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Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1957
Accession Number
983.48.10-a-b
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co. a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor. b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
983.48.10-a-b
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1957
Physical Description
2 photographs print : b&w ; 9x9cm
History / Biographical
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co. a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor. b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Name Access
Nyeste, Gabriel
Creed, Leslie
Rewers, Josephine
Kernigham, Velma
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 3

Aerial View of the Kitimat River Bridge Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13891
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
78.11.48
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the Kitimat River Bridge site looking south showing falsework for steel erection. The building at lower left is the Club House of the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.48
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial view of the Kitimat River Bridge site looking south showing falsework for steel erection. The building at lower left is the Club House of the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club.
Notes
BC-2-494

Bridge in Smelter Area at Kitimat River Estuary

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34693
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.8
Scope and Content
Slide showing dirt road leading to a bridge over a river/creek, possibly Anderson Creek. Grassy area on other side with white foundation structures for transmission line. Mountains in background. Mount Elizabeth partially visible on left side.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.8
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing dirt road leading to a bridge over a river/creek, possibly Anderson Creek. Grassy area on other side with white foundation structures for transmission line. Mountains in background. Mount Elizabeth partially visible on left side.
Subject Access
Transmission line
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

Construction Material for Haisla Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34688
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.3
Scope and Content
Slide showing construction material for the Haisla Bridge at the bridge site.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.3
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing construction material for the Haisla Bridge at the bridge site.
Subject Access
Haisla Bridge
Construction
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

Early Haisla Bridge Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34720
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.35
Scope and Content
Slide showing rise of dirt road over bridge start in early Haisla Bridge construction.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.35
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing rise of dirt road over bridge start in early Haisla Bridge construction.
Subject Access
Haisla Bridge
Storage Location
Slide binder 7
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1905]
Accession Number
77.4
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.4
Date Range
[1905]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w : 5 x 7cm
Custodial History
Gisela Mendel took photographs as her role as Musuem Currator
Scope and Content
Two photographs from the Provincial Archives Parliament Building in Victoria B.C of the Hagwilget Bridge in Moricetown

Hagwilget Bridge/Mountain Scenery Sketch

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28333
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Accession Number
71.7
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1893]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Two images of pencil sketches done of the very first original indigenous foot bridge across the Bulkley.
Notes
71.7.2.1 to 2
Name Access
Loring, R.E.
Subject Access
Structures
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.43
Scope and Content
Slide showing the early Haisla Bridge. Bridge is orange, and construction is still underway. Dirt slope on left side with river underneath.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.43
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing the early Haisla Bridge. Bridge is orange, and construction is still underway. Dirt slope on left side with river underneath.
Subject Access
Haisla Bridge
Kitimat River
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

Haisla Bridge Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description160
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952 or 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers constructing Haisla Bridge beside the temporary bridge crossing Kitimat River.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
154
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952 or 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers constructing Haisla Bridge beside the temporary bridge crossing Kitimat River.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Haisla Bridge, Kitimat's first permanent bridge was completed by the end of 1953 and officially opened in 1957. -- The cost was over one million dollars. District of Kitimat Collection. District of Kitimat Collection 987.10.2
Subject Access
Towns
Storage Location
Box 35
Images

Haisla Bridge Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34689
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.4
Scope and Content
Slide showing area of Haisla Bridge construction. Dirt mound/slope on left leads to road. River and bridge construction structure are visible in back. Squirrel Mountain in background.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.4
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing area of Haisla Bridge construction. Dirt mound/slope on left leads to road. River and bridge construction structure are visible in back. Squirrel Mountain in background.
Subject Access
Haisla Bridge
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

Haisla Bridge Foundations

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34711
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.26
Scope and Content
Slide showing concrete foundations for Haisla Bridge seen through trees. Other construction material around.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.26
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing concrete foundations for Haisla Bridge seen through trees. Other construction material around.
Subject Access
Haisla Bridge
Construction
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

