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Historical - CNR Track - Kitimat to Terrace

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1955

Accession Number: 2005.8.874

Scope and Content: Photo showing CNR laying track to Kitimat - unloading the track layer.

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Creator: NSP

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.874

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: NSP

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 3"

Custodial History: #3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical

Scope and Content: Photo showing CNR laying track to Kitimat - unloading the track layer.

Subject Access: CN Rail; Canadian National Railway

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Historical - CNR - Laying Track Kitimat - Terrace

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1955

Accession Number: 2005.8.877

Scope and Content: Photo showing CNR laying track to Kitimat - Terrace. Laying steel by hand previous to the track layer coming in. (Note: photo looks like just coming out of Terrace because of the size of the mountain in the background and the closeness).

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Creator: NSP

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.877

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: NSP

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 3"

Custodial History: #3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical

Scope and Content: Photo showing CNR laying track to Kitimat - Terrace. Laying steel by hand previous to the track layer coming in. (Note: photo looks like just coming out of Terrace because of the size of the mountain in the background and the closeness).

Subject Access: CN Rail; Canadian National Railway

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Historical - CNR First Passenger Train Terrace - Kitimat Line

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 14 January 1955

Accession Number: 2005.8.878

Scope and Content: Photo showing CNR - 1st Passenger Train Terrace - Kitimat Line (no names).

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Creator: NSP

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.878

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: NSP

Date Range: 14 January 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 6.5" x 4.5”

Custodial History: #3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical

Scope and Content: Photo showing CNR - 1st Passenger Train Terrace - Kitimat Line (no names).

Subject Access: CN Rail; Canadian National Railway

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Kemano Trip

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Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 19 Mar 1962]

Accession Number: 1998.1.8211

Scope and Content: Photo of two ship captains at a dinner in Kemano.

Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Creator: Patzelt, Max

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 1998.1.8211

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 19 Mar 1962]

Physical Description: 1 photograph and 1 negative: b&w

Scope and Content: Photo of two ship captains at a dinner in Kemano.

Notes: Patzelt #837

Subject Access: Kemano; Ship; Ships

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Trip to Kemano

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Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 19 Mar 1962]

Accession Number: 1998.1.8212

Scope and Content: Captains chatting and having a drink in Kemano.

Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Creator: Patzelt, Max

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 1998.1.8212

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 19 Mar 1962]

Physical Description: 1 photograph and 1 negative: b&w

Scope and Content: Captains chatting and having a drink in Kemano.

Notes: Patzelt #837

Subject Access: Kemano

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Alcan Employees Returning to Work.

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Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 9 or 12 Sept 1961]

Accession Number: 1998.1.8270

Scope and Content: Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.

Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Creator: Patzelt, Max

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 1998.1.8270

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 9 or 12 Sept 1961]

Physical Description: 1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w

Scope and Content: Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.

Notes: Old Accession No. 987.26.84 B

Subject Access: Kemano; Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

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Kemano Fire Department

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Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 22 Sept 1963]

Accession Number: 1998.1.8420

Scope and Content: Rescue excersises by the Kemano Fire Department. Taking place at the Kemano Powerhouse Portal. Shows exterior view of the Kemano Portal building.

Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Creator: Patzelt, Max

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 1998.1.8420

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 22 Sept 1963]

Physical Description: 1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w

Scope and Content: Rescue excersises by the Kemano Fire Department. Taking place at the Kemano Powerhouse Portal. Shows exterior view of the Kemano Portal building.

Notes: Old Accession No. 987.26.342 E

Subject Access: Kemano

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Historical - Official Opening - Canadian National Railway

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 8 July 1955

Accession Number: 2005.8.921

Scope and Content: Photo showing Official Opening 8 July 1955, 'Driving Home the Aluminum Spike' - Canadian National Railway Terrace - Kitimat line. L/R S.F. Dingle, Vice-President, CNR; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, CNR Western Region; Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Creator: NSP

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.921

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: NSP

Date Range: 8 July 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 6.5" x 4.5"

Custodial History: #3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical - Offician Opening CNR - Terrrace-Kitimat, July 1955

Scope and Content: Photo showing Official Opening 8 July 1955, 'Driving Home the Aluminum Spike' - Canadian National Railway Terrace - Kitimat line. L/R S.F. Dingle, Vice-President, CNR; Major J.L. Charles, Chief Engineer, CNR Western Region; Percy E. Radley, Alcan Project Manager.

Name Access: Charles, Major J.L.; Radley, Percy E.; Dingle, S.F.

Subject Access: CN Rail; Canadian National Railway

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Ocelot

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Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 6 June 1980]

Accession Number: 2004.16.10

Scope and Content: An aerial photograph showing the buildings at the Ocelot site, and a CN train on the tracks in the back of the photo.

