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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

Entrance Hall in Alcan Guest House No. 1

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35266
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of entrance hall in guest house no. 1. On right there is a table and chair. Table has a phone and book on it. A curtain covers a doorway near it. Behind, there is a staircase going up on the right, and a stone wall in the centre that is part of the fireplace for the room at the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 entrance hall in guest house no. 1. On right there is a table and chair. Table has a phone and book on it. A curtain covers a doorway near it. Behind, there is a staircase going up on the right, and a stone wall in the centre that is part of the fireplace for the room at the left.
Notes
J-2-236
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Guest House

Diesel Powerhouse, Installing Powerlines to Main Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35001
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
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 diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
Notes
BC-2-30
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Diesel Powerhouse Being Framed Up

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35002
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.30
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.30
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
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 diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
Notes
BC-2-29
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.39
Scope and Content
Photograph of stripping smeltersite. 2 1/2 yd. Northwest dragline and bottom-dump euclid. Powerhouse in left background. Fill testing laboratory in right background. Crane/shovel loading material in euclid.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.39
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 stripping smeltersite. 2 1/2 yd. Northwest dragline and bottom-dump euclid. Powerhouse in left background. Fill testing laboratory in right background. Crane/shovel loading material in euclid.
Notes
BC-2-78
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Powerhouse
Euclid
Trucks
Machinery
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Carpenters roofing house

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description174
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 14, 1953
Accession Number
985.65.430
Scope and Content
Photo depicts carpenters installing aluminum roofing to a D7 house in Kitimat's townsite. View is looking north-west.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
168
Accession Number
985.65.430
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 14, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts carpenters installing aluminum roofing to a D7 house in Kitimat's townsite. View is looking north-west.
Notes
Alcan ID No. BC-2-719. Hal Whiting Collection
Subject Access
Towns
Images

House Construction on Bunting Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35245
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bunting Street showing the houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on north side of Bittern Street. Home extreriors look completed.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.5
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 Bunting Street showing the houses under construction by N.W. Hullah Construction on north side of Bittern Street. Home extreriors look completed.
Notes
J-2-104
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Homes
Construction
Townsite

Alcan Guest House Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35305
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.41
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation and framework for the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. Other houses and apartment construction visible behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.41
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 excavation and framework for the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. Other houses and apartment construction visible behind.
Notes
J-2-148
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Alcan Guest House

Lounge of the Alcan Guest House No.1

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35292
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.28
Scope and Content
Photograph of inside of lounge of the Alcan Guest House No.1 on Albatross Avenue. Visible inside the lounge is a stone fireplace, chairs, tables, and a lamp. In the back on the right there are stairs leading up.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 inside of lounge of the Alcan Guest House No.1 on Albatross Avenue. Visible inside the lounge is a stone fireplace, chairs, tables, and a lamp. In the back on the right there are stairs leading up.
Notes
J-2-405
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Guest House

Teal Street Hulluh House Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35294
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.30
Scope and Content
Photograph of wall panels in place on Hullah house on Teal Street prior to setting the roof trusses. Men are visible at work. Houses in background appear complete.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.30
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 wall panels in place on Hullah house on Teal Street prior to setting the roof trusses. Men are visible at work. Houses in background appear complete.
Notes
J-2-67
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction
Hullah Houses

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

Executive House No. 3 Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35410
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.128
Scope and Content
Photograph of executive house No. 3 under construction on lot 14, block 41. Exterior looks near complete. Scaffolding still in place.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.128
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 executive house No. 3 under construction on lot 14, block 41. Exterior looks near complete. Scaffolding still in place.
Notes
J-2-200
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

Hullah House Construction in Neighbourhood A-IV

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35444
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.146
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing the house erection in neighbourhood A-IV by N.W. Hullah Construction. Framework and sides being built. Building material piled up around. Men visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.146
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 showing the house erection in neighbourhood A-IV by N.W. Hullah Construction. Framework and sides being built. Building material piled up around. Men visible working.
Notes
J-2-74
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1980
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the interior of the powerhouse showing generators.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
84
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Montreal
Date Range
ca. 1980
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the interior of the powerhouse showing generators.
Notes
Alcan Montreal ID No. ACM-43364C. -- Title based on content of photograph. Fred Busby Collection 2002.27.4
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Johnson-Crooks House Construction in Neighbourhhod A-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35304
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.40
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing Johnson-Crooks houses in block 68, neighbourhood A-II. Please note the prefabricated sections of the 3.20 units already set on lower framework. Machinery at work at front left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.40
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 showing Johnson-Crooks houses in block 68, neighbourhood A-II. Please note the prefabricated sections of the 3.20 units already set on lower framework. Machinery at work at front left.
Notes
J-2-146
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Johnson Crooks
Construction
Machinery

House Construction in Neighbourhood A-II Block 66

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35348
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.67
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north in neighbourhood A-II showing house construction in block 66. Framework in progress. Truck is parked behind a house to the right. man is walking in the centre carrying something. Ground very wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.67
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 north in neighbourhood A-II showing house construction in block 66. Framework in progress. Truck is parked behind a house to the right. man is walking in the centre carrying something. Ground very wet.
Notes
J-2-95
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Homes

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

House Frames being Erected in Neighbourhood A-IV

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35374
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.93
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing house frames being erected in neighbourhood A-IV. Rooves in progress. Men visible working on roof on left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.93
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 showing house frames being erected in neighbourhood A-IV. Rooves in progress. Men visible working on roof on left.
Notes
J-2-84
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

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

Living Room of N.W. Hullah's H-6 House

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35244
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of interior view of the living room of N.W. Hullah's H-6 house. Please note the dividing doors for optional den. On left there is a hallway with 3 visible doors. On right is a window looking out at other homes and stony ground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.4
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 interior view of the living room of N.W. Hullah's H-6 house. Please note the dividing doors for optional den. On left there is a hallway with 3 visible doors. On right is a window looking out at other homes and stony ground.
Notes
J-2-150
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Homes
Hullah Houses

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