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Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1957
Accession Number
983.48.10-a-b
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co. a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor. b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
983.48.10-a-b
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1957
Physical Description
2 photographs print : b&w ; 9x9cm
History / Biographical
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co. a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor. b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Name Access
Nyeste, Gabriel
Creed, Leslie
Rewers, Josephine
Kernigham, Velma
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 3
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4

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

Anglican Church Easter Service

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34448
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955-1956
Accession Number
2004.21.25
Scope and Content
Slide of Anglican Church Easter Service 1955? 56? Photo shows people entering the church.
Part Of
Anglican Church Fonds
Creator
Art Mott
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.21.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955-1956
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
Custodial History
Photos donated by Joan Smith for Anglican Church 50th Anniversary. Donated in April 2003.
Scope and Content
Slide of Anglican Church Easter Service 1955? 56? Photo shows people entering the church.
Name Access
Thompson, Christopher Wayne
Subject Access
Anglican Church
Storage Location
Slide Storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1955]
Accession Number
73.3.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
13
Accession Number
73.3.6
Date Range
[1955]
Physical Description
11 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.
Part Of
Terrace/Kitimat Hiking Club Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1973-1982
Accession Number
2010.15.8
Part Of
Terrace/Kitimat Hiking Club Collection
Creator
Terrace/Kitimat Hiking Club
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.15.8
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1973-1982
Physical Description
1 folder
Custodial History
Folder containing various clippings and ads from the Terrace Hiking Club.
Jack and the Giant clipping
Naturalist club for Terrace clipping. August 28, 1973
Terrace Hiking & Naturalist Club list of paid members 1974
Preserving history, mysterious peteoglyph of Ringbolt Island, naturalist club anyone, naturalist club formed, and notice clippings.1973-74
A new home for "The Rock" clipping
We don't like to see our past forgotten clipping. June 1981
Archaeologists study Kitselas Canyon clipping. June 1981
Mine hopes raised clipping. Nov 12, 1981
Mine company plans $200,000 exploration in '82 clipping
Christmas Party - 1982 Food List
Invitation to the Christmas Party of the Terrace Hiking Club. Dec 12, 1982.
Coming Events Terrace Hiking Club clipping
Write-up regarding Marg Vanderberg
Brochure for Similkameen Valley Bed & Breakfast in Hedley, B.C.
Subject Access
Hikers
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 34
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopies of documents from John McLachlan's early years with Alcan. Includes Offer of Employment, Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, and Job Description.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
7 sheets of photocopied paper
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 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.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of documents from John McLachlan's early years with Alcan. Includes Offer of Employment, Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, and Job Description.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Lunny, Jean
Whitehead, G.W.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Terrace/Kitimat Hiking Club Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1975-1984
Accession Number
2010.15.7
Scope and Content
Folder containing various letters, correspondance, and relating material from the Terrace Hiking Club.
Part Of
Terrace/Kitimat Hiking Club Collection
Creator
Terrace/Kitimat Hiking Club
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.15.7
GMD
textual record
Date Range
1975-1984
Physical Description
1 folder
Scope and Content
Folder containing various letters, correspondance, and relating material from the Terrace Hiking Club.
Subject Access
Hikers
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 34

District of Kitimat Lot and Block Plans

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34863
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1958-1963
Accession Number
2011.5.1
Scope and Content
District of Kitimat lot and block plans.
Subdivision plan of part of district lots 6038, 6039 and part of block 29, plan 3435 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4228. November 5, 1961.
Plan of subdivision of parts of D.L. 6046 & west half of D.L. 6045, and parcel. "X" (former block 78 and adjoining road plan 3549) range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4639. August 27, 1963.
Plan of portions of block 29 map 3435 district lots 6038, 6039, 6042 & 6043 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 3743. November 4, 1957.
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.5.1
GMD
cartographic material
Date Range
1958-1963
Physical Description
3 block plans
Custodial History
Donated by Rick Wozney. Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited (Registered Owner).
Scope and Content
District of Kitimat lot and block plans.
Subdivision plan of part of district lots 6038, 6039 and part of block 29, plan 3435 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4228. November 5, 1961.
Plan of subdivision of parts of D.L. 6046 & west half of D.L. 6045, and parcel. "X" (former block 78 and adjoining road plan 3549) range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 4639. August 27, 1963.
Plan of portions of block 29 map 3435 district lots 6038, 6039, 6042 & 6043 range 5, Coast District. District Municipality of Kitimat. Plan 3743. November 4, 1957.
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Kitimat
Planning
Streets
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 44

Drill Rigs for Site Exploration for Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32737
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2002.15.250-260
Scope and Content
Photograph of drill rigs for site exploration for wharf. + a few others including people, trucks, and buildings.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2002.15.250-260
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
11 negatives print ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of drill rigs for site exploration for wharf. + a few others including people, trucks, and buildings.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Negative storage

