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Historical - Alcan - Pending Shutdown of 1957

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9187
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 November 1957
Accession Number
2005.8.902
Scope and Content
Photo showing Public Meeting into Pending Sagimat Lay-off - (Sagimat is subsidiary company setup by the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. - the huge layoff did go ahead, shutting the whole project down temporarily.)
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.902
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1 November 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 4.5"
Custodial History
#3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical - Unions
Scope and Content
Photo showing Public Meeting into Pending Sagimat Lay-off - (Sagimat is subsidiary company setup by the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. - the huge layoff did go ahead, shutting the whole project down temporarily.)
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Sagimat
Unions
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Smeltersite Housing Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25091
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Accession Number
2014.14.1
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Seaplane Landing Ramp
Smeltersite
Smeltersite School
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Accession Number
2014.14.2
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
GMD
Cultivation Equipment
Object Type
stump puller
Material
iron
Accession Number
969.18.1
Description
Stump-puller: rusty, without chain.
GMD
Cultivation Equipment
Object Type
stump puller
Quantity
1
Description
Stump-puller: rusty, without chain.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Rusty. Without chain.
Width
93
Length
69
Accession Number
969.18.1
Category
Agriculture T&E
Location
Under the stairs
Material
iron
Accession Number
969.35.1
Description
Very rusted.
Quantity
1
Description
Very rusted.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Very rusted
Accession Number
969.35.1
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 5
Date Range
c.1932
Object Type
gift
Material
metal and wood
Accession Number
970.50
Description
The scuffler, which is also called a cultivator it was used on farms. Used to stir and aerate soil by running it along crops.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
The scuffler, which is also called a cultivator it was used on farms. Used to stir and aerate soil by running it along crops.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal and wood
Condition Remarks
Looks very well used.
Width
63
Length
220
Date Range
c.1932
Accession Number
970.50
Category
Agriculture T&E
Location
Settlement Display
Object Type
Permanent Loan
Material
cedar bark
Accession Number
972.55.1
Description
Cedar bark basket is very bent out of shape.
Object Type
Permanent Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Cedar bark basket is very bent out of shape.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
cedar bark
Condition Remarks
Very bent out of shape.
Height
18
Width
27
Length
18.5
Accession Number
972.55.1
Category
Agriculture T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 2
GMD
Farrier Equipment
Object Type
Horseshoe
Material
iron
Accession Number
973.21.2-3
Description
From Pacific Hotel Pacific (CN Station east of Terrace). Horse shoes look very rusted.
GMD
Farrier Equipment
Object Type
Horseshoe
Quantity
2
Description
From Pacific Hotel Pacific (CN Station east of Terrace). Horse shoes look very rusted.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
iron
Condition Remarks
Rusted.
Height
13 cm
Width
2.7 cm
Length
9.1 cm
Accession Number
973.21.2-3
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2 (.2)
Object Type
Purchased
Material
straw
Accession Number
981.38
Description
Basket woven by Clara Bolton of Kitamaat Village, plaited basket, warm brown trims.
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Basket woven by Clara Bolton of Kitamaat Village, plaited basket, warm brown trims.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
straw
Culture
Haisla
Height
12.5
Width
17.5
Length
19
Diameter
56.5
Accession Number
981.38
Category
Agriculture T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
a: Steel b: Leather
Accession Number
988.11.48a-b
Description
Bell's Length: 14 cm, Width: 9.6 cm. Low bell has black belt with it. Has some rust on it.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Bell's Length: 14 cm, Width: 9.6 cm. Low bell has black belt with it. Has some rust on it.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
a: Steel b: Leather
Length
120
Accession Number
988.11.48a-b
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 5 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Material
Strong Metal
Manufacturer
Beaty Brothers Ltd.
Accession Number
988.36.10.13
Description
This stand to which the bowl is attached. There is a brass valve which starts the flow of water when depressed by the pressure of the cows.
Object Type
gift
Description
This stand to which the bowl is attached. There is a brass valve which starts the flow of water when depressed by the pressure of the cows.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Strong Metal
Condition Remarks
Rusted badly
Width
15
Length
23.5
Accession Number
988.36.10.13
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
Art Storage
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Beaty Brothers Ltd.

The Alcan maintenance men

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30350
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Name Access
Andruchow, Harold
Johansen, Per.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
GMD
Animal Care Equipment
Object Type
animal bell
Material
metal
Accession Number
2015.37
Description
Rusty cowbell on leather strap
GMD
Animal Care Equipment
Object Type
animal bell
Description
Rusty cowbell on leather strap
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Accession Number
2015.37
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 3 Box 5
Object Type
Pillowcase
Material
polyester
Accession Number
2016.142.1
Title
Kitimat British Columbia Commemorative Pillowcase
Object Type
Pillowcase
Physical Condition
good
Material
polyester
Technique
Silkscreened
Accession Number
2016.142.1
Name Access
Beaton, Al
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Joey
Category
Bedding
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
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Accession Number
2017.23.1
Description
Yellow ball point pen with white eraser. Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd - Kitimat, B.C. written on shaft.
Title
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd - Kitimat, B.C.
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Description
Yellow ball point pen with white eraser. Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd - Kitimat, B.C. written on shaft.
Length
17 cm
Accession Number
2017.23.1
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
GMD
Farrier Equipment
Object Type
hoof tool
Material
Steel
Manufacturer
Knipex
Accession Number
2015.1.20
Description
Animal hoof clippers with surface rust.
GMD
Farrier Equipment
Object Type
hoof tool
Description
Animal hoof clippers with surface rust.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
surface rust
Width
5 cm
Length
25.5 cm
Inscriptions
Knipex 99-250; West-Germany SK
Accession Number
2015.1.20
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Place of Manufacture
West-Germany
Manufacturer
Knipex
GMD
Farrier Equipment
Object Type
hoof tool
Material
Steel
Accession Number
2015.1.21
Description
Animal hoof clippers with surface rust.
GMD
Farrier Equipment
Object Type
hoof tool
Description
Animal hoof clippers with surface rust.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Steel
Condition Remarks
surface rust
Width
6.5 cm
Length
31 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.21
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
GMD
Breeding Equipment
Object Type
Incubator
Manufacturer
Humidicrib
Accession Number
2001.32.67
Description
An infant incubator from Kemano.
GMD
Breeding Equipment
Object Type
Incubator
Description
An infant incubator from Kemano.
Physical Condition
fair
Height
116 cm
Width
50 cm
Length
77 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.67
Category
Animal Husbandry T&E
Location
off-site storage Forest Avenue
Manufacturer
Humidicrib

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