Count Barney Out) 985.65.47 - Delta King Returning 985.65.48 - Delta King May Find a Home - San Francisco Chronicle, June 13, 1964 985.65.53 - Water Sweeps into Reservoir as Alcan Pushes Huge Project - Oct, 1952 985.65.54 - Cdn West Coast, Carl Agar, a disciple of Igor Sikorsky, making aviation history 985.65.55 - Magazine Article: At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (fortune mag. 1952) 985.65.57-68 - coloured photos 1952 - sandhill 985.65-70 - clipping - construction world mag "Several Alcan Project Features Greatest in the World Al Beaton's Books 'Casey Sez' 985.65.19-33 986.5.1 - Booklet - Electrical Eng. & Operating Aspects of Alcan's BC Project 986.5.5 - Kitimat Constructors Organizational Chart 986.5.3 - Resident Angler's License #21913K H.M. Whiting - 1953 986.5.4 - Kitimat Rod and Gun Association Life Membership - H. Whiting
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Whiting, Hal
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
985.65 986.5
GMD
graphic material
Custodial History
Collection of photos and printed matter relative to early Kitimat (1950's). This collection was owned by Mr. H. M. (Hal) Whiting project manager for Kitimat Constructors builders of Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Collection of folders and other materials relating to early Kitimat. Misc items 985.65.1 - 1 menu - Kitimat Constructors Dec 25th, 1951 985.65.2 - official opening of the 1st Kitimat School, Sept 26, 1952 985.65.2 - 1st airmail despatch from Kitimat (Queen Charlotte Airlines Ltd) 985.65.3a - to Mrs. Whiting - 1st airmail left Kitimat - Sept 20, 1952 985.65.3b - Envelope signed by Postmaster 985.65.4 - Clipping - Postmark 'Kitimat' Clippings 985.65.5 - Yacht Becomes 'Work' Vessel (Nechako) 985.65.6 - Alcan Asks Gov't Okay Kitimat to be Planned Town 985.65.7 - Terrace-Kitimat Rail Line Approved 985.65.8 - Striking Kitimat Men Here 985.65.9 - Beauty, Thrills in Aluminum City 985.65.10 - City Hacked Out of Wilderness 985.65.11 - 7-year Canasa, US Aluminum Pact Set - Kitimat Major Supplier 985.65.12 - Kitimat Power Repairs Rushed 985.65.13 - Conciliation Board Called for Kitimat 985.65.14 - Biggest Industrial Project is Speeded (Alum Co. Ltd, will be world's largest alum maker) 985.65.15 - B.C.'s Huge Aluminum Project 985.65.16 - Cdn Affairs: B.C. A Land of Infinite Borders 985.65.17 - Underground Powerhouse was carved from bedrock a quarter-mile inside DuBose Mtn 985.65.18 - Extract from "The Seattle Times" April 14, 1952 "Cheap Canada Aluminum Poses Problem" 985.65.34 - Kitimat Constructors Instructions to Employees, 1952 985.65.35 - The School 'The Apha' 1953 - Kitimat Smelter Site School 985.65.36 - Detailed Map BC Coast page one & two 985.65.39 - Book - The Alcan Story - presented by Dietrich-Collins Equipment Ltd Delta King clippings 985.65.44 - Kitimat Gets Floating Hotel May 13, 1952 985.65.45 - Delta King Sails Back to Bright Lights April 29, 1959 985.65.46 - Gould's Latest Dream - The Delta King (Don't Count Barney Out) 985.65.47 - Delta King Returning 985.65.48 - Delta King May Find a Home - San Francisco Chronicle, June 13, 1964 985.65.53 - Water Sweeps into Reservoir as Alcan Pushes Huge Project - Oct, 1952 985.65.54 - Cdn West Coast, Carl Agar, a disciple of Igor Sikorsky, making aviation history 985.65.55 - Magazine Article: At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (fortune mag. 1952) 985.65.57-68 - coloured photos 1952 - sandhill 985.65-70 - clipping - construction world mag "Several Alcan Project Features Greatest in the World Al Beaton's Books 'Casey Sez' 985.65.19-33 986.5.1 - Booklet - Electrical Eng. & Operating Aspects of Alcan's BC Project 986.5.5 - Kitimat Constructors Organizational Chart 986.5.3 - Resident Angler's License #21913K H.M. Whiting - 1953 986.5.4 - Kitimat Rod and Gun Association Life Membership - H. Whiting
Name Access
Whiting, H.M.
Whiting, Hal
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4
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Smelter under Construction

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
985.65.198
Scope and Content
Photo showing the proposed smelter under construction, steelyard, potline foundations, etc
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Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.198
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the proposed smelter under construction, steelyard, potline foundations, etc
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Smelter Construction

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Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1958]
Accession Number
2014.14.45
Scope and Content
Photograph of smelter construction
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Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.45
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1958]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25 cm x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of smelter construction
Subject Access
Smelter
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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New Pre-cast Yard

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 June 1953
Accession Number
985.65.249
Scope and Content
Photo showing new pre-cast yard in area of shipping building #111A, looking north-west with structural steel of potline #2 in background.
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Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.249
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 June 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing new pre-cast yard in area of shipping building #111A, looking north-west with structural steel of potline #2 in background.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Pre Pouring

