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Alcan - Smeltersite - Bunkhouse called "The Vancouver Hotel"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9755
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960s
Accession Number
2005.8.985
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.985
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1960s
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Smeltersite - Heritage Files
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Smeltersite Bunkhouses
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Smeltersite Bunkhouses
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Alcan Smeltersite Bunkhouses

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24585
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smelter Bunkhouses
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smelter Bunkhouses
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite Bunkhouse, Douglas Channel in background
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite Bunkhouse, Douglas Channel in background
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954[
Accession Number
2012.9.27
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bunkhouses in the snow
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954[
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bunkhouses in the snow
Subject Access
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Prefabricated Section of New Bunkhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14446
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 Jun 1955
Accession Number
76.65.22
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the unloading of a prefabricated section of the new bunkhouse at the motel site. This section is one third of an elevan - man bunkhouse.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 Jun 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the unloading of a prefabricated section of the new bunkhouse at the motel site. This section is one third of an elevan - man bunkhouse.
Notes
J2-64
Subject Access
Bunkhouses
Kildala
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Motel Site and Temporary Housing Units

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14565
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Jul 1955
Accession Number
76.65.27
Scope and Content
View from the back of the Motel Site looking South across the temporary housing units in the west end of Neighbourhood C-1
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Jul 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
View from the back of the Motel Site looking South across the temporary housing units in the west end of Neighbourhood C-1
Notes
J2-93
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Structure
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Accession Number
2009.1.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite, bunkhouses at left, Smelter at right.
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Creator
Frank Diersen
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite, bunkhouses at left, Smelter at right.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Lorraine Sharun Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Accession Number
2010.16.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp and bunkhouses.
Part Of
Lorraine Sharun Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.16.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp and bunkhouses.
Notes
Note on back states 'Kitimat, early 1950's'.
Subject Access
Tent Camp
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.650
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.11.650
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
90 photos print : b&w
Scope and Content
Photographs consisting of images of men in Kitimat, water depth measuring stick, machinery, offices, buildings, Bank of Montreal, Boy Scouts camp, boy scouts flagpole, canoeing, boats, docks, Alcan construction, Delta King, trailers, Douglas Channel, Smeltersite, Smeltersite Project sign, Moore Creek falls, and Moore Creek bridge.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
MacKinnon Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2000.23
Scope and Content
Collection of photographs regarding early Kitimat and Kitimat Constructors. Photo content includes Kitimat Constructors equipment work ares, shops, bunkhouses, and camp, Anderson Creek Mess Hall - smelterite, Inside Delta King, Sports girls and boys basketball, and Hudson's Bay Trading.
Part Of
MacKinnon Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2000.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Custodial History
Donated by Ken and Joyce MacKinnon.
Scope and Content
Collection of photographs regarding early Kitimat and Kitimat Constructors. Photo content includes Kitimat Constructors equipment work ares, shops, bunkhouses, and camp, Anderson Creek Mess Hall - smelterite, Inside Delta King, Sports girls and boys basketball, and Hudson's Bay Trading.
Name Access
MacKinnon, Ken
MacKinnon, Joyce
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 15

Piles of Debris Burning in Hospital Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34378
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of piles of debris ready for burning in the Hospital Site. Homes visible in background, including chicken coop homes.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of piles of debris ready for burning in the Hospital Site. Homes visible in background, including chicken coop homes.
Notes
J-2-427
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Burning in Neighbourhood B-I

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34379
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of burning in progress in neighbourhood B-I. Large debris pile on right, and crane working in the centre.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of burning in progress in neighbourhood B-I. Large debris pile on right, and crane working in the centre.
Notes
J-2-321
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Gully Crossing #2 Clearing Dead and Diseased Trees

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of gully crossing #2 showing the clearing contractor placing the dead and diseased trees at the base of the gully to stop any further earth slippage and improve the appearance of the area. Houses visble on hill behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of gully crossing #2 showing the clearing contractor placing the dead and diseased trees at the base of the gully to stop any further earth slippage and improve the appearance of the area. Houses visble on hill behind.
Notes
J-2-338
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Neighbourhood B-I Burning Operations of Stripping Road "b"

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbourhood B-I showing smoke from burning operations in the background and stripping road "b" in the foreground. Men standing next to base of a machine on the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbourhood B-I showing smoke from burning operations in the background and stripping road "b" in the foreground. Men standing next to base of a machine on the right.
Notes
J-2-337
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34382
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of neighbourhood C. Note debris piles and logs in area C-II in the foreground. Kitlope, Kootney, Capilano, snd Babine streets visible with completed homes.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of neighbourhood C. Note debris piles and logs in area C-II in the foreground. Kitlope, Kootney, Capilano, snd Babine streets visible with completed homes.
Notes
J-2-379
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Burning Operations Underway im Neighbourhood C-II

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of burning operations underway in neighbourhood C-II. Note cranes re-piling debris.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of burning operations underway in neighbourhood C-II. Note cranes re-piling debris.
Notes
J-2-394
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Cranes Piling Debris in the Hospital Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34384
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of cranes piling debris at hospital site. Cat pushing debris in foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of cranes piling debris at hospital site. Cat pushing debris in foreground.
Notes
J-2-396
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

North-east Neighbourhood C Showing Burning in C-II and House Construction in CI

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34385
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of north-east neighbourhood C showing burning in C-II and house construction in CI. Mount Elizabeth visble in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of north-east neighbourhood C showing burning in C-II and house construction in CI. Mount Elizabeth visble in background.
Notes
J-2-400
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Mount Elizabeth
Storage Location
photograph storage

Neighbourhood C-II HSowing Heel Boom Loading Logs for Minette Bay

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34386
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbourhood C-II showing heel boom loading logs for Minette Bay. Man standing on road on right, and another man standing on vehicle helping with log loading.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of neighbourhood C-II showing heel boom loading logs for Minette Bay. Man standing on road on right, and another man standing on vehicle helping with log loading.
Notes
J-2-395
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

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