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2,000,000 ton of aluminum produced

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15658
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 14 1966
Accession Number
78.11.137
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.137
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
October 14 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Subject Access
Milestone
Production, Aluminum
Manufacturing

3 men smiling, Alcan plant in background

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27052
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.528
Scope and Content
Photo of 3 men smiling at the camera, Alcan plant in background
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.11.528
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 12.3 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of 3 men smiling at the camera, Alcan plant in background

4 People in Office Working

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34656
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
No Date
Accession Number
2005.8.9586
Scope and Content
Photograph showing 5 people in an office working. 2 women are writing on papers while three men stand by having conversations and watching.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9586
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
No Date
Physical Description
1 photgraph : b+w ; 14x9cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing 5 people in an office working. 2 women are writing on papers while three men stand by having conversations and watching.

24-hour walk/run for the telethon

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15474
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 October 1985
Accession Number
2005.8.3685
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group of athletes who ran and walked for 24 hours during the telethon to raise money.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.3685
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 October 1985
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 13.5 x 9.5 cm
Custodial History
1980s Sports
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group of athletes who ran and walked for 24 hours during the telethon to raise money.
Subject Access
Running
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

40 Years of Production in Kitimat Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15013
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Accession Number
2009.1.48
Scope and Content
Photograph of a collection items sent to the 'Ingot' for the March 4, 1994 (Vol. 41 - No 5) issue for 40 Years of Production in Kitimat.
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.48
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 31.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a collection items sent to the 'Ingot' for the March 4, 1994 (Vol. 41 - No 5) issue for 40 Years of Production in Kitimat.
Name Access
Diersen, Frank
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
The Ingot
Storage Location
Photograph storage

1990 Aluminum City Telethon General Meeting

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36403
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
997.6.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of five people sitting at a table for the 1990 Aluminum City Telethon general meeting. Mr. Rodrigues is on the far left. There is another person's head poking out in the foreground.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
17
Accession Number
997.6.8
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10.1 x 14.8cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of five people sitting at a table for the 1990 Aluminum City Telethon general meeting. Mr. Rodrigues is on the far left. There is another person's head poking out in the foreground.
Name Access
Rodrigues, Mr
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
23 June 1955
Accession Number
2005.8.2923
Scope and Content
Photo showing 52 model Lima shovel left in thick blue clay and written-off last October, salvaged by Hunstone Contracting Company Ltd.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.2923
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
23 June 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 7"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Accidents
Scope and Content
Photo showing 52 model Lima shovel left in thick blue clay and written-off last October, salvaged by Hunstone Contracting Company Ltd.
Subject Access
Accidents
Construction
Hunstone Contracting Company Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
2002
Accession Number
2011.2.30 a-b
Scope and Content
Series consists of brochures from the Aluminum city telethon
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Series
Series Number
16
Accession Number
2011.2.30 a-b
Date Range
2002
Physical Description
0.5 cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. After the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of brochures from the Aluminum city telethon
Name Access
Warcup, Margaret
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Bay 1 shelf 4 Box 5

ACT Presenting Cheques to Local Groups

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36454
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
997.6.59
Scope and Content
Photograph of ACT presenting cheques to local groups. Starting from the left are Cherry Groves, Susan Eisenberger, Teresa Guest, Lynn Stevenson, Dorothy Cheyne, ?, Jeanette Camazzola, Lloyd Hubbard, ?, Linda Slanina, ?, ?, Chris Wozney, and Louisa Breuker (Genzale).
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
17
Accession Number
997.6.59
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 12.2cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of ACT presenting cheques to local groups. Starting from the left are Cherry Groves, Susan Eisenberger, Teresa Guest, Lynn Stevenson, Dorothy Cheyne, ?, Jeanette Camazzola, Lloyd Hubbard, ?, Linda Slanina, ?, ?, Chris Wozney, and Louisa Breuker (Genzale).
Name Access
Groves, Cherry
Eisenberger, Susan
Guest, Teresa
Stevenson, Lynn
Cheyne, Dorothy
Camazzola, Jeanette
Hubbard, Lloyd
Slanina, Linda
Wozney, Chris
Breuker, Louisa
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
2001
Accession Number
2011.2.29 a-b
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Series
Series Number
16
Accession Number
2011.2.29 a-b
Date Range
2001
Physical Description
0.5 cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. After the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Name Access
Warcup, Margaret
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Bay 1 shelf 4 Box 5

