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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

File 3 - Early Exploration of Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34070
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.24
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
From Kane, Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America (appendix), pp. 458-459 (photocopy, 1 page)
A Voyage of Discovery (Vancouver) Chapter III (hand-written, 1 page)
Casey Sez, Novemeber 4, 1951 (2 pages)
Articles pertaining to Kemano (3 pages)
Translation from French document inserted in the oldest baptismal record kept at St. Paul's Indian Church, North Vancouver BC (3 pages)
Photo of and article about Herbert Naden Clague
Appendix G. Report on Explorations from Douglas, Gardner, and Dean Inlets, Eastward in the Cascade Mountains. Bellabella, North-west Coast, British Columbia, Novemeber 15, 1874 (7 pages)
The History of the Northern Interior of British Columbia by A.G. Morice. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, Washington, 1971. (Orig published 1904) (hand-written, 2 pages)
Adventure in Two Hemispheres Including Captain Vancouver's Voyage by James Stirrat Marshall + Carrier Adventure. Talex Printing Service, Vancouver, 1955 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
Cross in the Wilderness by Kay Cronin. Mitchell Press Vancouver, 1960 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
History of Clague Mountain (1 page)
Death Notice on Clague from "Cowichen Leader", Duncan BC. Dec 1921. (hand-written, 13 pages)
Inland Navigation - NW Coast of America, June 1973 (7 pages)
Report on the Skeena River District, August 9th 1899 (4 pages)
Kitamaat to Kitsilas by W.R. Stuart (10 pages)
Story of Kitimat Site Goes Back 300 Years, Langley Advance Aug. 19 1954 (clipping)
Article from "The Alaska Sportsman" Vol XIX, No.6, June 1953
Copy of envelopes from old letters from Kitimat
An Alternate Route, road to Groundhog May Make Kitimate its Terminus. From "the Omenica Miner", Hazelton BC, sat Nov 14 1914, Vol IV No 11 (hand-written, 6 pages)
British Columbia Coast Names (5 pages)
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.24
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.
From Kane, Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America (appendix), pp. 458-459 (photocopy, 1 page)
A Voyage of Discovery (Vancouver) Chapter III (hand-written, 1 page)
Casey Sez, Novemeber 4, 1951 (2 pages)
Articles pertaining to Kemano (3 pages)
Translation from French document inserted in the oldest baptismal record kept at St. Paul's Indian Church, North Vancouver BC (3 pages)
Photo of and article about Herbert Naden Clague
Appendix G. Report on Explorations from Douglas, Gardner, and Dean Inlets, Eastward in the Cascade Mountains. Bellabella, North-west Coast, British Columbia, Novemeber 15, 1874 (7 pages)
The History of the Northern Interior of British Columbia by A.G. Morice. Ye Galleon Press, Fairfield, Washington, 1971. (Orig published 1904) (hand-written, 2 pages)
Adventure in Two Hemispheres Including Captain Vancouver's Voyage by James Stirrat Marshall + Carrier Adventure. Talex Printing Service, Vancouver, 1955 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
Cross in the Wilderness by Kay Cronin. Mitchell Press Vancouver, 1960 (hand-written/photocopy, 3 pages)
History of Clague Mountain (1 page)
Death Notice on Clague from "Cowichen Leader", Duncan BC. Dec 1921. (hand-written, 13 pages)
Inland Navigation - NW Coast of America, June 1973 (7 pages)
Report on the Skeena River District, August 9th 1899 (4 pages)
Kitamaat to Kitsilas by W.R. Stuart (10 pages)
Story of Kitimat Site Goes Back 300 Years, Langley Advance Aug. 19 1954 (clipping)
Article from "The Alaska Sportsman" Vol XIX, No.6, June 1953
Copy of envelopes from old letters from Kitimat
An Alternate Route, road to Groundhog May Make Kitimate its Terminus. From "the Omenica Miner", Hazelton BC, sat Nov 14 1914, Vol IV No 11 (hand-written, 6 pages)
British Columbia Coast Names (5 pages)
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

