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Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25218
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
[July 30 - August 1, 2004]
Accession Number
2019.51.5
Scope and Content
DVD with blue and white label. Label reads 'Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary, 1954-2004, DVD, Produced by: Raising Cain Productions, All Rights Reserved, (copyright symbol) 2004, 1. Cynthia Carrol Message, 2. Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3. Highlight Video, July 30 - August 1, 2004. DVD is in a black plastic case, Front of case is a photo of the Douglas Channel and the Aluminum Smelter.
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.51.5
Date Range
[July 30 - August 1, 2004]
Physical Description
1 DVD in plastic case : 19.3cm x 13.5cm x 1.5cm
Scope and Content
DVD with blue and white label. Label reads 'Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary, 1954-2004, DVD, Produced by: Raising Cain Productions, All Rights Reserved, (copyright symbol) 2004, 1. Cynthia Carrol Message, 2. Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3. Highlight Video, July 30 - August 1, 2004. DVD is in a black plastic case, Front of case is a photo of the Douglas Channel and the Aluminum Smelter.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 4

Film 'The Kitimat Story'

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35491
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.28
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.28
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 film reel 1 DVD
Custodial History
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
DVD storage, Curator's Office

Authorization of Check-Off for Union Dues

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34671
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.6.7
Scope and Content
Authorization of check-off to the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Regarding payment of union dues from Ernest Edward Johnson. Yellow paper.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.6.7
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 document
History / Biographical
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Catherine Ocsovai. Originally belonged to her father, Ernest Edward Johnson.
Scope and Content
Authorization of check-off to the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Regarding payment of union dues from Ernest Edward Johnson. Yellow paper.
Name Access
Johnson, Ernest Edward
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Unions
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3

Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" Commemorative Photo

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36192
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2011
Accession Number
2018.25.5
Scope and Content
Framed photo of the Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" event. The people in the front are all holding commemorative shovels for the event and digging into a pile of dirt. There is a line of Rio Tinto workers behind them. The people in the photo include Michel Lamarre project KMP, Ron Leiback BC Operations employee, Brent Hegger vice-president Major Projects, Joanne Monaghan Mayor of Kitimat, Jean Simon president Primary Metal Group, Paul Henning vice-president BC Operations and Strategic Projects Western Canada, Henry Amos councilor Haisla Nation.
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.25.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2011
Physical Description
1 framed photograph : colour ; 41 x 51.5 cm
Custodial History
Brought in by Bev Gibaldi from the District of Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Framed photo of the Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" event. The people in the front are all holding commemorative shovels for the event and digging into a pile of dirt. There is a line of Rio Tinto workers behind them. The people in the photo include Michel Lamarre project KMP, Ron Leiback BC Operations employee, Brent Hegger vice-president Major Projects, Joanne Monaghan Mayor of Kitimat, Jean Simon president Primary Metal Group, Paul Henning vice-president BC Operations and Strategic Projects Western Canada, Henry Amos councilor Haisla Nation.
Name Access
Lamarre, Michel
Leibach, Ron
Hegger, Brent
Monaghan, Joanne
Simon, Jean
Henning, Paul
Amos, Henry
Subject Access
Kitimat Modernization Project
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 4

Alcan Project Overview Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34368
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
987.10.1
Scope and Content
Silver book with overview of Alcan, industry, and townsite development details. Titled Corporation of the District of Kitimat. March, 1955.
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
987.10.1
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 book
Scope and Content
Silver book with overview of Alcan, industry, and townsite development details. Titled Corporation of the District of Kitimat. March, 1955.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Industry
Townsite
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 35

Kingfisher Avenue Alcan Project.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17360
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Accession Number
76.67.731
Scope and Content
Photograph showing apartments on Kingfisher Ave. being built for the company by townsite construction.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.731
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jul 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing apartments on Kingfisher Ave. being built for the company by townsite construction.
Notes
J-2-731
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
Residential
Geographic Access
Nechako Neighbourhood
Kingfisher Avenue
Storage Location
photograph storage

B.C. Telephone Building Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35343
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.63
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking west from the Kingfisher Avenue of the B.C. Telephone Building under construction. Brick framework is being placed. A man can be seen wroking in the building. A truck is parker out front to the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.63
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 view looking west from the Kingfisher Avenue of the B.C. Telephone Building under construction. Brick framework is being placed. A man can be seen wroking in the building. A truck is parker out front to the right.
Notes
J-2-38
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
B.C. Telephone Company
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
25 October 1956
Accession Number
73.3.7.2
Scope and Content
Photo showing projection equipment
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.7.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
25 October 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9" x 6"
Scope and Content
Photo showing projection equipment
Subject Access
projector

Nearly Completed B.C. Telephone Company Building on Kingfisher Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35290
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.26
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 nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Notes
J-2-160
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company

B.C. Telephone Exchange Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35412
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.130
Scope and Content
Photograph of the B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.130
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 B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Notes
J-2-86
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company

First Floor of Hudson Bay Compay Building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18749
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 Dec 1956
Accession Number
76.66.616
Scope and Content
Interior view of first floor of Hudson Bay Company's building in City Centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.616
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 Dec 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Interior view of first floor of Hudson Bay Company's building in City Centre.
Notes
J-2-616
Subject Access
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson Bay
Structure
Business
Commercial
Geographic Access
City Centre
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Physical Description
47 negatives : colour ; 6 photographs print : colour ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
City Centre
Hirsch Creek
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

Aerial Ohotograph of part of Kildala Neighbourhood Showing the Completed R: Lodge Project.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17355
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 Jul 1957
Accession Number
76.67.722
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of part of Kildala Neighbourhood showing the completed R: Lodge project.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.722
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 Jul 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of part of Kildala Neighbourhood showing the completed R: Lodge project.
Notes
J-2-722
Subject Access
Aerial
Riverlodge Camp
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage

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

Smelter site looking east

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.28
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.28
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Notes
BC-2-209
Subject Access
Smelter
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
71.94.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view Sagment Housing Kildala Neigh
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
71.94.3
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
W. Melville
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 5"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view Sagment Housing Kildala Neigh
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.14
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan Project
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 27 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan Project
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

The Delta King - Used as a Residence for Alcan Workers from 1952 to 1959

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15388
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.20
Scope and Content
"S.W. Delta King" beached south of E/W mole. View looking south. Note dredge and pipe lines in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.20
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 27 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
"S.W. Delta King" beached south of E/W mole. View looking south. Note dredge and pipe lines in background.
Notes
BC-2-11
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.25
Scope and Content
Photo showing Smelter Area
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.25
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Smelter Area
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Official Opening of Alcan office building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15657
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964
Accession Number
78.11.136
Scope and Content
Photo showing opening of office building
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.136
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Photo showing opening of office building
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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