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Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Description
Alcan coaster
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Description
Alcan coaster
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
8.2 cm
Length
8.2 cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat Works, Anode Paste Plant, Official opening 19 September, 1983, Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd.
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Ingots
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.15
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Title
Alcan
Object Type
Ingots
Quantity
1
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
11 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Length
16 cm
Accession Number
983.15
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Object Type
Sample
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
5.3 cm
Length
2.8 cm
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

Kenney Dam Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description22
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kenney Dam during its construction.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kenney Dam during its construction.
Notes
Title based on content of photo. A rock dam was chosen for its ability to withstand earthquakes. District of Kitimat Collection Accession no. 987.10.2
Subject Access
Construction
Dams
Images

Aerial view of Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1960?
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of Kenney Dam showing the original construction road system and camp area.
Notes
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Subject Access
Dams
Construction
Aerial
Images

Public Saftey Building Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35446
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.148
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Public Saftey Building under construction at the corner of Kingfisher and Haisla Blvd. Framework in progress. Crane in centre. Men visible working. Lots of snow.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.148
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 the Public Saftey Building under construction at the corner of Kingfisher and Haisla Blvd. Framework in progress. Crane in centre. Men visible working. Lots of snow.
Notes
J-2-215
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Dragline Excavating for the Apartment Building Foundation on Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35447
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.149
Scope and Content
Photograph of showing a dragline excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.149
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 a dragline excavating for the apartment building foundation on block 56. Houses in background.
Notes
J-2-76
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Construction of Alcan Commercial Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35455
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.154
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 construction proceeding on the foundation of the Alcan Commercial Building in the City Centre. Men visible working. Crane in back.
Notes
J-2-299
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Scaffolding and 6" Steam Pipe Installation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35095
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.80
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking north in west passageway showing scaffolding and 6" steam pipe installation
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.80
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 view looking north in west passageway showing scaffolding and 6" steam pipe installation
Notes
J-12-1385
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Roof Slab Forming and Reinforcing Steel on Wharf Wash & Locker Bldg 500

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35097
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.22.82
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south-east showing roof slab forming and reinforcing steel on wharf wash & locker bldg. 500.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.82
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
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 south-east showing roof slab forming and reinforcing steel on wharf wash & locker bldg. 500.
Notes
J-12-209
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction Progress for Alcan Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35098
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.83
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking west. Note construction progress at potroom 5-B, rectifier building 103-C and substation 20.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.83
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. Note construction progress at potroom 5-B, rectifier building 103-C and substation 20.
Notes
J-12-927
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Coke Calcining Plant Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35101
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.86
Scope and Content
Photograph of coke calcining plant area. View to north east showing erection of bins 31 & 32. Man is standing in front of wall below.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.86
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 coke calcining plant area. View to north east showing erection of bins 31 & 32. Man is standing in front of wall below.
Notes
J-12-887
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Excavation for Footings and Formwork for Local Service Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35106
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.91
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking south showing excavation for footings and formwork for local service buildings in priority area No.1, potline group B. Some vehicles visible. Potlines visible in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.91
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 view looking south showing excavation for footings and formwork for local service buildings in priority area No.1, potline group B. Some vehicles visible. Potlines visible in background.
Notes
J-12-1177
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Foundation Framework for Alcan Commercial Building and Hudson Bay Building in City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35249
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 foundation framework in place for Alcan commercial building in City Centre. Foundations in foreground are for the Hudson Bay building. Men are visible working.
Notes
J-2-320
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

Aerial Looking West Across Neighbourhood C

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35252
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.12
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial photograph looking west across neighbourhood C. Logs in lower right-hand corner are now being removed. In the background is the Riverlodge camp, with the dyke behind it. On top towards the right, the Kitimat River bridge is just visible.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 aerial photograph looking west across neighbourhood C. Logs in lower right-hand corner are now being removed. In the background is the Riverlodge camp, with the dyke behind it. On top towards the right, the Kitimat River bridge is just visible.
Notes
J-2-289
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Townsite

Concrete Slabs in Place in Neighbourhood A-II

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35313
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.49
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing concrete slabs in place in neighbourhood A-II.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.49
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 view showing concrete slabs in place in neighbourhood A-II.
Notes
J-2-85
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Sanitary Sewer Lines Being Installed in Neighbourhood B

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35353
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.72
Scope and Content
Photograph of sanitary sewer lines being installed by Straite Construction in Neighbourhood B across Lahakas Blvd. near Nalabila Blvd. Men are down in dug trench laying the pipes. Other men and machinery working above.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.72
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
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 sanitary sewer lines being installed by Straite Construction in Neighbourhood B across Lahakas Blvd. near Nalabila Blvd. Men are down in dug trench laying the pipes. Other men and machinery working above.
Notes
J-2-443
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

Hullah Construction on Swallow Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35377
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.96
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking south in block 20, Swallow Street, of the N.W. Hullah Construction housing units. Men visible working. Pipes laid on ground in front.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.96
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 looking south in block 20, Swallow Street, of the N.W. Hullah Construction housing units. Men visible working. Pipes laid on ground in front.
Notes
J-2-30
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction

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