Ocelot - Methanol Plant Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28507
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Apr 1980
6 Jun 1980
10 Jul 1980
(6,8) Aug 1980
1 Sep 1980
27 Jan 1981
5 Mar 1981
29 Apr 1981
26 May 1981
22 Jul 1981
21 Sep 1981
(19,27) Oct 1981
1 Mar 1982
11 Jun 1982
29 Jul 1982
(24,26) Aug 1982
17 Sep 1982
17 Oct 1982
29 May 1985
6 Jun 1985
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Photographs showing general ground and aerial shots of the Ocelot methanol plant throughout its construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Apr 1980
6 Jun 1980
10 Jul 1980
(6,8) Aug 1980
1 Sep 1980
27 Jan 1981
5 Mar 1981
29 Apr 1981
26 May 1981
22 Jul 1981
21 Sep 1981
(19,27) Oct 1981
1 Mar 1982
11 Jun 1982
29 Jul 1982
(24,26) Aug 1982
17 Sep 1982
17 Oct 1982
29 May 1985
6 Jun 1985
Physical Description
72 photograph prints : color
28 photograph prints : b&w
94 negatives
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing general ground and aerial shots of the Ocelot methanol plant throughout its construction.
Notes
7357-(13,14,16), 80-6-(008,011), 80-7-(051,052), 80-8-(069,073), 80-9-089, 81-01-(147,148,151), 81-03-(179,183,189,200), 81-04-208, Roll 14-No4, Roll 17-(No8,19), 81-07-(380,381,384), 81-09-(441,443,448,449,450), 81-10-(481 to 485,488,498,503,504,506 to 509), 31-9A, 82-03-(820 to 824), 82-06-(953,954,956,958,963,964), 82-07-(979 to 985), 82-08-(996,1001,1004,1006,1009,1014,1018,1035,1051,1056, 1082 to 1089), 82-09-(1118 to 1124), 82-10-(1165,1167,1168,1191,1192), 85-01-(1317,1325,1330), 85-05-(1350,1353,1354), 85-06-(1355,1356)
Subject Access
Ocelot
Methanex
Methanol Storage Tanks
Construction
Construction of Buildings
Heavy Machinery
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Haisla Men Paddling Canoe

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27560
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1984]
Accession Number
984.43
Scope and Content
Photographs of a Haisla men out in their canoe.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
44
Accession Number
984.43
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1984]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : 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 a Haisla men out in their canoe.
Notes
984.43.17 to 18 : R72-16A to 17A
Subject Access
Haisla
canoe
People
Dugout
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Cedar Bark Preperation, Wooden Spoon Carving, and Garden with Plant Labels

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27640
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jun 1982 & 3 Jul 1982
Accession Number
982.87
Scope and Content
Photographs of cedar bark preparation by Clara Bolton (24 Jun 1982), Robert Stewart carving a spoon (3 Jul 1982), and of the museum native plant garden (3 Jul 1982).
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
19
Accession Number
982.87
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 Jun 1982 & 3 Jul 1982
Physical Description
7 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm 4 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of cedar bark preparation by Clara Bolton (24 Jun 1982), Robert Stewart carving a spoon (3 Jul 1982), and of the museum native plant garden (3 Jul 1982).
Notes
982.87.2 to 20 (Missing 3 to 10) : R33-2 to R33-20 (Missing R33-3 to R33-10)
Name Access
Stewart, Robert
Bolton, Clara
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Botany
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1980 - 31 Jul 1985
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing Max Patzelt holding a camera outside of a helicopter as well as various other images of unknown people.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1980 - 31 Jul 1985
Physical Description
6 negatives 2 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing Max Patzelt holding a camera outside of a helicopter as well as various other images of unknown people.
Notes
80-320, unknown #, 84-07-663, 85-07-714, 85-07-748
Name Access
Patzelt, Max
Thom, George
Subject Access
People
Helicopter
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
Bernard Dakin Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[ca. 1950's]
Accession Number
2013.3
Scope and Content
Two black binders of progress photographs - Kitimat Project - from the early 1950's. Four booklets.
Part Of
Bernard Dakin Collection
Creator
Thompson, Raymond
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2013.3
Date Range
[ca. 1950's]
Physical Description
2 albums 4 booklets
Custodial History
Given to Bernard Dakin by Raymond Thompson, former Superintendent, Alcan.
Scope and Content
Two black binders of progress photographs - Kitimat Project - from the early 1950's. Four booklets.
Name Access
Thomspon, Raymond
Dakin, Bernard
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 6

