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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.138
Scope and Content
Photograph of single level Kitimat homes. Cars are parked on street in front, as well as next to and on home driveways. Four cars on street are Volkswagon Beetles. Truck and machine of some sort in background. Likely Albatross St.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.138
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
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 single level Kitimat homes. Cars are parked on street in front, as well as next to and on home driveways. Four cars on street are Volkswagon Beetles. Truck and machine of some sort in background. Likely Albatross St.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kitimat Homes in Winter.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kitimat Homes in Winter.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.31
Scope and Content
Photograph of view from a field looking across Kitimat neighbourhoods and homes.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.31
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view from a field looking across Kitimat neighbourhoods and homes.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.36
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albatross Avenue with homes. Left side is cleared without homes.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.36
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Albatross Avenue with homes. Left side is cleared without homes.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Private Homes Under Construction on Albatross Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35391
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.109
Scope and Content
Photograph of private homes under construction on Albatross Avenue. Exteriors look mostly complete. Some vehicles on the road, and parked in front of the houses.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.109
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 private homes under construction on Albatross Avenue. Exteriors look mostly complete. Some vehicles on the road, and parked in front of the houses.
Notes
J-2-108
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Construction

Aerial Showing Home Construction on Wren, Teal and Swallow Streets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35251
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north-west across the east of neighbourhood A showing house construction on Wren, Teal and Swallow streets. Many houses still are only foundations. Streets further back are more complete.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.11
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 aerial view looking north-west across the east of neighbourhood A showing house construction on Wren, Teal and Swallow streets. Many houses still are only foundations. Streets further back are more complete.
Notes
J-2-132
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Homes
Streets
Townsite
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Hotel in Service Centre. There are cars and trucks parked outside of it. There is an X with arrows drawn on the side of the building showing where the dining room for reception is.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 Kitimat Hotel in Service Centre. There are cars and trucks parked outside of it. There is an X with arrows drawn on the side of the building showing where the dining room for reception is.
Notes
J-2-70
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Kitimat Hotel
Vehicles

Welcome to Kitimat sign

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description137
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the welcome sign for Kitimat on the wharf that greeted all workers to the Kitimat Project upon their arrival by boat.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
131
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the welcome sign for Kitimat on the wharf that greeted all workers to the Kitimat Project upon their arrival by boat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.113
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

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
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2018.18.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking down a snowy Kitimat Street. Mallard? Across the street an apartment is visible.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.24
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a forman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking down a snowy Kitimat Street. Mallard? Across the street an apartment is visible.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Kitimat General Hospital

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36353
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.37
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kitimat General Hospital. Haisla Boulevard is on the left, and Albatross Avenue with homes is behind. Mount Elizabeth in background.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.37
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a foreman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kitimat General Hospital. Haisla Boulevard is on the left, and Albatross Avenue with homes is behind. Mount Elizabeth in background.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.159
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.159
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Notes
REK-104
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2022.22.163
Scope and Content
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.163
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
1 report book
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kitimat Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21

Land Clearing in Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35418
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.136
Scope and Content
Photograph of a cleared out area. Small house and logging truck on right. Another small house is a bit further back with two standing poles near it. Ground is wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.136
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
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 a cleared out area. Small house and logging truck on right. Another small house is a bit further back with two standing poles near it. Ground is wet.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Land Clearing in Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35419
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.137
Scope and Content
Photograph of a logging truck in a cleared out area. Man is standing on the truck. Two standing poles visible behind truck. Two small buildings to the right with a sign on one reading "Mary's Inn." Ground is wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.137
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
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 a logging truck in a cleared out area. Man is standing on the truck. Two standing poles visible behind truck. Two small buildings to the right with a sign on one reading "Mary's Inn." Ground is wet.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Aerial View of Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35456
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.155
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.155
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 aerial view looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Notes
J-2-55
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Looking Southeast Across Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34405
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.28
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking southeast across Kitimat townsite showing falling in neighbourhood B-IV in the foreground and Minette Bay in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking southeast across Kitimat townsite showing falling in neighbourhood B-IV in the foreground and Minette Bay in the background.
Notes
J-2-292
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage

Looking Southeast Across Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of felled timber for Sagimat housing extension. Clearcut area with forest in background and trailer house and cars on left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of felled timber for Sagimat housing extension. Clearcut area with forest in background and trailer house and cars on left.
Notes
J-2-323
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Cars Parked in Front of a Kitimat Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36355
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.39
Scope and Content
Photograph of cars parked in front of a Kitimat camp. Albatross homes on hill in background.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.39
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a foreman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of cars parked in front of a Kitimat camp. Albatross homes on hill in background.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Man in a Car with Kitimat Townhomes in Background

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36369
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.41
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man in a car, possibly Benard Dicker. Kitimat Townhomes in the background.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.41
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 13.5cm
History / Biographical
Alice Dicker's father, Benard, came to Canada to work in 1955. He was a foreman D-shift for Alcan. He married Anna in 1959. Alice and her sister Claudia were born in Kitimat and the family lived here until 1969, at which time they returned to Germany.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man in a car, possibly Benard Dicker. Kitimat Townhomes in the background.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

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