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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

Aluminum Company of Canada Trainee Manual

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34831
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2021.44
Scope and Content
Book titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. Employee Training Division Montreal Trainee Manual", with a dark green cover, and an image of an aluminum ingot in the centre. Includes a letter from P. E. Radley to Mr. W.S. Mosher, explaining that this manual was sent as a sort of "guidebook" for British Columbia Employees, instead of a tour of the Eastern Canada plants.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2021.44
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 book 1 letter
Custodial History
Donated by Bev Engen
Scope and Content
Book titled "Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. Employee Training Division Montreal Trainee Manual", with a dark green cover, and an image of an aluminum ingot in the centre. Includes a letter from P. E. Radley to Mr. W.S. Mosher, explaining that this manual was sent as a sort of "guidebook" for British Columbia Employees, instead of a tour of the Eastern Canada plants.
Name Access
Mosher, W.S.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21
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.

Alcan Memorabilia Photo Album

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28213
Part Of
Jack Cornelis Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.5
Scope and Content
Album showing Memorabilia of Alcan Kitimat Works employees. All the photos have been taken from the Ingots - unfortunately, not all have dates and years to identify the photos.
Part Of
Jack Cornelis Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2004.5
Custodial History
Jack Cornelis
Scope and Content
Album showing Memorabilia of Alcan Kitimat Works employees. All the photos have been taken from the Ingots - unfortunately, not all have dates and years to identify the photos.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
ingot
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a trip to Kemano onboard an Alcan ship.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
5
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
20 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a trip to Kemano onboard an Alcan ship.
Subject Access
Kemano
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Scenery
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Alcan - Aluminum Smelter Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28572
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Physical Description
23 negatives 4 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Notes
79-194, 79-176, 79-173, 79-172, 79-149, 79-148, 79-144, 79-140, 79-139, 79-31, 79-4, 0019, 0020, 0029, 0056, 0064, 81-175, 83-04-407, 83-08-422, 83-08-430, 83-08-440, 83-08-449, 84-07-541
Subject Access
Kitimat Arm
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
Smelter
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Alcan - Nechako Reservoir & Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28585
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Nechako Reservoir, the Kenney Dam, & the Skins Lake Spillway which were built to create hydroelectric power to be used by the Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat. Also pictured is Des Lake, Alcan barge Tahtsa II at East Tahtsa, a view of the Entiako River as it enters the Nechako Reservoir, an underwater cutting barge, & Eurocan's logging operation at Andrews Bay on Ootsa Lake.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
7
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
12 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Nechako Reservoir, the Kenney Dam, & the Skins Lake Spillway which were built to create hydroelectric power to be used by the Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat. Also pictured is Des Lake, Alcan barge Tahtsa II at East Tahtsa, a view of the Entiako River as it enters the Nechako Reservoir, an underwater cutting barge, & Eurocan's logging operation at Andrews Bay on Ootsa Lake.
Notes
No.19, No.22, No.44, No.47, No.49, No.53, No.56, No.58, No.85, No.105, No.119, No.136
Subject Access
Kenney Dam
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Reservoir
Barge
Ootsa Lake
Aerial
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Malcolm Orsted Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28174
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2003.8
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2003.8
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
40 photographs print : b&w ;
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Name Access
Orsted, Malcolm
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Wharf
Kitimat Hotel
Delta King
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

