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Aerial View of City Centre and Nechako

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27323
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1959
Accession Number
78.11.125
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Kitimat General Hospital, City Centre and part of the Nechako neighbourhood
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.125
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1959
Physical Description
1 Photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
Aerial view of Kitimat General Hospital, City Centre and part of the Nechako neighbourhood
Subject Access
Aerial
Kitimat General Hospital
Images

Change of shift at the smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19935
Part Of
Karsh Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960
Accession Number
2002.43.7
Scope and Content
Photograph showing change of shift; men leaving work at the Alcan smelter between lines 1 and 2, Medical inside line 2. This was 'B' Gate
Part Of
Karsh Collection
Creator
Malak Karsh
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.43.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing change of shift; men leaving work at the Alcan smelter between lines 1 and 2, Medical inside line 2. This was 'B' Gate
Name Access
Karsh, Malak
Subject Access
Kitimat
Images
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1 Oct 1967]
Accession Number
1998.1.8152
Scope and Content
The Christmas tree being planted in front of the hospital by the Kitimat Jaycees
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8152
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[ca. 1 Oct 1967]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative: b&w
Scope and Content
The Christmas tree being planted in front of the hospital by the Kitimat Jaycees
Notes
Patzelt #3434
Subject Access
Christmas Tree
Kitimat General Hospital
Images
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10 May 1967
Accession Number
2005.8.1882
Scope and Content
Photo showing Columbia Bridge is coming down and will be out of service for about another month according to the municipal engineering department. The old stringers are to be removed Friday and following that the main culvert will be installed and the cavity filled and eventually paved. Kuldo Bridge is to get the same treatment once Columbia is back in use.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1882
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
10 May 1967
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 8"
Custodial History
Current: 1960s -District of Kitimat -Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing Columbia Bridge is coming down and will be out of service for about another month according to the municipal engineering department. The old stringers are to be removed Friday and following that the main culvert will be installed and the cavity filled and eventually paved. Kuldo Bridge is to get the same treatment once Columbia is back in use.
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Bridges
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Images

Construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description151
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
987.10.2
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
145
Accession Number
987.10.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the construction of smelter lines numbers 1 and 2.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photograph taken in the summer. District of Kitimat Collection
Subject Access
Industry
Images

District of Kitimat Celebrating 60 Years of Community 1953 to 2013

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/exhibitdok60
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
  1 image     1 website  
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
In 2013, the Kitimat Museum and Archives worked with the District of Kitimat, and the Recreation Department, to select images commemorating 60 years of Community in the town of Kitimat. The display can physically be seen on display in the hallway of Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits

District of Kitimat contest for Medallion design

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14311
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 November 1962
Accession Number
2005.8.3118
Scope and Content
Photo showing contest for Medallion design, District of Kitimat
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.3118
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 November 1962
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7" x 5"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing contest for Medallion design, District of Kitimat
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Images

Eurocan Pulp & Paper Mill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description7505
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[31 July 1972]
Accession Number
1998.1.7435
Scope and Content
In the foreground are hills of sawdust, and in the middle are numerous rows of log piles. The mill is on the left side of the photograph, with trees and mountains in the background.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.7435
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[31 July 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph, 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
In the foreground are hills of sawdust, and in the middle are numerous rows of log piles. The mill is on the left side of the photograph, with trees and mountains in the background.
Notes
Patzelt No. 5617
Name Access
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.
Subject Access
Industry
Images

Haisla-Kuldo intersection gets new lights

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description11128
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
9 February 1961
Accession Number
2005.8.1883
Scope and Content
Photo showing power distribution crew is shown above erecting new double-arm aluminum light standards along the centre island at the Haisla-Kuldo intersection. The standards, some double, others single, all equipped with mercury vapor lamps will light Haisla from the intersection to the bridge, Commercial for its full length and Kuldo from Haisla to Columbia. Bases for the standards were installed in late November but the poles, which were made elsewhere, did not arrive in Kitimat until last week.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1883
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
9 February 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 6"
Custodial History
Current: 1960s -District of Kitimat -Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing power distribution crew is shown above erecting new double-arm aluminum light standards along the centre island at the Haisla-Kuldo intersection. The standards, some double, others single, all equipped with mercury vapor lamps will light Haisla from the intersection to the bridge, Commercial for its full length and Kuldo from Haisla to Columbia. Bases for the standards were installed in late November but the poles, which were made elsewhere, did not arrive in Kitimat until last week.
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Transportation
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Images

