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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
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.8
Scope and Content
Aerial Shot of Alcan
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.8
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 21.4 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial Shot of Alcan
Storage Location
photograph storage

Placing of Compacted Fill at Alcan Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34947
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking northeast at utility buildings area showing placing of compacted fill in foreground and in background the building forms being erected. Multiple trucks and machinery visible. Some trucks are actively dumping the fill.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
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 looking northeast at utility buildings area showing placing of compacted fill in foreground and in background the building forms being erected. Multiple trucks and machinery visible. Some trucks are actively dumping the fill.
Notes
BC-2-157
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Trucks
Machinery
Storage Location
Photograph storage

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
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

Aerial View of the Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32012
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
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

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
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

Aerial view Looking North at the Plant Site, with H.M.C.S. Sioux at the Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32001
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 May 1954
Accession Number
2020.30.32
Scope and Content
Aerial view looking north at the plant site, with H.M.C.S. Sioux at the wharf. Tide elevation is approximately 2.5 feet, and the extent of the dredge cut in the harbour can be clearly seen.
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.32
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 May 1954
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 looking north at the plant site, with H.M.C.S. Sioux at the wharf. Tide elevation is approximately 2.5 feet, and the extent of the dredge cut in the harbour can be clearly seen.
Notes
BC-2-972
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of West End of Neighbourhood C-I and Motel Site A

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35356
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.75
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of west end of neighbourhood C-I and motel site A. Please note temporary housing units in left centre of photograph. Clearing shown in lower left corner is that for neighbourhood C Dyke.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.75
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 aerial view of west end of neighbourhood C-I and motel site A. Please note temporary housing units in left centre of photograph. Clearing shown in lower left corner is that for neighbourhood C Dyke.
Notes
J-2-124
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Riverlodge Camp

Looking Northeast Across Part of Neighbourhood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34400
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.23
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking northeast across part of neighbourhood 'C' towards Kitimat river bridge. Burning taking place in clearing for Riverlodge development. Winter.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.23
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 looking northeast across part of neighbourhood 'C' towards Kitimat river bridge. Burning taking place in clearing for Riverlodge development. Winter.
Notes
J-2-256
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Site of Laboratory Bldg 273

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35094
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.79
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking east from highway showing site of laboratory bldg 273 with stake set at co-ordinates N 13550, E 3300. Coordinate stake? is circled in red. Area is clearcut. Boardwalk runs in front of cleared area.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.79
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 looking east from highway showing site of laboratory bldg 273 with stake set at co-ordinates N 13550, E 3300. Coordinate stake? is circled in red. Area is clearcut. Boardwalk runs in front of cleared area.
Notes
KS-55
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Bunkhouses at Back of the Motel Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35375
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.94
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of the eleven-man bunkhouses at the back of the motel site.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.94
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 of the eleven-man bunkhouses at the back of the motel site.
Notes
J-2-138
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Piles of Debris Burning in Hospital Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34378
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of piles of debris ready for burning in the Hospital Site. Homes visible in background, including chicken coop homes.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.1
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 piles of debris ready for burning in the Hospital Site. Homes visible in background, including chicken coop homes.
Notes
J-2-427
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Cranes Piling Debris in the Hospital Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34384
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of cranes piling debris at hospital site. Cat pushing debris in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.7
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 cranes piling debris at hospital site. Cat pushing debris in foreground.
Notes
J-2-396
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

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
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.11
Scope and Content
Aerial of Alcan Dock
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
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

Clearing Site for Machine Shop and Plant Yard

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34999
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2022.22.27
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing of site for machine shop and plant yard, Moore Creek, looking north. Wood and debris being burned in centre. Truck and other machinery in front of that.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
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 clearing of site for machine shop and plant yard, Moore Creek, looking north. Wood and debris being burned in centre. Truck and other machinery in front of that.
Notes
BC-2-27
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machines
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Clearing for Machine Shop Site and Storage Yard

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35000
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.28
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing for machine shop site and storage yard, Moore Creek camp in background, looking east. Wood and debris being burned in centre. Truck parked in foreground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.28
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 clearing for machine shop site and storage yard, Moore Creek camp in background, looking east. Wood and debris being burned in centre. Truck parked in foreground.
Notes
BC-2-28
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage

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