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File - Background Information on Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34054
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.8
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
Notes of significant events in Kitimat history from 1952-1954
R. Geddes Large, "The Skeena River of Destiny", Mitchell Press Limited, Vancouver, 1957 (hand-written, 10 pages).
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.8
Physical Description
1 folder
History / Biographical
Collection of materials that Patricia Robertson used for her PhD.
Custodial History
Donated to the museum by Patricia Robertson.
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
Notes of significant events in Kitimat history from 1952-1954
R. Geddes Large, "The Skeena River of Destiny", Mitchell Press Limited, Vancouver, 1957 (hand-written, 10 pages).
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

City Centre, Kildala, Playground, and Sikh Temple Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27565
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1984]
Accession Number
984.66
Scope and Content
Five photographs of City Center, Kildala (from Haisla Hill), a playground behind Gyrfalcon, and Gurdwara: Sikh Temple being built.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
51
Accession Number
984.66
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1984]
Physical Description
5 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Five photographs of City Center, Kildala (from Haisla Hill), a playground behind Gyrfalcon, and Gurdwara: Sikh Temple being built.
Notes
984.66.1 to 5 : R79-1A to 6A (Missing 3A and 4A. R79-5A appears twice)
Subject Access
playground
Haisla Hill
City Centre
Gurdwara
Kildala
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Photobook of Early Kitimat and Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35205
Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2022.14.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2022.14.7
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : 9x9cm ; colour
Custodial History
Donated by Carol Larson. Originally belonged to her mother, Lydia Strecheniuk.
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Subject Access
Townsite
Mount Elizabeth
Sand Hill
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of the Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27562
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[June 1984]
Accession Number
984.50
Scope and Content
Photographs of an Aerial View of the Kitimat River.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
48
Accession Number
984.50
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[June 1984]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of an Aerial View of the Kitimat River.
Notes
984.50.9 to 11 : R74-15 to R74-17
Subject Access
Aerial
Kitimat
Kitimat River
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Eurocan - Aerial/Ground Images of Pulp & Paper Mill in Operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28542
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Nov 1970 - 27 Jul 1984
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerials & ground images of the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill with visual signs of parts of the mill in operation. A couple negatives show the town of Kitimat with Eurocan in the distant background.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
12
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Nov 1970 - 27 Jul 1984
Physical Description
18 negatives 4 slides : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerials & ground images of the Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill with visual signs of parts of the mill in operation. A couple negatives show the town of Kitimat with Eurocan in the distant background.
Notes
80990, 80991, 81121, 81163, 81199, 81201, 81203, 81206, 784011, 784013, 784062, 784063, 785074, 785078, 785080, 785109, 785113, 84-09-294, 323, (401,617,646) (No Date)
Subject Access
Kitimat
Eurocan
Aerial
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Folders with Kitimat Material

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34371
Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 28

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

Eulachon Harvest in the Kildala River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27675
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 Apr 1985
Accession Number
985.35
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kildala River just after the eulachon harvest, stirring and boiling the eulachon, a eulachon bin after ripening, draining the eulachon boiler, and the final boiling of the eulachon oil with hot stones.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
61
Accession Number
985.35
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 Apr 1985
Physical Description
7 photographs prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 4 photograph prints : color ; 13 x 17.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kildala River just after the eulachon harvest, stirring and boiling the eulachon, a eulachon bin after ripening, draining the eulachon boiler, and the final boiling of the eulachon oil with hot stones.
Notes
985.35.7 to 15 : R96-17 to R96-25
Subject Access
Eulachon
Haisla
Kildala
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Photographs showing people working on a Haisla canoe project.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
33
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1993]
Physical Description
47 photograph prints : b&w ; 10 x 15cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing people working on a Haisla canoe project.
Subject Access
Haisla
canoe
log
Log canoe
Construction
Carving
People
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Aerial Photos Kitimat River Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26779
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Accession Number
2011.14
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat River, surrounding area
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Creator
McElhanney
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2011.14
Date Range
[ca. 1940]
Physical Description
36 photograph prints : b&w : 25cm x 25cm
History / Biographical
Purchase from McElhanney (Surveying Company) to be used as reference material re: Thesis
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kitimat River, surrounding area
Storage Location
Archives