Federal Building & Post Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27769
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1959]
Accession Number
73.3.8
Scope and Content
Slides of the Federal Building and Post Office.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
14
Accession Number
73.3.8
Date Range
[1959]
Physical Description
3 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Slides of the Federal Building and Post Office.
Subject Access
Photographs of the Federal Building and the Post Office

Hirsch and Recreation Documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32381
Part Of
Arvid Hardin Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1958-1961
Accession Number
2009.15.42
Scope and Content
Various documents pertaining to Hirsch Creek park and recreational site planning. Includes reports, correspondence, work orders, a list of expenditures, a blank site form, and a list of observations.
Part Of
Arvid Hardin Collection
Description Level
Series
File Number
File 1
Accession Number
2009.15.42
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1958-1961
Custodial History
Donated by Arvid Hardin in 2009
Scope and Content
Various documents pertaining to Hirsch Creek park and recreational site planning. Includes reports, correspondence, work orders, a list of expenditures, a blank site form, and a list of observations.
Storage Location
Box 39
Related Material
2009.15.30 - Report and Preliminary Program for Hirsch Creek Provincial Park
Part Of
Malcolm Baxter Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2020.12.95
Scope and Content
Folder containing blueprints for Kitimat homes possibily belonging to the Baxter family. First blueprint is a small sheet with a two-bedroom smeltersite home plan (1952). Second is the interior of a single floor townsite home (Mar 2 1956). Third is the exterior of a single floor townsite home (Mar 2 1956).
Part Of
Malcolm Baxter Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2020.12.95
Physical Description
3 blueprint sheets
History / Biographical
Malcolm Baxter died in 2020. His father Basil, was very instrumental in the organization of Kitimat in the early years. Basil was married to Cathy Baxter and they had two sons - Malcolm and Michael.
Custodial History
Part of items collected by Malcolm Baxter, former editer of NSP. Brought into the museum by Judith Cullington, Malcolm's sister-in-law.
Scope and Content
Folder containing blueprints for Kitimat homes possibily belonging to the Baxter family. First blueprint is a small sheet with a two-bedroom smeltersite home plan (1952). Second is the interior of a single floor townsite home (Mar 2 1956). Third is the exterior of a single floor townsite home (Mar 2 1956).
Notes
Townsite home plans from Central Mortgage and Housing Corp. Kitimat Branch 961-965
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 16

