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Dredging of the Harbour

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Part Of: Fred DeLory fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1950s

Accession Number: 2002.15.378

Scope and Content: Photographs of dredging of the harbour by B.C. bridge + dredging Co. Ltd. Preparing site for smeltersite. In the background are bunkhouses, Hudson Bay Trading Co., homes; on the left (behind dredger) the Delta King.

Part Of: Fred DeLory fonds

Creator: Fred A. DeLory

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2002.15.378

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1950s

Physical Description: 1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 27.5cm

History / Biographical: Fred DeLory worked for Arvida P.Q. and was transferred to Kitimat at the beginning of 1952. He was the first town engineer.

Scope and Content: Photographs of dredging of the harbour by B.C. bridge + dredging Co. Ltd. Preparing site for smeltersite. In the background are bunkhouses, Hudson Bay Trading Co., homes; on the left (behind dredger) the Delta King.

Subject Access: Industry; Kitimat-Kemano Project

Storage Location: Photograph storage

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B.C. Bridge and Dredging

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Part Of: Frank Hendy Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1951-52

Accession Number: 984.70.14

Scope and Content: B.C. Bridge and Dredging

Part Of: Frank Hendy Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 984.70.14

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1951-52

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 8.8 cm

Scope and Content: B.C. Bridge and Dredging

Notes: R81-14

Subject Access: Construction; Kitimat-Kemano Project; Dredging; Business

Geographic Access: Kitimat Harbour

Storage Location: photograph storage

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Caissons for Graving Dock

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Part Of: Rough Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1953

Accession Number: 986.21.11

Scope and Content: Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock

Part Of: Rough Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 986.21.11

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 15.7 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock

Subject Access: Construction; Kitimat-Kemano Project; Graving Dock; Structures; General; Caisson docks

Geographic Access: Smeltersite

Storage Location: photograph storage

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East Caisson

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Part Of: Rough Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 12 March 1953

Accession Number: 986.21.12

Scope and Content: Photo showing East Caisson, looking north-west, showing set up used to transport concrete to forms for second pour.

Part Of: Rough Collection

Creator: Florence Rough

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 986.21.12

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 12 March 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 21 x 27 cm

Scope and Content: Photo showing East Caisson, looking north-west, showing set up used to transport concrete to forms for second pour.

Subject Access: Kitimat-Kemano Project

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Caisson Construction

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Part Of: Rough Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1952

Accession Number: 986.21.25

Scope and Content: Photo showing Alcan Graving Dock and caissons that were used to construct it.

Part Of: Rough Collection

Creator: Florence Rough

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 986.21.25

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 21 x 28 cm

Scope and Content: Photo showing Alcan Graving Dock and caissons that were used to construct it.

Subject Access: Kitimat-Kemano Project

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Caisson Dock Installation

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Part Of: Alcan Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: May 5 1953

Accession Number: 78.11.37

Scope and Content: Photo showing last caisson for graving dock being towed in

Part Of: Alcan Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 78.11.37

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Alcan Photo

Date Range: May 5 1953

Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 10 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: Photo showing last caisson for graving dock being towed in

Subject Access: Kitimat-Kemano Project

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Dredging

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 15 Nov 1960

Accession Number: 2005.8.3372

Scope and Content: A photograph of dredging at the bay in front of the Kitamaat Village

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.3372

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 15 Nov 1960

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in

Scope and Content: A photograph of dredging at the bay in front of the Kitamaat Village

Subject Access: Kitamaat Village; Dredging

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Dredging

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Part Of: Stewart Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1953

Accession Number: 983.52.9

Scope and Content: Photo showing a pile driver dredging the harbour for the Alcan Project.

Part Of: Stewart Collection

Creator: Willard Stewart

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 983.52.9

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 9 x 6.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photo showing a pile driver dredging the harbour for the Alcan Project.

Subject Access: Dredging

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Dredging Kitimat Harbour

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Part Of: Stewart Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1952

Accession Number: 983.52.32

Scope and Content: Photo showing the Kitimat Harbour being dredged and Smeltersite.

Part Of: Stewart Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 983.52.32

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 4.5 x 7 cm

Scope and Content: Photo showing the Kitimat Harbour being dredged and Smeltersite.

Subject Access: Kitimat Harbor

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View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)

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Part Of: Manton Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1955

Accession Number: 983.28.2

Scope and Content: View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)

Part Of: Manton Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 983.28.2

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 5 Photographs : b&w ; 10.8 x 8.9 cm

Scope and Content: View Smeltersite - Caissons Being Floated in for Graving Dork (Panorama)

Notes: R48-3, R48-4, R48-5, R48-6, R48-7 Panoramic #1-5

Subject Access: Delta King; Construction; Kitimat-Kemano Project; Graving Dock; Caisson docks

Geographic Access: Smeltersite

Storage Location: photograph storage

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Dredging Barge

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Part Of: Bonnie Monkman Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1953

Accession Number: 2019.64.203

Scope and Content: Slide of dredging barge at smeltersite area. Delta King visible in distance.

Part Of: Bonnie Monkman Collection

Creator: John Leveret

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2019.64.203

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1953

Physical Description: 1 slide : colour

History / Biographical: John Leveret - one of the founders of the Rod & Gun Club, Kitimat Construction, scenery, Rod & Gun Club activities, 1953

Custodial History: Bonnie Monkman

Scope and Content: Slide of dredging barge at smeltersite area. Delta King visible in distance.

Storage Location: Slide Box 2

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Bulldozers Placing Dredged Material at Hydraulic Fill Site

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Part Of: Bud Powell Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1952

Accession Number: 2022.22.19

Scope and Content: Photograph of hydraulic fill site, storage buildings area. Dredged material being placed by bulldozers in N.E. quarter of storage area.

Part Of: Bud Powell Collection

Creator: Alcan

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2022.22.19

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm

History / Biographical: Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.

Custodial History: Donated by Bud Powell.

Scope and Content: Photograph of hydraulic fill site, storage buildings area. Dredged material being placed by bulldozers in N.E. quarter of storage area.

Notes: BC-2-226

Subject Access: Kitimat-Kemano Project; Smeltersite; Machines

Storage Location: Photograph storage

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Gravel Dredging on Kitimat River Bridge

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Part Of: Alcan Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: April 27 1954

Accession Number: 78.11.73

Scope and Content: View showing gravel being loaded from the Kitimat River downstream from the Kitimat River Bridge for use on Townsite roads.

Part Of: Alcan Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 78.11.73

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Alcan Photo

Date Range: April 27 1954

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm

Scope and Content: View showing gravel being loaded from the Kitimat River downstream from the Kitimat River Bridge for use on Townsite roads.

Notes: (Alcan # BC-2-943)

Subject Access: Kitimat River; Construction

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Dredging Yacht Basin

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Part Of: Meldrum Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1955

Accession Number: 77.35.16.19

Scope and Content: Dredging Yacht Basin

Part Of: Meldrum Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 77.35.16.19

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm

Scope and Content: Dredging Yacht Basin

Subject Access: Construction; Dredging; Yacht; Recreation; Aerial

Storage Location: Photograph storage

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Douglas Channel Dredging

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Part Of: Hal Whiting Fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1950

Accession Number: 985.65.379

Scope and Content: Photo showing British Columbia bridge and dredging co in the Douglas Channel dredging for the graving dock and conveyor can be seen.

Part Of: Hal Whiting Fonds

Creator: Hal Whiting

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 985.65.379

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1950

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm

Scope and Content: Photo showing British Columbia bridge and dredging co in the Douglas Channel dredging for the graving dock and conveyor can be seen.