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Film 'The Kitimat Story'

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.28
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.28
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 film reel 1 DVD
Custodial History
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
DVD storage, Curator's Office
Date Range
ca. 1997
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Material
paper
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Title
Political Cartoon
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Name Access
Kuppers, Hans
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
C.A.W. Union
District of Kitimat
Kemano Power Sales
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat
Object Type
Blade, Shovel
Material
Steel
Accession Number
983.36.13
Description
A steel shovel blade that is very rusty.
Object Type
Blade, Shovel
Description
A steel shovel blade that is very rusty.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
very rusty
Width
25 cm
Length
30 cm
Accession Number
983.36.13
Category
Construction T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 2

Morrison-Knudsen Binders

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Part Of
Rolland Meyers Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2001.26.1-2
Scope and Content
Two grey three ring binders containing photos, maps and typewritten reports dated 1951 and 1952 detailing the Morrison-Knudsen Kemano Project involving Kemano, Canyon River and Tahtsa Lake Tunnel Project.
Part Of
Rolland Meyers Collection
Creator
Morrison-Knudsen Company of Canada. Ltd.
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2001.26.1-2
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
2 Binders
Custodial History
Donated by Rolland Meyers in December 2001.
Scope and Content
Two grey three ring binders containing photos, maps and typewritten reports dated 1951 and 1952 detailing the Morrison-Knudsen Kemano Project involving Kemano, Canyon River and Tahtsa Lake Tunnel Project.
Subject Access
Kemano
Tahtsa Lake
Tunnel Construction
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 38