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 January 1953
Accession Number
985.65.142
Scope and Content
Photo showing preparations too pour walls of manhole 26, 30 inch concrete sewer connection is in foreground.
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Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.142
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 January 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing preparations too pour walls of manhole 26, 30 inch concrete sewer connection is in foreground.
Subject Access
Smelter
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Smelter site preparation

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 12, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts bulldozers placing fill in the south-west corner of the storage area, to the final elevation of 28.5 ft. View is looking north-east at storage area of hydraulic fill.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
136
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 12, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts bulldozers placing fill in the south-west corner of the storage area, to the final elevation of 28.5 ft. View is looking north-east at storage area of hydraulic fill.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Alcan Collection 79.31.7
Subject Access
Smelters
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Aerial view of smelter operation

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
146
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan Public Relations Department ID No. ICT 177-30 Fred Busby Collection 2002.27
Subject Access
Smelters
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Caisson Construction for Alcan dock

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 30, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a view of caisson construction in their graving dock. The view is looking north at the timber bulkheads being installed.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
140
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 30, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a view of caisson construction in their graving dock. The view is looking north at the timber bulkheads being installed.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-342. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.203
Subject Access
Smelters
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Alcan Smelter

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 25 Sept 1962]
Accession Number
1998.1.8414
Scope and Content
View of Alcan smelter, taken from the overlooking hillside.
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8414
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 25 Sept 1962]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
View of Alcan smelter, taken from the overlooking hillside.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.295
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
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Bob Whiting & Son

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Accession Number
1998.1.5952
Scope and Content
Log truck parked on unpaved side of the road with driver side of the door opened and logs pilled in front of the truck.
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.5952
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.6 x 9.1 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Log truck parked on unpaved side of the road with driver side of the door opened and logs pilled in front of the truck.
Subject Access
Bob Whiting & Son
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Bob Whiting & Son

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Accession Number
1998.1.5953
Scope and Content
Log truck parked at the side of the road with logs layed at the bottom on the ground and a crane behind the log truck
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.5953
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.9 x 9.6 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Log truck parked at the side of the road with logs layed at the bottom on the ground and a crane behind the log truck
Subject Access
Bob Whiting & Son
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Bob Whiting & Son

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Accession Number
1998.1.5954
Scope and Content
Logs lined up on gravel road with trees on the background.
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.5954
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.6 x 9.4 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Logs lined up on gravel road with trees on the background.
Subject Access
Bob Whiting & Son
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Bob Whiting & Son

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Accession Number
1998.1.5955
Scope and Content
Log truck parked on gravel road with logs attached to the back of the truck.
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.5955
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.6 x 9.5 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Log truck parked on gravel road with logs attached to the back of the truck.
Subject Access
Bob Whiting & Son
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Bob Whiting & Son

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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Accession Number
1998.1.5956
Scope and Content
Log truck parked on gravel road with another truck lifting logs onto the back of the truck.
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.5956
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[12 Jul 1968]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.7 x 9.5 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Log truck parked on gravel road with another truck lifting logs onto the back of the truck.
Subject Access
Bob Whiting & Son
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Plant Area, Eurocan Pre Construction

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Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15, May, 1968
Accession Number
80.12.800.03
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Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
80.12.800.03
Standard number
Photo showing Eurocan Pre Construction
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15, May, 1968
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 5 x 3 cm
Subject Access
Eurocan
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Plant Area, Eurocan Pre Construction

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Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 May 1968
Accession Number
80.12.40
Scope and Content
Plant Area, Eurocan Pre Construction
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Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
80.12.40
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 May 1968
Physical Description
1 photograph :b&w ; 12.7 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Plant Area, Eurocan Pre Construction
Notes
80.12.800.03
Subject Access
Business
Industries
pulp
Construction
Geographic Access
Kitimat
Eurocan Plant
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Construction

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Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Accession Number
2013.08.209
Scope and Content
Photograph of the building of the trestle over gorge for the rainroad ; crane in photo ; lots of rock and hill
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Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Creator
Photograph by Gordon Lee
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2013.08.209
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Physical Description
1 b&w negative
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gordon Lee donated to the museum by his daughter Michelle Simeoni.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the building of the trestle over gorge for the rainroad ; crane in photo ; lots of rock and hill
Name Access
Lee, Gordon
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives
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Smelter site looking east

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.28
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.28
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Notes
BC-2-209
Subject Access
Smelter
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Deep excavation for the alumina storage building, smelter site

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 30, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers excavating for the construction of the alumina storage building.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
144
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 30, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers excavating for the construction of the alumina storage building.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-451. -- Sloping sides avoided cave-ins. -- Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.267
Subject Access
Smelters
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Smelter Construction

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Part Of
Art Coghlin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2002.7.39
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of smelter buildings.
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Part Of
Art Coghlin Collection
Creator
Art Coghlin
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.7.39
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
Art Coghlin was Paymaster for Kitimat Constructors
Custodial History
Terry Voitchovsky
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of smelter buildings.
Storage Location
Slide Box 1
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