Part Of: Max Patzelt fonds

Creator: Patzelt, Max

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2004.16.10

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: [ca. 6 June 1980]

Physical Description: 1 photograph and 1 negative : color

Scope and Content: An aerial photograph showing the buildings at the Ocelot site, and a CN train on the tracks in the back of the photo.

Notes: File Number: 80-6-022

Subject Access: Ocelot; CN Rail

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Alcan

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 15 March 1956

Accession Number: 2005.8.945

Scope and Content: Photo showing 'Kitmano' docked at Kemano, B.C. (part of the Alcan Project). L/R Bob Ashmore, Dan Hayes (Supt. Wharf Alcan: Kitimat Works); Arv Sestrap (Insurance, Charter Business); Canada Life, Resident, District Rep. Kitimat

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Creator: NSP

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.945

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: NSP

Date Range: 15 March 1956

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 6.5" x 4.5"

Custodial History: #2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage File - Kitmano

Scope and Content: Photo showing 'Kitmano' docked at Kemano, B.C. (part of the Alcan Project). L/R Bob Ashmore, Dan Hayes (Supt. Wharf Alcan: Kitimat Works); Arv Sestrap (Insurance, Charter Business); Canada Life, Resident, District Rep. Kitimat

Name Access: Ashmore, Bob; Hayes, Dan; Sestrap, Arv

Subject Access: Kemano; Boats

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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CNR - Heritage Files

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 20 January 1955

Accession Number: 2005.8.957

Scope and Content: Photo showing Official Party, 1st Passenger train 14 January 1955 - Canadian National Railways. L/R John Magor, Prince Rupert Daily News; T.A. Mainprize, CNR Superintendent of Smithers Division; Kathy & Tommy Frazer, Editor & Publisher of the Terrace Omenica Herald.

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Creator: NSP

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.957

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: NSP

Date Range: 20 January 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 9.5"

Custodial History: #2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Heritage Files - CNR

Scope and Content: Photo showing Official Party, 1st Passenger train 14 January 1955 - Canadian National Railways. L/R John Magor, Prince Rupert Daily News; T.A. Mainprize, CNR Superintendent of Smithers Division; Kathy & Tommy Frazer, Editor & Publisher of the Terrace Omenica Herald.

Name Access: Magor, John; Mainprize, T.A.; Frazer, Kathy; Frazer, Tommy

Subject Access: Canadian National Railway; CN Rail

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Kemano

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1967

Accession Number: 2005.8.3028

Scope and Content: Photo showing Generator #8, Kemano

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.3028

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1967

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 6"

Custodial History: Northern Sentinel Box #2 - (A)Historical (1)Kemano Generators

Scope and Content: Photo showing Generator #8, Kemano

Subject Access: Kemano; Generators - Kemano (Heritage)

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Trek to Terrace

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1954

Accession Number: 2005.8.3033

Scope and Content: Photo showing return from the trek to Terrace: John Pousette, Stan Rough

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.3033

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1954

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 10" x 8"

Custodial History: Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)CN Rail

Scope and Content: Photo showing return from the trek to Terrace: John Pousette, Stan Rough

Name Access: Pousette, John; Rough, Stan

Subject Access: Canadian National Railway; Terrace; CN Rail

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Sandhill and C.N. Railway Train

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Part Of: Byron Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 1955

Accession Number: 72.6.23

Scope and Content: Photo showing sandhill and C.N railway

Part Of: Byron Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 72.6.23

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Mrs. L. Byron Collection

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 9" x 8" 1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 3"

Scope and Content: Photo showing sandhill and C.N railway

Subject Access: Canadian National Railway; Sandhill; CN Rail

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Aluminum Light standards arrive

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 9 February 1961

Accession Number: 2005.8.3119

Scope and Content: Photo showing Aluminum Light standards arrive; CN agent Gavin Mohns, Express Driver Len Kernested, check them over

Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.3119

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 9 February 1961

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 6"

Custodial History: Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Miscellaneous

Scope and Content: Photo showing Aluminum Light standards arrive; CN agent Gavin Mohns, Express Driver Len Kernested, check them over

Name Access: Mohns, Gavin; Kernested, Len

Subject Access: Canadian National Railway; CN Rail; District of Kitimat

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Mt. Horetsky, Kemano

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Part Of: Alcan Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 21 September 1951

Accession Number: 73.3.9.1

Scope and Content: Photo depicts Horetzky Camp's many aluminum-sided quounset huts during construction. The camp is situated at the foot of Mt. Horetzky.

Part Of: Alcan Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 73.3.9.1

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Alcan Photo

Date Range: 21 September 1951

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 3" x 5"

Scope and Content: Photo depicts Horetzky Camp's many aluminum-sided quounset huts during construction. The camp is situated at the foot of Mt. Horetzky.