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Violet & Walker Wilson Celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27522
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[November 18, 1976]
Accession Number
76.90
Scope and Content
Two Photographs of Violet & Walker Wilson celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The Wilson's have three daughters, four sons, thirty-three grandchildren, and twenty-seven great- grandchildren.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.90
Date Range
[November 18, 1976]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w : 5 x 7cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Two Photographs of Violet & Walker Wilson celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The Wilson's have three daughters, four sons, thirty-three grandchildren, and twenty-seven great- grandchildren.

Photo of Kidala Neighbourhood Drainage Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17257
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.597
Scope and Content
Photograph of pilot canal of drainage channel Just south of columia blvd, bridge showing temporary wires in the forground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.597
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 30 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of pilot canal of drainage channel Just south of columia blvd, bridge showing temporary wires in the forground.
Notes
J-2-597
Subject Access
Construction
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Stikine '99 Bowser Lake photo album

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36658
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
textual record
Date Range
1999
Accession Number
2023.39.2
Scope and Content
Photo album/scrapbook detailing Gisela Mendel's road trip along Highway 16 and 37, from Smithers to Telegraph Creek, in summer 1999. Contains written material, photographs, maps, pressed flowers, pamphlets, magazine and newspaper articles. Loose material, including newspaper/magazine articles, photographs, maps, and negatives of photos from the album, has been stored in two separate envelopes.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 3
Accession Number
2023.39.2
GMD
graphic material
textual record
Date Range
1999
Physical Description
1 photo album: 3 cm of textual and graphic material, plus loose material
Custodial History
Donated by Gisela Mendel's daughter, Fredrika Lyne, on November 14th 2023.
Scope and Content
Photo album/scrapbook detailing Gisela Mendel's road trip along Highway 16 and 37, from Smithers to Telegraph Creek, in summer 1999. Contains written material, photographs, maps, pressed flowers, pamphlets, magazine and newspaper articles. Loose material, including newspaper/magazine articles, photographs, maps, and negatives of photos from the album, has been stored in two separate envelopes.
Storage Location
Box 97
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[June 29, 1976]
Accession Number
76.36
Scope and Content
Photographs of Mr.Jeffrey Legaik & wife Georgina Paul
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.36
Date Range
[June 29, 1976]
Physical Description
3 photographs: b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Photographs of Mr.Jeffrey Legaik & wife Georgina Paul

Photos of Different Flowers

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28371
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1975]
Accession Number
75.51
Scope and Content
Three photographs showing wild plants (unknown location): Indian Thistle, Yellow Monkey Flower, and Coral Root
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.51
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1975]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : color ; 8 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Three photographs showing wild plants (unknown location): Indian Thistle, Yellow Monkey Flower, and Coral Root
Notes
75.51.31A to 36A (Missing 33 to 35)
Subject Access
Botany
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Photo showing Manhole 176 dislodged after flood of Nov .2 and 3.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17230
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.564
Scope and Content
Photograph taken down sewer outfall towards Kitimat River showing Manhole 176 which was dislodged during flood of Nov. 2 and 3.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.564
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph taken down sewer outfall towards Kitimat River showing Manhole 176 which was dislodged during flood of Nov. 2 and 3.
Notes
J-2-564
Subject Access
Weather and Conditions
Flood Damage
Storage Location
photograph storage

Various Photos by Museum Curator

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27595
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Accession Number
74.64
Scope and Content
Photographs of four visitors posing in bear skins, a Clague Mountain museum display, as well as a view of the Douglas Channel, taken by Musuem Curator, Gisela Mendel
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
74.64
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1974]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of four visitors posing in bear skins, a Clague Mountain museum display, as well as a view of the Douglas Channel, taken by Musuem Curator, Gisela Mendel
Notes
74.64.6 to 9
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 1964
Accession Number
989.1.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing Aerial Kitimat, Nechako neighborhood, Douglas Channel and scenery.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.1.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 1964
Physical Description
1 photograph; col.; 20.4 x 25.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Aerial Kitimat, Nechako neighborhood, Douglas Channel and scenery.
Subject Access
Aerial
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[August 1951]
Accession Number
71.95
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Harbour's Smelter, Temporary Wharf under construction, and the Camp in Kitimat
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.95
Date Range
[August 1951]
Physical Description
21 photographs : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Harbour's Smelter, Temporary Wharf under construction, and the Camp in Kitimat
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1955 and 1959]
Accession Number
2018.18.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of the backside view of some Kitimat homes. Oriole Street? There is a sidewalk leading to the street on the right with a person walking on the grass to the left of it. Some newly planted trees are in the grass.
Part Of
Alice Dicker Collection
Creator
Alice Dicker
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.18.11
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 the backside view of some Kitimat homes. Oriole Street? There is a sidewalk leading to the street on the right with a person walking on the grass to the left of it. Some newly planted trees are in the grass.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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
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
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

