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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

Aerial View of City Centre and Nechako

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27323
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
78.11.125
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Kitimat General Hospital, City Centre and part of the Nechako neighbourhood
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.125
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1959
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Kitimat General Hospital, City Centre and part of the Nechako neighbourhood
Subject Access
Aerial
Kitimat General Hospital
Images

Rec Center from Top deck of the Delta King

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29685
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
78.11.121
Scope and Content
Taken from top deck of Delta King showing Rec. Hall + Feed Ryan's workshop at left. Prior to closing of Helen's Cafe. Note Pum.p + Steam in forground. The pump was used to keep waterout of Coffer Dam around Delta King + is used to heat Rec. Hall, Hospital, School, Bunkhouses, and Cafeteria
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.121
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Taken from top deck of Delta King showing Rec. Hall + Feed Ryan's workshop at left. Prior to closing of Helen's Cafe. Note Pum.p + Steam in forground. The pump was used to keep waterout of Coffer Dam around Delta King + is used to heat Rec. Hall, Hospital, School, Bunkhouses, and Cafeteria
Notes
KT 432-2
Subject Access
Delta King
Rec Hall
café
Bunkhouses
Hospital
school
Storage Location
photograph storage

Storm Water from C-III Area Cutting Away Bank of Main Drainage Channel at Sewer Trestle

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35302
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.38
Scope and Content
Photograph of storm water from C-III area which cut away the bank of the main drainage channel at the sewer trestle. Cars up on road behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.38
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 storm water from C-III area which cut away the bank of the main drainage channel at the sewer trestle. Cars up on road behind.
Notes
J-2-807
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Vehicles
Drainage Channal

Temporary Weir on Columbia Avenue Washed Out From Heavy Rain and Snow

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35454
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.153
Scope and Content
Photograph of temporary weir in main drainage channel below Columbia Ave. bridge, taken on 23rd of November, after heavy rain and snow. Note the debris on the structure and the part of the bank scoured away. The flow of water cut down the bed of the channel approximately 2' in the area. Man can be seen walking above. Baptist Church in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.153
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 temporary weir in main drainage channel below Columbia Ave. bridge, taken on 23rd of November, after heavy rain and snow. Note the debris on the structure and the part of the bank scoured away. The flow of water cut down the bed of the channel approximately 2' in the area. Man can be seen walking above. Baptist Church in background.
Notes
J-2-803
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Authorization of Check-Off for Union Dues

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34671
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.6.7
Scope and Content
Authorization of check-off to the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Regarding payment of union dues from Ernest Edward Johnson. Yellow paper.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.6.7
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 document
History / Biographical
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Catherine Ocsovai. Originally belonged to her father, Ernest Edward Johnson.
Scope and Content
Authorization of check-off to the Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited. Regarding payment of union dues from Ernest Edward Johnson. Yellow paper.
Name Access
Johnson, Ernest Edward
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Unions
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3

Excavation for Underground Access Road in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35312
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.48
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.48
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 excavation for underground access road in the City Centre. Note area flooded by heavy rains.
Notes
J-2-498
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre
Construction

Water From Creek Overflow on Top End of Lillooet Cresc

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35351
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.70
Scope and Content
Photograph of water from creek overflow on top end of Lillooet Cresc. Centre area is flooded, and there are homes on either side.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.70
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 water from creek overflow on top end of Lillooet Cresc. Centre area is flooded, and there are homes on either side.
Notes
J-2-490
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Homes

Piling Operations Using a Donkey in the City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34391
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of piling operations using a donkey in the city centre. Fallen trees and debris piled around, with some standing forest in the background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.14
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 piling operations using a donkey in the city centre. Fallen trees and debris piled around, with some standing forest in the background.
Notes
J-2-428
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Excavation for Kelly Douglas Supermarket in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35255
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.14
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 excavation for Kelly Douglas supermarket in the City Centre. Commonwealth construction has the contract for this building. There is currently a foundation hole dug. In the foreground is a pile of cinderblocks and a car. Up on the hill in the background, Albatross homes are visible.
Notes
J-2-433
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
City Centre
Townsite

Foundation Framework for Alcan Commercial Building and Hudson Bay Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35249
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.9
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 foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Notes
J-2-320
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

Construction of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35455
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.154
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 construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Notes
J-2-299
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

View of City Centre from Albatross Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27271
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 2 1955
Accession Number
73.3.6.8
Scope and Content
View of City Centre from Albatross Blvd. Note temporary cemetary enclosure below hill.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.6.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 2 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 23 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
View of City Centre from Albatross Blvd. Note temporary cemetary enclosure below hill.
Notes
Alcan negataive #30259
Subject Access
City Centre
Cemetary

Flood Conditions From Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13895
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
73.3.6.11
Scope and Content
Photo taken shortly after 2:00 pm when flood conditions from Kitimat River topped the Neighbourhood C Dyke at Station 32/00
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.6.11
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photo taken shortly after 2:00 pm when flood conditions from Kitimat River topped the Neighbourhood C Dyke at Station 32/00
Notes
J-2-180 Kt 349-2

City Centre Showing the Lower Pedestrian Mall Being Used as Haul Road

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.124
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre showing the lower pedestrian mall being used as haul road. Trucks are driving on the road. Note drilling rig at right of photograph. Lots of water around.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.124
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 City Centre showing the lower pedestrian mall being used as haul road. Trucks are driving on the road. Note drilling rig at right of photograph. Lots of water around.
Notes
J-2-102
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre

Clearing of Northeast Corner of Neighbourhood C-1 Towards City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35316
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.52
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.52
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 looking scross the north east corner of neighbourhood C-1 towards the City Centre. Note the temporary decked logs in the foreground and the permanently decked logs along the edge of the City Centre. Man and machine visible on far right.
Notes
J-2-91
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

Boyles Brothers Setting up Their Drilling Equipment in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35369
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.88
Scope and Content
Photograph of Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.88
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 Boyles Brothers setting up their drilling equipment in the City Centre. A hundred foot test hole is to be placed in this location. There are four men visible working. A crane is in the background on the right.
Notes
J-2-77
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Houses

Aerial View of City Centre and Neighbourhood C-I

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35435
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.140
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.140
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 of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Notes
J-2-57
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses
Douglas Channel

View of Clearing in C-I Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35379
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.98
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial photograph taken from over townsite camp looking toward City Centre showing extent of clearing in C-I area. Haisla Blvd. can be seen on left-hand side of the picture. At bottom a single structure can be seen. Some snow is behind it. In the very back Douglas Channel is visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.98
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 photograph taken from over townsite camp looking toward City Centre showing extent of clearing in C-I area. Haisla Blvd. can be seen on left-hand side of the picture. At bottom a single structure can be seen. Some snow is behind it. In the very back Douglas Channel is visible.
Notes
J-2-16
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre
Haisla Boulevard
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1955]
Accession Number
73.3.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
13
Accession Number
73.3.6
Date Range
[1955]
Physical Description
11 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.

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