Skip header and navigation
Online Collections
  Revise Search

Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

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.
More Information is Available
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
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

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.
More Information is Available
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
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Eurocan - Whitesail Housing Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28529
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Oct 1969 - 3 Jan 1970
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing newly built streets and housing (for Eurocan workers) under construction in the Whitesail area of Kitimat.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Oct 1969 - 3 Jan 1970
Physical Description
8 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing newly built streets and housing (for Eurocan workers) under construction in the Whitesail area of Kitimat.
Notes
80383, 80384, 80385, 80386, 80388, 80392, 80441, 80463
Subject Access
Construction
Neighbourhoods
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Panoramas of Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32747
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2002.15.287-290
Scope and Content
Photograph of panoramas of smeltersite area.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.287-290
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
4 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of panoramas of smeltersite area.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32754
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.327-330
Scope and Content
Photographs of view of smeltersite construction.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.327-330
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
4 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of view of smeltersite construction.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Smeltersite Panoramas

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32755
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2002.15.331-338
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2 panoramas of smeltersite. Taken from sandhill and married quarters.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.331-338
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2 panoramas of smeltersite. Taken from sandhill and married quarters.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Machinery at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32825
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.374
Scope and Content
Photographs of machinery in cleared area at smeltersite.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.374
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of machinery in cleared area at smeltersite.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Crane at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32828
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.377
Scope and Content
Photographs of crane working at smeltersite clearing.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.377
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of crane working at smeltersite clearing.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

2 Smeltersite Panoramas

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32757
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2002.15.343-350
Scope and Content
Photographs of smeltersite panoramas. First panoramas ever taken of the area.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.343-350
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of smeltersite panoramas. First panoramas ever taken of the area.
Notes
Smeltersite - lens 21 3/8 off board.. 24 for pictire at F11 + 8sec for sky rt hand pictire cutoff grad. 9 sec from end. Maincamp - 8x10. Dense 23 7/8" of board. 38 sec F11 + 10 sec extra for sky.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Smeltersite Rectory 1953

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34429
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2004.21.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of the smeltersite rectory.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.21.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print ; b&w : 12.5 x 12cm
Custodial History
Photos donated by Joan Smith for Anglican Church 50th Anniversary. Donated in April 2003.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the smeltersite rectory.
Subject Access
Anglican Church
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Car in Ditch at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31937
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
999.5.27-34
Scope and Content
Photographs of car in ditch at smeltersite, and it being towed out. Last photo is man standing next to new car.
More Information is Available
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
999.5.27-34
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
8 photograph prints : b&w ; 8.5 x 11.5 cm
Custodial History
Donor: June Coultan, 28-1525 Cooper Rd. Victoria, B.C. V94 7A6
Scope and Content
Photographs of car in ditch at smeltersite, and it being towed out. Last photo is man standing next to new car.
Storage Location
Bay 5 Shelf 3 Box 9
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Delta King

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28168
Part Of
Carston Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2007.3a-c
Scope and Content
3 photos of the Delta King (one is a copy)
More Information is Available
Part Of
Carston Collection
Creator
F.K. Carston
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2007.3a-c
Physical Description
1 photograph print : sepia ; 6 x 8.75in 1 photograph print : sepia ; 5.25 x 7.75in 1 photograph print : b&w ; 11 x 16in
Custodial History
F.K. Carston
Scope and Content
3 photos of the Delta King (one is a copy)
Notes
Sepia photos split in two peices.
Name Access
Carston, F.K.
Subject Access
Delta King
Smeltersite
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Panorama of Smeltersite and Hydraulic Fill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32753
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2002.15.320-326
Scope and Content
Photographs of panorama of smeltersite and hydraulic fill. Last 3 images are of snow. Last one shows a man.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.320-326
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
7 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of panorama of smeltersite and hydraulic fill. Last 3 images are of snow. Last one shows a man.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Cleared Area and Pond at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32826
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.375
Scope and Content
Photographs of cleared area and pond at smeltersite.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.375
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs of cleared area and pond at smeltersite.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Old Pioneer House

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28418
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Apr 1985
Accession Number
985.35
Scope and Content
Photographs of an old house west of Highway 37 46km from Kitimat.
More Information is Available
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
59
Accession Number
985.35
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Apr 1985
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 old house west of Highway 37 46km from Kitimat.
Notes
985.35.1 to 3 : R96-11 to R96-13
Subject Access
Old Shack
House
highway 37
Kitimat
Pioneer
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Malcolm Orsted Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28174
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2003.8
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2003.8
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
40 photographs print : b&w ;
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Name Access
Orsted, Malcolm
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Wharf
Kitimat Hotel
Delta King
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Halloween Haunted House

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28448
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1994]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides showing a Halloween haunted house at the Kitimat Museum. Photographs showing children dressed in costumes at the museum.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
28
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1994]
Physical Description
20 Slides : color 4 photograph prints : color ; 10 x 15cm Negatives included.
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides showing a Halloween haunted house at the Kitimat Museum. Photographs showing children dressed in costumes at the museum.
Subject Access
Halloween
Kitimat
Museum
Museum Display
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

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.
More Information is Available
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
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

Sugmas & Pouring Floor Slabs for First Houses in Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27564
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Accession Number
984.61
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
More Information is Available
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
50
Accession Number
984.61
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 21 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Notes
984.61.27 and 984.61.121 : No R Numbers
Subject Access
sumgaas
Sumgas
Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

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.
More Information is Available
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
Show Less
Permalink
No comments yet — Join the discussion

20 records – page 1 of 1.