Alcan Promotional Booklets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15015
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1954 - 1957
Accession Number
2009.1.50-56
Scope and Content
Series consists of Alcan promotional booklets and annual reports.
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2009.1.50-56
Date Range
1954 - 1957
Physical Description
7 booklets
Scope and Content
Series consists of Alcan promotional booklets and annual reports.
Storage Location
Arvhives Bay 4 Shelf 1 Box 80
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1980
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing locations on the shores of the Kitimat Arm such as M.K Bay Marina and the Northland Navigation dock
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1980
Physical Description
2 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing locations on the shores of the Kitimat Arm such as M.K Bay Marina and the Northland Navigation dock
Notes
79-14, 80-264
Subject Access
Kitimat Arm
M.K Bay Marina
Northland Navigation
Northland Dock
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Aug 1983 - 23 Jul 1984
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Images showing mountainous scenery along the Douglas Channel.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Aug 1983 - 23 Jul 1984
Physical Description
8 negatives 6 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Images showing mountainous scenery along the Douglas Channel.
Notes
83-08-471, 83-08-472, 83-08-473, 83-08-474, 83-08-475, 83-08-476, 84-07-544, 84-07-548
Subject Access
Scenery
Douglas Channel
Aerial
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Kitamaat Village, Post Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34048
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.2
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
Museum Material, "Haisla" Binder (hand-written)
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.2
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.
Museum Material, "Haisla" Binder (hand-written)
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

File 9 - The Alcan Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34108
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.30
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
"The Sagimat" notes (hand-written, 35 pages)
1955 - Sagimat's First Construction Year. From The sagimat Vol. 1 No.13, Dec 24, 1955 (2 pages)
The Sagimat Vol.3 No.1, Jan 7 1957. Christmas Day at Saguenay Lodge (2 pages)
The Sagimat Vol.2 No.1 29 June 1956. Progress in Pictures, Startling Achievement Recalled (2 pages)
The Sagimat Vol.3 No.33 Aug 23, 1957. Regarding Kitimat dock. (1 page)
The Sagimat Vol.3 No.37 Sept 25, 1957. The Sandhill (2 pages)
Diary of Construction at Kitimat. 27 May 1957 to 8 December. John Sullivan, Alcan Museum. (hand-written, 5 pages)
Agreement Between The Government of the Province of British Columbia and Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. 29 Dec, 1950. (13 pages)
Province of British Columbia Departmen of Lands and Forests, Water Rights Branch Conditional Water Licence (2 pages)
The Government of the Province of British Columbia, Department of Lands and Forests Permit Under the "Water Act, 1939", Authorizing the Occupation of Crown Lands (2 pages)
Project Post Vol.1 No.27 July 18, 1953. Those Were the Days. (3 pages)
Kitimat-Giants Among Giants by Harold Hilliard. The Star Weekly, July 31, 1954 (3 pages)
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.30
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.
"The Sagimat" notes (hand-written, 35 pages)
1955 - Sagimat's First Construction Year. From The sagimat Vol. 1 No.13, Dec 24, 1955 (2 pages)
The Sagimat Vol.3 No.1, Jan 7 1957. Christmas Day at Saguenay Lodge (2 pages)
The Sagimat Vol.2 No.1 29 June 1956. Progress in Pictures, Startling Achievement Recalled (2 pages)
The Sagimat Vol.3 No.33 Aug 23, 1957. Regarding Kitimat dock. (1 page)
The Sagimat Vol.3 No.37 Sept 25, 1957. The Sandhill (2 pages)
Diary of Construction at Kitimat. 27 May 1957 to 8 December. John Sullivan, Alcan Museum. (hand-written, 5 pages)
Agreement Between The Government of the Province of British Columbia and Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. 29 Dec, 1950. (13 pages)
Province of British Columbia Departmen of Lands and Forests, Water Rights Branch Conditional Water Licence (2 pages)
The Government of the Province of British Columbia, Department of Lands and Forests Permit Under the "Water Act, 1939", Authorizing the Occupation of Crown Lands (2 pages)
Project Post Vol.1 No.27 July 18, 1953. Those Were the Days. (3 pages)
Kitimat-Giants Among Giants by Harold Hilliard. The Star Weekly, July 31, 1954 (3 pages)
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

