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Alcan Commemorative Plaque

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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
Date Range
1984
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
paper
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.4
Description
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
Title
Plaque - 'Thank You, Alcan"
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
White card stock card, outlined in black. Alcan symbol at right, 'a sincere than you from ...' in black print. Inside left text with thank you sentiment and signed by three officials. At right, glued to card stock is a cork and metal coaster with commemorative image of H.R.H. Prince Phillip and R.E. Powell. Kitimat-Kemano August 3, 1954-84.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
metal
Height
12.2 cm
Width
16.6 cm
Date Range
1984
Accession Number
2011.22.4
Name Access
Michel, Jean-Raymond
Duncan, Lorne
LeBlanc, Emery P.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
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
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
Wood
Accession Number
2024.16.1
Description
Rectangular wooden commemorative plaque, painted dark brown, with seven silver Alcan medallions and one Alcan ingot attached to it. Medallions from top, clockwise, are: "Kitimat British Columbia: Aluminum City," "Kitimat British Columbia Canada," "Kemano Alcan Canada," "Aluminum Company of Canada Limited," and a image of an ingot, with a seventh medallion in the middle reading "First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada."
Title
Alcan
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Rectangular wooden commemorative plaque, painted dark brown, with seven silver Alcan medallions and one Alcan ingot attached to it. Medallions from top, clockwise, are: "Kitimat British Columbia: Aluminum City," "Kitimat British Columbia Canada," "Kemano Alcan Canada," "Aluminum Company of Canada Limited," and a image of an ingot, with a seventh medallion in the middle reading "First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada."
Physical Condition
Good
Material
Wood
Condition Remarks
Paint and/or wood is chipped in some areas.
Height
3.5 cm
Width
23 cm
Length
30.5 cm
Accession Number
2024.16.1
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Curator's Office
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
Wood
aluminum
Manufacturer
Tromar Product
Accession Number
2012.7
Description
Wooden plaque with aluminum First Nations image of beaver and name plaque.
Title
Zygmunt Tyburcy Alcan Retirment Plaque
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Wooden plaque with aluminum First Nations image of beaver and name plaque.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
aluminum
Condition Remarks
chip in corner, tag on back scratched
Height
23 cm
Length
35.5 cm
Accession Number
2012.7
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Tromar Product
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood, aluminum
Accession Number
2007.8.1
Description
Alcan Sports Anniversary plaque with image of Discobolus
Title
Anniversary Sports Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan Sports Anniversary plaque with image of Discobolus
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood, aluminum
Height
16.6 cm
Length
24.7 cm
Inscriptions
Presented in commemoration of Alcan's twenty-fifth anniversary in Kitimat and Kemano. August 3, 1954-1979.
Accession Number
2007.8.1
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 1
Date Range
1984
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Material
fabric, plastic
Accession Number
984.60.1
Description
Plastic encased set of two Kitimat Works pennants. Pennants have a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of an Alcan aluminum ingot. Text in center reads Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning August 3 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Title
Kitimat Works
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Quantity
1
Description
Plastic encased set of two Kitimat Works pennants. Pennants have a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of an Alcan aluminum ingot. Text in center reads Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning August 3 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric, plastic
Height
20.5 cm
Length
62 cm
Date Range
1984
Accession Number
984.60.1
Category
Ceremonial Objects
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
Acrylic
Accession Number
2018.26.3
Description
Clear, rectangle plaque with image of the Alcan smelter embeded inside. Black top and bottom. Text on plaque reads "Thank you for your hard work and commitment", "Kitimat Modernization Project", "Building the Future Together", and "In recognition of Notice to Proceed December 1, 2011." There is also the Rio Tinto Alcan logo on the top left, and Bechtel logo on the top right.
Title
Kitimat Modernization Project
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Clear, rectangle plaque with image of the Alcan smelter embeded inside. Black top and bottom. Text on plaque reads "Thank you for your hard work and commitment", "Kitimat Modernization Project", "Building the Future Together", and "In recognition of Notice to Proceed December 1, 2011." There is also the Rio Tinto Alcan logo on the top left, and Bechtel logo on the top right.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Acrylic
Condition Remarks
Noticeable scratches
Height
17.7cm
Width
2.5cm
Length
12.7cm
Accession Number
2018.26.3
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Material
nylon
Accession Number
2010.26.1-2
Description
2 large white flags with blue Alcan logo.
