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Alcan Employees Returning to Work.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9293
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.
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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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Trip to Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28425
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a trip to Kemano onboard an Alcan ship.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
20 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a trip to Kemano onboard an Alcan ship.
Subject Access
Kemano
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Aerial of Mountain

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17069
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.78
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kemano Mountain from Helicopter, photo credited to International Harvester Company.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.78
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Kemano Mountain from Helicopter, photo credited to International Harvester Company.
Subject Access
Kemano
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Aerial of Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36185
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1980s?
Accession Number
2003.29.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Kemano. View is looking down on homes with mountain and transmission line behind.
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.29.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1980s?
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 50.5 x 40cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Kemano. View is looking down on homes with mountain and transmission line behind.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 3
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Aerial Photograph of Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14597
Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Sept. 1991
Accession Number
2010.1.2
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kemano
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Part Of
Prince Rupert Daily News fonds.
Creator
Prince Rupert Daily News
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.1.2
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Prince Rupert Daily News
Date Range
26 Sept. 1991
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28cm
Custodial History
This item is part of a large collection of photographs from Prince Rupert Daily News that was first transfered to the Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives. Images pertaining to Kitimat/Kemano were subsequently transfered to our repository
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kemano
Notes
PRDN# P00402
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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Aerial View of Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17124
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Accession Number
2002.27.16
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kemano. Part of Kitimat Museum Website Collection P00101
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Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.27.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5cm
Custodial History
Part of binder assembled by Bill Flonders - Employment, Training & Apprenticeship, Alcan. Given to Fred Busby.
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Kemano. Part of Kitimat Museum Website Collection P00101
Name Access
Busby, Fred
Cymbaluk, Virgil
Flonders, Bill
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Images
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Aerial View of Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description8268
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 28 June 1965]
Accession Number
1998.1.8177
Scope and Content
An aerial view of Kemano townsite.
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8177
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[ca. 28 June 1965]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative: b&w
Scope and Content
An aerial view of Kemano townsite.
Notes
Patzelt #2660
Subject Access
Kemano
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Town of Kemano Aerial

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34980
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1963]
Accession Number
1998.1.10258
Scope and Content
Negative showing aerial view of town of Kemano
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Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.10258
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[1963]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 10 x 12.2 cm
Scope and Content
Negative showing aerial view of town of Kemano
Notes
987.26.342 H
Subject Access
Kemano
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Aerial View Camp 5 Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14547
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
73.3.9.9
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of camp 5
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.9.9
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 5"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of camp 5
Subject Access
Kemano
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Memories of the Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/exhibitalcanproject
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Images
thumbnail
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
http://search.kitimatmuseum.ca/exhibits/show/alcanproject
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Videotape

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8400
Date Range
no date
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
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Title
Lord Alexander School Seekwyakin Family Day
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Date Range
no date
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Subject Access
Lord Alexander School
Kemano
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kemano Completion Project
Category
Photographic T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kemano, BC
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Lillianne Sands Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28251
Part Of
Lillianne Sands Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.22
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano and Kitimat
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Part Of
Lillianne Sands Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.22
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano and Kitimat
Name Access
Sands, Lillianne
Subject Access
Kitimat
Kemano
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June Coultan Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28276
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
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Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
Notes
Cassette also included which is in the media cabinet.
Subject Access
Kemano
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
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Camp #5

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14542
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 September 1951
Accession Number
73.3.9.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing camp number 5 from 1600'
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.9.3
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
20 September 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 3"
Scope and Content
Photo showing camp number 5 from 1600'
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
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Return Trip From Kemano by Helicopter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28429
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
16 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Subject Access
Helicopter
Aerial
Scenery
Kitimat
Kemano
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Kemano Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17807
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
75.37.6
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Camp
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Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
75.37.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.3 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Camp
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
Structures
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Power Transmission Lines Over Glacier

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28339
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
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Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Notes
72.6.4E and 72.6.4F
Subject Access
Kemano
Kildala
Transmission line
Kitimat
Glacier
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Tent Camp after fire Destruction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19761
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Feb 1951
Accession Number
78.5.2
Scope and Content
Tent Camp after fire Destruction
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Feb 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.4 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Tent Camp after fire Destruction
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
camp
Tent Camp
Structures
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Kemano Pass

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17810
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
75.37.9
Scope and Content
Kemano Pass Tent Camp
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Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
75.37.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 6.7 cm
Scope and Content
Kemano Pass Tent Camp
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
Structures
Residential
Tent Camp
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Kemano Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17806
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
75.37.5
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Kemano camp
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Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
75.37.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 6.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Kemano camp
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kemano
Structures
Temporary
Residential
Quonset Hut
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage
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