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Return Trip From Kemano by Helicopter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28429
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
16 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Subject Access
Helicopter
Aerial
Scenery
Kitimat
Kemano
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Lillianne Sands Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28251
Part Of
Lillianne Sands Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.22
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano and Kitimat
Part Of
Lillianne Sands Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.22
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano and Kitimat
Name Access
Sands, Lillianne
Subject Access
Kitimat
Kemano

Power Transmission Lines Over Glacier

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28339
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Notes
72.6.4E and 72.6.4F
Subject Access
Kemano
Kildala
Transmission line
Kitimat
Glacier
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Stripping in Area Between Moore and Anderson Creeks

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35059
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.22.69
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view showing extent of stripping in area between Moore and Anderson Creeks. Also note Anderson Creek shannel and trailer camp site.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.69
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view showing extent of stripping in area between Moore and Anderson Creeks. Also note Anderson Creek shannel and trailer camp site.
Notes
J-12-340
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Anderson Creek Camp
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Photograph of Anderson Creek Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17307
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Jan 1957
Accession Number
76.67.625
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anderson Creek Post Office
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.625
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Jan 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Anderson Creek Post Office
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Anderson Creek Camp
Structure
Public
Post Office
Communications
Mail Service
Storage Location
photograph storage

Anderson Creek Post Office Nearing Completion

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17313
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Accession Number
76.67.642
Scope and Content
View showing the front of Post Office nearing completion in Anderson Creek.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.67.642
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 Feb 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
View showing the front of Post Office nearing completion in Anderson Creek.
Notes
J-2-642
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Anderson Creek Camp
Construction
Structure
Public
Post Office
Communications
Mail Service
Geographic Access
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Bryan Quinlan fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2003.24
Part Of
Bryan Quinlan fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.24
Date Range
1950
Custodial History
Collection of early Kitimat history documents and photos.
Kitimat Minor Hockey history, notes, photographs
Toastmaster’s Club booklet and photographs
17 photographs of Anderson Creek Trailer Camp
Kemano powerhouse 1950-1955
76 slides of the temporary wharf, Smeltersite, and the town
town planning maps
Name Access
Quinlan, Bryan
Subject Access
Kitimat Minor Hockey
Toastmasters
Anderson Creek Camp
Smeltersite
Kemano Powerhouse
Moore Creek drainage
Wharf
Early Kitimat
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits

Sound Level Indicator

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8202
Object Type
Indicator, Sound Level
Material
paper
metal
leather
Manufacturer
Dawe
Accession Number
2001.32.12a-c
Description
Dawe sound level indicator from Kemano. It has a brown leather case, is black in color, and has a blue instruction booklet.
Object Type
Indicator, Sound Level
Description
Dawe sound level indicator from Kemano. It has a brown leather case, is black in color, and has a blue instruction booklet.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
metal
leather
Height
22 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Length
8.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.12a-c
Category
Acoustical T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Dawe
Part Of
Ken Desjardin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
unknown
Accession Number
2003.20.19
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Kemano Hockey team arriving at Kitimat for series of games over a weekend
Part Of
Ken Desjardin Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.20.19
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
unknown
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Kemano Hockey team arriving at Kitimat for series of games over a weekend
Name Access
DesJardin, Ken
Subject Access
Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 5
Part Of
Ken Desjardin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
unknown
Accession Number
2003.20.18
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Boy Scouts Party Kemano (Ernie Archer in Photo)
Part Of
Ken Desjardin Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.20.18
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
unknown
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Boy Scouts Party Kemano (Ernie Archer in Photo)
Name Access
Archer, Ernie
DesJardin, Ken
Subject Access
Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 5

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