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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
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
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.9
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusted
Length
9
Accession Number
970.113.9
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Object Type
gift
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
plumb bob
Material
metal
fabric
Accession Number
2015.1.56
Description
A steel plumb bob with attached string wrapped around it.
Object Type
plumb bob
Description
A steel plumb bob with attached string wrapped around it.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
fabric
Condition Remarks
some surface rust
Width
2.5 cm
Length
10 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.56
Category
Construction T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 2 Shelf 3
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.7
Description
Light blue metal button, dark blue text 'I Support KCP'. Back is silver metal with silver pin.
Title
Button - "I Support KCP"
Object Type
gift
Description
Light blue metal button, dark blue text 'I Support KCP'. Back is silver metal with silver pin.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
6.5 cm
Accession Number
2011.22.7
Subject Access
Kemano Completion Project
Category
Advertising Medium
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Date Range
ca. 1997
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Material
paper
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Title
Political Cartoon
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Name Access
Kuppers, Hans
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
C.A.W. Union
District of Kitimat
Kemano Power Sales
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat
Object Type
Game
Material
Cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2011.22.8
Description
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Title
Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989
Object Type
Game
Description
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Cardboard
paper
Height
1.7 cm
Width
6 cm
Length
9.5 cm
Accession Number
2011.22.8
Subject Access
Kitimat Old Timers
Category
Recreational Artifacts
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Accession Number
985.68
Description
Thumb groove and Face of upper side-two grooves for fingers on lower side Material-Plastic black Technique- carved, ground and incised (original artifact).
Description
Thumb groove and Face of upper side-two grooves for fingers on lower side Material-Plastic black Technique- carved, ground and incised (original artifact).
Height
2 1/1"
Width
9 3/4"
Length
10"
Accession Number
985.68
Biographical Notes
Reproduced by Len McFarlane
Category
Construction T&E

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