Interior of Alcan's power chamber

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description81
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
987.10.2
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the powerhouse during construction. View is of the interior of Alcan's Power Chamber located a quarter-mile inside Mount DuBose.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
75
Accession Number
987.10.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the powerhouse during construction. View is of the interior of Alcan's Power Chamber located a quarter-mile inside Mount DuBose.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. District of Kitimat Collection
Subject Access
Industry
Images
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 January 1966
Accession Number
2005.8.4178
Scope and Content
Kitimat Council 1966, from left: Edith Angle, Hugh Gresham, Don Stickney. Facing camera are Art Currie, Reeve Sam Lindsay, and Linda Shepherd. At right: Tom Smith, Joe Banyay, Paul Asikainen.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4178
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 January 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 20 x 10 cm
Custodial History
Current:1960's -District of Kitimat -Personnel
Scope and Content
Kitimat Council 1966, from left: Edith Angle, Hugh Gresham, Don Stickney. Facing camera are Art Currie, Reeve Sam Lindsay, and Linda Shepherd. At right: Tom Smith, Joe Banyay, Paul Asikainen.
Name Access
Angle, Edith
Gresham,Hugh
Stickney, Don
Currie, Art
Lindsay, Sam
Sheperd, Linda
Smith, Tom
Banyay, Joe
Asikainen, Paul
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Municipal
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Images
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 13 Jan 1962]
Accession Number
1998.1.8398
Scope and Content
One of the Kitimat minor hockey teams practising on the Kitimat outdoor ice rink. In the background is Squirrel Mountain/Clague Mountain, looking west.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8398
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 13 Jan 1962]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
One of the Kitimat minor hockey teams practising on the Kitimat outdoor ice rink. In the background is Squirrel Mountain/Clague Mountain, looking west.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.271 C
Subject Access
Kitimat Minor Hockey
Outdoor Skating Rink
Images
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 Nov 1961
Accession Number
1998.1.885
Scope and Content
Kitimat Pipe Band standing in formation in front of the Kitimat Public Safety Building. Taken during the Remembrance Day Parade.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.885
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
11 Nov 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm 1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Kitimat Pipe Band standing in formation in front of the Kitimat Public Safety Building. Taken during the Remembrance Day Parade.
Notes
987-26-77F
Subject Access
Kitimat Pipe Band - Remembrance Day
Images
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Jan 23 1965
Accession Number
982.91.553
Scope and Content
Photo of Kitimat's Pipe Band playing in the Tamitik arena
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.91.553
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Jan 23 1965
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of Kitimat's Pipe Band playing in the Tamitik arena
Subject Access
Kitimat Pipe Band
Images
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 24 Oct 1966]
Accession Number
1998.1.8216
Scope and Content
A man fishing inside the Kitimat Hotel.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8216
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 24 Oct 1966]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative: b&w
Scope and Content
A man fishing inside the Kitimat Hotel.
Notes
Patzelt #3061
Name Access
Kitimat Hotel
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Kitimat Flood
Flood
Hotel
Images
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat Skates was a local component that supplemented the Canadian Museum of History's traveling exhibition, 'Lace Up! Canada's Passion for Skating'. The Kitimat Museum and Archives supplemented the national museum exhibition with sixty years of Kitimat skating history. Did you know that the first skating rink was created when the municipality annually flooded the tennis courts at Nechako Centre? And, that the inventor of Marsh Pegs used by the NHL was a long-time Kitimat resident?
  1 image     1 website  
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat Skates was a local component that supplemented the Canadian Museum of History's traveling exhibition, 'Lace Up! Canada's Passion for Skating'. The Kitimat Museum and Archives supplemented the national museum exhibition with sixty years of Kitimat skating history. Did you know that the first skating rink was created when the municipality annually flooded the tennis courts at Nechako Centre? And, that the inventor of Marsh Pegs used by the NHL was a long-time Kitimat resident?
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
  1 image     1 website  
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Images
Websites / Virtual Exhibits

Miss Kitimat Contestants

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17193
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 July 1965
Accession Number
985.50.3
Scope and Content
Photo showing Miss Kitimat of 1965 contestants, George Thom president of the Kitimat Kiwanis Club at speaker while contestants sit behind him on stage on July 1st. Molly Edwards was selected as Miss Kitimat.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.50.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 July 1965
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Miss Kitimat of 1965 contestants, George Thom president of the Kitimat Kiwanis Club at speaker while contestants sit behind him on stage on July 1st. Molly Edwards was selected as Miss Kitimat.
Name Access
Thom, George
Edwards, Molly
Subject Access
Miss Kitimat
Images

Ocelot Reformer Furnace Aerial

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16140
Part Of
Ocelot Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29, April, 1981
Accession Number
981.23.4
Scope and Content
Photo showing Ocelot reformer furnace from aerial view
Part Of
Ocelot Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
981.23.4
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
29, April, 1981
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 11 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Ocelot reformer furnace from aerial view
Subject Access
Industry
Images

Portrait of Al Crozier Menswear Minor Hockey Team

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description4252
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[11 Apr 1974]
Accession Number
1998.1.3845
Scope and Content
Portrait of Al Crozier Menswear minor hockey team.
back (l-r)
front (l-r)
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.3845
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[11 Apr 1974]
Physical Description
1 photograph : color ; 12.6 x 10 cm 1 negative : color ; 7.3 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Portrait of Al Crozier Menswear minor hockey team.
back (l-r)
front (l-r)
Subject Access
Hockey
Al Crozier Menswear
Kitimat Minor Hockey Association
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Images

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