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British Columbia History Issues and Museum Brochure

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34906
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Accession Number
2022.12
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
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Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2022.12
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Physical Description
2 magazines 1 brochure
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
Name Access
Avery, Louise
Subject Access
Museum
British Columbia
Kitimat Project
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
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Sugmas & Pouring Floor Slabs for First Houses in Townsite

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Accession Number
984.61
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
50
Accession Number
984.61
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 21 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Notes
984.61.27 and 984.61.121 : No R Numbers
Subject Access
sumgaas
Sumgas
Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Construction at the Hot Springs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30838
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[August 13,1981]
Accession Number
2005.8.8801
Scope and Content
photograph showing a different angle of the construction of the hot springs
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8801
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[August 13,1981]
Physical Description
1 photograph: b & w ; 20 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
photograph showing a different angle of the construction of the hot springs
Subject Access
Hot springs
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Nechako Centre & The Smelter Dock

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1962]
Accession Number
71.96
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Nechako Centre, the United Church, smelter dock, the public safety building, and the Kitimat Library
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.96
Date Range
[1962]
Physical Description
20 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Nechako Centre, the United Church, smelter dock, the public safety building, and the Kitimat Library
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Return Trip From Kemano by Helicopter

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
16 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Subject Access
Helicopter
Aerial
Scenery
Kitimat
Kemano
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Hot Springs During Construction

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[August 13, 1981]
Accession Number
2005.8.8798
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the hot springs during construstion
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8798
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[August 13, 1981]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the hot springs during construstion
Subject Access
Hot springs
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Minette Bay & Christmas at the Smelter Site

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of Minette Bay, Transmission Line, Halloween, and Christmas at the Smelter Site
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
Date Range
[1954]
Physical Description
88 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of Minette Bay, Transmission Line, Halloween, and Christmas at the Smelter Site
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Smelter Site Bushfire & Nechako Centre

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[June 24,1980]
Accession Number
80.54
Scope and Content
Photographs of the smelter site bushfire, Nechako Centre, and Eurocan Pulp and Paper Mill .
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.54
Date Range
[June 24,1980]
Physical Description
8 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the smelter site bushfire, Nechako Centre, and Eurocan Pulp and Paper Mill .
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Power Transmission Lines Over Glacier

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Notes
72.6.4E and 72.6.4F
Subject Access
Kemano
Kildala
Transmission line
Kitimat
Glacier
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Alcan ingot

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Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
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GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
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Alcan Collection

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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
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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
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Alcan Industrial Pollution

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Accession Number
72.70
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.70
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Notes
72.70.7
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Pollution
Industries
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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City Centre, Kildala, Playground, and Sikh Temple Construction

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1984]
Accession Number
984.66
Scope and Content
Five photographs of City Center, Kildala (from Haisla Hill), a playground behind Gyrfalcon, and Gurdwara: Sikh Temple being built.
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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
51
Accession Number
984.66
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1984]
Physical Description
5 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Five photographs of City Center, Kildala (from Haisla Hill), a playground behind Gyrfalcon, and Gurdwara: Sikh Temple being built.
Notes
984.66.1 to 5 : R79-1A to 6A (Missing 3A and 4A. R79-5A appears twice)
Subject Access
playground
Haisla Hill
City Centre
Gurdwara
Kildala
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Illegal Alcan Strike at Kitimat

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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[June, 1976]
Accession Number
76.61
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Illegal Alcan Strike in Kitimat starting at June 3, 1976 to June 20, 1976
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.61
Date Range
[June, 1976]
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Curator
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Illegal Alcan Strike in Kitimat starting at June 3, 1976 to June 20, 1976
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Kemano Cemetary

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides and photographs of the Kemano Cemetary showing grave stones, carvings, and totem poles.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
24 Slides : color 24 Photograph prints : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides and photographs of the Kemano Cemetary showing grave stones, carvings, and totem poles.
Subject Access
Cemetery
Kemano
Kemano Village Sites
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Alcan 40th Anniversary Guest Book

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GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
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GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
The connecting piece is missing, so the book is only connected by one bolt.
Height
6.3 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
33.0 cm
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 4
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Panoramic view Alcan Parking Lot

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28363
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.5
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 14cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
Notes
75.5.3.3 to 6
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.

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Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
17 Sept. 1991-26 Nov. 1992
Accession Number
2010.1
Scope and Content
The collection consists of photographs of the Alcan Smelter casting in Kitimat, power operations and residential areas in Kemano.
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Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds
Creator
Prince Rupert Daily News
Description Level
Fonds
Item Number
12
Accession Number
2010.1
Responsibility
Prince Rupert Daily News
Date Range
17 Sept. 1991-26 Nov. 1992
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
History / Biographical
The Prince Rupert Daily News is a community oriented newspaper that has been in continuous print for nearly one hundred years. With a proud tradition as the paper of record for Prince Rupert, BC since 1911, the Daily News is still going strong today. The newspaper provides their community and others with the latest information on local news, sports, and cultural activities around the area and important issues concerning Prince Rupert and the North Coast.
Custodial History
Stored at the Prince Rupert Daily News until the collection was transfered, as part of a larger collection, to the Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives. The part of the collection pertaining to Kitimat/Kemano was transfered to the Kitimat Museum & Archives in January of 2010.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of photographs of the Alcan Smelter casting in Kitimat, power operations and residential areas in Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of the fond.
Name Access
Prince Rupert Daily News
Subject Access
Kemano
Powerhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Kemano Town

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca .Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from Kemano Town of streets, houses, and some mountain scenery.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
7
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca .Jun 1990]
Physical Description
22 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from Kemano Town of streets, houses, and some mountain scenery.
Subject Access
Towns
Townsite
Kemano
Kemano Village Sites
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Haisla Canoe Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28453
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Photographs showing people working on a Haisla canoe project.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
33
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1993]
Physical Description
47 photograph prints : b&w ; 10 x 15cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing people working on a Haisla canoe project.
Subject Access
Haisla
canoe
log
Log canoe
Construction
Carving
People
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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