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Alcan 40th Anniversary Guest Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8690
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
The connecting piece is missing, so the book is only connected by one bolt.
Height
6.3 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
33.0 cm
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 4
Accession Number
988.1.1-7
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Quantity
1
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Accession Number
988.1.1-7

Alcan Commemorative Plaque

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7496
Object Type
Plaque
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
29 cm
Length
41.5 cm
Inscriptions
Presented in commemoration of Alcan's twenty-fifth anniversary in Kitimat and Kemano. August 3, 1954-1979 Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 7
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat, Hard
Material
plastic
fabric
Accession Number
2012.15.1
Description
White hard hat with Alcan logo.
Title
Alcan
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat, Hard
Description
White hard hat with Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
fabric
Length
28 cm
Diameter
21 cm
Accession Number
2012.15.1
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.3
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
Public Description
First aluminum ingot design used prior to 1957. In 1957 a tri-lock design for ingot stacking was introduced.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
13 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Alcan
Accession Number
983.1.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Accession Number
985.77.2
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
Physical Condition
good
Diameter
2"
Inscriptions
Map side: Aluminum Company of Canada Limited Reverse; First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada
Accession Number
985.77.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2

Alcan Newsletter " Ingot"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6890
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2002.29
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Accession Number
2002.29
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5

Alcan Phase Angle Meter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8221
Object Type
Meter, Phase Angle
Material
Wood
metal
Accession Number
2001.32.31
Description
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.
Object Type
Meter, Phase Angle
Description
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
metal
Height
20.5 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Length
26.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.31
Category
Electrical & Magnetic T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 2
Accession Number
971.14.1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Quantity
1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Accession Number
971.14.1
Accession Number
971.14.2
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Quantity
1
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Accession Number
971.14.2
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Quantity
1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Accession Number
983.10.1
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Date Range
ca. 1997
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Material
paper
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Title
Political Cartoon
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Name Access
Kuppers, Hans
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
C.A.W. Union
District of Kitimat
Kemano Power Sales
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat
Accession Number
2013.14.23
Description
KMP USB car charger. Black, still in packaging
Description
KMP USB car charger. Black, still in packaging
Physical Condition
good
Inscriptions
RioTinto Alcan, Kitimat Modernization Project, Bechtel
Accession Number
2013.14.23
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf Box 2
Date Range
1900 - 1920
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Material
metal
plastic
Accession Number
2019.24.1
Description
A dark brown textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Description
A dark brown textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
Condition Remarks
Paint chipping off and some scratches
Length
15.5 cm
Diameter
4.5 cm
Date Range
1900 - 1920
Accession Number
2019.24.1
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 5
Date Range
1900 - 1920
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Material
metal
plastic
Accession Number
2019.24.2
Description
A dark grey textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Description
A dark grey textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
metal
plastic
Condition Remarks
Paint chipping off, rusty, scratched and dirty
Length
15.5 cm
Diameter
4.5 cm
Date Range
1900 - 1920
Accession Number
2019.24.2
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 5
Accession Number
985.038
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
Quantity
1
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
Accession Number
985.038
Object Type
Insulator, Transmission Line
Material
ceramic
metal
Accession Number
2007.25.1
Description
Brown/white speckles ceramic insulator clamped onto a cable segment.
Object Type
Insulator, Transmission Line
Description
Brown/white speckles ceramic insulator clamped onto a cable segment.
Physical Condition
good
Material
ceramic
metal
Condition Remarks
underneath insulator is dirty
Height
25 cm
Diameter
24 cm
Accession Number
2007.25.1
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Object Type
gift
Material
wood & glass
Accession Number
974.97.1-3
Description
These insulators have wood, and a glass object on top. Used for old telegraph lines.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
3
Description
These insulators have wood, and a glass object on top. Used for old telegraph lines.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood & glass
Width
6
Length
34
Accession Number
974.97.1-3
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 1

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