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John McLachlan's Alcan employment documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36727
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Alcan
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Storage Location
Curator's office

Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14595
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
17 Sept. 1991-26 Nov. 1992
Accession Number
2010.1
Scope and Content
The collection consists of photographs of the Alcan Smelter casting in Kitimat, power operations and residential areas in Kemano.
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds
Creator
Prince Rupert Daily News
Description Level
Fonds
Item Number
12
Accession Number
2010.1
Responsibility
Prince Rupert Daily News
Date Range
17 Sept. 1991-26 Nov. 1992
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
History / Biographical
The Prince Rupert Daily News is a community oriented newspaper that has been in continuous print for nearly one hundred years. With a proud tradition as the paper of record for Prince Rupert, BC since 1911, the Daily News is still going strong today. The newspaper provides their community and others with the latest information on local news, sports, and cultural activities around the area and important issues concerning Prince Rupert and the North Coast.
Custodial History
Stored at the Prince Rupert Daily News until the collection was transfered, as part of a larger collection, to the Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives. The part of the collection pertaining to Kitimat/Kemano was transfered to the Kitimat Museum & Archives in January of 2010.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of photographs of the Alcan Smelter casting in Kitimat, power operations and residential areas in Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of the fond.
Name Access
Prince Rupert Daily News
Subject Access
Kemano
Powerhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Alcan Promotional Booklets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15015
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1954 - 1957
Accession Number
2009.1.50-56
Scope and Content
Series consists of Alcan promotional booklets and annual reports.
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2009.1.50-56
Date Range
1954 - 1957
Physical Description
7 booklets
Scope and Content
Series consists of Alcan promotional booklets and annual reports.
Storage Location
Arvhives Bay 4 Shelf 1 Box 80

Man Standing in Front of Alcan Wharf Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33207
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.94
Scope and Content
Photograph of man standing in front of Alcan wharf construction.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.94
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8x11.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of man standing in front of Alcan wharf construction.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Wharf Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33209
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.96
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan wharf construction
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.96
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8x11.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan wharf construction
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Cartoon Featuring Workers at Kemano Transmission Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33218
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.105
Scope and Content
Photograph of cartoon featuring workers at the Kemano transmission project. Mt. Ripley?
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.105
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5x23.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of cartoon featuring workers at the Kemano transmission project. Mt. Ripley?
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Power Station at Alcan in Winter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33224
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.111
Scope and Content
Photograph of power station at Alcan in winter.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.111
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of power station at Alcan in winter.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Power Station and Potlines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33231
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.118
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan power station and potlines.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.118
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan power station and potlines.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.121
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings at Alcan.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.121
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of buildings at Alcan.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.131
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan construction. Pouring concrete into from.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.131
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x13cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan construction. Pouring concrete into from.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.135
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan potlines.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.135
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan potlines.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.141
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan power station.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.141
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan power station.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Men Working on Alcan Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33256
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.143
Scope and Content
Photograph of men working on Alcan construction.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.143
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of men working on Alcan construction.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Men Working on Construction for Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33268
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.155
Scope and Content
Photograph of men working on construction for Alcan.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.155
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of men working on construction for Alcan.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of crane at Alcan wharf.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of crane at Alcan wharf.

Alcan's Feild Marshell and His Wife

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30384
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[October 13, 1955]
Accession Number
2005.8.8721
Scope and Content
Photogragh showing Alcan's Feild marshell, Earl Alexander and his wife, Lady Alexender.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8721
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[October 13, 1955]
Physical Description
1 photogragh : b & w ; 17.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photogragh showing Alcan's Feild marshell, Earl Alexander and his wife, Lady Alexender.
Name Access
Alexander, Earl
Alexander, Lady

Bawxite Baot at Alcan Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30412
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2002.44.39
Scope and Content
Photograph of bawxite boat 'Sun Karen' docked at Alcan wharf.
Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.39
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 5 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of bawxite boat 'Sun Karen' docked at Alcan wharf.

Alcan from Top of Carbon Plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30648
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2003.8.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan from top of carbon plant.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.8.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 3.5 in
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan from top of carbon plant.

Alcan from Top of Carbon Plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30649
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2003.8.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan from top of carbon plant.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.8.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 3.5 in
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan from top of carbon plant.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2003.8.28
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of Alcan Plant.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.8.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 3.5 x 3.5 in
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of Alcan Plant.

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