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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

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.

Portrait of Crown Zellerbach Operations

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description4607
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[Sept 24 1976]
Accession Number
1998.1.4200
Scope and Content
portrait of crown zellerbach camp
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.4200
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[Sept 24 1976]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 7.3 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
portrait of crown zellerbach camp
Subject Access
portrait
Crown Zellerbach
camp
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Portrait of Crown Zellerbach

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description4615
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[26 Sept 1976]
Accession Number
1998.1.4208
Scope and Content
portrait of crown zellerbach camp
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.4208
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[26 Sept 1976]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.1 x 7.4 cm
Scope and Content
portrait of crown zellerbach camp
Subject Access
portrait
Crown Zellerbach
camp
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Portrait of Crown Zellerbach

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description4617
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[26 Sept 1976]
Accession Number
1998.1.4210
Scope and Content
portrait of crown zellerbach camp
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.4210
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[26 Sept 1976]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.2 x 7.4 cm
Scope and Content
portrait of crown zellerbach camp
Subject Access
portrait
Crown Zellerbach
camp
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Kitimat constructors standing in snow at Sandhill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15385
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
January 11, 1952
Accession Number
78.11.13
Scope and Content
Kitimat constructors standing in snow at Sandhill with Kitimat River in background, looking North. Sandhill to left.
R. Craig
R. Thompson
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.13
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
January 11, 1952
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Kitimat constructors standing in snow at Sandhill with Kitimat River in background, looking North. Sandhill to left.
R. Craig
R. Thompson
Notes
Alcan #BC -2-61
Subject Access
Anderson Creek
camp
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
06,1911
Accession Number
78.52.5
Scope and Content
photo showing survey camp
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.5
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend
Date Range
06,1911
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12x8
Scope and Content
photo showing survey camp
Subject Access
Surveying
camp
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
07,1911
Accession Number
78.52.6
Scope and Content
photo showing survey camp #1
Part Of
P.C. Townsend Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.52.6
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
P.C. Townsend
Date Range
07,1911
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12x8
Scope and Content
photo showing survey camp #1
Subject Access
Surveying
camp
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

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
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
77.46.10
Scope and Content
Home Girls at the ranch
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.46.10
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.3 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Home Girls at the ranch
Name Access
Long, Elizabeth
Subject Access
First Nations
Haisla
Education
Summer
camp
Storage Location
photograph storage

Memorial Home Girls Summer Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19704
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1921
Accession Number
77.46.11
Scope and Content
Memorial Home Girls Summer Camp
Part Of
Elizabeth Anderson Varley fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.46.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1921
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13.4 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Memorial Home Girls Summer Camp
Subject Access
First Nations
Haisla
Education
Summer
camp
Pioneers
Missionaries
Geographic Access
Kitamaat Village
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jan 1951
Accession Number
78.5.1
Scope and Content
Tent Camp
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jan 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.3 x 6.3 cm
Scope and Content
Tent Camp
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
camp
Tent Camp
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Tent Camp after fire Destruction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19761
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Feb 1951
Accession Number
78.5.2
Scope and Content
Tent Camp after fire Destruction
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Feb 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.4 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Tent Camp after fire Destruction
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
camp
Tent Camp
Structures
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

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