Eurocan - Whitesail Housing Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28529
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Oct 1969 - 3 Jan 1970
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing newly built streets and housing (for Eurocan workers) under construction in the Whitesail area of Kitimat.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Oct 1969 - 3 Jan 1970
Physical Description
8 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing newly built streets and housing (for Eurocan workers) under construction in the Whitesail area of Kitimat.
Notes
80383, 80384, 80385, 80386, 80388, 80392, 80441, 80463
Subject Access
Construction
Neighbourhoods
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Alcan - Kitimat Secondary & Elementary School Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28570
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial photographs of Kitimat schools (Mount Elizabeth, Roy Wilcox, Nechako, Alexander, St. Anthony's, Cormorant, & Kildala).
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
8 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial photographs of Kitimat schools (Mount Elizabeth, Roy Wilcox, Nechako, Alexander, St. Anthony's, Cormorant, & Kildala).
Notes
79-215, 79-213, 79-214, 79-212, 79-209, 79-206, 79-82, 79-81
Subject Access
Kildala Elementary School
school
School Buildings
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School
Alexander School
St. Anthony's School
St. Anthony's Catholic
Cormorant Elementary School
Roy Wilcox Elementary School
Nechako Elementary School
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
Kitimat
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
Braun Family Albums Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1984]
Accession Number
984.53.21
Scope and Content
Slides of Carlson's House in 1925
Part Of
Braun Family Albums Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
984.53.21
Date Range
[1984]
Physical Description
2 slides : b&w
Scope and Content
Slides of Carlson's House in 1925
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Apr 1985
Accession Number
985.35
Scope and Content
Photographs of an old house west of Highway 37 46km from Kitimat.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
59
Accession Number
985.35
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
7 Apr 1985
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of an old house west of Highway 37 46km from Kitimat.
Notes
985.35.1 to 3 : R96-11 to R96-13
Subject Access
Old Shack
House
highway 37
Kitimat
Pioneer
Pioneer Area
Pioneer Site, Kitimat
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1994]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides showing a Halloween haunted house at the Kitimat Museum. Photographs showing children dressed in costumes at the museum.
Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
28
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1994]
Physical Description
20 Slides : color 4 photograph prints : color ; 10 x 15cm Negatives included.
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides showing a Halloween haunted house at the Kitimat Museum. Photographs showing children dressed in costumes at the museum.
Subject Access
Halloween
Kitimat
Museum
Museum Display
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Braun Family Albums Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1984]
Accession Number
984.53.20
Part Of
Braun Family Albums Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
984.53.20
Date Range
[1984]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 9 x 13.cm
Notes
R 75 - 19 A

Ocelot - Raw Water Pond & Pump House

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28518
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 Oct 1981 3 Dec 1981 23 Mar 1982 4 May 1982 11 Jun 1982
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Photographs showing construction of the raw water pond & the raw water pump house. Also pictured are firewater pumps and a pumphouse pump.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
12
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 Oct 1981 3 Dec 1981 23 Mar 1982 4 May 1982 11 Jun 1982
Physical Description
10 photograph prints : color 6 photograph prints : b&w 14 negatives
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing construction of the raw water pond & the raw water pump house. Also pictured are firewater pumps and a pumphouse pump.
Notes
81-10-(490,491,492), 81-12-(591,593), 82-03-(828,840,879,881,883,884,885,887,888), 82-05-922, 82-06-952
Subject Access
Ocelot
Construction
Pumphouse
River
Raw Water Pumphouse
Raw Water Pond
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Sugmas & Pouring Floor Slabs for First Houses in Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27564
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Accession Number
984.61
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
50
Accession Number
984.61
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1953 & Apr 1972]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 21 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Sumgas (Apr 1972) & pouring floor slabs for 1st houses in townsite (1953).
Notes
984.61.27 and 984.61.121 : No R Numbers
Subject Access
sumgaas
Sumgas
Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Cedar Basket Weaving & Fire Damage to the Kitimat Century House

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27641
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21-22 Jul 1982
Accession Number
982.88
Scope and Content
Photographs of Clara Bolton weaving cedar baskets and damage to Century House following a fire.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
20
Accession Number
982.88
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21-22 Jul 1982
Physical Description
11 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 3 photograph prints : b&w ; 12.5 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of Clara Bolton weaving cedar baskets and damage to Century House following a fire.
Notes
982.88.1 to 19 (Missing 4, 11, 14, 16, 17) : R34-1A to R34-21A (Missing R34-4A, R34-10A, R34-12A, R34-15A, 17A, 18A, and 20A)
Name Access
Bolton, Clara
Subject Access
Cedar
Century House
fire
Weaving
Storage Location
Curator's Office

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