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Yaretz Bros Truck being Hauled from Water

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30640
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.8.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of Yaretz Bros. truck being hauled from water by crane.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.8.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 Yaretz Bros. truck being hauled from water by crane.

Yaretz Bros Truck in Water

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30638
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.8.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Yaretz Bros, trucking 1957. Truck submerged in water while being loaded with gravel.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.8.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 Yaretz Bros, trucking 1957. Truck submerged in water while being loaded with gravel.

Cement being poured from truck

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description304
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. unknown
Accession Number
2005.8.7735
Scope and Content
Photograph of cement being dumped from a truck with two men smoothing out the cement.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.7735
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. unknown
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of cement being dumped from a truck with two men smoothing out the cement.

Logs Getting Hauled From Townsite to the Sawmill in the Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33883
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 April 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.9292
Scope and Content
Photograph of the logs being hauled from townsite to the sawmill in the smeltersite. Hunstone Construction Ltd. men and equipment are shown here removing logs from a newly cleared area east of the motel. It is understood cabins will be erected on the site. South of the rode at this spot, the neighbourhood clearing programme is in full swing. About 300 acres are being cleared in the townsite this year.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9292
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 April 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 20.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the logs being hauled from townsite to the sawmill in the smeltersite. Hunstone Construction Ltd. men and equipment are shown here removing logs from a newly cleared area east of the motel. It is understood cabins will be erected on the site. South of the rode at this spot, the neighbourhood clearing programme is in full swing. About 300 acres are being cleared in the townsite this year.

Dumptruck being pulled out of water

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26510
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.255
Scope and Content
Photographic slide of a dumptruck being towed out of the water by construction vehicles on worksite
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.11.255
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photographic slide : colour ; 3.5 x 2.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic slide of a dumptruck being towed out of the water by construction vehicles on worksite
Storage Location
Slide Box 1

Logs Being Dumped into Water in Minette Bay

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34390
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of logs being dumped into water in Minette Bay. Logs are still on the truck in the photo.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of logs being dumped into water in Minette Bay. Logs are still on the truck in the photo.
Notes
J-2-430
Subject Access
Minette Bay
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Ocelot Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1981 Feb 2
Accession Number
1982.66.20
Scope and Content
Photograph of Construction ; Ocelot Industries Ltd. ; Hauling Rock from Quarry (South of Alcan)
Part Of
Ocelot Collection
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1982.66.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1981 Feb 2
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Construction ; Ocelot Industries Ltd. ; Hauling Rock from Quarry (South of Alcan)
Name Access
Patzelt, Max
Subject Access
Ocelot

Freighter Being Freed from Mud Flats

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20004
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 April 1966
Accession Number
2005.8.4658
Scope and Content
Photo showing freighter, Virginia Maru, as she was edged off the mud flats in Kitimat harbor about midnight Sunday after running aground with a cargo of 1,700 tons of aluminum late Friday. Manoeuvering the freighter out of her predicament is the river tow, Lion, intercepted late Saturday en route to the Queen Charlottes. The big tug, one of the largest serving the coast arrived about 4 pm Sunday. After being freed, the ship was moored at the dolphins and inspected for damage. There was none and she sailed for the Orient at 11 am Monday.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4658
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 April 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10 x 20 cm
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel - (A)Historical (1)Transportation (a)Ships and Boats
Scope and Content
Photo showing freighter, Virginia Maru, as she was edged off the mud flats in Kitimat harbor about midnight Sunday after running aground with a cargo of 1,700 tons of aluminum late Friday. Manoeuvering the freighter out of her predicament is the river tow, Lion, intercepted late Saturday en route to the Queen Charlottes. The big tug, one of the largest serving the coast arrived about 4 pm Sunday. After being freed, the ship was moored at the dolphins and inspected for damage. There was none and she sailed for the Orient at 11 am Monday.
Subject Access
Ships

City Centre Showing the Lower Pedestrian Mall Being Used as Haul Road

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.124
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre showing the lower pedestrian mall being used as haul road. Trucks are driving on the road. Note drilling rig at right of photograph. Lots of water around.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.124
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of City Centre showing the lower pedestrian mall being used as haul road. Trucks are driving on the road. Note drilling rig at right of photograph. Lots of water around.
Notes
J-2-102
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
City Centre

