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Unloading La France Firetruck

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18673
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 July 1955
Accession Number
982.101.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing the LaFrance Fire Truck being unloaded for use by the Kitimat Fire Department.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.101.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.5 cm
Custodial History
Kitimat Fire Department loaned photos for copying.
Scope and Content
Photo showing the LaFrance Fire Truck being unloaded for use by the Kitimat Fire Department.
Notes
R39-9A
Subject Access
Fire Department

Fire Truck and Personnel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18672
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1956
Accession Number
982.101.8
Scope and Content
Photo showing regular and volunteer personnel and firefighters in front of the Kitimat Fire Hall.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.101.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 19.5 cm
Custodial History
Kitimat Fire Department loaned photos for copying.
Scope and Content
Photo showing regular and volunteer personnel and firefighters in front of the Kitimat Fire Hall.
Notes
R39-10a
Subject Access
Fire Department
Images

Kitimat Fire Department vechicle collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27222
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
982.101.12
Scope and Content
Fire vehicles; Fire Chief's car; jeep; Fire #1 ; Fire #2 ; parked outside public safety bldg.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.101.12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
Custodial History
Kitimat Fire Department loaned photos for copying.
Scope and Content
Fire vehicles; Fire Chief's car; jeep; Fire #1 ; Fire #2 ; parked outside public safety bldg.
Notes
R29-14A
Subject Access
Fire Department
Part Of
Kitimat Fire Department Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1967
Accession Number
982.101.15
Scope and Content
Photo showing personnel and firefighters in uniform from the Kitimat Fire Department.
Part Of
Kitimat Fire Department Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.101.15
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1967
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing personnel and firefighters in uniform from the Kitimat Fire Department.
Notes
R39-17A
Subject Access
Fire Department
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 1958
Accession Number
982.101.11
Scope and Content
Photo showing firemen repairing toys for Christmas.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.101.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 1958
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
Custodial History
Kitimat Fire Department loaned photos for copying.
Scope and Content
Photo showing firemen repairing toys for Christmas.
Notes
R39-13A
Subject Access
Fire Department
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1957
Accession Number
982.101.10
Scope and Content
Photo showing firechief and firemen lined up in front of fire trucks outside of fire hall.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.101.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Custodial History
Kitimat Fire Department loaned photos for copying.
Scope and Content
Photo showing firechief and firemen lined up in front of fire trucks outside of fire hall.
Notes
R39-12A
Subject Access
Fire Department

Controlled Fire Near Lot 1733

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27653
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Aug 1985
Accession Number
985.73
Scope and Content
Photographs of a controlled fire North of Lakelse Lake and South of the airport. Pictures taken from an aircraft.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
67
Accession Number
985.73
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Aug 1985
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of a controlled fire North of Lakelse Lake and South of the airport. Pictures taken from an aircraft.
Notes
985.73.1 to 3 : R103-13 to 15
Subject Access
Terrace
Terrace Airport
Lakelse Lake
fire
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Cedar Basket Weaving & Fire Damage to the Kitimat Century House

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27641
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21-22 Jul 1982
Accession Number
982.88
Scope and Content
Photographs of Clara Bolton weaving cedar baskets and damage to Century House following a fire.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
20
Accession Number
982.88
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21-22 Jul 1982
Physical Description
11 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 3 photograph prints : 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 Clara Bolton weaving cedar baskets and damage to Century House following a fire.
Notes
982.88.1 to 19 (Missing 4, 11, 14, 16, 17) : R34-1A to R34-21A (Missing R34-4A, R34-10A, R34-12A, R34-15A, 17A, 18A, and 20A)
Name Access
Bolton, Clara
Subject Access
Cedar
Century House
fire
Weaving
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Kitimat Fire Department Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960
Accession Number
982.101.14
Scope and Content
Photo showing a burning warehouse.
Part Of
Kitimat Fire Department Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.101.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing a burning warehouse.
Notes
R29-16A
Subject Access
fire

