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Laying Foundations for Public Safety Building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29804
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.8.8658
Scope and Content
Photograph showing workers laying the foundation for the new Public Safety Building.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8658
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b & w ; 20 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing workers laying the foundation for the new Public Safety Building.
Subject Access
Public Safety Building
Date Range
1983-2002
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
Wood
metal
Artist
Margaret Kelly
Accession Number
2023.6.1
Description
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Title
Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year
Artist
Margaret Kelly
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Plaque displaying names of Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girls of the Year from 1983 to 2002. Made of dark brown wood, cut in a heart-like shape, with yellow flowers painted near the top. Rectangular metal plaque outlined in black reads: "Preceptor Gamma Epsilon Girl of the Year." Girls' names and years are on smaller, shield-shaped metal plaques.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
Wood
metal
Style
Tole painting
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks on the mini-plaques.
Height
27.5 cm
Length
35 cm
Inscriptions
Margaret Kelly; Heather Lovett; Marianne Sweet, Jo Ann Hildebrandt, 'The Chapter,' Lynda Knol; Valerie Morton; Elaine Bjorgaard; Marlene Collier; Maureen Braun; Ruth Brady; Eleanor Kendell; Laura Schroeder; Joan Borycki; Ann Brown; Monica Brady; Sue Newton; Pat Young
Date Range
1983-2002
Accession Number
2023.6.1
Name Access
Kelly, Margaret;
Lovett, Heather;
Sweet, Marianne;
Hildebrandt, Jo Ann;
Knol, Lynda;
Morton, Valerie;
Bjorgaard, Elaine;
Collier, Marlene;
Braun, Maureen;
Brady, Ruth;
Kendell, Eleanor;
Schroeder, Laura;
Borycki, Joan;
Brown, Ann;
Brady, Monica;
Newton, Sue;
Young, Pat.
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 2 Box 5
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
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

First Annual Mini-Potlatch by Haisla Elementary School (Part I)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28441
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a mini potlatch.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
21
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Nov 1993]
Physical Description
22 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a mini potlatch.
Subject Access
Kitimat
Haisla
Potlatch
Storage Location
Curator's Office

First Annual Mini-Potlatch by Haisla Elementary School (Part II)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28442
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Dec 1993]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides showing the first annual mini potlatch by Haisla Elementary School.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
22
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Dec 1993]
Physical Description
41 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides showing the first annual mini potlatch by Haisla Elementary School.
Subject Access
Haisla
Potlatch
elementary school
Tradition
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
2002.43
Description
These eleven black and white glossy photographs were donated to the Museum with compliments of Malax Photographs LTD for use in our main floor exhibit "Kitimat: City of Tomorrow"
Object Type
gift
Description
These eleven black and white glossy photographs were donated to the Museum with compliments of Malax Photographs LTD for use in our main floor exhibit "Kitimat: City of Tomorrow"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Photographs are professionally done. All done in B/W
Accession Number
2002.43
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
archives
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.161
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.161
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.162
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.162
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of aluminum ingots stacked next to building.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Loading ingots at the dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description156
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker spotting the loading pallets of ingots as they are hoisted aboard a freighter at the dock at Alcan Kitimat Works.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
150
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a worker spotting the loading pallets of ingots as they are hoisted aboard a freighter at the dock at Alcan Kitimat Works.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Northern Sentinel Press Collection
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Officials in Vanderhoof

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description26
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 10, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts four officials who had just returned to Vanderhoof after the official naming ceremony of the Kenney Dam. From left is the Honourable E. T. Kenney for whom the dam was named after; Mr. William Alan Whyte, General Freight Agent, Western Division for Canadian National Railways and Steamships in Vancouver, B.C.; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Vice President of the Aluminum Company of Canada in Montreal, P.Q.; The Honourable Clarence Wallace, Lieutenant Governor of the province of British Columbia located in Victoria.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 10, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts four officials who had just returned to Vanderhoof after the official naming ceremony of the Kenney Dam. From left is the Honourable E. T. Kenney for whom the dam was named after; Mr. William Alan Whyte, General Freight Agent, Western Division for Canadian National Railways and Steamships in Vancouver, B.C.; Mr. McNeely Dubose, Vice President of the Aluminum Company of Canada in Montreal, P.Q.; The Honourable Clarence Wallace, Lieutenant Governor of the province of British Columbia located in Victoria.
Notes
This photo was in all the newspapers. -- Photo was taken the day after returning to Vanderhoof. -- The photo was taken on the back of CNR private car #82. Ron Whyte Collection
Name Access
DuBose, McNeely
Kenney, E.T.
Wallace, Clarence
Whyte, William Allan
Subject Access
Ceremonies
Officials
Images

Gitwinksihlkw Pole Raising Ceremony

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28456
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1996]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Gitwinksihlkw Pole Raising Ceremony.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
36
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1996]
Physical Description
5 photograph prints : color ; 15 x 10cm 15 photograph prints : color ; 10 x 15cm Negatives Included.
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Gitwinksihlkw Pole Raising Ceremony.
Subject Access
Ceremonies
Totem Poles
People
Storage Location
Curator's Office
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.1
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1993. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Title
Ingot
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1993. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
28 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.1
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Artifact Storage Trays
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.2
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1994. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Title
Ingot
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1994. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
29 cm
Length
39.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.2
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Artifact Storage Trays
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.4
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1996. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in french language.
Title
Ingot
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1996. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in french language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.4
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Artifact Storage Trays
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.5
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1997. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Title
Ingot
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1997. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2.5 cm
Width
28.5 cm
Length
39.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.5
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Artifact Storage Trays
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.6
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1998. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Title
Ingot
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1998. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2.5 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
39.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.6
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Artifact Storage Trays
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.7
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1999. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Title
Ingot
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Book
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 1999. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French language.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
2 cm
Width
29.5
Length
39 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.7
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Artifact Storage Trays
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
prize
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Title
The Communcator Award
GMD
Achievement Symbols
Object Type
prize
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was the Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1998.
Name Access
Hurst, John
Stevens, Cathie
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopies of documents from John McLachlan's early years with Alcan. Includes Offer of Employment, Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, and Job Description.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
7 sheets of photocopied paper
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Scope and Content
Photocopies of documents from John McLachlan's early years with Alcan. Includes Offer of Employment, Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, and Job Description.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Lunny, Jean
Whitehead, G.W.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4

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