Bulk Carrier Being Loaded from Sawdust Hopper

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35029
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.48
Scope and Content
Photograph of bulk carrier being loaded from sawdust hopper at sawmill. Two men are on top of the bulk carrier, and another is below watching.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.48
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 27.5x21.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of bulk carrier being loaded from sawdust hopper at sawmill. Two men are on top of the bulk carrier, and another is below watching.
Notes
BC-2-133
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Smeltersite Truck Hauling Equipment

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29046
Part Of
Elizabeth Carlson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2000.6.5
Scope and Content
Photograph of truck hauling heavy equipment at smeltersite. Building under construction at left, small buildings at right by treeline. Winter scene.
Part Of
Elizabeth Carlson Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.6.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of truck hauling heavy equipment at smeltersite. Building under construction at left, small buildings at right by treeline. Winter scene.
Storage Location
photograph storage

Eulachon Being Taken From Maturing Pits To Sumgatsi For Rendering

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19213
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1982 May
Accession Number
982.53.73
Scope and Content
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Kemano ; Nat. Technology ; Eulachon Harvest ; Greasemaking ; (Eulachons Taken from Pits to Sumgatsi) ; Nat. History ; Sealife ; Eulachon
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Creator
Miyagawa, Jeanette (Walker)
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.53.73
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1982 May
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : colour : 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Kemano ; Nat. Technology ; Eulachon Harvest ; Greasemaking ; (Eulachons Taken from Pits to Sumgatsi) ; Nat. History ; Sealife ; Eulachon
Name Access
Miyagawa, Jeanette
Subject Access
Kemano

Water Line Being Installed Across Drainage Canal Along Kuldo Blvd.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17215
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10 Oct 1956
Accession Number
76.66.520
Scope and Content
Photograph showing water line being installed across drainage canal along Kuldo Blvd. by Goerig Construction.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.520
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10 Oct 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing water line being installed across drainage canal along Kuldo Blvd. by Goerig Construction.
Notes
J-2-520
Subject Access
Construction
General
Water Line Installation
Geographic Access
Kuldo Blvd
Storage Location
photograph storage

Alcan from across the water

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14935
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
9 Feb 1981
Accession Number
2004.16.634
Scope and Content
Photo showing veiw of alcan across the water
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2004.16.634
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max's Photo Studio Ltd
Date Range
9 Feb 1981
Physical Description
1 photographic print, 1 negative: b&w ; 28 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing veiw of alcan across the water
Notes
Roll No 8 -19

Town Of Atlin From Water

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15991
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
08 August 1965
Accession Number
80.15.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing the town of Atlin. Picture taken from over water.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.15.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
08 August 1965
Physical Description
1 photographic print : colour ; 7 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the town of Atlin. Picture taken from over water.
Subject Access
Towns

Town of Atlin From Water

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19734
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1965 Aug
Accession Number
1980.15.03
Scope and Content
Photograph of Area Towns ; Atlin B.C. ; Scenery
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Medel, Gisela
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
1980.15.03
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1965 Aug
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : colour ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Area Towns ; Atlin B.C. ; Scenery
Name Access
Mendel, Gisela
Subject Access
Aerial
Pioneer
Geology
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 2 1955
Accession Number
73.3.6.7
Scope and Content
Photo taken at Upper Townsite Camp showing tent being loaded for movement to Lower Townsite Camp
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.6.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
November 2 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 24 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photo taken at Upper Townsite Camp showing tent being loaded for movement to Lower Townsite Camp
Notes
Alcan Negative #30263
Subject Access
Tent Camp
townsites
Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Accession Number
80.12.4
Scope and Content
Photo showing a tree being felled for clearing of Eurocan.
Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
80.12.4
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Eurocan Photo
Date Range
[ca. 1968]
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 5 x 3 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing a tree being felled for clearing of Eurocan.
Subject Access
Eurocan
Logging
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
{October 17, 1963}
Accession Number
2005.8.9476
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man in a scubadiving suit sitting in the water while strengthening a dock
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9476
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
{October 17, 1963}
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 15.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man in a scubadiving suit sitting in the water while strengthening a dock
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of tree being felled for additional clearing required around the bulge in neighbourhood B-I.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 22.5 x 16 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of tree being felled for additional clearing required around the bulge in neighbourhood B-I.
Notes
J-2-322
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

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