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Smeltersite Housing Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25091
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Accession Number
2014.14.1
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Seaplane Landing Ramp
Smeltersite
Smeltersite School
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Accession Number
2014.14.2
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

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
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
974.66.1-2
Description
These medallions are made of aluminum. They were given to every employee of Alcan to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Object Type
gift
Description
These medallions are made of aluminum. They were given to every employee of Alcan to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
974.66.1-2
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
979.32.1-2
Description
These are both made of aluminum. They were used for commemorative issued for the 25 anniversary of the first ingot donated.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
These are both made of aluminum. They were used for commemorative issued for the 25 anniversary of the first ingot donated.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
979.32.1-2
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer
Alcan (Aluminum Company)
Accession Number
982.75.15
Description
Medallion is made out of aluminum. Expo 1967, picture of aquarium Alcan symbol14 lines. Aquarium de Montreal.
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Medallion is made out of aluminum. Expo 1967, picture of aquarium Alcan symbol14 lines. Aquarium de Montreal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
5
Length
5
Diameter
16
Accession Number
982.75.15
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan (Aluminum Company)
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
GMD
Rail Transportation Accessories
Object Type
Spike, Rail
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.2
Description
Aluminum spike 16 cm X 1.6 cm. Duplicate of the last spike of the Terrace & Kitimat Line driven by S.J. Dingle.
GMD
Rail Transportation Accessories
Object Type
Spike, Rail
Quantity
1
Description
Aluminum spike 16 cm X 1.6 cm. Duplicate of the last spike of the Terrace & Kitimat Line driven by S.J. Dingle.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
1.6 cm
Length
16 cm
Accession Number
983.1.2
Category
Rail Transportation Equipment
Location
On loan
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
canada
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
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
Object Type
Ingots
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.15
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Title
Alcan
Object Type
Ingots
Quantity
1
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
11 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Length
16 cm
Accession Number
983.15
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.6
Description
This tag was made by Alcan Aluminum and is 25x57 cm. One side has a line drawing of ingots being loaded on a ship. The reverse side has an imprinted sign saying Kitimat works.
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This tag was made by Alcan Aluminum and is 25x57 cm. One side has a line drawing of ingots being loaded on a ship. The reverse side has an imprinted sign saying Kitimat works.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
57
Length
25
Accession Number
983.6
Category
Personal Gear
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada.
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada.
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
985.77
Description
This medallion has a map on front of it and has First Production Kitimat, August 3rd, 1954, Canada on back of it.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This medallion has a map on front of it and has First Production Kitimat, August 3rd, 1954, Canada on back of it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
Object is in good condition
Width
5
Length
5
Diameter
16
Accession Number
985.77
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, BC Country
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Country
Date Range
1954
Manufacturer
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Accession Number
2004.6.1
Description
Quality control test sample from the first pour of aluminum given to the Museum during Alcan's 50th Anniversary Weekend.
Description
Quality control test sample from the first pour of aluminum given to the Museum during Alcan's 50th Anniversary Weekend.
Physical Condition
Fair
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2004.6.1
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat. BC. Canada.
Manufacturer
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
992.2.1
Description
Mini-Trilok Ingot Keychain.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Description
Mini-Trilok Ingot Keychain.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
992.2.1
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Object Type
Sample
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
5.3 cm
Length
2.8 cm
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Material
Carbon
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Carbon
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Category
Unclassifiable Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

Plan of Riverlodge Curling Club in Relation to Surrounding Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15211
Part Of
Rick Wozney Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2010.5.8
Scope and Content
Plan of Riverlodge Curling Club in Relation to Surrounding Buildings, River Lodge Camp
Part Of
Rick Wozney Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.5.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 plan : 51 cm x 40 cm
Scope and Content
Plan of Riverlodge Curling Club in Relation to Surrounding Buildings, River Lodge Camp
Subject Access
Riverlodge Curling Club
Riverlodge Camp
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 8
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Description
Alcan coaster
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Description
Alcan coaster
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
8.2 cm
Length
8.2 cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat Works, Anode Paste Plant, Official opening 19 September, 1983, Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd.
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.2
Description
Alcan Kemano coin. Alcan logo on one side, map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida on the other.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Description
Alcan Kemano coin. Alcan logo on one side, map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida on the other.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Inscriptions
Kemano, Alcan, Canada; Aluminum Company of Canada Limited
Accession Number
2014.9.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

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