Indigenous Rock Painting

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27817
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1830]
Accession Number
78.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of Indigenous Rock Paintings found along Highway 16 close to prime Reeher.
Part Of
Museum Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
118
Accession Number
78.12
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Gisela Mendel
Date Range
[ca. 1830]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Indigenous Rock Paintings found along Highway 16 close to prime Reeher.
Notes
78.12.6
Subject Access
Indigenous
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1956]
Accession Number
982.46
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the inside of the Delta King.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
11
Accession Number
982.46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1956]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 18 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the inside of the Delta King.
Notes
982.46.21 to 22 (982.46.22 is duplicated in color and b&w) : R15-23 and R15-24
Subject Access
Delta King
Boats
boat
Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1968-1970
Accession Number
2011.5.3
Scope and Content
KCMA Society Act Forms and other documents.
1969 Budget Kitimat Centennial Museum Association
Societies Act Kitimat Centennial Museum Assocoaition Constitution and By-Laws. Dec 16, 1968 (9 pages)
Societies Act Kitimat Centennial Museum Association Notice of Directors. December 16, 1968 (2 copies)
Societies Act Kitimat Centennial Museum Association Notice of Address. December 16, 1968
Organisational Meeting of the Kitimat Museum and Historical Association Agenda. October 8, 1968 (4 pages)
Kitimat Centennial Museum Board of Directors Meeting, January 14, 1970. (5 pages)
Kitimat Centennial Museum Association - Board of Directors Meeting. July 7, 1969. (2 pages)
Centennial Musem blank letterhead
Part Of
Wozney Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.5.3
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1968-1970
Custodial History
Donated by Rick Wozney.
Scope and Content
KCMA Society Act Forms and other documents.
1969 Budget Kitimat Centennial Museum Association
Societies Act Kitimat Centennial Museum Assocoaition Constitution and By-Laws. Dec 16, 1968 (9 pages)
Societies Act Kitimat Centennial Museum Association Notice of Directors. December 16, 1968 (2 copies)
Societies Act Kitimat Centennial Museum Association Notice of Address. December 16, 1968
Organisational Meeting of the Kitimat Museum and Historical Association Agenda. October 8, 1968 (4 pages)
Kitimat Centennial Museum Board of Directors Meeting, January 14, 1970. (5 pages)
Kitimat Centennial Museum Association - Board of Directors Meeting. July 7, 1969. (2 pages)
Centennial Musem blank letterhead
Subject Access
Kitimat Centennial Museum
KCMA
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 44
Part Of
Ann Graham Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2011.25
Scope and Content
Envelopes containing photos from broken down photo album of Kemano 1952/1953. Envelopes name which pages photos came from. Some envelopes have descriptions. Page 2 - Camp 5 Page 3 - Camp V and its destruction Page 4 - Horetsky Camp. Johnny after his helicopter accident - feed Sam Page 6 - The first camp 5 before it burned (tents) Page 7 - The Second Camp V Page 8 - Camp V seen from camp VI Page 11 - To 2600 feet camp Page 12 - Camp V underclouds from camp 2600 feet without clouds Page 15 - Camp 10 Chacha Page 16 - At camp 2600 Page 21 - First party with the nurses Page 23 - The first show all men cast Page 24 - Sam is always hungry Page 25 - Johnny, Marc, Arthur, Wally, John + Bill. Wonderful Times + Memories. Page 26 - Cherjune? Cheyenne, Max, Larry. Page 27 - Paula gentle friend, Gerrard, Max. Page 28 - Waiting for the dining room to open. Page 29 - Johnny + Tom Page 30 - My roommate Anthony Page 37 - Xmas day 1953 Page 40 - Kemano against Kitimat softball. Collection also includes: Envelope with paybills, receipts, clippings, and booklets. Envelope with albun on adhesive sheet pg. 1 Envelope with photgraph with album. Folder containing photcopies of album pages
Part Of
Ann Graham Collection
Creator
Roger Michel
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.25
GMD
graphic material
Scope and Content
Envelopes containing photos from broken down photo album of Kemano 1952/1953. Envelopes name which pages photos came from. Some envelopes have descriptions. Page 2 - Camp 5 Page 3 - Camp V and its destruction Page 4 - Horetsky Camp. Johnny after his helicopter accident - feed Sam Page 6 - The first camp 5 before it burned (tents) Page 7 - The Second Camp V Page 8 - Camp V seen from camp VI Page 11 - To 2600 feet camp Page 12 - Camp V underclouds from camp 2600 feet without clouds Page 15 - Camp 10 Chacha Page 16 - At camp 2600 Page 21 - First party with the nurses Page 23 - The first show all men cast Page 24 - Sam is always hungry Page 25 - Johnny, Marc, Arthur, Wally, John + Bill. Wonderful Times + Memories. Page 26 - Cherjune? Cheyenne, Max, Larry. Page 27 - Paula gentle friend, Gerrard, Max. Page 28 - Waiting for the dining room to open. Page 29 - Johnny + Tom Page 30 - My roommate Anthony Page 37 - Xmas day 1953 Page 40 - Kemano against Kitimat softball. Collection also includes: Envelope with paybills, receipts, clippings, and booklets. Envelope with albun on adhesive sheet pg. 1 Envelope with photgraph with album. Folder containing photcopies of album pages
Name Access
Michel, Roger
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Archives 1 Shelf 3 Box 32

Kemano Structure Sketches

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34359
Part Of
Carol Hamilton Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Accession Number
2005.3
Scope and Content
Folder containing sketch showing Arrangement of Ten Mile Tunnels, Penstocks, Powerhouse, etc. with attachments - underground workings, powerhouse, Transverse Section, Surface, Geology & Topography of Kemano.
Part Of
Carol Hamilton Collection
Creator
C.W. Abrahamson
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Scope and Content
Folder containing sketch showing Arrangement of Ten Mile Tunnels, Penstocks, Powerhouse, etc. with attachments - underground workings, powerhouse, Transverse Section, Surface, Geology & Topography of Kemano.
Name Access
Abrahamson, C.W.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 32

Kildala Elementary School

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27767
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1956]
Accession Number
73.3.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kildala Elementary School
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
12
Accession Number
73.3.7
Date Range
[1956]
Physical Description
7 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kildala Elementary School

Kitimat Centennial Committee Documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34480
Part Of
Kitimat Centennial Committee Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1965-1970
Accession Number
2021.47
Scope and Content
3 folders containing documents from the Kitimat Centennial Committee.
Folder 1 - minutes, 1965-1967
Folder 2 - correspondence, 1964-1970
Folder 3 - newspaper clippings, 1965-1967
Part Of
Kitimat Centennial Committee Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2021.47
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1965-1970
Physical Description
3 folders
Scope and Content
3 folders containing documents from the Kitimat Centennial Committee.
Folder 1 - minutes, 1965-1967
Folder 2 - correspondence, 1964-1970
Folder 3 - newspaper clippings, 1965-1967
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 33

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