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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 May 1953
Accession Number
985.65.215
Scope and Content
Photo showing west end of potroom 2B looking south, showing installation of aluminum roofing, man at left is using Nelson Stud Welder, rectifier building 102 roof at right.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.215
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 May 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing west end of potroom 2B looking south, showing installation of aluminum roofing, man at left is using Nelson Stud Welder, rectifier building 102 roof at right.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 March 1953
Accession Number
985.65.172
Scope and Content
Photo showing roof of rectifier 102, looking north, showing the laying of tar and gravel roofing over the Aluminum Roof Deck.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.172
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 March 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b7w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing roof of rectifier 102, looking north, showing the laying of tar and gravel roofing over the Aluminum Roof Deck.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Early Alcan and Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28228
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Physical Description
14 photographs print : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm 48 photographs print : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Construction
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

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
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 August 1953
Accession Number
985.65.278
Scope and Content
Photo showing installation of the booster pump for dredging to potline #3 and #4.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.278
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 August 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing installation of the booster pump for dredging to potline #3 and #4.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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

Alcan Smeltersite Housing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24586
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.23
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Housing
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Housing
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Housing
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Installation of Heating Units

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16829
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 December 1953
Accession Number
985.65.415
Scope and Content
Photo showing installation of mixer hot oil heating units in northwest corner of ground floor of blending and mixing building number 133.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.415
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 December 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing installation of mixer hot oil heating units in northwest corner of ground floor of blending and mixing building number 133.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Installation of Sash and Glazing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17006
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 March 1953
Accession Number
985.65.180
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking east along monitor of building 156, showing installation of Aluminum sash and glazing.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.180
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 March 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking east along monitor of building 156, showing installation of Aluminum sash and glazing.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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.

Alcan Office Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description10763
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 October 1962
Accession Number
2005.8.1522
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan; new office building under way.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1522
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
18 October 1962
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 6"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #4 - (A) Historical (1) Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan; new office building under way.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Construction of Buildings
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Alcan Potlines - Line 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18899
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Accession Number
77.6.2
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Pitline 1 and 2 of Alcan Smelter Site.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.6.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Pitline 1 and 2 of Alcan Smelter Site.
Subject Access
Structures
Industries
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

The Cast Of The Alcan Christmas Show

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description7546
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[14 December 1969]
Accession Number
1998.1.7476
Scope and Content
The cast posing on the Alcan Christmas show set.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.7476
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[14 December 1969]
Physical Description
1 photograph, 1 negative : col.
Scope and Content
The cast posing on the Alcan Christmas show set.
Notes
Patzelt No. 4355
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24587
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

A Scene From The Alcan Christmas Show

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description7545
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[14 December 1969]
Accession Number
1998.1.7475
Scope and Content
A stage family acting out a scene by the Christmas tree. The lady in pink is sitting on the couch opening a present. There are four children and a husband watching her do so.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.7475
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[14 December 1969]
Physical Description
1 photograph, 1 negative : col.
Scope and Content
A stage family acting out a scene by the Christmas tree. The lady in pink is sitting on the couch opening a present. There are four children and a husband watching her do so.
Notes
Patzelt No. 4355
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.5.8
Scope and Content
Kemano 1952. Alcan personnel office, first aid building, bunkhouses, and the road Main Portal in 1952.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Kemano 1952. Alcan personnel office, first aid building, bunkhouses, and the road Main Portal in 1952.
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Bunkhouses
First Aid
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Alcan Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24588
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction from private wharf.
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction from private wharf.
Subject Access
Private Wharf
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
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

Alcan Administration Building - Opened June 1963 Post Card (2)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19719
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Accession Number
1980.46.01A
Scope and Content
Two Photographs of Business ; Industrial ; Alcan (Aluminum Chemicals) ; Structure ; Building ; Alcan Administration
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1980.46.01A
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Physical Description
2 Photographs print : colour ; 11.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Two Photographs of Business ; Industrial ; Alcan (Aluminum Chemicals) ; Structure ; Building ; Alcan Administration
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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