File 9 - The Alcan Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34109
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.31
Scope and Content
Folder containing research material.
the Story of Helicopters in Canada by Les Edwards, in the Canadian Geographic Journal (hand-written)
George Woodcock, Ravens and Prophits. Allan Wingate, London 1952 (hand-written)
Kitimat George B. Barbour (5 pages)
Albert W. Whitaker, Aluminum Trail. Edited by T.L. Brock. Alcan and Archives, Alcan Press. Montreal, 1974 (hand-written, 9 pages)
Pierre Berton McLean's Article, Return to BC (3 pages)
Kitimat Men grasped Nature's clenched fist and wrenched open her bountiful hand. Oblate Missions Kitimat (3 pages)
At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (2 pages)
Pioneering With a Modern Touch. Kitimat housewives have electric gadgets like their city sisters by Clare Hucal
Big Alcan Project Nears Completion. News Herald Oct 9, 1953
Gigantic Caissons Floated To Kitimat Dock Positions. Colonist July 19, 1953
Hardware Magazine Spring 1953 with article Project British Columbia (8 pages)
The Star Weekly, Kitimat Close-up by James Y. Nicol
Kitimat's Not Northern BC by D.A. McGregor
Kitimat - Aluminum Bonanza, Five huge projects will create an industrial empire in north BC by Cecil Hotson (2 pages)
Stakes and Steaks in BC Wilds, There's big money and luscious meals for the workers on the Aluminum project at Kemano rd. by Pat Denton
World's Biggest Hydro Project Now Under Way in BC by A. Sahonovitch (5 pages)
RMS Dogteam - Kitimat to Hazelton by M.W. Boss (4 pages)
Business Directory
Kitimat Favored as Aluminum Site, Power for Proposed Plant Would Come From Tweedsmuir Park Area. The Vancouver Sun, March 23 1950
Aluminum Co. Kitimat Dock with photo. The Vancouver Province, July 11 1953
Permanent Dock Site with photo. Vancouver News Herald July 13, 1953
World's Greatest Aluminum Plant Transforms BC Village Into City; Kitimat Will Have 50000 People. Kamloops Sentinel, June 12, 1953
Giant Powerhouse in Mountain's Bowel. Oct 9, 1953 (2 pages)
The Alcan Story article
Alcan Smelter Changes the Scenery at Kitimat. The Vancouver Sun, Oct 10, 1953
Kildala Pass Challenge Won By Kitimat Crews article
Kitimat Production Expected in Eight Months. Colonist On-the-Spot Report. Oct 10, 1953
Eventual 12 Kitimat Potlines Bigger Than Downtown Victoria. Colonist Oct 11, 1953
Model City Being Hewn from Kitimat Wilderness. Colonist Oct 14, 1953
Story of Kitimat Aluminum Site Goes Back 300 Years. Powell River News Aug 25, 1954
Kitimat articles from The Illustrated London News, March 12, 1955
Rocks, Mud Gave Birth to Baby of BC - Now Planners Run Kitimat. The Vancouver Province May 29, 1954
Bonus Helps Kitimat Folk Build Own Homes. The Vancouver Province, June 2, 1954
Builders Pioneers Find Life Together Not Too Easy at First. The Vancouver Province, June 4 1954
Steaks are big-and you can have two, The Kitchen at Kitimat is Tops by Ed Moyer
Kitimat Now His Home, Wanderer Birk Settles Down by Ed Moyer
Kitimat's Stll Rough, Tough But Big Aluminum Town Miracle in the Wilds. Vancouver Sun July 3, 1954
Tough Aluminum Town's Getting Domesticated. Vancouver Sun July 3, 1954
Town in Forest Grows up Fast at Kitimat Homes Isolated But Not for Long. Vancouver Sun, July 5, 1954
$30000 Bet in One Night, Friendly Game Played Nightly at Kitimat by Alex Young. Vancouver Sun, July 6, 1954
Kitimat's Huge Heart Beats Inside Mountain by Alex Young. Vancouver Sun July 9, 1954
New Oportunities Open, completion at Kitimat presages large future development year-round ice-free port is rapidly becoming operational by Harry Chapin Plummer. From Canadian Shipping + Marine Engineering News, March 1954
The Superintendant Visits Kemano and Kitimat at Eastertide. The LOG. March, April, May 1952 (2 pages)
A Master Plan For The Town of Kitimat. Vancouver Public Library, Sep 22 1953
A Tale of Two Cities by N.H. Richardson. Published in "Plan: the Town Planning Institute of Canada". Vol. 4 No. 3, 1963 (hand-written, 10 pages)
Alcan Ingot, 1949 (hand-written, 2 pages)
Kitimat Townsite Report. Feb 29
Booklets - Aluminum in Breif, Kitimat Works BC, Alcan in canada, Alcan facts 1975
Part Of