Kitimat Constructors Standing in Snow with Kitimat River in Background.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20644
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.13
Scope and Content
Sandhill to left, Kitimat River in background, looking north. R. Craig, R. Thompson of Kitimat Constructors standing in snow.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Sandhill to left, Kitimat River in background, looking north. R. Craig, R. Thompson of Kitimat Constructors standing in snow.
Notes
BC-2-61
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Accession Number
2018.9
Scope and Content
23 maps of northwestern British Columbia, from the Seven Sisters westward to Port Essington. 2018.9.1a-b – Seven Sisters / Dorreen 2018.9.2a-c – Usk / Chist Creek 2018.9.3a-c – Lakelse / Terrace 2018.9.4a-b – Alastair Lake 2018.9.5a-b – Salvus, Coast District Range 5 2018.9.6a-d – Ecstall River / Port Essington 2018.9.7a-g – Kitimat Arm, Kildala River, Mt. Aetna, Mount Elizabeth, Mount Davies, private logging roads
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Series
Series Number
Series 4
Accession Number
2018.9
GMD
cartographic material
Physical Description
23 maps
Custodial History
Maps were collected and annotated by Gisela Mendel throughout her time in northwest BC and donated to the Museum in 2018.
Scope and Content
23 maps of northwestern British Columbia, from the Seven Sisters westward to Port Essington. 2018.9.1a-b – Seven Sisters / Dorreen 2018.9.2a-c – Usk / Chist Creek 2018.9.3a-c – Lakelse / Terrace 2018.9.4a-b – Alastair Lake 2018.9.5a-b – Salvus, Coast District Range 5 2018.9.6a-d – Ecstall River / Port Essington 2018.9.7a-g – Kitimat Arm, Kildala River, Mt. Aetna, Mount Elizabeth, Mount Davies, private logging roads
Storage Location
Box 97
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
71.95.15
Scope and Content
Photo showing looking toward Kitimat river estuary from smelter
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
71.95.15
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10" x 8"
Scope and Content
Photo showing looking toward Kitimat river estuary from smelter
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 Dec 1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.13
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kitimat flood
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 Dec 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10" x 9" 1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5" x 6.5"
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kitimat flood
Subject Access
Kitimat
Flood
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 October 1955
Accession Number
73.3.6.13
Scope and Content
Photo depicts high water conditions of Kitimat River at the south end of Service Centre. Near the water's edge in the background is a truck that has overturned.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.6.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 October 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9" x 6"
Scope and Content
Photo depicts high water conditions of Kitimat River at the south end of Service Centre. Near the water's edge in the background is a truck that has overturned.
Notes
Alcan ID No. J-2-183. -- Alcan Public Relations Department ID No. ICT 349-1. Photograph taken at 2:30 p.m. Truck overturned when the road gave way. River elevation was 50.45 feet and rose to a maximum of 51.1 feet at 6:30 p.m.
Subject Access
Flood
Kitimat River

Sandhill and Kitimat River

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15375
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
78.11.1
Scope and Content
Photo showing sandhill as it was in 1951. It reached down to the Kitimat River. Huge amounts were transported to the smelter site for hydraulic fill.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.1
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing sandhill as it was in 1951. It reached down to the Kitimat River. Huge amounts were transported to the smelter site for hydraulic fill.
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.105
Scope and Content
Photo Showing Kitimat pumphouse and water intake
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.105
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Collection
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Photo Showing Kitimat pumphouse and water intake
Subject Access
Kitimat River Pumphouse
Kitimat Water Intake

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