Alcan - Kitamaat Village Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28573
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Kitamaat Village.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
4
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
2 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Kitamaat Village.
Notes
79-41, 79-37
Subject Access
Kitamaat Village
Aerial
Kitimat Arm
Boats
Wharf
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 May 1982
Accession Number
982.46
Scope and Content
Photographs showing an aerial view of Terrace and the bridge over the Skeena.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
10
Accession Number
982.46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 May 1982
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing an aerial view of Terrace and the bridge over the Skeena.
Notes
982.46.17 to 18 : R15-19 to R15-20
Subject Access
Skeena
Bridges
Terrace
Aerial
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Alcan - Aluminum Smelter Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28572
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Physical Description
23 negatives 4 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Notes
79-194, 79-176, 79-173, 79-172, 79-149, 79-148, 79-144, 79-140, 79-139, 79-31, 79-4, 0019, 0020, 0029, 0056, 0064, 81-175, 83-04-407, 83-08-422, 83-08-430, 83-08-440, 83-08-449, 84-07-541
Subject Access
Kitimat Arm
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
Smelter
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Aerials - Kitimat River Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26780
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[2 July 1968]
Accession Number
2011.14
Scope and Content
Photographs of logging activities in the Kitimat Valley
Part Of
Lars Reese-Hansen Collection
Creator
McElhanney
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.14
Date Range
[2 July 1968]
Physical Description
26 photograph prints : b&w ; 25cm x 25cm
Custodial History
Purchased by Lars Reese-Hansen from McElhanney to use as reseach resource for his thesis.
Scope and Content
Photographs of logging activities in the Kitimat Valley
Storage Location
Archives

Eulachon Harvest Kildala Arm and Kitamaat Village

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28404
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Oct 1983
Accession Number
983.81
Scope and Content
Photographs showing eulachon storage bins and fire pit, a eulachon harvesting site on the Kildala River, the caretakers house at the head of the Kildala Arm, and the Kitamaat Village viewed from the ocean.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
36
Accession Number
983.81
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Oct 1983
Physical Description
14 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 11cm 1 photograph print : color ; 11 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing eulachon storage bins and fire pit, a eulachon harvesting site on the Kildala River, the caretakers house at the head of the Kildala Arm, and the Kitamaat Village viewed from the ocean.
Notes
983.81.1 to 15 : R60-01 to R60-15
Subject Access
Kildala
Kildala Arm
Eulachon
Oolichan
Haisla
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Canada Day Parade & Food Stands

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27656
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 Jul 1985
Accession Number
985.56
Scope and Content
Photographs of the different ethnic cuisines at the Kitimat July 1st Canada Day celebrations and the different multicultural parade floats.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
64
Accession Number
985.56
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 Jul 1985
Physical Description
23 photograph print : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the different ethnic cuisines at the Kitimat July 1st Canada Day celebrations and the different multicultural parade floats.
Notes
985.56.1 to 25 (Missing 4) : R99-0A to R99-24A (Missing 3A)
Subject Access
Canada Day
July 1
july 1st
Parade
People
Riverlodge
Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Eurocan - Aerials of Early Progress On Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28524
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Feb 1969
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Eurocan Site with numerous buildings now erected and progress on other structures around the site (aerial images).
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Feb 1969
Physical Description
6 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Eurocan Site with numerous buildings now erected and progress on other structures around the site (aerial images).
Notes
80133, 80140, 80141, 80143, 80146, 80147
Subject Access
Eurocan
Construction
Aerial
Buildings
Construction of Buildings
Storage Location
Negative Storage

