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Alcan Industrial Pollution

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28347
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Accession Number
72.70
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.70
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Notes
72.70.7
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Pollution
Industries
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Upper Kitimat River Pioneer Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27617
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1982]
Accession Number
982.4
Scope and Content
Photographs of a Tree sounding, a partially finished dugout canoe, and of cabin ruins.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
0
Accession Number
982.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1982]
Physical Description
8 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of a Tree sounding, a partially finished dugout canoe, and of cabin ruins.
Notes
982.4.1 to 16 (Missing 6 to 10, 14, 15) : R5-2 to R5-9 and R6-19A to R6-20A
Subject Access
Remains
Canoes
canoe
Dugout
Kitimat
Kitimat River
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Pioneer
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
{September 26, 1963}
Accession Number
2005.8.9365
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the site for the Peace River dam
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9365
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
{September 26, 1963}
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 20 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the site for the Peace River dam

Machinery at a Construction Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32141
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[April 9, 1969
Accession Number
2005.8.8956
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an unknown person using a piece of machinery on a construction site
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8956
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[April 9, 1969
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w : 20 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an unknown person using a piece of machinery on a construction site

Power Transmission Lines Over Glacier

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28339
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Notes
72.6.4E and 72.6.4F
Subject Access
Kemano
Kildala
Transmission line
Kitimat
Glacier
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Officials on Site of a New Development

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30390
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 16, 1964]
Accession Number
2005.8.8727
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Aluminum Director, Earl Alexander of tunis, and Works Manager, Gerry Gwyn, on site of a gigantic development.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8727
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 16, 1964]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 20 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Aluminum Director, Earl Alexander of tunis, and Works Manager, Gerry Gwyn, on site of a gigantic development.
Name Access
Alexander, Earl
Gwyn, Gerry

Carlson's Farm Site in Flood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27644
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1982]
Accession Number
982.107
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Carlson's Farm Site in a flood and a congoleum tile found at Carlson's Farm.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
23
Accession Number
982.107
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1982]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Carlson's Farm Site in a flood and a congoleum tile found at Carlson's Farm.
Notes
982.107.15 to 18 : R40-15a to R40-18a
Subject Access
Carlson Farm
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Kitselas Canyon East Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28374
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1976]
Accession Number
76.45
Scope and Content
A grave site at Kitselas Canyon East Site in memory of Maria Ellwitt.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.45
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1976]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A grave site at Kitselas Canyon East Site in memory of Maria Ellwitt.
Notes
76.45.1 to 2
Name Access
Ellwitt, Maria
Subject Access
Kitselas Canyon
Grave
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Apr 1979]
Accession Number
79.9
Scope and Content
The site being cleared for a new skating rink.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
79.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Apr 1979]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
The site being cleared for a new skating rink.
Notes
79.9.12.9A to 10A
Subject Access
Rink
Skating rink
skating
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Machine Used on a Construction Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31269
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[September 10, 1969]
Accession Number
2005.8.8845
Scope and Content
Photograph showing one of the machines used to clear the land on a construction site
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8845
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[September 10, 1969]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 15 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing one of the machines used to clear the land on a construction site

Kitselas Canyon Fortress Site and Gitxtseax

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27555
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1981]
Accession Number
981.32
Scope and Content
Four photographs of Kitselas Canyon looking from the Longhouse Site (approx. half a kilometer from the Fortress Site) & a totem pole at the Fortress Site. One image is at Gitxtseax, Kitselas Canyon showing hubcap targets for animal photography.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
981.32
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1981]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 11cm 1 photograph print : color ; 11 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Four photographs of Kitselas Canyon looking from the Longhouse Site (approx. half a kilometer from the Fortress Site) & a totem pole at the Fortress Site. One image is at Gitxtseax, Kitselas Canyon showing hubcap targets for animal photography.
Notes
981.32.1 to 5
Subject Access
Kitselas Canyon
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Minette Bay & Christmas at the Smelter Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27764
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of Minette Bay, Transmission Line, Halloween, and Christmas at the Smelter Site
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
Date Range
[1954]
Physical Description
88 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of Minette Bay, Transmission Line, Halloween, and Christmas at the Smelter Site

Smelter Site Bushfire & Nechako Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27787
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[June 24,1980]
Accession Number
80.54
Scope and Content
Photographs of the smelter site bushfire, Nechako Centre, and Eurocan Pulp and Paper Mill .
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.54
Date Range
[June 24,1980]
Physical Description
8 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the smelter site bushfire, Nechako Centre, and Eurocan Pulp and Paper Mill .
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
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4

Alcan Engineering Photos

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28286
Part Of
KUTE Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.25
Scope and Content
8 photos of Alcan Engineering. 1) Looking East From Centre Passageway Bldg 7B 2) Completed Roof Fan Walking on Potroom 8B West 3) Looking West in Potroom 8B West from Column Line 12 4) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 5) General View of Progress of Work in Potline 8A East 6) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 7) Looking East from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A 8) Looking West from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A
Part Of
KUTE Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.25
Physical Description
8 photographs print : b&w ; 9x11
History / Biographical
Retreived from KUTE by one of the volunteers
Scope and Content
8 photos of Alcan Engineering. 1) Looking East From Centre Passageway Bldg 7B 2) Completed Roof Fan Walking on Potroom 8B West 3) Looking West in Potroom 8B West from Column Line 12 4) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 5) General View of Progress of Work in Potline 8A East 6) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 7) Looking East from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A 8) Looking West from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A
Name Access
KUTE
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
pot lines
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Visitors Standing Outside Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33121
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[May 9, 1963]
Accession Number
2005.8.9058
Scope and Content
Photograph showing three men and two women standing outside while visiting Alcan.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9058
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[May 9, 1963]
Physical Description
1 photograph: b & w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing three men and two women standing outside while visiting Alcan.

Group of Men at Alcan Party

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33122
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca.1960
Accession Number
2005.8.
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a group of men standing together at an Alcan Party and they are all holding plates of food.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca.1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a group of men standing together at an Alcan Party and they are all holding plates of food.

Group of Men at Alcan Party

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33123
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Accession Number
2005.8.9059
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a group of men standing together at an Alcan party and they are all holding plates of food.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9059
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a group of men standing together at an Alcan party and they are all holding plates of food.

Unknown Students Tour Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30386
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[May 1, 1965]
Accession Number
2005.8.8723
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an unnamed group of students from Prince Rupert touring Alcan, the plant and Kemano.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8723
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[May 1, 1965]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an unnamed group of students from Prince Rupert touring Alcan, the plant and Kemano.

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