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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
Part Of
MacKinnon Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2000.23
Scope and Content
Collection of photographs regarding early Kitimat and Kitimat Constructors. Photo content includes Kitimat Constructors equipment work ares, shops, bunkhouses, and camp, Anderson Creek Mess Hall - smelterite, Inside Delta King, Sports girls and boys basketball, and Hudson's Bay Trading.
Part Of
MacKinnon Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2000.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Custodial History
Donated by Ken and Joyce MacKinnon.
Scope and Content
Collection of photographs regarding early Kitimat and Kitimat Constructors. Photo content includes Kitimat Constructors equipment work ares, shops, bunkhouses, and camp, Anderson Creek Mess Hall - smelterite, Inside Delta King, Sports girls and boys basketball, and Hudson's Bay Trading.
Name Access
MacKinnon, Ken
MacKinnon, Joyce
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 15
Part Of
Illingworth Collection
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2011.19
Scope and Content
2 folders. Folder 1 contains Education in Kitimat April, 1957 booklet. Folder 2 contains Kitimat Canada in the 50's CD + photocopy of journal entry.
Part Of
Illingworth Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2011.19
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
2 folders
Scope and Content
2 folders. Folder 1 contains Education in Kitimat April, 1957 booklet. Folder 2 contains Kitimat Canada in the 50's CD + photocopy of journal entry.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 35

Two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34370
Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Part Of
Barber Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.30
Physical Description
2 scrapbooks
Custodial History
Donated by Dale and Roberta Barber
Scope and Content
2 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings pertaining to Kitimat. First album has house and flower garden on cover and says Kitimat, 1956. Second has hibiscus on cover and is undated.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26
Part Of
Eleanor Thornton fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2008.8
Scope and Content
131 b&w negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a C.P. Erwin envelope. 13 Colour negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a Munshaw envelope 67 b&w photographs
Part Of
Eleanor Thornton fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2008.8
History / Biographical
131 negatives : b&w ; 13 negatives : colour ; 67 photographs print : b&w ; .3
Scope and Content
131 b&w negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a C.P. Erwin envelope. 13 Colour negatives-Kitimat early days stored in a Munshaw envelope 67 b&w photographs
Name Access
Thornton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.650
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.11.650
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
90 photos print : b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
Notes
Cassette also included which is in the media cabinet.
Subject Access
Kemano
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Various performances and activities being captured

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32773
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
No date
Accession Number
2019.53.83
Scope and Content
Photograph of various singing, dancing, and instrumental performances on stage. Many phone booth photos with different people alternating the booth. A car wash, hair cutting, and a lunch table with kids are also included.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2019.53.83
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
No date
Physical Description
7 strips of negative : 1 contact sheet ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of various singing, dancing, and instrumental performances on stage. Many phone booth photos with different people alternating the booth. A car wash, hair cutting, and a lunch table with kids are also included.
Storage Location
Photo Storage

Sugmas & Pouring Floor Slabs for First Houses in Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27564
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).
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
Part Of
Victor Young fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2007.18
Scope and Content
Fond consists of 4 photographs of Kitimat construction.
Part Of
Victor Young fonds
Creator
Victor Young
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2007.18
Physical Description
4 photographs print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Custodial History
Carolyn Pfortmueller
Scope and Content
Fond consists of 4 photographs of Kitimat construction.
Name Access
Young, Victor
Subject Access
Early Construction
Wharf
Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Part Of
Doug Craig Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
992.4
Scope and Content
40 photographs of various Kitimat locations, events, and nearby areas. 1950s townsite, Kitamaat Village, Lakelse mud slide, July 1st parade, Mt. Eliz. band members.
Part Of
Doug Craig Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
992.4
Publication
40 photographs print :
Scope and Content
40 photographs of various Kitimat locations, events, and nearby areas. 1950s townsite, Kitamaat Village, Lakelse mud slide, July 1st parade, Mt. Eliz. band members.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Early Construction
Kitamaat Village
july 1st
Canada Day
Parade
Mud Slide
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Brian Wilson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.3
Scope and Content
16 Black & White negatives of Early Kitimat, the Public Service Building, and the Delta King. There is also a CD containing all the images.
Part Of
Brian Wilson fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.3
Physical Description
16 negatives : b&w ; 1 CD : b&w ;
Custodial History
Brian Wilson
Scope and Content
16 Black & White negatives of Early Kitimat, the Public Service Building, and the Delta King. There is also a CD containing all the images.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Wilson, Brian
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Kitimat
Public Safety Building
Delta King
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
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

Photobook of Early Kitimat and Alcan Smelter

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Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2022.14.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2022.14.7
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : 9x9cm ; colour
Custodial History
Donated by Carol Larson. Originally belonged to her mother, Lydia Strecheniuk.
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Subject Access
Townsite
Mount Elizabeth
Sand Hill
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Betty Edwards fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.9
Scope and Content
11 photos consisting of smeltersite, Haisla bridge construction, Delta King, and other early Kitimat content.
Part Of
Betty Edwards fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.9
Physical Description
11 photographs print : b&w ;
Custodial History
Betty Edwards
Scope and Content
11 photos consisting of smeltersite, Haisla bridge construction, Delta King, and other early Kitimat content.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Edwards, Betty
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Haisla Bridge
Delta King
Early Construction
Kitimat
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.

Triangulation Survey Showing Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and Upper Kitimat River

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Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Accession Number
2000.3.1
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Part Of
Margaret Vanderberg Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2000.3.1
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
3 survey sheets
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret Vanderberg from the Ministry of Transportation + Highways on February 11, 2000.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of a triangulation survey from 1925 showing the Kitimat Arm, Skeena River and upper Kitimat River area. R.G.5.. Coast District B.C. Photocopy has 3 parts.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 26
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.
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
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Physical Description
47 negatives : colour ; 6 photographs print : colour ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
City Centre
Hirsch Creek
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
77.32
Scope and Content
Slides of a Petroglyph show/display for kids put on by the Kitimat Museum
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
10
Accession Number
77.32
Physical Description
2 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of a Petroglyph show/display for kids put on by the Kitimat Museum

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