Haisla Bridge over Kitimat River.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29784
Part Of
Lorna Daniel Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19-30 Aug 1955
Accession Number
2020.1.3
Scope and Content
Haisla Bridge over Kitimat River.
Part Of
Lorna Daniel Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.1.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19-30 Aug 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 8.8 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Haisla Bridge over Kitimat River.
Subject Access
Haisla Bridge
Geographic Access
Kitimat River
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Mamie Kerby fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1953 to 1956
Accession Number
2008.5
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of 4 double 8mm Kodachrome films.
Part Of
Mamie Kerby fonds
Creator
Kerby, Fred
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2008.5
Date Range
1953 to 1956
Physical Description
4 - 2" x 2" double 8mm Kodachrome films
History / Biographical
Fred Kerby owned and operated a cartage business in Terrace.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of 4 double 8mm Kodachrome films.
Notes
Title based on contents of fonds.
Name Access
Kerby, Mamie
Kerby, Fred
Subject Access
Canadian National Railway
CN Rail
Storage Location
Acquisition Box

Moricetown canti-lever bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27512
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1901]
Accession Number
76.54
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.54
Date Range
[1901]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
A photograph of the Moricetown canti-lever bridge taken by Ol' Dwyer

National Geographic Photographs - David Boyer

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26810
Part Of
National Geographic Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1955 - 1956]
Accession Number
2001.33.
Scope and Content
1. Photograph of driving the last spike in the Kitimat/Terrace Railway, 8 Jul 1955. (formerly 982.46.20a, Tirrul-Jones Collection) 2. Photograph of Sikorsky Helicopter crossing a mile-deep gorge with cargo. 3. Two photographs of the Kenney Dam. 4. Photograph of green space beside town housing, Partridge Street. 5. Photograph of Tony, Josephine and Vincent Heslenfeld's Panabode home on Pintail Street. 6. Photograph of Kemano showing aerial tramway and railroad slash. 7. Photograph of Kemano Powerhouse construction.
Part Of
National Geographic Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2001.33.
Date Range
[1955 - 1956]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : colour ; 25cm x 20.5cm 3 photograph prints : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 25.5cm x 17.5cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 17.5cm x 12.5cm
History / Biographical
Purchased from the National Geographic Society Magazine for exhibition use.
Scope and Content
1. Photograph of driving the last spike in the Kitimat/Terrace Railway, 8 Jul 1955. (formerly 982.46.20a, Tirrul-Jones Collection) 2. Photograph of Sikorsky Helicopter crossing a mile-deep gorge with cargo. 3. Two photographs of the Kenney Dam. 4. Photograph of green space beside town housing, Partridge Street. 5. Photograph of Tony, Josephine and Vincent Heslenfeld's Panabode home on Pintail Street. 6. Photograph of Kemano showing aerial tramway and railroad slash. 7. Photograph of Kemano Powerhouse construction.
Name Access
Boyer, David
Subject Access
National Geographic Society Magazine
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Pumphouse Structure by Kitimat River Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13903
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
78.11.71
Scope and Content
View of pumphouse structure on one of the permanent wells supplying water to the Townsite. Kitimat River Bridge in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.71
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
View of pumphouse structure on one of the permanent wells supplying water to the Townsite. Kitimat River Bridge in background.
Notes
BC-2-893

Rail Car on Bridge Dumping Gravel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32210
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59.64
Scope and Content
Photograph of rail car on bridge dumping gravel. Men standing at sides.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.59.64
Date Range
1951-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 18 x 25 cm
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photograph of rail car on bridge dumping gravel. Men standing at sides.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.106
Scope and Content
Photograph of railway bridge.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.106
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 13x17.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of railway bridge.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.85
Scope and Content
Slide showing road leading to Haisla Bridge from Service Centre side. Area in foreground is cleared, and further back alongside the road is forest. A pink/red car is coming up the road.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.85
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing road leading to Haisla Bridge from Service Centre side. Area in foreground is cleared, and further back alongside the road is forest. A pink/red car is coming up the road.
Storage Location
Slide binder 7

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