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Alcan 40th Anniversary Guest Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8690
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
The connecting piece is missing, so the book is only connected by one bolt.
Height
6.3 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
33.0 cm
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 4
Accession Number
988.1.1-7
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Quantity
1
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Accession Number
988.1.1-7

Alcan Commemorative Plaque

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7496
Object Type
Plaque
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
29 cm
Length
41.5 cm
Inscriptions
Presented in commemoration of Alcan's twenty-fifth anniversary in Kitimat and Kemano. August 3, 1954-1979 Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 7
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.3
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
Public Description
First aluminum ingot design used prior to 1957. In 1957 a tri-lock design for ingot stacking was introduced.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
13 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Alcan
Accession Number
983.1.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Accession Number
985.77.2
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
Physical Condition
good
Diameter
2"
Inscriptions
Map side: Aluminum Company of Canada Limited Reverse; First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada
Accession Number
985.77.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2

Alcan Newsletter " Ingot"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6890
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2002.29
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Accession Number
2002.29
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5

Alcan Phase Angle Meter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8221
Object Type
Meter, Phase Angle
Material
Wood
metal
Accession Number
2001.32.31
Description
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.
Object Type
Meter, Phase Angle
Description
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
metal
Height
20.5 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Length
26.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.31
Category
Electrical & Magnetic T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 2
Accession Number
971.14.1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Quantity
1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Accession Number
971.14.1
Accession Number
971.14.2
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Quantity
1
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Accession Number
971.14.2
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Quantity
1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Accession Number
983.10.1
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Date Range
ca. 1960
GMD
Clothing Accessories
Object Type
Pin, Clothing
Accession Number
983.30.2a
Description
Alcan safety medal from 1960's.
GMD
Clothing Accessories
Object Type
Pin, Clothing
Description
Alcan safety medal from 1960's.
Physical Condition
good
Date Range
ca. 1960
Accession Number
983.30.2a
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Object Type
gift
Artist
Al Beaton
Accession Number
2007.11
Description
Apron-Kitimat Project Design.
Artist
Al Beaton
Object Type
gift
Description
Apron-Kitimat Project Design.
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2007.11
Category
Clothing-Outerwear
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 1
GMD
Clothing Accessories
Object Type
Armband
Material
fabric
Accession Number
2001.28.9
Description
Tan coloured armband with yellow and blue CD logo.
Title
CD Armband
GMD
Clothing Accessories
Object Type
Armband
Description
Tan coloured armband with yellow and blue CD logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
fabric
Width
8 cm
Length
17 cm
Inscriptions
Canada CD
Accession Number
2001.28.9
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2003.17.14
Description
Black balmoral with red pom-pom on top. Part of Pipe Band uniform.
Object Type
gift
Description
Black balmoral with red pom-pom on top. Part of Pipe Band uniform.
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2003.17.14
Category
Clothing-Headwear
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 15
Date Range
[1980-1989?]
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Material
cotton
polyester
Manufacturer
Athletic Headwear Ltd., Toronto, Canada
Accession Number
2023.38.1
Description
Dark blue baseball cap with bold yellow letters reading '256 ROAD RUNNERS.' Inside of crown is made of yellow foam.
Title
256 Road Runners
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Description
Dark blue baseball cap with bold yellow letters reading '256 ROAD RUNNERS.' Inside of crown is made of yellow foam.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cotton
polyester
Condition Remarks
Crown of hat is slightly warped out of shape. Small brownish stain near one of the seams on the crown - about 5 cm to the upper left of the word 'ROAD.' Similarly coloured stain on underside of brim.
Height
13 cm
Width
22 cm
Length
25 cm
Date Range
[1980-1989?]
Accession Number
2023.38.1
Category
Clothing
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf
Place of Manufacture
Korea
Manufacturer
Athletic Headwear Ltd., Toronto, Canada
Date Range
[1977-200-?]
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Manufacturer
Young An
Accession Number
2023.38.2
Description
Green baseball cap with white letters reading "RAINBOW TAXI KITIMAT, B.C." The brim and the front part of the crown are opaque; the sides and back of the crown are made of see-through mesh.
Title
Rainbow Taxi Kitimat, B.C.
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Description
Green baseball cap with white letters reading "RAINBOW TAXI KITIMAT, B.C." The brim and the front part of the crown are opaque; the sides and back of the crown are made of see-through mesh.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Some creases and wrinkles.
Height
13 cm
Width
22 cm
Length
24 cm
Date Range
[1977-200-?]
Accession Number
2023.38.2
Category
Clothing
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf
Manufacturer
Young An
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Accession Number
2023.38.3
Description
Blue and white baseball cap with circular Kiwanis International logo on the front. The brim of the cap and a button on the top are blue, while the crown of the hat is white. There is a yellow cord-like trim along the front rim of the crown. There is a metal clasp on the back of the crown.
Title
Kiwanis International
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Description
Blue and white baseball cap with circular Kiwanis International logo on the front. The brim of the cap and a button on the top are blue, while the crown of the hat is white. There is a yellow cord-like trim along the front rim of the crown. There is a metal clasp on the back of the crown.
Physical Condition
Good
Condition Remarks
Some creases and wrinkles.
Height
12 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
25.5 cm
Accession Number
2023.38.3
Category
Clothing
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Accession Number
2023.38.4
Description
Blue baseball cap with rectangular Alcan logo on front. The brim of the cap is opaque and has a greenish-blue underside. The crown of the cap is made of flimsy, translucent mesh and does not stand up on its own. Much of the inner trimming is white. Black plastic band at the back.
Title
Alcan
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
cap, baseball
Description
Blue baseball cap with rectangular Alcan logo on front. The brim of the cap is opaque and has a greenish-blue underside. The crown of the cap is made of flimsy, translucent mesh and does not stand up on its own. Much of the inner trimming is white. Black plastic band at the back.
Physical Condition
Fair
Condition Remarks
Crumbly black foam underneath the inner white lining along the rim of the hat is constantly falling out and covering any surface the hat is placed on.
Width
22 cm
Length
26 cm
Accession Number
2023.38.4
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6

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