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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
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat, Hard
Material
plastic
fabric
Accession Number
2012.15.1
Description
White hard hat with Alcan logo.
Title
Alcan
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat, Hard
Description
White hard hat with Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
fabric
Length
28 cm
Diameter
21 cm
Accession Number
2012.15.1
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5
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
GMD
Personal Symbols
Object Type
Award
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.15.8
Description
Maclean's Magazine Special Honor Award to Arvid H. Hardin. From The Valedictorian of Mount Elizabeth JR-SR High School.
Title
Maclean's Magazine Special Honor Award
GMD
Personal Symbols
Object Type
Award
Description
Maclean's Magazine Special Honor Award to Arvid H. Hardin. From The Valedictorian of Mount Elizabeth JR-SR High School.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Small stains, folded
Height
21.5cm
Length
27.5cm
Inscriptions
1959 MESS
Accession Number
2009.15.8
Category
Achievement Symbols
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 3 Box 1
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
Award
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2016.130.3
Description
Aluminum award shaped like a water droplet hitting water
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
Award
Description
Aluminum award shaped like a water droplet hitting water
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
11 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
RioTinto, Kitimat/Kemano, Full metal production achieved March 2016
Accession Number
2016.130.3
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2012.6.12
Description
Boy scouts backpack. Tan coloured, canvas, with metal bars on back.
Object Type
gift
Description
Boy scouts backpack. Tan coloured, canvas, with metal bars on back.
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
Very dirty
Accession Number
2012.6.12
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 3&4 Top Shelf Box 12
Object Type
gift
Material
satin & felt
Accession Number
986.3
Description
White Satin on blue felt, Joey in centre holding a school. Words are: Largest Project ever undertaken. "Joey."
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
White Satin on blue felt, Joey in centre holding a school. Words are: Largest Project ever undertaken. "Joey."
Public Description
“Largest Project Ever Undertaken”, "Joey" felt crest (986.3). Cartoonist and newsman Al Beaton introduced Joey, who immortalized the trials and tribulations of the average Kitimat construction worker. Donated by Ernest Swenson.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
satin & felt
Condition Remarks
Object is in fair condition.
Width
11
Length
14.9
Accession Number
986.3
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
on display
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Pin, Membership
Material
plastic, metal
Accession Number
2005.14.1
Description
Kitimat Constructors 2185 badge.
Title
Kitimat Constructors
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Pin, Membership
Description
Kitimat Constructors 2185 badge.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
plastic, metal
Diameter
5.5 cm
Accession Number
2005.14.1
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2

Badge, Identification

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8761
GMD
Personal Identification
Object Type
identification badge
Material
plastic
metal
Accession Number
2019.49.1
Description
An opaque pin with markings that read: "KITIMAT 010 CONSTRUCTORS"
Title
KITIMAT 010 CONSTRUCTORS
GMD
Personal Identification
Object Type
identification badge
Description
An opaque pin with markings that read: "KITIMAT 010 CONSTRUCTORS"
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
plastic
metal
Condition Remarks
There is a brown gluestain that can be seen at the front of the pin. The pin is dirty.
Diameter
5.6 cm
Accession Number
2019.49.1
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 4

Badge, Identification

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8949
Date Range
1950s
GMD
Personal Symbols
Object Type
identification badge
Material
plastic
metal
Accession Number
2019.65.1
Description
Kitimat Constructors badge. White with black text. Indentification badge used by Fred DeLory worked for Alcan during the initial stages of construction at the smelter site.
GMD
Personal Symbols
Object Type
identification badge
Description
Kitimat Constructors badge. White with black text. Indentification badge used by Fred DeLory worked for Alcan during the initial stages of construction at the smelter site.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
metal
Height
5.5cm
Width
5.5cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat Constructors 010
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2019.65.1
Category
Personal Identification
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1 Box 3
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2013.6.3a-c
Description
3 CP Air tote bags. 1 - white and black with orange logo. 2 - brown with orange city names. 3 - brown with white city names alternated with orange "CPAir"
Object Type
gift
Description
3 CP Air tote bags. 1 - white and black with orange logo. 2 - brown with orange city names. 3 - brown with white city names alternated with orange "CPAir"
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2013.6.3a-c
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 3

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