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Aerial Shot of Ships at Alcan Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31961
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.12
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a ship docked at the Alcan Wharf
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.12
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21,7 x 27.9 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a ship docked at the Alcan Wharf
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial Shot of Downtown Area

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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.7
Scope and Content
Aerial shot of the downtown area.
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.7
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.4 x 28.1 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial shot of the downtown area.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial Shot of Neighbourhood Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31963
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.14
Scope and Content
Photograph shows aerial shot of neighbourhood construction.
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.14
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 28.1 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows aerial shot of neighbourhood construction.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial View of Alcan Lines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32003
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.34
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alcan Lines
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.34
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alcan Lines
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Aerial View of the Alcan Smelter

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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.35
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a aerial view of the Alcan Smelter
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.35
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.2
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a aerial view of the Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial of Part of the Alcan Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32013
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.36
Scope and Content
Aerial of Part of the Alcan Site.
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.36
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.6 x 27.7 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial of Part of the Alcan Site.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Alcan Ingot

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact1262
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.3
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
Public Description
First aluminum ingot design used prior to 1957. In 1957 a tri-lock design for ingot stacking was introduced.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
13 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Alcan
Accession Number
983.1.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
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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.
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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
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Alcan ingot

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact9335
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.
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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
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Alcan Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31960
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.11
Scope and Content
Aerial of Alcan Dock
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.11
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28.4 x 21.7 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial of Alcan Dock
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Alcan Construction

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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.
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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
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Alcan Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35143
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.
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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
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Alcan Souvenir Coin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact1279
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 . . ."
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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
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Alcan plan map

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description8
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Alcan Site Plan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35197
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.
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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
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Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31959
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.10
Scope and Content
Photograph shows aerial of kitimat neighbourhood.
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.10
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27.9 x 21.4 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows aerial of kitimat neighbourhood.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial View of the Plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31962
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Aug 1953
Accession Number
2020.30.13
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the plant area looking southeast.
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Aug 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the plant area looking southeast.
Notes
BC-2-492
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial of Kitimat Docks

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31967
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.17
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Docks
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.17
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.4 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Docks
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31996
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.27
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood
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Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.27
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 28.1 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage
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