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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.2
Description
Alcan Kemano coin. Alcan logo on one side, map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida on the other.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Description
Alcan Kemano coin. Alcan logo on one side, map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida on the other.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Inscriptions
Kemano, Alcan, Canada; Aluminum Company of Canada Limited
Accession Number
2014.9.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.3
Description
Alcan coin. Image of Kemano on one side, and smelter workers on other.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Description
Alcan coin. Image of Kemano on one side, and smelter workers on other.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Inscriptions
Kemano Power Operations; Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd, Kitimat Works
Accession Number
2014.9.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
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
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
992.2.1
Description
Mini-Trilok Ingot Keychain.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Description
Mini-Trilok Ingot Keychain.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
992.2.1
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2003.16
Description
10 envelopes for Alcan aluminum medallions. Only 5 contain medallions.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Description
10 envelopes for Alcan aluminum medallions. Only 5 contain medallions.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
2003.16
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
974.66.1-2
Description
These medallions are made of aluminum. They were given to every employee of Alcan to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Object Type
gift
Description
These medallions are made of aluminum. They were given to every employee of Alcan to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
974.66.1-2
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Material
Carbon
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Carbon
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Category
Unclassifiable Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

Construction Area Showing Potline 2, Alumina Storage Bins and Sub-station 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34997
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2022.22.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east showing progress of potline 2, alumina storage bins and sub-station 2. Area under construction, construction material in foreground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
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 view looking east showing progress of potline 2, alumina storage bins and sub-station 2. Area under construction, construction material in foreground.
Notes
BC-2-427
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Potlines
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Executive House No. 2 Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35405
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.123
Scope and Content
Photograph of north side of executive house No. 2. Framework, siding, and roff in progress.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.123
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of north side of executive house No. 2. Framework, siding, and roff in progress.
Notes
J-2-205
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

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

Completed Framework for Alcan Guest House No. 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35354
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.73
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.73
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing the framing almost completed in Guest House No.2. Two men are visible working on it. Apartments visible behind, and townsite camp is to the left.
Notes
J-2-172
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Alcan Guest House
Apartments
Townsite Camp

Gully Crossing #2 Clearing Dead and Diseased Trees

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34380
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2002.51.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of gully crossing #2 showing the clearing contractor placing the dead and diseased trees at the base of the gully to stop any further earth slippage and improve the appearance of the area. Houses visble on hill behind.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.51.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 16 x 22.5 cm
History / Biographical
Land clearing of Kitimat. All aerials for development.
Custodial History
From the files of Ray Hunstone. Photos from an Alcan binder, have Alcan numbers.
Scope and Content
Photograph of gully crossing #2 showing the clearing contractor placing the dead and diseased trees at the base of the gully to stop any further earth slippage and improve the appearance of the area. Houses visble on hill behind.
Notes
J-2-338
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Drill Rigs Nos. 1 and 2 on Dock Location

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35012
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.37
Scope and Content
Photograph of drill rigs nos.1 and 2 on dock location, looking north. Smeltersite in background. Snow visible on land.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.37
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
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 drill rigs nos.1 and 2 on dock location, looking north. Smeltersite in background. Snow visible on land.
Notes
BC-2-70
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Linemen Stringing Cable on Road 2 in Neighbourhood A-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35355
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.74
Scope and Content
Photograph of linemen stringing cable on road 2 in neighbourhood A-II. Two men are working below and two other men are up on the pole. Another man is on the ground to the right. There are houses around, and a machine on the left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.74
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of linemen stringing cable on road 2 in neighbourhood A-II. Two men are working below and two other men are up on the pole. Another man is on the ground to the right. There are houses around, and a machine on the left.
Notes
J-2-170
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Swept Away Bridge for No.2 Electrical Transmission Line to Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35438
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.141
Scope and Content
Photograph of one of the bridges on the No.2 electrical transmission line to the townsite. This bridge was swept away on the night of the 22nd and 23rd of Novemeber. Bridge is sitting in the river.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.141
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of one of the bridges on the No.2 electrical transmission line to the townsite. This bridge was swept away on the night of the 22nd and 23rd of Novemeber. Bridge is sitting in the river.
Notes
J-2-806

Alcan Guest House #2 Showing Installation of Amdeck Roofing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35399
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.117
Scope and Content
Photograph of #2 guest house showing installation of amdeck roofing. Three men visible working on the roof, one man is going down on a ladder, and another man is on the ground below. Building material is piled on the ground. Ground is very wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.117
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of #2 guest house showing installation of amdeck roofing. Three men visible working on the roof, one man is going down on a ladder, and another man is on the ground below. Building material is piled on the ground. Ground is very wet.
Notes
J-2-188
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Houses

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