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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 on road with excess materials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26771
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.416
Scope and Content
Photo of 3 men on a road with tires and materials behind them
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.11.416
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of 3 men on a road with tires and materials behind them

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

36" Process Area Water Pipe

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19046
Part Of
Ocelot Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1981 Feb 02
Accession Number
982.66.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of 36" water pipe for process area, Ocelot Industries Ltd.
Part Of
Ocelot Collection
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.66.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1981 Feb 02
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 36" water pipe for process area, Ocelot Industries Ltd.
Name Access
Patzelt, Max
Subject Access
Ocelot

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
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

Acting 11 Puppet Production

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29337
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Dec 1981
Accession Number
2005.8.8361
Scope and Content
Photograph of puppets are quite easy to pull apart Myrtil (Kelli Berrisford) as she gives a tug to Ivan's (David Fuchs) nose and Big (Ken Bromley) looks on in amazement. Twenty-six Acting 11 students took part in the production Wednesday at the Mount Elizabeth Theatre.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8361
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Dec 1981
Physical Description
1 photograph ; 4.5 x 8 in ; b&w
Scope and Content
Photograph of puppets are quite easy to pull apart Myrtil (Kelli Berrisford) as she gives a tug to Ivan's (David Fuchs) nose and Big (Ken Bromley) looks on in amazement. Twenty-six Acting 11 students took part in the production Wednesday at the Mount Elizabeth Theatre.

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
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial of Kitimat River Estuary

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36080
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.484
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River estuary. Edge of plane visible on the left. Beyond the estuary the Alcan smelter site is visible. Smoke is coming off the smelter operations. Snowy mountains in background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.484
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River estuary. Edge of plane visible on the left. Beyond the estuary the Alcan smelter site is visible. Smoke is coming off the smelter operations. Snowy mountains in background.
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
slide storage

Aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36088
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.492
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.492
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
slide storage
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1992 - 1993, 1999, 2000 - 2009, 2017
Accession Number
2017.18
Scope and Content
Series consists of agendas of Aluminum City Telethon. Title based on contents of series.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2017.18
Date Range
1992 - 1993, 1999, 2000 - 2009, 2017
Physical Description
6.5 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
Brenda Feldhoff, Mount Elizabeth Theatre Manager brought in records
Scope and Content
Series consists of agendas of Aluminum City Telethon. Title based on contents of series.
Name Access
Feldhoff, Brenda
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 3

Airlift of goods, materials and people into plant

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18697
Part Of
Whistler Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jun 1976
Accession Number
76.61.2
Scope and Content
Airlift of goods, materials and people into plant
Part Of
Whistler Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.61.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Jun 1976
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.2 x 19.3 cm
Scope and Content
Airlift of goods, materials and people into plant
Subject Access
Transporation
Airplanes
plane
Unions
CASAW
Geographic Access
Whistler
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 April 1956
Accession Number
2005.8.199
Scope and Content
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.199
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
12 April 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9.5" x 7.5"
Custodial History
Historical- Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Scope and Content
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
Name Access
Crombie, Chris
Woodside, G.P.
Muir, Bob
Macey, R.F.
Ryan, Bill
Cribbins, Norman
Murdock, Roy
Vincent, George
Rough, Stan
Subject Access
Milestones
Production, Aluminum
Historical

The Alcan maintenance men

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30350
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Name Access
Andruchow, Harold
Johansen, Per.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.273
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan site and a camp. Gravelly raised area in foreground, that the view is looking from. Camp consists of multiple small homes. Beyond is a parking lot, some storage containers, a conveyor, and the Alcan wharf with cranes. Douglas Channel and mountains in background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.273
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan site and a camp. Gravelly raised area in foreground, that the view is looking from. Camp consists of multiple small homes. Beyond is a parking lot, some storage containers, a conveyor, and the Alcan wharf with cranes. Douglas Channel and mountains in background.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
slide storage
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2000.33.312
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of the Alcan smelter. In the foreground on the right are vehicles parked. A road runs on the left. Further on the right is a building, and taking up the back are the Alcan potline buildings. Powerlines run over the site. Cloudy mountains in the background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.312
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of the Alcan smelter. In the foreground on the right are vehicles parked. A road runs on the left. Further on the right is a building, and taking up the back are the Alcan potline buildings. Powerlines run over the site. Cloudy mountains in the background.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
slide storage

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