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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

Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd Checking Logs From C4 Area.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17263
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Mar 1955
Accession Number
76.65.1
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C4 area.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
17 Mar 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.8 x 12.6 cm
Scope and Content
Ray Hunstone Construction Ltd checking logs from C4 area.
Notes
BC-4-2
Subject Access
Business
Hunstone Construction Ltd.
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
General
log
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage

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

2,000,000 ton of aluminum produced

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15658
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 14 1966
Accession Number
78.11.137
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.137
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
October 14 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Subject Access
Milestone
Production, Aluminum
Manufacturing

Smelter site looking east

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.28
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.28
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Notes
BC-2-209
Subject Access
Smelter
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
71.94.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view Sagment Housing Kildala Neigh
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
71.94.3
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
W. Melville
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 5"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view Sagment Housing Kildala Neigh
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.14
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan Project
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 27 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan Project
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.25
Scope and Content
Photo showing Smelter Area
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.25
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Smelter Area
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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.

Line up for postal boxes

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15663
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
78.11.149
Scope and Content
Photo depicts residents lined up outside the Townsite Camp Post Office.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.149
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : B&W ; 27x21 1 negative : b&w ; 7.5x6cm
Scope and Content
Photo depicts residents lined up outside the Townsite Camp Post Office.
Notes
Negative found in 2014.14 collection
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alumina Storage Building #504

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description21207
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.64
Scope and Content
Looking northeast along Conveyor C2 showing gallery steel erected. Alumina Storage Building #504 at Conveyor C2 Centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.64
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Looking northeast along Conveyor C2 showing gallery steel erected. Alumina Storage Building #504 at Conveyor C2 Centre.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual records
Accession Number
2022.10
Scope and Content
One Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd Kitimat/Kemano Application for Employment. Multiple pages.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.10
GMD
textual records
Physical Description
1 application
Custodial History
Found in Collection
Scope and Content
One Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd Kitimat/Kemano Application for Employment. Multiple pages.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Box 39

Aluminum Company of Canada Trainee Manual

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34831
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2021.44
Scope and Content
Book titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. Employee Training Division Montreal Trainee Manual", with a dark green cover, and an image of an aluminum ingot in the centre. Includes a letter from P. E. Radley to Mr. W.S. Mosher, explaining that this manual was sent as a sort of "guidebook" for British Columbia Employees, instead of a tour of the Eastern Canada plants.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2021.44
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 book 1 letter
Custodial History
Donated by Bev Engen
Scope and Content
Book titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. Employee Training Division Montreal Trainee Manual", with a dark green cover, and an image of an aluminum ingot in the centre. Includes a letter from P. E. Radley to Mr. W.S. Mosher, explaining that this manual was sent as a sort of "guidebook" for British Columbia Employees, instead of a tour of the Eastern Canada plants.
Name Access
Mosher, W.S.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21

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

View of smeltersite, sandhill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15642
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Accession Number
78.11.114
Scope and Content
Photo showing smelthersite, sandhill, alcan smelter
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.114
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28x21
Scope and Content
Photo showing smelthersite, sandhill, alcan smelter
Notes
Alcan #25
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Sandhill

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