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Date Range
Nineteenth Century
GMD
Camera Equipment
Object Type
Camera
Material
metal
plastic
Wood
Accession Number
2014.5.1 a
Description
A view camera with a brown wood frame, red plastic accordion body, and metal parts like its knobs and ridges for adjusting the body. There are markings on a metal piece stuck on the wooden end that read: "REMBRANDT PORTRAIT CAMERA MODEL II BURKE & JAMES CHICAGO ILL., U.S.A.". the lens is missing. It was used in Max's Photo Studio Ltd.
GMD
Camera Equipment
Object Type
Camera
Description
A view camera with a brown wood frame, red plastic accordion body, and metal parts like its knobs and ridges for adjusting the body. There are markings on a metal piece stuck on the wooden end that read: "REMBRANDT PORTRAIT CAMERA MODEL II BURKE & JAMES CHICAGO ILL., U.S.A.". the lens is missing. It was used in Max's Photo Studio Ltd.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
metal
plastic
Wood
Height
31.5 cm
Width
23.5 cm
Length
34.5 cm
Date Range
Nineteenth Century
Accession Number
2014.5.1 a
Category
Photographic T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
View Camera
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Accession Number
2014.5.110
Description
A view camera. At the back there is information about the camera XXX"EASTMAN VIEW CAMERA NO.33A MADE IN U.S.A. BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y." Above it is a square cut out, most likely a view finder. At one side there is a metal dial to adjust the bellows lens. above it is a metal hand turnable screw. At the other side there is a small metal dial. At the front there is a wooden part that can be adjusted along with a piece of glass within a frame right beind it. XXXAt bottom there is a screw hole to put a tripod through it. And a hand turnable screw at side. Latch at top to allow bellows lens to extend.
GMD
Photographic T&E
Object Type
View Camera
Description
A view camera. At the back there is information about the camera XXX"EASTMAN VIEW CAMERA NO.33A MADE IN U.S.A. BY EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y." Above it is a square cut out, most likely a view finder. At one side there is a metal dial to adjust the bellows lens. above it is a metal hand turnable screw. At the other side there is a small metal dial. At the front there is a wooden part that can be adjusted along with a piece of glass within a frame right beind it. XXXAt bottom there is a screw hole to put a tripod through it. And a hand turnable screw at side. Latch at top to allow bellows lens to extend.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
metal
glass
Condition Remarks
Dusty
Height
12.7 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Length
25.5 cm
Accession Number
2014.5.110
Category
Tools & Equipment for Communication
Location
Bay 5 Shelf 4 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
U.S.A.

Film 'The Kitimat Story'

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35491
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.28
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.28
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 film reel 1 DVD
Custodial History
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
DVD storage, Curator's Office