Patricia Robertson Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
995.8.31
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.
the Story of Helicopters in Canada by Les Edwards, in the Canadian Geographic Journal (hand-written)
George Woodcock, Ravens and Prophits. Allan Wingate, London 1952 (hand-written)
Kitimat George B. Barbour (5 pages)
Albert W. Whitaker, Aluminum Trail. Edited by T.L. Brock. Alcan and Archives, Alcan Press. Montreal, 1974 (hand-written, 9 pages)
Pierre Berton McLean's Article, Return to BC (3 pages)
Kitimat Men grasped Nature's clenched fist and wrenched open her bountiful hand. Oblate Missions Kitimat (3 pages)
At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (2 pages)
Pioneering With a Modern Touch. Kitimat housewives have electric gadgets like their city sisters by Clare Hucal
Big Alcan Project Nears Completion. News Herald Oct 9, 1953
Gigantic Caissons Floated To Kitimat Dock Positions. Colonist July 19, 1953
Hardware Magazine Spring 1953 with article Project British Columbia (8 pages)
The Star Weekly, Kitimat Close-up by James Y. Nicol
Kitimat's Not Northern BC by D.A. McGregor
Kitimat - Aluminum Bonanza, Five huge projects will create an industrial empire in north BC by Cecil Hotson (2 pages)
Stakes and Steaks in BC Wilds, There's big money and luscious meals for the workers on the Aluminum project at Kemano rd. by Pat Denton
World's Biggest Hydro Project Now Under Way in BC by A. Sahonovitch (5 pages)
RMS Dogteam - Kitimat to Hazelton by M.W. Boss (4 pages)
Business Directory
Kitimat Favored as Aluminum Site, Power for Proposed Plant Would Come From Tweedsmuir Park Area. The Vancouver Sun, March 23 1950
Aluminum Co. Kitimat Dock with photo. The Vancouver Province, July 11 1953
Permanent Dock Site with photo. Vancouver News Herald July 13, 1953
World's Greatest Aluminum Plant Transforms BC Village Into City; Kitimat Will Have 50000 People. Kamloops Sentinel, June 12, 1953
Giant Powerhouse in Mountain's Bowel. Oct 9, 1953 (2 pages)
The Alcan Story article
Alcan Smelter Changes the Scenery at Kitimat. The Vancouver Sun, Oct 10, 1953
Kildala Pass Challenge Won By Kitimat Crews article
Kitimat Production Expected in Eight Months. Colonist On-the-Spot Report. Oct 10, 1953
Eventual 12 Kitimat Potlines Bigger Than Downtown Victoria. Colonist Oct 11, 1953
Model City Being Hewn from Kitimat Wilderness. Colonist Oct 14, 1953
Story of Kitimat Aluminum Site Goes Back 300 Years. Powell River News Aug 25, 1954
Kitimat articles from The Illustrated London News, March 12, 1955
Rocks, Mud Gave Birth to Baby of BC - Now Planners Run Kitimat. The Vancouver Province May 29, 1954
Bonus Helps Kitimat Folk Build Own Homes. The Vancouver Province, June 2, 1954
Builders Pioneers Find Life Together Not Too Easy at First. The Vancouver Province, June 4 1954
Steaks are big-and you can have two, The Kitchen at Kitimat is Tops by Ed Moyer
Kitimat Now His Home, Wanderer Birk Settles Down by Ed Moyer
Kitimat's Stll Rough, Tough But Big Aluminum Town Miracle in the Wilds. Vancouver Sun July 3, 1954
Tough Aluminum Town's Getting Domesticated. Vancouver Sun July 3, 1954
Town in Forest Grows up Fast at Kitimat Homes Isolated But Not for Long. Vancouver Sun, July 5, 1954
$30000 Bet in One Night, Friendly Game Played Nightly at Kitimat by Alex Young. Vancouver Sun, July 6, 1954
Kitimat's Huge Heart Beats Inside Mountain by Alex Young. Vancouver Sun July 9, 1954
New Oportunities Open, completion at Kitimat presages large future development year-round ice-free port is rapidly becoming operational by Harry Chapin Plummer. From Canadian Shipping + Marine Engineering News, March 1954
The Superintendant Visits Kemano and Kitimat at Eastertide. The LOG. March, April, May 1952 (2 pages)
A Master Plan For The Town of Kitimat. Vancouver Public Library, Sep 22 1953
A Tale of Two Cities by N.H. Richardson. Published in "Plan: the Town Planning Institute of Canada". Vol. 4 No. 3, 1963 (hand-written, 10 pages)
Alcan Ingot, 1949 (hand-written, 2 pages)
Kitimat Townsite Report. Feb 29
Booklets - Aluminum in Breif, Kitimat Works BC, Alcan in canada, Alcan facts 1975
Name Access
Robertson, Patricia
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 37

