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Construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description151
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
987.10.2
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
145
Accession Number
987.10.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photograph taken in the summer. District of Kitimat Collection
Subject Access
Industry
Images

Diesel Powerhouse, Installing Powerlines to Main Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35001
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.29
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 diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
Notes
BC-2-30
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2022.22.59
Scope and Content
Photograph of smeltersite looking northeast, showing service buildings at left, rectifier building #102 and potline #2, pre-cast concrete yard in foreground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.59
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 smeltersite looking northeast, showing service buildings at left, rectifier building #102 and potline #2, pre-cast concrete yard in foreground.
Notes
BC-2-345
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

Storage Area and Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35130
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.115
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing storage area with smelter in background. Smoke coming from smelter, and another area to the left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.115
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 aerial view looking northwest showing storage area with smelter in background. Smoke coming from smelter, and another area to the left.
Notes
J-43-1839
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

Erosion Around Ends of Temproary Weir in Main Channel Beside Baptist Church

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35257
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of the erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Notes
J-2-801
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Baptist Church
Sumgas
Townsite
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2014.1.18
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp at Lake Tahtsa intake construction.
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.1.18
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp at Lake Tahtsa intake construction.
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2014.1.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp in background. Lake Tahtsa intake construction.
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.1.21
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp in background. Lake Tahtsa intake construction.
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2014.1.28
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp - Lake Tahtsa.
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.1.28
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 6 cm
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp - Lake Tahtsa.
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2014.1.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp - Lake Tahtsa.
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.1.29
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp - Lake Tahtsa.
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of view from roof of Mess Hall in Riverlodge showing dormitories A to G inclusive. Vehicles are parked outisde, and driving on the road around buildings.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 from roof of Mess Hall in Riverlodge showing dormitories A to G inclusive. Vehicles are parked outisde, and driving on the road around buildings.
Notes
J-2-416
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Riverlodge Camp
Vehicles

View of Smeltersite and Smelter Construction Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35113
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.98
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north from south edge of group "B" area. Note density of traffic on highway at left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.98
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 aerial view looking north from south edge of group "B" area. Note density of traffic on highway at left.
Notes
J-43-1659
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Hal Whiting and [colleague] smelter pre-construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description138
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
132
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.99
Name Access
Whiting, Hal
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Area Cleared for Smelter Service Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35028
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.47
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north-east over initial area cleared for smelter service building construction. Light area has been gravel filled, dark area overburden to be stripped. Trucks and machinery visible at work.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.47
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
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 view looking north-east over initial area cleared for smelter service building construction. Light area has been gravel filled, dark area overburden to be stripped. Trucks and machinery visible at work.
Notes
BC-2-126
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Hauling, Levelling, and Compacting of the Fill in the Smelter Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35032
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.52
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of hauling, levelling, and compacting of the fill in the smelter area. Looking South. Trucks and machines visible along with wheel tracks in the dirt.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.52
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
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 of hauling, levelling, and compacting of the fill in the smelter area. Looking South. Trucks and machines visible along with wheel tracks in the dirt.
Notes
BC-2-144
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Looking Along Centre Passageway at Smelter Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35111
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.96
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north along centre passageway. Tower tell site in centre foreground. Construction work ongoing.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.96
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 aerial view looking north along centre passageway. Tower tell site in centre foreground. Construction work ongoing.
Notes
J-43-1661
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2014.1.35
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lake Tahtsa Camp.
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.1.35
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lake Tahtsa Camp.
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2014.1.37
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lake Tahtsa camp.
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.1.37
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.2 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lake Tahtsa camp.
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2014.1.39
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lake Tahtsa camp.
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.1.39
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
Photograph of Lake Tahtsa camp.
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction

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