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Description
2 large white flags with blue Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
nylon
Height
54 in
Length
90 in
Accession Number
2010.26.1-2
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 13
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Pennant
Material
felt
Accession Number
2021.28.7
Description
Blue and white pennant. Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning. August 3 1954-'84. Alcan.
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Pennant
Description
Blue and white pennant. Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning. August 3 1954-'84. Alcan.
Physical Condition
good
Material
felt
Height
18cm
Length
58.5cm
Accession Number
2021.28.7
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1 Box 3
Date Range
ca. 1979
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Accession Number
2015.14
Description
Blue pennant with big, white 25, black text, and white Alcan logo
Title
Kitimat-Kemano 25th Anniversary 1954-1979
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Description
Blue pennant with big, white 25, black text, and white Alcan logo
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
bend in middle
Height
18.3 cm
Length
57 cm
Date Range
ca. 1979
Accession Number
2015.14
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Material
felt
Accession Number
2009.1.5
Description
Red/white/blue Patch-Stylized Eagle-Aluminum Workers, Local 315. AAWC Kitimat-AFL-TLC Alcan's first union 1953
Title
Aluminum Workers Local 315
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Description
Red/white/blue Patch-Stylized Eagle-Aluminum Workers, Local 315. AAWC Kitimat-AFL-TLC Alcan's first union 1953
Physical Condition
good
Material
felt
Height
9.6 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
2009.1.5
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Accession Number
997.4.3
Description
Kitmat Aluminum City Patch. Features an image of Alcan on off-white fabric, red text, and a green border.
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Description
Kitmat Aluminum City Patch. Features an image of Alcan on off-white fabric, red text, and a green border.
Public Description
Kitimat's first workers obtained a momento – “The Aluminum City, Kitimat, B.C.” felt crest of the smelter. Donated by Kevin Martin.
Physical Condition
good
Height
13 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Inscriptions
The Aluminum City, Kitimat, B.C.
Accession Number
997.4.3
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Material
felt
Accession Number
2018.26.1
Description
Blue and white pennant with Alcan logo at end. Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning. August 3 1954-'84.
Title
Kitimat Works August 3 1954-'84
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Description
Blue and white pennant with Alcan logo at end. Kitimat Works ...proud to have been part of Kitimat since its beginning. August 3 1954-'84.
Physical Condition
good
Material
felt
Condition Remarks
creases at end, a little dirty
Height
18cm
Length
58.5cm
Accession Number
2018.26.1
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Date Range
1984
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Material
fabric, plastic
Accession Number
984.60.2
Description
Plastic encased Kemano Power pennant. Pennant has a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of the Kemano Power house. Text in center reads It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...and it's still humming July 15 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Title
Kemano Power
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
flag
Description
Plastic encased Kemano Power pennant. Pennant has a blue and white design with black text. Left side has an image of the Kemano Power house. Text in center reads It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...and it's still humming July 15 1954-'84. Alcan logo on right side.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
fabric, plastic
Height
20.5 cm
Length
62 cm
Date Range
1984
Accession Number
984.60.2
Category
Ceremonial Objects
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Flag
Material
felt
Accession Number
2021.51.4-5
Description
Two blue and white pennants showing an image of Kemano power plant on one side, and Alcan logo on the other. Text reads "It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...And it's still humming July 15 1954-'84"
Title
Kemano Power
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Flag
Description
Two blue and white pennants showing an image of Kemano power plant on one side, and Alcan logo on the other. Text reads "It was Kemano Power that turned Kitimat on ...And it's still humming July 15 1954-'84"
Physical Condition
Good
Material
felt
Height
17.5cm
Length
58.5cm
Accession Number
2021.51.4-5
Biographical Notes
The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. Ken Huan as Bev's father.
Category
Ceremonial Objects
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
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
metal
Wood
Accession Number
2021.51.3a
Description
Plaque commemorating the Penstock Inspection Party event. Shield shaped with wooden backing with aluminum front. Image shows turbine and penstock, and text reads "R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party Kemano June 1961".
Title
R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Plaque commemorating the Penstock Inspection Party event. Shield shaped with wooden backing with aluminum front. Image shows turbine and penstock, and text reads "R.K. Haun Penstock Inspection Party Kemano June 1961".
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
Wood
Height
21.5cm
Width
20.5cm
Accession Number
2021.51.3a
Biographical Notes
The Hauns lived in Kemano, 1955-1969. Ken Haun wass Bev's father.
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1

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