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Power Among Men

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 20 August 1957

Accession Number: 2005.8.3064

Scope and Content: Photo showing UN Film "Power Among Men", Albert Snopajtis plays himself

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.3064

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 20 August 1957

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

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

Scope and Content: Photo showing UN Film "Power Among Men", Albert Snopajtis plays himself

Name Access: Snopajtis, Albert

Subject Access: Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.; Power Among Men

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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300 Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 12 May 1960

Accession Number: 2005.8.3099

Scope and Content: Photo showing Minori Nishi (centre) and his gift to the town: 300 Japanese flowering cherry trees. Norman Barber (left) and Municipal Manager Art Currie (right) looking on.

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Part Of: Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection

Description Level: Item

Accession Number: 2005.8.3099

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: 12 May 1960

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 5"

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

Scope and Content: Photo showing Minori Nishi (centre) and his gift to the town: 300 Japanese flowering cherry trees. Norman Barber (left) and Municipal Manager Art Currie (right) looking on.

Name Access: Nishi, Minori; Barker, Norman; Currie, Art

Subject Access: Tree Planting

Storage Location: Artifact Storage

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Camp at Kildala Pass

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca.1953

Scope and Content: Photo depicts two workers looking on as a Sikorsky S-55 helicopter brings in a load of supplies to the transmission line camp atop Kildala Pass.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 11

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca.1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts two workers looking on as a Sikorsky S-55 helicopter brings in a load of supplies to the transmission line camp atop Kildala Pass.

Notes: Photographed by the International Harverster Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.82

Subject Access: Camps; Transmission line; Construction

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International Crawler at Kemano Valley

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1952

Scope and Content: Photo depicts an International TD-24 crawler dozing tunnel muck at the 2600' camp above the Kemano Valley.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 12

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: ca. 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts an International TD-24 crawler dozing tunnel muck at the 2600' camp above the Kemano Valley.

Notes: ID No. C 6098. -- Title based on content of photo. -- The International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment such as this crawler purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.75

Subject Access: Construction; Transmission line

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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

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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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Aerial view of Kenney Dam

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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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Men and machines Copco drill set-up

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: March 18, 1953

Scope and Content: Photo depicts the placing of men and machines in a typical "Copco" drilling set-up on the West Tahtsa main bore jumbo.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 35

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: March 18, 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts the placing of men and machines in a typical "Copco" drilling set-up on the West Tahtsa main bore jumbo.

Notes: Alcan ID no. KR-789. -- The lowest platform folds to allow the passage of muck cars. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Tunnels

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Worker using diamond drill

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: March 31, 1952

Scope and Content: Photo depicts an unidentified worker using a diamond drill set-up in Slot No. 1.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 37

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: March 31, 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts an unidentified worker using a diamond drill set-up in Slot No. 1.

Notes: Alcan ID no. KR-238. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Tunnels

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Drill doctor's shop

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: October 01, 1953

Scope and Content: Photo depicts three men inside the underground drill doctor's shop.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 38

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: October 01, 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts three men inside the underground drill doctor's shop.

Notes: Alcan ID no. KR-1304. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Tunnels

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Drilling off the face

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: November 24, 1952

Scope and Content: Photo depicts workers drilling off another round at the tunnel face.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 40

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: November 24, 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts workers drilling off another round at the tunnel face.

Notes: Alcan ID no. KR-676. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Tunnels

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Men in material skip

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: September 29, 1953

Scope and Content: Photo depicts four men inside a material skip from 2600' level going to the top of the surge shaft area.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 46

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: September 29, 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts four men inside a material skip from 2600' level going to the top of the surge shaft area.

Notes: Alcan ID no. KR-1284. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Tunnels

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Drilling on skip jumbo

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: May 16, 1953

Scope and Content: Photo depicts miners drilling on the skip jumbo in the No. 1 penstock 900' below the 2600' level.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 47

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: May 16, 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts miners drilling on the skip jumbo in the No. 1 penstock 900' below the 2600' level.

Notes: Alcan ID no. KR-935. -- The heading was slashed to a full 15' diameter. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Tunnels

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Preparing to lift powerhouse uppershaft and rotor disks

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: December 06, 1955

Scope and Content: Photo depicts the pump floor inside the powerhouse. Workers are preparing to lift the Canadian General Electric uppershaft and rotor disks from the assembly platform.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 83

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: December 06, 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts the pump floor inside the powerhouse. Workers are preparing to lift the Canadian General Electric uppershaft and rotor disks from the assembly platform.

Notes: Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. 5793. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Powerhouses

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Men filing into mess hall for noon meal

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: August 09, 1953

Scope and Content: Photo depicts men at Camp No. 5, Kemano, filing into the mess hall for their noon meal.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 96

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: August 09, 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts men at Camp No. 5, Kemano, filing into the mess hall for their noon meal.

Notes: Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1118. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Camps

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Camp 8 preparation

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: April 08, 1953

Scope and Content: Photo depicts bull cooks preparing Camp No. 8 for occupancy. Twin Peaks is in the background.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 112

GMD: graphic material

Responsibility: Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.

Date Range: April 08, 1953

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts bull cooks preparing Camp No. 8 for occupancy. Twin Peaks is in the background.

Notes: Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-827. Alcan Collection

Subject Access: Transmission line

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Smelter site preparation

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: September 12, 1952

Scope and Content: Photo depicts bulldozers placing fill in the south-west corner of the storage area, to the final elevation of 28.5 ft. View is looking north-east at storage area of hydraulic fill.

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Part Of: Kitimat Museum Website Collection

Description Level: Item

Item Number: 136

GMD: graphic material

Date Range: September 12, 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Photo depicts bulldozers placing fill in the south-west corner of the storage area, to the final elevation of 28.5 ft. View is looking north-east at storage area of hydraulic fill.