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Film 'The Kitimat Story'

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35491
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.28
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.28
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 film reel 1 DVD
Custodial History
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
DVD storage, Curator's Office

Aerial View of Alcan Potlines under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29766
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
985.65.222
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alcan Potlines under Construction
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.222
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26.7 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alcan Potlines under Construction
Storage Location
photograph storage

Looking East at the potlines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29768
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Jan 1953
Accession Number
985.65.136
Scope and Content
Looking East at the potlines. Note temporary covers at Alumina Storage Bins and Rectifier #101.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.136
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Jan 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Looking East at the potlines. Note temporary covers at Alumina Storage Bins and Rectifier #101.
Notes
BC-2-272
Storage Location
photograph storage

West View of Aluminum Structure for the Kildala Substation.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16750
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 Sep 1956
Accession Number
76.66.478
Scope and Content
View looking West of the Cluminum stracture for the Kildala substation, also showing the two pole structure.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.478
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 Sep 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
View looking West of the Cluminum stracture for the Kildala substation, also showing the two pole structure.
Notes
J-2-478
Subject Access
Structure
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage

Substation "B" Showing Work in Progress on the 2nd Foundation.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17379
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 Sep 1957
Accession Number
76.67.774
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sub - Station "B" showing work in progress on the 2nd Foundation.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.774
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 Sep 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sub - Station "B" showing work in progress on the 2nd Foundation.
Notes
J-2-774
Subject Access
Structure
General
Sub Station
Storage Location
photograph storage

Tunnel Entrance Inside Looking Out and Outside looking in.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17684
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
73.3.9.5
Scope and Content
Photographs showing tunnel from inside and outside prespectives.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.9.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
2 photographs: Inside : b&w ; 25.5 x 19.5 cm outside : b&w ; 7 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photographs showing tunnel from inside and outside prespectives.
Storage Location
photograph storage

North West view of Potlines 3 and 4

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29765
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 Aug 1953
Accession Number
985.65.290
Scope and Content
Site of potlines 3 and 4 looking north west showing stripping and placing of base fill.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.290
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 Aug 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Site of potlines 3 and 4 looking north west showing stripping and placing of base fill.
Notes
BC-2-473
Subject Access
Potlines
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of Alcan Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14694
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1973
Accession Number
74.1
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan dock
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
74.1
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10" x 8"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter

Official Opening of Alcan office building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15657
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964
Accession Number
78.11.136
Scope and Content
Photo showing opening of office building
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.136
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Photo showing opening of office building
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan Dock, Industrial Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15667
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1966
Accession Number
78.11.146
Scope and Content
1 Photograph Alcan Dock
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.146
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
1 Photograph Alcan Dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Dock
Industries

The Delta King - Used as a Residence for Alcan Workers from 1952 to 1959

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15388
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.20
Scope and Content
"S.W. Delta King" beached south of E/W mole. View looking south. Note dredge and pipe lines in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.20
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 27 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
"S.W. Delta King" beached south of E/W mole. View looking south. Note dredge and pipe lines in background.
Notes
BC-2-11
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan Quebec Employees arriving for potline 1 start-up

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15609
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.101
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of Quebec employees at the Kitimat wharf, having just arrived to work on the startup of Potline No. 1.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.101
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17x13
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of Quebec employees at the Kitimat wharf, having just arrived to work on the startup of Potline No. 1.
Subject Access
Industries

View looking west along potline building 2B

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29682
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
78.11.43
Scope and Content
View looking west along potline building 2B. Note pouring of air duct walls in progress.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.43
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
View looking west along potline building 2B. Note pouring of air duct walls in progress.
Notes
BC-2-418
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
pot lines
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.8
Scope and Content
Photo showing alcan project power house chimney
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1952
Physical Description
1 photogaph: b&w; 5" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing alcan project power house chimney
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
73.3.16.12
Scope and Content
Photo showing power house in Kemano
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.16.12
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w: 4" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing power house in Kemano
Subject Access
Powerhouses

B.C. Telephone Building Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35343
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.63
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking west from the Kingfisher Avenue of the B.C. Telephone Building under construction. Brick framework is being placed. A man can be seen wroking in the building. A truck is parker out front to the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.63
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 looking west from the Kingfisher Avenue of the B.C. Telephone Building under construction. Brick framework is being placed. A man can be seen wroking in the building. A truck is parker out front to the right.
Notes
J-2-38
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
B.C. Telephone Company

Nearly Completed B.C. Telephone Company Building on Kingfisher Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35290
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.26
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 nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Notes
J-2-160
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company

B.C. Telephone Exchange Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35412
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.130
Scope and Content
Photograph of the B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.130
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 B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Notes
J-2-86
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company

First Floor of Hudson Bay Compay Building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18749
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 Dec 1956
Accession Number
76.66.616
Scope and Content
Interior view of first floor of Hudson Bay Company's building in City Centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.616
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 Dec 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Interior view of first floor of Hudson Bay Company's building in City Centre.
Notes
J-2-616
Subject Access
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson Bay
Structure
Business
Commercial
Geographic Access
City Centre
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14,September,1951
Accession Number
78.11.8
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan Sawmill
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.8
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
14,September,1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan Sawmill
Subject Access
Sawmill

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