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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
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
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
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1946
Accession Number
2002.44.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers in uniform. Italia 1946.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1946
Physical Description
1 photograph print : sepia ; 5 x 3.5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers in uniform. Italia 1946.
Name Access
Rewers, Feliks
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unknown children holding onto metal railing barrier.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of two unknown children holding onto metal railing barrier.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of crane at Alcan wharf.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of crane at Alcan wharf.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of sandhill aggregate mill.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of sandhill aggregate mill.

Feliks Rewers and Friends

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30312
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers and friends. (Feliks is the one with the x above head).
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers and friends. (Feliks is the one with the x above head).
Name Access
Rewers, Feliks

Feliks Rewers with Dump Truck

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30314
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers with Euclid dump truck at aggregate mill.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers with Euclid dump truck at aggregate mill.
Name Access
Rewers, Feliks
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2002.44.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers on machinery at Kemano.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 4.5 x 3.5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of Feliks Rewers on machinery at Kemano.
Name Access
Rewers, Feliks

Pouring Cement at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30316
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of men pouring cement at smeltersite.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of men pouring cement at smeltersite.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan potlines.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan potlines.

Smelter Construction and Delta King

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30318
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction at smelter site. Delta King is visible in the centre.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction at smelter site. Delta King is visible in the centre.

Floating Caisson and Delta King

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30319
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of floating caisson clocking into place. Delta King in foreground.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of floating caisson clocking into place. Delta King in foreground.

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