Service Center & Alcan Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27782
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[?]
Accession Number
78.36
Scope and Content
Photographs of the retail stores and the Hotel in Service Center , and Alcan Construction
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
27
Accession Number
78.36
Date Range
[?]
Physical Description
19 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the retail stores and the Hotel in Service Center , and Alcan Construction

Alcan Memorabilia Photo Album

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28213
Part Of
Jack Cornelis Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.5
Scope and Content
Album showing Memorabilia of Alcan Kitimat Works employees. All the photos have been taken from the Ingots - unfortunately, not all have dates and years to identify the photos.
Part Of
Jack Cornelis Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.5
Custodial History
Jack Cornelis
Scope and Content
Album showing Memorabilia of Alcan Kitimat Works employees. All the photos have been taken from the Ingots - unfortunately, not all have dates and years to identify the photos.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
ingot
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

Alcan - Kitimat Town Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28571
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 28 Jan 1985
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the different neighborhoods & areas in the town of Kitimat. There are aerials of the Cablecar area & of the Service Centre area included.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 28 Jan 1985
Physical Description
30 negatives 5 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the different neighborhoods & areas in the town of Kitimat. There are aerials of the Cablecar area & of the Service Centre area included.
Notes
79-192, 79-189, 79-184, 79-182, 79-204, 79-166, 79-171, 79-170, 79-165, 79-132, 79-127, 79-121, 79-87, 79-80, 79-76, 79-51, 79-43, 80-273, 80-276, 80-287, 80-226, 80-224, 80-228, 80-254, 80-258, 81-292, 83-08-464, 83-08-467, 84-07-604, 85-01-673
Subject Access
Neighbourhoods
Storage Location
Negative Storage

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

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

Alcan - Mountain Transmission Lines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28612
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Jul 1985
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing transmission lines running through the mountains.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Jul 1985
Physical Description
2 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing transmission lines running through the mountains.
Notes
750, 757
Subject Access
Transmission line
Mountains
Snow
Scenery
Storage Location
Negative Storage

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