Adrian Tryssenaar Doing Elvis Performance

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36615
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1999
Accession Number
2011.2.202
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adrien Tryssenaar doing his Elvis performance on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. There is a camerman visible in front on the right.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.2.202
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1999
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10.2 x 15.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adrien Tryssenaar doing his Elvis performance on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. There is a camerman visible in front on the right.
Name Access
Tryssenaar, Adrien
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
photograph storage

Advertisement for Alcan's Universal Home

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32243
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[JJuly 23, 1969]
Accession Number
2005.8.8968
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an advertisement completed for Alcan's Universal Home.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8968
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[JJuly 23, 1969]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 10 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing an advertisement completed for Alcan's Universal Home.

Advertisment Image of Completed Alcan Universal Home

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29546
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
23 July
Accession Number
2005.8.8570
Scope and Content
Photograph of Advertisement image of completed Alcan Universal home.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8570
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
23 July
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w; 10 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Advertisement image of completed Alcan Universal home.
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
982.33
Scope and Content
7 aerial photographs of Kitimat River
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
982.33
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 2 photographs print : sepia ;
Scope and Content
7 aerial photographs of Kitimat River
Notes
List of accession numbers for other aerial photos included.
Name Access
McLoughlin
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

Aerial - Alcan Industrial Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19470
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960 Jun
Accession Number
982.33.35
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial View of Kitimat River ; Anderson Creek Camp ; Alcan Industrial Site ; Alcan Road ; Rail - Line ; Sandhill ; Business ; Industrial ; Aluminum Co. of Canada ; Kitimat Liquid Air
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.33.35
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960 Jun
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial View of Kitimat River ; Anderson Creek Camp ; Alcan Industrial Site ; Alcan Road ; Rail - Line ; Sandhill ; Business ; Industrial ; Aluminum Co. of Canada ; Kitimat Liquid Air
Subject Access
Kitimat

Aerial - Alcan Industrial Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19481
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1967 Jul 26
Accession Number
982.33.46
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial View of Alcan Industrial Site ; Anderson Creek Camp ; Alcan Road ; Liquid Air Plant ; Railroad Line ; Business ; Industrial ; Aluminum Co. of Canada
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.33.46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1967 Jul 26
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial View of Alcan Industrial Site ; Anderson Creek Camp ; Alcan Road ; Liquid Air Plant ; Railroad Line ; Business ; Industrial ; Aluminum Co. of Canada
Subject Access
Kitimat
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964 Jun 08
Accession Number
982.33.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial View of Alcan Smelter ; Anderson Creek Camp ; Smeltersite ; Recreation and Sport ; Yacht Club Basin ; Business ; Industrial ; Aluminum Co. of Canada
Part Of
McLoughlin Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.33.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964 Jun 08
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aerial View of Alcan Smelter ; Anderson Creek Camp ; Smeltersite ; Recreation and Sport ; Yacht Club Basin ; Business ; Industrial ; Aluminum Co. of Canada
Subject Access
Kitimat
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca 1954
Accession Number
982.91.422
Scope and Content
Aerial photo of Alcan smeltersite "Sentinel 1954"
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.91.422
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca 1954
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 25 x 20.5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photo of Alcan smeltersite "Sentinel 1954"
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 April 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4d
Scope and Content
Photo showing alcans loading dock in aerial form
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4d
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
26 April 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 3"
Scope and Content
Photo showing alcans loading dock in aerial form
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Aerial of Alcan Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32195
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59.49
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan construction.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.59.49
Date Range
1951-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 13 x 24.5 cm
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan construction.

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