First Annual Mini-Potlatch by Haisla Elementary School (Part I)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28441
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a mini potlatch.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
21
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1993]
Physical Description
22 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a mini potlatch.
Subject Access
Kitimat
Haisla
Potlatch
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Haisla Boulevard Pedestrian Walkway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34894
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge. Photos include bridge before centre support was installed, and after.
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
16 Photographs : b&w
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge. Photos include bridge before centre support was installed, and after.
Notes
Further info on the walkway bridge - the pedestrian overpass was designed by John Ware to carry people, heavy wet snow loads and walkway snow plow, with a large saftey factor. The central span was designed as the maximum length of concrete double 'Tee' beam that could be carried on an open flatbed railroad car through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The pre-stressed central span was supported on each end by poured reinforced concrete cantilevers built clear of the multi-lane highway. Initial structural calculations were done out by the very capable Kitimat Town Engineer Graydon. His calculations were checked by Kitimat's consulting engineering firm in Vancouver. Ware's design and the engineer's calculations were then sent to a pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Calgary. When the beam arrived it was properly installed between the two cantilevers, and metal handrails were added just before the winter snow arrived. The bridge was deseigned to self support without any needed centre support. However, when city officials saw the light looking long span walkway bridge they decided that it was too fragile and that a column must be placed at mid span to give it adequate support. This decision would result in a fatal vehicle accident, as wet snows caused a driver to lose control and crash into it.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Overpass
Haisla
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

Haisla Boulevard Pedestrian Walkway Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34896
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
2011.4.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge concept.
Preliminary sketch design for walkway bridge over 4 lane divided highway. Designed by Jack Ware in collaboration with:
Kitimat municipal structural engineer-Bryan Graydon
Calgary-prestressed concrete beam design structural engineers
Kitimat municipal structural engineering consultants-Vancouver
Note
Center prestressed beam is supported by the cantilevered beams at each end
Prestressed beam was the longest beam that could be carried on a rail flatbed car across tocky mountains in 1958
Design of supports was simplified to round columns for ease of construction
Part Of
Ware Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.4.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
2 Photographs : b&w
History / Biographical
John Ware was a past employee of the Kitimat Town Planning Department (1957-1959). He was hired by Hollister Kent, Planning Director for Kitimat. During his two years here, Dr. ware designed the first Kitimat street signs, the Haisla Boulevard overpass, and the Hirsch Creek Park shelter centennial project (1858-1958). He was layed off when Alcan lost major Aluminum buyers and the town expansion halted, resulting in a cut back of Kirtimat employees. He then moved to the USA.
Custodial History
Donated by John Ware.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Haisla Boulevard pedestrian walkway bridge concept.
Preliminary sketch design for walkway bridge over 4 lane divided highway. Designed by Jack Ware in collaboration with:
Kitimat municipal structural engineer-Bryan Graydon
Calgary-prestressed concrete beam design structural engineers
Kitimat municipal structural engineering consultants-Vancouver
Note
Center prestressed beam is supported by the cantilevered beams at each end
Prestressed beam was the longest beam that could be carried on a rail flatbed car across tocky mountains in 1958
Design of supports was simplified to round columns for ease of construction
Notes
Further info on the walkway bridge - the pedestrian overpass was designed by John Ware to carry people, heavy wet snow loads and walkway snow plow, with a large saftey factor. The central span was designed as the maximum length of concrete double 'Tee' beam that could be carried on an open flatbed railroad car through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The pre-stressed central span was supported on each end by poured reinforced concrete cantilevers built clear of the multi-lane highway. Initial structural calculations were done out by the very capable Kitimat Town Engineer Graydon. His calculations were checked by Kitimat's consulting engineering firm in Vancouver. Ware's design and the engineer's calculations were then sent to a pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Calgary. When the beam arrived it was properly installed between the two cantilevers, and metal handrails were added just before the winter snow arrived. The bridge was deseigned to self support without any needed centre support. However, when city officials saw the light looking long span walkway bridge they decided that it was too fragile and that a column must be placed at mid span to give it adequate support. This decision would result in a fatal vehicle accident, as wet snows caused a driver to lose control and crash into it.
Name Access
Ware, John
Subject Access
Kitimat
Overpass
Haisla
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42

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