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Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite and Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32079
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.548
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Alcan is on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.548
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Alcan is on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite and Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32089
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.554
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Douglas Channel takes up most of the picture. The smeltersite is further back on the left. Kitimat River Estaury is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.554
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Douglas Channel takes up most of the picture. The smeltersite is further back on the left. Kitimat River Estaury is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32038
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.526
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of of Douglas Channel and smeltersite in the 1950s. Smeltersite is at the far left, and Kitimat River estuary is to the right of it.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.526
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of of Douglas Channel and smeltersite in the 1950s. Smeltersite is at the far left, and Kitimat River estuary is to the right of it.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32044
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.532
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of smeltersite. Alcan buildings and smeltersite towards the top. To the right is the Kitimat River estuary.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.532
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of smeltersite. Alcan buildings and smeltersite towards the top. To the right is the Kitimat River estuary.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32045
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.533
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite if on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.533
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite if on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Smeltersite and Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34793
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.98
Scope and Content
Slide showing temporary camp at smeltersite, and cleared out area. Behind it is Douglas Channel. Dock construction would begin in this area.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.98
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing temporary camp at smeltersite, and cleared out area. Behind it is Douglas Channel. Dock construction would begin in this area.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32084
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.553
Scope and Content
Photograph of very high aerial view of the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite is on the left. Kitimat river estuary is on the right, and Douglas Channel below. Snowy mountain range on the sides and in the background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.553
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of very high aerial view of the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite is on the left. Kitimat river estuary is on the right, and Douglas Channel below. Snowy mountain range on the sides and in the background.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32095
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.559
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite and project. Alcan smelter and smeltersite homes are along the left, running to the bottom. Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.559
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite and project. Alcan smelter and smeltersite homes are along the left, running to the bottom. Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32081
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.550
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite homes are on the left, and the Alcan smelter behind. Potlines look complete. Smoke coming from potlines, and area behind. Kitimat River estuary on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.550
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite homes are on the left, and the Alcan smelter behind. Potlines look complete. Smoke coming from potlines, and area behind. Kitimat River estuary on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial View of Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32083
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.552
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Kitimat River estuary on right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.552
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Kitimat River estuary on right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite and Pier

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32134
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.589
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and pier. The pier, with a ship docked, is in the foreground. The smelter is in the background, and there is smoke coming from the potlines, as well as a clearing to the right of it.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.589
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 35.5 x 27.9 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and pier. The pier, with a ship docked, is in the foreground. The smelter is in the background, and there is smoke coming from the potlines, as well as a clearing to the right of it.
Notes
tif file: 2000.33.521
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 18

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite and Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32135
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.590
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and wharf. Smeltersite bunkhouses and the Delta King are visible on the left. Smoke coming from the potlines.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.590
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 35.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and wharf. Smeltersite bunkhouses and the Delta King are visible on the left. Smoke coming from the potlines.
Notes
.tif file : 2000.33.520
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 18

Smeltersite and Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33051
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of smeltersite and Douglas Channel.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.14
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 17x23.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of smeltersite and Douglas Channel.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Smeltersite, Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23822
Part Of
Sylvia Anderson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Accession Number
2012.27.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Smeltersite and the Douglas Channel. Writing on the back of the photo reads: "Almost the same as the picture before only the Rec. Hall and Trailer Camp can be seen more clearly to the right of the picture."
Part Of
Sylvia Anderson Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.27.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 11.4cm x 8.3 cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Dave Geddes, Bank of Montreal, and given to Sylvia Anderson
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Smeltersite and the Douglas Channel. Writing on the back of the photo reads: "Almost the same as the picture before only the Rec. Hall and Trailer Camp can be seen more clearly to the right of the picture."
Subject Access
Douglas Channel
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Smeltersite and Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34731
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.48
Scope and Content
Slide showing Douglas Channel viewed from smeltersite. Some buildings visible in foreground. On the opposite shore, Kitamaat Village is visible. Beyond that are mountains, with what appears to be a thick pillar of smoke rising up from beyond the mountains on the right side.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.48
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing Douglas Channel viewed from smeltersite. Some buildings visible in foreground. On the opposite shore, Kitamaat Village is visible. Beyond that are mountains, with what appears to be a thick pillar of smoke rising up from beyond the mountains on the right side.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

Aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36088
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.492
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.492
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
slide storage

View of Smeltersite and Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18499
Part Of
Manton Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1956
Accession Number
983.38.2c
Scope and Content
Photo showing temporary residences, scenery and Douglas Channel.
Part Of
Manton Collection
Creator
Leslie Manton
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.38.2c
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing temporary residences, scenery and Douglas Channel.
Subject Access
Douglas Channel

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32031
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.520
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.520
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32032
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.521
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.521
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32034
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.522
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible. View is from very high up. Snowy mountains on each side.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.522
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible. View is from very high up. Snowy mountains on each side.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

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