Photograph of the clearing contractor's men drilling a tree stump in preparation for blasting. Note how the chain saw has been modified for drilling purposes.
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.7 cm
1 negative : b&w ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the clearing contractor's men drilling a tree stump in preparation for blasting. Note how the chain saw has been modified for drilling purposes.
River Training Work: View downstream showing rock groyne on left (60% of total length), Drill rig at location of proposed direct intake in centre and dredging program on right.
River Training Work: View downstream showing rock groyne on left (60% of total length), Drill rig at location of proposed direct intake in centre and dredging program on right.
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Photograph of transformers. powerhouse water intake. Three men at bottom, crane at right, water at middle and dirt at back walled off. Kemano Tunnel Collection.
Photograph of transformers. powerhouse water intake. Three men at bottom, crane at right, water at middle and dirt at back walled off. Kemano Tunnel Collection.
Manual metal drill with wood handle. Also known as a breast drill. Has a gear/cog that has grooves on only one side. Handle on one side which operates the drill.
Manual metal drill with wood handle. Also known as a breast drill. Has a gear/cog that has grooves on only one side. Handle on one side which operates the drill.