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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.
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
Date Range
no date
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Title
Lord Alexander School Seekwyakin Family Day
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Date Range
no date
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Subject Access
Lord Alexander School
Kemano
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kemano Completion Project
Category
Photographic T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kemano, BC

Alcan Project humorous reprieve certificate

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca.1952
Scope and Content
Image depicts a humorous reprieve certificate given to employees of the Alcan Project. The content also implies the hardships endured by the Morrison-Knudsen Company workers in Kemano.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca.1952
Physical Description
1 digital image : col.
Scope and Content
Image depicts a humorous reprieve certificate given to employees of the Alcan Project. The content also implies the hardships endured by the Morrison-Knudsen Company workers in Kemano.
Notes
Title based on contents of text. Ernie Archer Collection
Subject Access
Kemano
Morrison-Knudsen Company
Images
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
75.37.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Camp
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
75.37.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.3 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Camp
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
Structures
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Tent Camp after fire Destruction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19761
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Feb 1951
Accession Number
78.5.2
Scope and Content
Tent Camp after fire Destruction
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Feb 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.4 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Tent Camp after fire Destruction
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
camp
Tent Camp
Structures
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
75.37.9
Scope and Content
Kemano Pass Tent Camp
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
75.37.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 6.7 cm
Scope and Content
Kemano Pass Tent Camp
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
Structures
Residential
Tent Camp
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
75.37.5
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Kemano camp
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
75.37.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 6.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Kemano camp
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
Structures
Temporary
Residential
Quonset Hut
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2011.3.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grill(?) board, Kemano. The board is the accident record of the Morrison-Knudsen Company of Canada Ltd. Alcan Project.
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.3.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.7 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Photographer Harry McGee. Donated by his daughter Christine Del Duca. Originally sent to DOK Mayor's Office.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Grill(?) board, Kemano. The board is the accident record of the Morrison-Knudsen Company of Canada Ltd. Alcan Project.
Name Access
McGee, Harry
Subject Access
Kemano
Morrison-Knudsen Company
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 September 1951
Accession Number
73.3.9.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing camp number 5 from 1600'
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.9.3
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
20 September 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 3"
Scope and Content
Photo showing camp number 5 from 1600'
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano

Return Trip From Kemano by Helicopter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28429
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 return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
16 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Subject Access
Helicopter
Aerial
Scenery
Kitimat
Kemano
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kemano 54' Access Tunnel Entrance

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15426
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2011.3.18
Scope and Content
Photograph of access tunnel entrance, Kemano
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.3.18
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.7 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Photographer Harry McGee. Donated by his daughter Christine Del Duca. Originally sent to DOK Mayor's Office.
Scope and Content
Photograph of access tunnel entrance, Kemano
Name Access
McGee, Harry
Subject Access
Kemano
Tunnel Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Leon Dumstrey-Soos Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Accession Number
2016.02.1
Scope and Content
Panoramic photograph of Kemano showing river, camp and tunnel entrance. Three sections of the photograph are pieced together to form panorama.
Part Of
Leon Dumstrey-Soos Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2016.02.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Physical Description
3 photographic prints : b&w ; 25.5cm x 34cm
Scope and Content
Panoramic photograph of Kemano showing river, camp and tunnel entrance. Three sections of the photograph are pieced together to form panorama.
Subject Access
Kemano
Tunnel Construction
Storage Location
Map Cabinet

Onorio Iacobelli Near Road Construction and Drainage Culverts in Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35199
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Accession Number
2022.9.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is standing high up near possible road construction. He has one leg up on a stump. Drainage culverts visible a bit below him on the mountainside. Beyond that is a steep slope. Forest, valley, and mountains visible behind.
Part Of
Onorio Iacobelli Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.9.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5 x 11.5cm
History / Biographical
Onorio Iacobelli worked in Kemano.
Custodial History
Donated by Onorio Iacobelli's granddaughter, Francesca Iacobelli.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Onorio Angelo Iacobelli in Kemano sometime between 1952 and 1955. He is standing high up near possible road construction. He has one leg up on a stump. Drainage culverts visible a bit below him on the mountainside. Beyond that is a steep slope. Forest, valley, and mountains visible behind.
Name Access
Iacobelli, Onorio Angelo
Subject Access
Kemano
Construction
Mountain
Storage Location
photograph storage

Fritz Wurster Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28258
Part Of
Fritz Wurster Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2002.32
Scope and Content
Collection of photos from Kemano (originals and copies). Very early & interesting photos of Morrison-Knudsen Construction in Kemano showing camps, harbour, powerhouse, tunnel, transmission line, skid, camps at Horestky, camps throughout the transmission line.
Part Of
Fritz Wurster Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.32
Date Range
1950
Scope and Content
Collection of photos from Kemano (originals and copies). Very early & interesting photos of Morrison-Knudsen Construction in Kemano showing camps, harbour, powerhouse, tunnel, transmission line, skid, camps at Horestky, camps throughout the transmission line.
Name Access
Wurster, Fritz
Subject Access
Kemano
Transmission line
Morrison-Knudsen Company
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 March 1956
Accession Number
2005.8.945
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Kitmano' docked at Kemano, B.C. (part of the Alcan Project). L/R Bob Ashmore, Dan Hayes (Supt. Wharf Alcan: Kitimat Works); Arv Sestrap (Insurance, Charter Business); Canada Life, Resident, District Rep. Kitimat
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.945
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
15 March 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6.5" x 4.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage File - Kitmano
Scope and Content
Photo showing 'Kitmano' docked at Kemano, B.C. (part of the Alcan Project). L/R Bob Ashmore, Dan Hayes (Supt. Wharf Alcan: Kitimat Works); Arv Sestrap (Insurance, Charter Business); Canada Life, Resident, District Rep. Kitimat
Name Access
Ashmore, Bob
Hayes, Dan
Sestrap, Arv
Subject Access
Kemano
Boats
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.78
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kemano Mountain from Helicopter, photo credited to International Harvester Company.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.78
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kemano Mountain from Helicopter, photo credited to International Harvester Company.
Subject Access
Kemano
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1980s?
Accession Number
2003.29.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Kemano. View is looking down on homes with mountain and transmission line behind.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.29.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1980s?
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 50.5 x 40cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Kemano. View is looking down on homes with mountain and transmission line behind.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 3

Alcan Project management

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description12
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
March 9, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts six people standing on the Kemano Wharf. From left is Mr. K. Roestad; Mr. Percy E. Radley; Mr. McNeely DuBose; Mrs. McNeely DuBose; Mr. M.K. Madsen, M.K. Assistant Project Manager and Mr. R.E. Reed, M.K. Area Engineer.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
6
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
March 9, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts six people standing on the Kemano Wharf. From left is Mr. K. Roestad; Mr. Percy E. Radley; Mr. McNeely DuBose; Mrs. McNeely DuBose; Mr. M.K. Madsen, M.K. Assistant Project Manager and Mr. R.E. Reed, M.K. Area Engineer.
Notes
Alcan ID no. KR-780. Alcan Collection
Name Access
Madsen, M.K.
DuBose, McNeely
DuBose, Mrs. McNeely
Radley, Percy E.
Reed, R.E.
Roestad, K.
Subject Access
Kemano
Images

Aerial Photograph of Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14597
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Sept. 1991
Accession Number
2010.1.2
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kemano
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Creator
Prince Rupert Daily News
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.1.2
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Prince Rupert Daily News
Date Range
26 Sept. 1991
Physical Description
1 photographic 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
Aerial photograph of Kemano
Notes
PRDN# P00402
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

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