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Clearing Operations North of Haisla Boulevard

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34402
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of the clearing operations north of Haisla boulevard. Falling operations in the hospital site. Smoke in middle and cars in the road to the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.25
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 the clearing operations north of Haisla boulevard. Falling operations in the hospital site. Smoke in middle and cars in the road to the right.
Notes
J-2-276
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Stripping Operations in Moore-Anderson Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35090
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.75
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east showing stripping operations in Moore-Anderson area. Note waste material dump at upper left and progress at substation 20. Lots of snow.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.75
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 aerial view looking east showing stripping operations in Moore-Anderson area. Note waste material dump at upper left and progress at substation 20. Lots of snow.
Notes
J-12-742
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Piling Operations Using a Donkey in the City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34391
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of piling operations using a donkey in the city centre. Fallen trees and debris piled around, with some standing forest in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.14
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 piling operations using a donkey in the city centre. Fallen trees and debris piled around, with some standing forest in the background.
Notes
J-2-428
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Burning Operations Underway im Neighbourhood C-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34383
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of burning operations underway in neighbourhood C-II. Note cranes re-piling debris.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.6
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 burning operations underway in neighbourhood C-II. Note cranes re-piling debris.
Notes
J-2-394
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Neighbourhood B-I Burning Operations of Stripping Road "b"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34381
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbourhood B-I showing smoke from burning operations in the background and stripping road "b" in the foreground. Men standing next to base of a machine on the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.4
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 neighbourhood B-I showing smoke from burning operations in the background and stripping road "b" in the foreground. Men standing next to base of a machine on the right.
Notes
J-2-337
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

First Stage Area of Potlines 6-10 Showing Stripping Operations

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35182
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.22.147
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east in the first stage area of potlines 6-10, showing stripping operation progressing despite snow conditions. Crane loading material into truck in centre.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.147
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
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 in the first stage area of potlines 6-10, showing stripping operation progressing despite snow conditions. Crane loading material into truck in centre.
Notes
J-12-551
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Johnson-Crooks 3.20 Unit Living Room

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35318
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.54
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Johnson-Crooks 3.20 unit showing the living room. The room on the left behind the "space-saver" doors can be used as a third bedroom.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.54
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 a Johnson-Crooks 3.20 unit showing the living room. The room on the left behind the "space-saver" doors can be used as a third bedroom.
Notes
J-2-174
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Houses

Living Room of Johnson-Crooks 4.5 Unit

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35392
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.110
Scope and Content
Photograph of the living room of a Johnson-Crooks 4.5 unit. Room contains a couch, chairs, table, lamps, rugs, and cabinets. A window is in the back. There is also a sign in front of one of the back lamps that reads "Furniture and Appliances Supplied by McRae Bros. LTD. "The store that service built" Prince Rupert B.C."
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.110
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 living room of a Johnson-Crooks 4.5 unit. Room contains a couch, chairs, table, lamps, rugs, and cabinets. A window is in the back. There is also a sign in front of one of the back lamps that reads "Furniture and Appliances Supplied by McRae Bros. LTD. "The store that service built" Prince Rupert B.C."
Notes
J-2-176
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

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

Alcan on Reconnaissance

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 1951
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the men in charge of operations. From left is Vice President A.W. Whitaker Jr. seen sitting in a helicopter; Project Manager Percy E. Radley; Chief Resident Engineer John Kendrick. The three men are all taking a look at what could be a map.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the men in charge of operations. From left is Vice President A.W. Whitaker Jr. seen sitting in a helicopter; Project Manager Percy E. Radley; Chief Resident Engineer John Kendrick. The three men are all taking a look at what could be a map.
Notes
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission Collection
Name Access
Kendrick, John S.
Radley, Percy E.
Whitaker, A.W.
Images
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2022.22.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of the smelter area looking north. Note rectifier buildings mainly closed in and roofing nearing completion. Potline footings are beginning to extend east of the centre passageway. Service building group is closed in and nearing completion at upper left centre. Some snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.24
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 aerial view of the smelter area looking north. Note rectifier buildings mainly closed in and roofing nearing completion. Potline footings are beginning to extend east of the centre passageway. Service building group is closed in and nearing completion at upper left centre. Some snow on ground.
Notes
BC-2-324
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.128
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking southeast showing steel erection at potroom 8A east and general view of fill operations at site of cryolite recovery plant.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.128
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 view looking southeast showing steel erection at potroom 8A east and general view of fill operations at site of cryolite recovery plant.
Notes
J-43-2031
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial view of smelter operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description152
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
146
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan Public Relations Department ID No. ICT 177-30 Fred Busby Collection 2002.27
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Washbore Drill Rig in Operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35005
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.33
Scope and Content
Photograph of washbore drill rig in operation on proposed smeltersite. Two men are working on it.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.33
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 27.5x21.5cm
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 washbore drill rig in operation on proposed smeltersite. Two men are working on it.
Notes
BC-2-35
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 03, 1951
Scope and Content
Illustration depicts proposed development areas for the Alcan project and outlines Alcan's seven-point plan.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
2
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
The Lands Service Department of Lands and Forests. -- Geo. P. Melrose (Deputy Minister of Lands), -- Courtesy Ron Whyte.
Date Range
May 03, 1951
Physical Description
1 illustration : b&w
Scope and Content
Illustration depicts proposed development areas for the Alcan project and outlines Alcan's seven-point plan.
Notes
Clipping origin unknown. Ron Whyte Collection
Images

Construction of Alcan Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35167
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.132
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.132
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 view looking northwest showing pitch melter control bldg. 241, Piten Pumphouse bldg. 243, foundations for pitch melting tanks 54-55-56, and east end of soderberg paste plant. Construction in progress, foundations and building frames being built. Smeltersite homes visible in background.
Notes
J-43-2085
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.22.162
Scope and Content
Alcan site plan for potlines and surrounding structures.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.162
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 plan sheet
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
Alcan site plan for potlines and surrounding structures.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21

Log Dump in Operation in Minette Bay

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34388
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of new log dump in operation in Minette Bay. Man sitting in small boat in front of logs in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.11
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 new log dump in operation in Minette Bay. Man sitting in small boat in front of logs in foreground.
Notes
J-2-414
Subject Access
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage

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