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2,000,000 ton of aluminum produced

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15658
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 14 1966
Accession Number
78.11.137
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.137
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
October 14 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Subject Access
Milestone
Production, Aluminum
Manufacturing
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
73.3.2.24c
Scope and Content
Photo showing the path to the Kitimat water supply. The water tower can be seen up near the top of a hill in the photo with the path flanked by trees. The pathway is made of a wooden ramp and there is a long hose coming down from the tower with at least two People seen at the towers base.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.2.24c
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10x12.5cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the path to the Kitimat water supply. The water tower can be seen up near the top of a hill in the photo with the path flanked by trees. The pathway is made of a wooden ramp and there is a long hose coming down from the tower with at least two People seen at the towers base.

Land Clearing With a 5-Ton Steel Ball

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28008
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Accession Number
73.3.3.23
Scope and Content
Photograph showing land clearing with a 5-ton steel ball.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1952-1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5cm x 25.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing land clearing with a 5-ton steel ball.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 Sep 1957
Accession Number
76.67.778
Scope and Content
Photograph of log dump in operation at Minette bay.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.778
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 Sep 1957
Physical Description
2 Photographs: b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm b&w ; 17.5 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of log dump in operation at Minette bay.
Notes
J-2-778
Subject Access
Business
Logging
Structure
Resource Industry
Log Dump
Commercial Vehicle
Logging Truck
Geographic Access
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage

Bear At Municipal Garbage Dump

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14538
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
73.3.8.8
Scope and Content
Photo showing a bear at the Municipal garbage dump
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.8.8
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 5"
Scope and Content
Photo showing a bear at the Municipal garbage dump
Subject Access
Municipal Dump
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
25 Apr 1956
Accession Number
76.66.280
Scope and Content
Photograph showing new log dump at Minette Bay.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.280
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
25 Apr 1956
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing new log dump at Minette Bay.
Notes
J-2-280
Subject Access
Structure
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage

Log Dump in Operation in Minette Bay

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34388
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of new log dump in operation in Minette Bay. Man sitting in small boat in front of logs in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.11
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 new log dump in operation in Minette Bay. Man sitting in small boat in front of logs in foreground.
Notes
J-2-414
Subject Access
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage

Landscaping Program in Block 3

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14451
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Jun 1955
Accession Number
76.65.23
Scope and Content
Photograph taken in the centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Jun 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken in the centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program.
Notes
J-2-65
Storage Location
photograph storage

Minette Bay's New Log Dump in Operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16640
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Aug 1956
Accession Number
76.66.414
Scope and Content
Photograph of new log dump now in operation Minette Bay.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.414
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Aug 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of new log dump now in operation Minette Bay.
Notes
J-2-414
Subject Access
Structure
Minette Bay
Business
Resources
Logging
Storage Location
photograph storage

K-3 School in Neighbourhood A-IV

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35314
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.50
Scope and Content
Photograph of K-3 school in neighbourhood A-IV. Some parts still under construction. Truck parked outside towards the left. Snow visible on the ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.50
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 K-3 school in neighbourhood A-IV. Some parts still under construction. Truck parked outside towards the left. Snow visible on the ground.
Notes
J-2-210
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
school

Executive House No. 3 Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35410
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.128
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive house No. 3 under construction on lot 14, block 41. Exterior looks near complete. Scaffolding still in place.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.128
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 executive house No. 3 under construction on lot 14, block 41. Exterior looks near complete. Scaffolding still in place.
Notes
J-2-200
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

North West view of Potlines 3 and 4

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29765
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 Aug 1953
Accession Number
985.65.290
Scope and Content
Site of potlines 3 and 4 looking north west showing stripping and placing of base fill.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.290
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 Aug 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Site of potlines 3 and 4 looking north west showing stripping and placing of base fill.
Notes
BC-2-473
Subject Access
Potlines
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage

Black Bear on Survey truck

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15595
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.97
Scope and Content
Photo Showing Black bear on Survey truck
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.97
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Photo Showing Black bear on Survey truck
Subject Access
Animals
Trucks

Pumping Grout Between Culverts at Gully Crossing No. 3

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35362
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.81
Scope and Content
Photograph of the equipment pumping grouting between 42" culvert and collapsing 54" culvert at gully crossing No. 3. Men working from above. Behind them up a bit higher are houses and some vehicles.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.81
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 equipment pumping grouting between 42" culvert and collapsing 54" culvert at gully crossing No. 3. Men working from above. Behind them up a bit higher are houses and some vehicles.
Notes
J-2-107
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

#3 Apartment Building Under Construction in Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35373
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.92
Scope and Content
Photograph of #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.92
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 #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Notes
J-2-155
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Apartments

Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd C-1 Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14094
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 mar 1955
Accession Number
76.65.1
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C-1
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 mar 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph :b&w ; 17.8 x 12.6 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C-1
Notes
BC-4-2
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Business
Storage Location
photograph storage

Centre Court of Block 3 Showing the First Results of the Landscaping Program

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35341
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.61
Scope and Content
Photograph of the centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program. Grassy area in centre with houses around. Laundry can be seen hanging. A man on the left appears to be raking the ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.61
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 centre court of block 3 showing the first results of the landscaping program. Grassy area in centre with houses around. Laundry can be seen hanging. A man on the left appears to be raking the ground.
Notes
J-2-65
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Installation of Townsite Water Supply

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14500
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
03 March 1954
Accession Number
73.3.5.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing the installation of the townsite water supply
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.5.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
03 March 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9" x 6"
Scope and Content
Photo showing the installation of the townsite water supply
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
townsites

Photo showing Manhole 176 dislodged after flood of Nov .2 and 3.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17230
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.564
Scope and Content
Photograph taken down sewer outfall towards Kitimat River showing Manhole 176 which was dislodged during flood of Nov. 2 and 3.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.564
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken down sewer outfall towards Kitimat River showing Manhole 176 which was dislodged during flood of Nov. 2 and 3.
Notes
J-2-564
Subject Access
Weather and Conditions
Flood Damage
Storage Location
photograph storage

Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd Checking Logs From C4 Area.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17263
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Mar 1955
Accession Number
76.65.1
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C4 area.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Mar 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.8 x 12.6 cm
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C4 area.
Notes
BC-4-2
Subject Access
Business
Hunstone Construction Ltd.
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
General
log
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage

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