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Historical - Official Opening - Canadian National Railway

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9568
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 July 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.921
Scope and Content
Photo showing Official Opening 8 July 1955, 'Driving Home the Aluminum Spike' - Canadian National Railway Terrace - Kitimat line. L/R S.F. Dingle, Vice-President, CNR; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, CNR Western Region; Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.921
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
8 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6.5" x 4.5"
Custodial History
#3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical - Offician Opening CNR - Terrrace-Kitimat, July 1955
Scope and Content
Photo showing Official Opening 8 July 1955, 'Driving Home the Aluminum Spike' - Canadian National Railway Terrace - Kitimat line. L/R S.F. Dingle, Vice-President, CNR; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, CNR Western Region; Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Name Access
Charles, Major J.L.
Radley, Percy E.
Dingle, S.F.
Subject Access
CN Rail
Canadian National Railway
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
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
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
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

Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line Last Spike Ceremony

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description235
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 08, 1955
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
229
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 08, 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the Last Spike Ceremony for the Canadian National Railway Terrace to Kitimat line. From left is Duncan K. Kerr, Vice President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.C.; S.F. Dingle, Vice President of C.N.R, seen here driving in the aluminum spike.; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, C.N.R. Western Region; and Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Notes
Northern Sentinel Press Collection No. 2005.8.229, 1982.46.20
Name Access
Dingle, S.F.
Kerr, Duncan
Radley, Percy E.
Charles, Major J.L.
Subject Access
Transportation
Canadian National Railway
Ceremonies
Images

CNR Terrace-Kitimat Line Official Opening

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description8344
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.80
Scope and Content
Photo showing CNR Terrace-Kitimat Line Official Opening July 8, 1955. L/R S.F. Dingle- Vice- President CNR shaking hands with Percy E. Radley- Alcan's Project Mgr. Just behind Mr. Radley is Major J.L. Charles -chief Engineer CNR Western Region.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.80
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 8"
Custodial History
Historical
Scope and Content
Photo showing CNR Terrace-Kitimat Line Official Opening July 8, 1955. L/R S.F. Dingle- Vice- President CNR shaking hands with Percy E. Radley- Alcan's Project Mgr. Just behind Mr. Radley is Major J.L. Charles -chief Engineer CNR Western Region.
Name Access
Dingle, S.F.
Radley, Percy E.
Charles, Major J.L.
Subject Access
Canadian National Railway
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 July 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.229
Scope and Content
Photo showing the Canadian National Railways - Terrace - Kitimat Line Official Opening 8 July 1955. Driving Home the Aluminum Spike from L/R Duncan K. Kerr, Vice-President of Associated Boards of Trade of Central BC. Mr. S.F. Dingle, Vice-President of CNR. Major J.L.Charles, Chief Engineer CNR Western Region; Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.229
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
14 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 7.5"
Custodial History
Historical- Project (out of Box #1)
Scope and Content
Photo showing the Canadian National Railways - Terrace - Kitimat Line Official Opening 8 July 1955. Driving Home the Aluminum Spike from L/R Duncan K. Kerr, Vice-President of Associated Boards of Trade of Central BC. Mr. S.F. Dingle, Vice-President of CNR. Major J.L.Charles, Chief Engineer CNR Western Region; Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.
Name Access
Kerr, Duncan
Dingle, S.F.
Radley, Percy E.
Charles, Major J.L.
Subject Access
Canadian National Railway
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 January 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.4228
Scope and Content
Photo showing CNR track inspection, from left: J. Conrad (engineer), Major John Charles (chief engineer of CNR Western region), W.H. MacIlroy (construction engineer), F.S. Hutton (board of transport engineer), A.C. Turney (Alcan Works manager).
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4228
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 January 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 18 x 10 cm
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Canadian National Railways (a)Personnel
Scope and Content
Photo showing CNR track inspection, from left: J. Conrad (engineer), Major John Charles (chief engineer of CNR Western region), W.H. MacIlroy (construction engineer), F.S. Hutton (board of transport engineer), A.C. Turney (Alcan Works manager).
Name Access
Charles, Major J.L.
MacIlroy, W.H.
Hutton, F.S.
Turney, A.C.
Subject Access
CN Rail
Canadian National Railway
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

The Canadian National Railways, Terrace - Kitimat line

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29464
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[8 July 1955]
Accession Number
2005.8.8488
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Canadian National Railways, Terrace - Kitimat line. driving home aluminum spike from left is S.F. Dingle (vice president CNR major), J.L. Carles (cheif engineer CNR Western Region), and Percy E. Radley (Alcan project manager).
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8488
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[8 July 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Canadian National Railways, Terrace - Kitimat line. driving home aluminum spike from left is S.F. Dingle (vice president CNR major), J.L. Carles (cheif engineer CNR Western Region), and Percy E. Radley (Alcan project manager).
Name Access
Dingle, S.F.
Charles, Major J.L.
Radley, Percy E.

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