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Caisson launching operation group

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description148
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
142
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-362. -- Messrs. Jenkinson, Wynne-Jones, and Hermann all work for Alcan Engineering under the Resident Engineer George Malby. Messrs. J.B. Whitton and Van Houten work for the consulting firm of Frederick R. Harris & Co. of New York, N.Y. Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.212
Name Access
Hermann, Dick
Jenkinson, Cam
Malby, George
McCallum, Mr.
Van Houten, Mr.
Whiting, Hal
Whitton, J. B.
Wynne-Jones, Mr.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Images

Smeltersite Housing Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31899
Part Of
Betty Edwards Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
2014.9.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of housing construction at smeltersite. Many of the homes appear compelte. Douglas Channel visible in the background.
Part Of
Betty Edwards Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.9.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 33.5 x 46 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of housing construction at smeltersite. Many of the homes appear compelte. Douglas Channel visible in the background.
Notes
photo is in two parts taped together.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 18

Early Smelter Construction Housing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31878
Part Of
Betty Edwards Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1951
Accession Number
2014.9.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of early smelter construction housing. Beach is in the foreground with houses visible beyond.
Part Of
Betty Edwards Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.9.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 33.5 x 49.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of early smelter construction housing. Beach is in the foreground with houses visible beyond.
Notes
Photo is in two parts.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 18