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Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30784
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2.27
Scope and Content
Slide of top of Kenney Dam.
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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.2.27
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
John McLachlan worked for Property Engineering with Alcan.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Slide of top of Kenney Dam.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Storage Location
Slide Box 1
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Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30785
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2.28
Scope and Content
Slide of aerial view of Kenney Dam.
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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.2.28
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
John McLachlan worked for Property Engineering with Alcan.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Slide of aerial view of Kenney Dam.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Storage Location
Slide Box 1
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Nechako Dam rock fill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a International diesel TD-24 spreading a layer of large stones at the base of the Nechako Dam.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
18
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a International diesel TD-24 spreading a layer of large stones at the base of the Nechako Dam.
Notes
ID no. C 5927. -- Title based on content of photo. -- These layers of various size rock stone and clay will all slope towards the rock fill at about a 45 degree pitch. Official naming ceremony renamed dam the Kenney Dam. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.56
Subject Access
Dams
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Kenney Dam official naming ceremony

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 10, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts some of the workers and their families gathered for the official naming ceremony for Kenney Dam.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
19
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 10, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts some of the workers and their families gathered for the official naming ceremony for Kenney Dam.
Notes
Title based on content of photo. -- The ceremony took place in a special area at 2PM. -- Do not have original photograph. Ron Whyte Collection
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Dam Construction

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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a unidentified man sitting on the Nechako River bank watching the the activities of construction of the dam at the canyon. Right bank stripping and left bank tunnel haul road shown.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
15
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
June 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a unidentified man sitting on the Nechako River bank watching the the activities of construction of the dam at the canyon. Right bank stripping and left bank tunnel haul road shown.
Notes
Title based on content of photo. -- A rock dam was chosen for its ability to withstand earthquakes. Morrison-Knudsen Company Collection
Subject Access
Dams
Construction
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Kenney Dam Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description22
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kenney Dam during its construction.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kenney Dam during its construction.
Notes
Title based on content of photo. A rock dam was chosen for its ability to withstand earthquakes. District of Kitimat Collection Accession no. 987.10.2
Subject Access
Construction
Dams
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Ootsa Landing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 26, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the a general view of Ootsa Landing, as seen from the old Bennett Hotel, looking east, Ootsa Lake at right.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
14
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
November 26, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the a general view of Ootsa Landing, as seen from the old Bennett Hotel, looking east, Ootsa Lake at right.
Notes
Alcan ID no. KR-681. -- Title based on accompanying text. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Dams
Ootsa Lake
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Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18121
Part Of
Norrington Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 1952
Accession Number
984.19
Scope and Content
Photo showing the official opening ceremony of the Kenney Dam, Federal Royal Canadian Mounted Police in dress uniform present.
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Part Of
Norrington Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
984.19
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: col.; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the official opening ceremony of the Kenney Dam, Federal Royal Canadian Mounted Police in dress uniform present.
Subject Access
Dams
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Dam Filling

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
985.65.56
Scope and Content
Photo showing a TD-24 spreading a layer of alrge stones at the base of Nechako Damn west to the rock fill portion which is laid in first, these layers of various size rock, stone and clay with all slope towards the rock fill at about the degree pitch.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.56
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing a TD-24 spreading a layer of alrge stones at the base of Nechako Damn west to the rock fill portion which is laid in first, these layers of various size rock, stone and clay with all slope towards the rock fill at about the degree pitch.
Subject Access
Dam
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Auxillary Dams

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27770
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[September 5, 1953]
Accession Number
73.3.12
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Auxillary Dams
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
15
Accession Number
73.3.12
Date Range
[September 5, 1953]
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Auxillary Dams
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Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28639
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
984.52.17
Scope and Content
Slide of the Kenney Dam construction, taken from the stern of a boat. Canada Red Ensign flag is visible on top right.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Creator
Kitimat Baptist Church
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
984.52.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 slide : colour ; 3.5 cm x 2.4 cm
Custodial History
Slide copied from Kitimat Baptist Church collection.
Scope and Content
Slide of the Kenney Dam construction, taken from the stern of a boat. Canada Red Ensign flag is visible on top right.
Subject Access
Kenney Dam
Storage Location
Slide Storage
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Culverts Being Installed at Beaver Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13927
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
78.11.92
Scope and Content
View looking west showing twin 60 inch culverts being installed in the terminal railway grade at the "beaver dam" area south of the holding yard.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.92
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm 1 negative ; b&w ; 7.5x6cm
Scope and Content
View looking west showing twin 60 inch culverts being installed in the terminal railway grade at the "beaver dam" area south of the holding yard.
Notes
BC-2-1137. Negative found in 2014.14 collection.
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Aerial view of Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Notes
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Subject Access
Dams
Construction
Aerial
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Aerial View of Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33471
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 3, 1963]
Accession Number
2005.8.9112
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an aerial view of Kenney Dam looking Northeast
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9112
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 3, 1963]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an aerial view of Kenney Dam looking Northeast
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Aerial View Looking South at the Kenney Dam

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 3, 1963]
Accession Number
2005.8.9113
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an aerial view of Kenney Dam looking south at downstream face.
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9113
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 3, 1963]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an aerial view of Kenney Dam looking south at downstream face.
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Aerial View of Kenney Dam Looking East

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 3, 1964]
Accession Number
2005.8.9114
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an aerial view of Kenney Dam looking east along downstream face.
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9114
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[July 3, 1964]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an aerial view of Kenney Dam looking east along downstream face.
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Site of a Dam

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
{September 26, 1963}
Accession Number
2005.8.9365
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the site for the Peace River dam
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9365
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
{September 26, 1963}
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 20 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the site for the Peace River dam
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Kenny Dam

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Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1964
Accession Number
982.90.2.1
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Kenny Dam.
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Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.90.2.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1964
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Kenny Dam.
Subject Access
Dams
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Beaver Dam Sent Into Orbit

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description10990
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 July 1968
Accession Number
2005.8.1755
Scope and Content
Photo showing a beaver dam being blown to smitherings. It took 4 blast to completely remove the dam.
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1755
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 July 1968
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 6"
Custodial History
Current: 1960s; District of Kitimat, Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing a beaver dam being blown to smitherings. It took 4 blast to completely remove the dam.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
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Beaver Dam Gets Blasted

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description11126
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 July 1968
Accession Number
2005.8.1881
Scope and Content
Photo showing up to 16 of these dynamite sticks were used for each of the explosions it took to blast open the beaver dam. Fuse and cap were inserted at the end of the stick. The fuse burns at the rate of about a foot per minute.
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1881
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 July 1968
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 4"
Custodial History
Current: 1960s -District of Kitimat -Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing up to 16 of these dynamite sticks were used for each of the explosions it took to blast open the beaver dam. Fuse and cap were inserted at the end of the stick. The fuse burns at the rate of about a foot per minute.
Storage Location
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