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Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Accession Number
2013.08.204
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man and a women; the women sitting and the mans hand is on her shoulder ; possibily in a boat cabin; women is sitting at a table with a tea cup, sugar and napkins.
Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Creator
Photograph by Gordon Lee
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2013.08.204
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Physical Description
1 b&w negative
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gordon Lee donated to the museum by his daughter Michelle Simeoni.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man and a women; the women sitting and the mans hand is on her shoulder ; possibily in a boat cabin; women is sitting at a table with a tea cup, sugar and napkins.
Name Access
Lee, Gordon
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Accession Number
2013.08.205
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men; one sitting while the other is smoking a cigar ; papers and magazines behind them along with a small window. Possibily a boat cabin.
Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Creator
Photograph by Gordon Lee
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2013.08.205
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Physical Description
1 b&w negative
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gordon Lee donated to the museum by his daughter Michelle Simeoni.
Scope and Content
Photograph of two men; one sitting while the other is smoking a cigar ; papers and magazines behind them along with a small window. Possibily a boat cabin.
Name Access
Lee, Gordon
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Accession Number
2013.08.208
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man sitting bending over, windows in the back ground ; possibily boat cabin.
Part Of
Gordon Lee Collection
Creator
Photograph by Gordon Lee
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2013.08.208
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 - 1954]
Physical Description
1 b&w negative
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gordon Lee donated to the museum by his daughter Michelle Simeoni.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man sitting bending over, windows in the back ground ; possibily boat cabin.
Name Access
Lee, Gordon
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives

Centrefold of the March 4, 1994 issue of the 'Ingot'

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15014
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Accession Number
2009.1.49
Scope and Content
Photograph of items - part of the centrefold of the March 4, 1994 issue of the 'Ingot', Vol. 41 No. 5
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.49
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of items - part of the centrefold of the March 4, 1994 issue of the 'Ingot', Vol. 41 No. 5
Name Access
Diersen, Frank
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
The Ingot
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Hullah Construction Homes Nechako

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15590
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.87
Scope and Content
Photograoh of view looking northeast showing a group of the prototype houses being erected by Hullah Construction on Pintail and Partridge Streets - Kitimat Townsite.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.87
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Photograoh of view looking northeast showing a group of the prototype houses being erected by Hullah Construction on Pintail and Partridge Streets - Kitimat Townsite.
Subject Access
Hullah Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Malcolm Orsted Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28174
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2003.8
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2003.8
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
40 photographs print : b&w ;
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Name Access
Orsted, Malcolm
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Wharf
Kitimat Hotel
Delta King
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

Heritage Conservation Branch Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28224
Part Of
Heritage Conservation Branch Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1981
Accession Number
985.10
Scope and Content
Photos of the Kitimat River estuary and Alcan 1. B.C.C.284 -#114 2. " " - 085 3. " " - 073 4. " " - 0860
Part Of
Heritage Conservation Branch Collection
Creator
Heritage Conservation Branch
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
985.10
Date Range
1981
Scope and Content
Photos of the Kitimat River estuary and Alcan 1. B.C.C.284 -#114 2. " " - 085 3. " " - 073 4. " " - 0860
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
982.33
Scope and Content
7 aerial photographs of Kitimat River
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
982.33
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 2 photographs print : sepia ;
Scope and Content
7 aerial photographs of Kitimat River
Notes
List of accession numbers for other aerial photos included.
Name Access
McLoughlin
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 20 Sept 1962]
Accession Number
1998.1.8413
Scope and Content
View of the Alcan office building under construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8413
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 20 Sept 1962]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
View of the Alcan office building under construction.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.294
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project

John McLachlan's Alcan employment documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36727
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Alcan
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Storage Location
Curator's office
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.33
Scope and Content
Photo showing alumina storage bin base
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.33
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing alumina storage bin base
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.35
Scope and Content
Photo showing Morrison-Knudsen Camp
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.35
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing Morrison-Knudsen Camp
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Houses under construction at Bunting Street.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14591
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Aug 1955
Accession Number
76.65.29
Scope and Content
Photograph taken from Bunting Street Showing the houses under construction by N.W. Hullah construction on North Side of Bittern Street
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 Aug 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken from Bunting Street Showing the houses under construction by N.W. Hullah construction on North Side of Bittern Street
Notes
J-2-104
Subject Access
Hullah Construction
Construction
Nechako
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2018.2
Date Range
1950s
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter

Smeltersite School Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15396
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.26
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.26
Standard number
Photo showing smelter site
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 9 cm
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Early Townsite Photographs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28259
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2002.26
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.26
Standard number
5 photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan.
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Name Access
Beauchamp, Larry
Subject Access
Townsite
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Alcan Facility Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29828
Part Of
Art Coghlin Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
2019.80.13
Scope and Content
Alcan Facility Buildings
Part Of
Art Coghlin Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.80.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 cm
Scope and Content
Alcan Facility Buildings
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Framing and Roofing of Hullah Houses on Road B

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16569
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Jun 1956
Accession Number
76.66.332
Scope and Content
Photograph showing framing and roofing of Hullah's 1956 houses on Road "B"
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.332
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Jun 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 & 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing framing and roofing of Hullah's 1956 houses on Road "B"
Notes
J-2-332
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Structure
Hullah Construction
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kildala Neighbourhood Hullah House Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16633
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Jul 1956
Accession Number
76.66.389
Scope and Content
Photograph of two of Hullah construction 1956 houses being built on Road "A", Neighbourhood C-I.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.389
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Jul 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.7 x 19.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of two of Hullah construction 1956 houses being built on Road "A", Neighbourhood C-I.
Notes
J-2-389
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structure
Hullah Construction
Business
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Bob Esson Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.16
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of early Kitimat and construction, Alcan, and construction of Kitimat railway.
Part Of
Bob Esson Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.16
History / Biographical
Worked for Northern Sentinel June 1957 - July 1959, business manager under Pixie Meldrum, Editor, photos obtained through Northern Sentinel Press
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of early Kitimat and construction, Alcan, and construction of Kitimat railway.
Name Access
Esson, Bob
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Railroad
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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