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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

Student Staff at Sumgas Dig

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24976
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 1984
Accession Number
985.16.23
Scope and Content
A photograph of student staff at Sumgas : (L-R) Amos, Trevor ; Grant, Tony ; Cross, Jackie ; Manley, Heather ; Walker, Dorthy ; Robinson Vickie ;
Part Of
Museum Collection
Creator
Tirrul-Jones, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.16.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 1984
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : colour ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
A photograph of student staff at Sumgas : (L-R) Amos, Trevor ; Grant, Tony ; Cross, Jackie ; Manley, Heather ; Walker, Dorthy ; Robinson Vickie ;
Notes
R86.23
Subject Access
Haisla First Nation
Archaeology
Geographic Access
Sumgas

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
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 August 1971
Accession Number
71.76.10a
Scope and Content
Photo showing Archaeological dig, Tsimshian, Museum of Man
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.76.10a
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
14 August 1971
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 3"
Scope and Content
Photo showing Archaeological dig, Tsimshian, Museum of Man
Name Access
McDonald, George
Subject Access
Archaeology
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 August 1971
Accession Number
71.76.11a
Scope and Content
Photo showing shell midden, two to three thousand years old
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.76.11a
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
14 August 1971
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing shell midden, two to three thousand years old
Name Access
McDonald, George
Subject Access
Archaeology
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 August 1971
Accession Number
71.76.12a
Scope and Content
Photo showing archaeological dig Island south of Metakatla
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.76.12a
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
14 August 1971
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing archaeological dig Island south of Metakatla
Name Access
McDonald, George
Subject Access
Archaeology
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 August 1971
Accession Number
71.76.15a
Scope and Content
Photo showing bird amulet found in archaeological dig
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.76.15a
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
15 August 1971
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing bird amulet found in archaeological dig
Name Access
McDonald, George
Subject Access
Archaeology
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 August 1971
Accession Number
71.76.16a
Scope and Content
Photo showing miniature copper found by Museum Of Man about 1700 A.D.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.76.16a
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
15 August 1971
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing miniature copper found by Museum Of Man about 1700 A.D.
Name Access
McDonald, George
Subject Access
Archaeology
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 August 1971
Accession Number
71.76.17a
Scope and Content
Photo showing wooden harpoon found in archeaological dig Island south of Metlakatla
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.76.17a
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
15 August 1971
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing wooden harpoon found in archeaological dig Island south of Metlakatla
Name Access
McDonald, George
Subject Access
Archaeology
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

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.
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
Date Range
no date
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Title
Lord Alexander School Seekwyakin Family Day
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Date Range
no date
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Subject Access
Lord Alexander School
Kemano
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kemano Completion Project
Category
Photographic T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kemano, BC

Future Archaeology Proposals

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34364
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Accession Number
2021.41
Scope and Content
Folder containing Future Archaeology Proposals. Archaeology Project 1985, Excavation and survey within Haisla Traditional territory. Kitamaat Village Archaeological Research Project 1985. Includes various documents relating to this project.
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2021.41
GMD
textual records
Scope and Content
Folder containing Future Archaeology Proposals. Archaeology Project 1985, Excavation and survey within Haisla Traditional territory. Kitamaat Village Archaeological Research Project 1985. Includes various documents relating to this project.
Subject Access
Archaeology
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 15

Archeological Material from Pike Creek Foreshore and Devastation Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34422
Part Of
Crystal Sawyer Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.23
Scope and Content
File folder - information re: Archeological material gathered from Pike Creek Foreshore Devastation Channel Permit#1993-39. Various documents and maps realting to this. Second folder contains pack of 22 photos and negatives titled Pike Creek A.I.A. 9315.
Part Of
Crystal Sawyer Collection
Creator
Amec Environment & Infastructure
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.23
History / Biographical
Donated by Crystal Sawyer from Amec Environment & Infastructure
Scope and Content
File folder - information re: Archeological material gathered from Pike Creek Foreshore Devastation Channel Permit#1993-39. Various documents and maps realting to this. Second folder contains pack of 22 photos and negatives titled Pike Creek A.I.A. 9315.
Subject Access
Archaeology
Storage Location
Curator's Office Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 29
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.
  1 image     1 website  
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

Aluminum Co. of Canada Personnel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19141
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
77.35.15.1
Scope and Content
Aluminum Co. of Canada Personnel
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.35.15.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Aluminum Co. of Canada Personnel
Name Access
McLellan, Harry
Gooding, Reeve Matt E.
Handford, A.W. (Mac)
Connolly, Jack
Meldrum, Hugh
Stretton, Jim
Fox, Charles
Subject Access
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
photograph storage

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