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Aerial View Looking North Showing the Excavation for Alumina Storage Silos

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28178
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 Mar 1955
Accession Number
2014.14.33
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north showing the excavation for Alumina Storage Silos, and Potline 1 and 2 in background.
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Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.33
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 Mar 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25 cm x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north showing the excavation for Alumina Storage Silos, and Potline 1 and 2 in background.
Notes
BC-12-6
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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The Alcan Silo Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30816
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.8.8778
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan Silo Construction.
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8778
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 18.9 x 13.6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan Silo Construction.
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Alumina

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8461
Object Type
material sample
Material
plastic
glass
Accession Number
2019.32.1
Description
This bottle of alumina has alumina with different colors because of its different impurities. It is cased in a glass bottle with a plastic screw-top lid there is a paper label on top that is labelled "5" and "1" is labelled on the side.
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Object Type
material sample
Description
This bottle of alumina has alumina with different colors because of its different impurities. It is cased in a glass bottle with a plastic screw-top lid there is a paper label on top that is labelled "5" and "1" is labelled on the side.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
plastic
glass
Condition Remarks
Some of the alumina is mixed at the top, Plastic lid is scratched
Height
11.5 cm
Diameter
6.0 cm
Accession Number
2019.32.1
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 5
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Alumina

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8978
Object Type
material sample
Material
Alumina
glass
Manufacturer
Alcan Jamaica Limited at Kirkvine Works
Accession Number
2021.24.1
Description
Alumina from alcan inside a glass jar.
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Object Type
material sample
Description
Alumina from alcan inside a glass jar.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Alumina
glass
Height
7cm
Accession Number
2021.24.1
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1 Box 3
Manufacturer
Alcan Jamaica Limited at Kirkvine Works
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Alumina Boat from Jamaica

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14093
Part Of
Maclean Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 1954
Accession Number
72.2
Scope and Content
First alumina boat to discharge alumina for Alcan Smelter in Kitimat - arrived from Port Esquivel, Jamaica, in July 1954. Ship was named S.S. "Sun Karen".
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Part Of
Maclean Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.2
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
MacLean
Date Range
July 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
First alumina boat to discharge alumina for Alcan Smelter in Kitimat - arrived from Port Esquivel, Jamaica, in July 1954. Ship was named S.S. "Sun Karen".
Subject Access
Transportation
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Alumina Coke Storage

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16869
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 August 1953
Accession Number
985.65.299
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north of the Alumina Coke storage building area.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.299
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 August 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north of the Alumina Coke storage building area.
Subject Access
Smelter
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Alumina Storage

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.33
Scope and Content
Photo showing alumina storage bin base
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.33
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing alumina storage bin base
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
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Alumina Storage

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16934
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 August 1953
Accession Number
985.65.275
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north across Alumina Storage Building 504, forms being prepared for upper portion of east wall and dragline completing deep excavation at north end of building.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.275
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 August 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north across Alumina Storage Building 504, forms being prepared for upper portion of east wall and dragline completing deep excavation at north end of building.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Alumina Storage and Coke Calcining Plant Areas

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35091
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.76
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west showing alumina storage and coke calcining plant areas. Note surcharge removal to stage 1 position. Lots of snow.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.76
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west showing alumina storage and coke calcining plant areas. Note surcharge removal to stage 1 position. Lots of snow.
Notes
J-12-737
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Alumina Storage Area

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 July 1953
Accession Number
985.65.266
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of the Alumina Storage Area looking north.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.266
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
30 July 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of the Alumina Storage Area looking north.
Subject Access
Smelter
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Alumina Storage Area Looking West Showing Surcharge in Stage 1 Position

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.84
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of alumina storage area looking west and showing surcharge in stage 1 position. Note new scow grid and salt water pumphouse in foreground.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.84
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of alumina storage area looking west and showing surcharge in stage 1 position. Note new scow grid and salt water pumphouse in foreground.
Notes
J-12-926
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Alumina Storage Area Showing Surcharge in Stage 1 Position

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.81
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of alumina storage area looking west and showing surcharge in stage 1 position. Note new scow grid and salt water pumphouse in foreground.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.81
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of alumina storage area looking west and showing surcharge in stage 1 position. Note new scow grid and salt water pumphouse in foreground.
Notes
J-12-926
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Alumina Storage Bins

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19289
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955/56
Accession Number
77.35.16.20
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alumina storage bins
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Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.35.16.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955/56
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Alumina storage bins
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Alumina Storage Bins

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35141
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.126
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north showing alumina storage bins A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.&J. and overhead airslides.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.126
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28x21.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking north showing alumina storage bins A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.&J. and overhead airslides.
Notes
J-43-1972
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Alumina Storage Bins

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Part Of
Bonnie Monkman Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2019.64.49
Scope and Content
Slide of alumina storage bins at Alcan.
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Part Of
Bonnie Monkman Collection
Creator
John Leveret
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.64.49
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
John Leveret - one of the founders of the Rod & Gun Club, Kitimat Construction, scenery, Rod & Gun Club activities, 1953
Custodial History
Bonnie Monkman
Scope and Content
Slide of alumina storage bins at Alcan.
Storage Location
Slide Box 1
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Alumina Storage Bins - Yacht Club Basin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19150
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955-56
Accession Number
77.35.16.17
Scope and Content
Alumina Storage Bins - Yacht Club Basin
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Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.35.16.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955-56
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Alumina Storage Bins - Yacht Club Basin
Subject Access
Aerial
Recreation
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Alumina Storage Building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16947
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 August 1953
Accession Number
985.65.288
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south over Alumina Storage Building, vertical sides of tunnel excavation.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.288
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
13 August 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south over Alumina Storage Building, vertical sides of tunnel excavation.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Alumina Storage Building #504

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description21207
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
78.11.64
Scope and Content
Looking northeast along Conveyor C2 showing gallery steel erected. Alumina Storage Building #504 at Conveyor C2 Centre.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.64
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Looking northeast along Conveyor C2 showing gallery steel erected. Alumina Storage Building #504 at Conveyor C2 Centre.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Alumina to Aluminum

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18843
Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1964
Accession Number
982.90.2.4
Scope and Content
Photo showing flow chart of how Alumina is made into Aluminum in the smelter process.
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Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.90.2.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1964
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing flow chart of how Alumina is made into Aluminum in the smelter process.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Bulk Cement Storage Silos at Kitimat Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32874
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.45
Scope and Content
Slide of bulk cement storage silos at Kitimat wharf.
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Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.45
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of bulk cement storage silos at Kitimat wharf.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage
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