Construction Area Showing Potline 2, Alumina Storage Bins and Sub-station 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34997
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2022.22.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east showing progress of potline 2, alumina storage bins and sub-station 2. Area under construction, construction material in foreground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 view looking east showing progress of potline 2, alumina storage bins and sub-station 2. Area under construction, construction material in foreground.
Notes
BC-2-427
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Executive House No. 2 Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35405
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.123
Scope and Content
Photograph of north side of executive house No. 2. Framework, siding, and roff in progress.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.123
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 north side of executive house No. 2. Framework, siding, and roff in progress.
Notes
J-2-205
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description151
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
987.10.2
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
145
Accession Number
987.10.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photograph taken in the summer. District of Kitimat Collection
Subject Access
Industry
Images

Completed Framework for Alcan Guest House No. 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35354
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.73
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.73
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 showing the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Notes
J-2-172
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Alcan Guest House
Apartments
Townsite Camp

B.C. Telephone Crew Spinning Cable to Messengers Along Road M in Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35361
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.80
Scope and Content
Photograph of B.C. Telephone crew spinning cable to messengers along road M. in neighbourhood C. One man is up on the pole, and the rest of the crew are down below. Three men are holding the cable from below. There is a truck behind them with the cable roll.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.80
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of B.C. Telephone crew spinning cable to messengers along road M. in neighbourhood C. One man is up on the pole, and the rest of the crew are down below. Three men are holding the cable from below. There is a truck behind them with the cable roll.
Notes
J-2-114
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Gully Crossing #2 Clearing Dead and Diseased Trees

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34380
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of gully crossing #2 showing the clearing contractor placing the dead and diseased trees at the base of the gully to stop any further earth slippage and improve the appearance of the area. Houses visble on hill behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.3
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 gully crossing #2 showing the clearing contractor placing the dead and diseased trees at the base of the gully to stop any further earth slippage and improve the appearance of the area. Houses visble on hill behind.
Notes
J-2-338
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Drill Rigs Nos. 1 and 2 on Dock Location

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35012
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.37
Scope and Content
Photograph of drill rigs nos.1 and 2 on dock location, looking north. Smeltersite in background. Snow visible on land.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.37
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 drill rigs nos.1 and 2 on dock location, looking north. Smeltersite in background. Snow visible on land.
Notes
BC-2-70
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Linemen Stringing Cable on Road 2 in Neighbourhood A-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35355
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.74
Scope and Content
Photograph of linemen stringing cable on road 2 in neighbourhood A-II. Two men are working below and two other men are up on the pole. Another man is on the ground to the right. There are houses around, and a machine on the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.74
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 linemen stringing cable on road 2 in neighbourhood A-II. Two men are working below and two other men are up on the pole. Another man is on the ground to the right. There are houses around, and a machine on the left.
Notes
J-2-170
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

View of Dock, Simon's Unloader and Storage Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35129
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.114
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing dock, Simon's unloader and storage area. Smeltersite homes and bunkhouses visible behind.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.114
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
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 aerial view looking northwest showing dock, Simon's unloader and storage area. Smeltersite homes and bunkhouses visible behind.
Notes
J-43-1840
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Dock
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Guest House #2 Showing Installation of Amdeck Roofing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35399
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.117
Scope and Content
Photograph of #2 guest house showing installation of amdeck roofing. Three men visible working on the roof, one man is going down on a ladder, and another man is on the ground below. Building material is piled on the ground. Ground is very wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.117
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 #2 guest house showing installation of amdeck roofing. Three men visible working on the roof, one man is going down on a ladder, and another man is on the ground below. Building material is piled on the ground. Ground is very wet.
Notes
J-2-188
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

Swept Away Bridge for No.2 Electrical Transmission Line to Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35438
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.141
Scope and Content
Photograph of one of the bridges on the No.2 electrical transmission line to the townsite. This bridge was swept away on the night of the 22nd and 23rd of Novemeber. Bridge is sitting in the river.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.141
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 one of the bridges on the No.2 electrical transmission line to the townsite. This bridge was swept away on the night of the 22nd and 23rd of Novemeber. Bridge is sitting in the river.
Notes
J-2-806

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