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Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.15.379
Scope and Content
Photographs of graving dock - caissons are built in a huge hole and then floated out to a stationary position and sunk. This is then the base of the wharf. Photo shows construction area with framework, and people working in a pit.
Part Of
Fred DeLory fonds
Creator
Fred A. DeLory
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.15.379
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 27.5cm
History / Biographical
Fred DeLory worked for Arvida P.Q. and was transferred to Kitimat at the beginning of 1952. He was the first town engineer.
Scope and Content
Photographs of graving dock - caissons are built in a huge hole and then floated out to a stationary position and sunk. This is then the base of the wharf. Photo shows construction area with framework, and people working in a pit.
Subject Access
Industry
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
73.3.4.6
Scope and Content
Photo showing interior view graving dock exacavtion
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.4.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing interior view graving dock exacavtion
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Scow Dock, Graving Dock and Storage Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35109
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.22.94
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing scow grid, graving dock and storage area. Note statue of alumina storage bins 504-F-G-H-J.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.94
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5x26.5cm
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 northwest showing scow grid, graving dock and storage area. Note statue of alumina storage bins 504-F-G-H-J.
Notes
J-12-1306
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Caissons for Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28955
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
986.21.11
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.21.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 15.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Caissons for Graving Dock
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Graving Dock
Structures
General
Caisson docks
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

View of Graving Dock Looking South East

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15460
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 August 1953
Accession Number
78.11.76
Scope and Content
Aerial View--Railway Right-of Way from Moore Creek to Anderson Creek
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.76
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
20 August 1953
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 7 x 5 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial View--Railway Right-of Way from Moore Creek to Anderson Creek
Notes
[Alcan # BC-2-954]
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Hydraulic fill for Alcan Graving Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description23995
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Oct 1952
Accession Number
79.31.11
Scope and Content
Looking East. Hydraulic fill for area with graving dock in centre background. Transmission line clearing across Kitimat Arm.
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2 Oct 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 19.6 cm
Scope and Content
Looking East. Hydraulic fill for area with graving dock in centre background. Transmission line clearing across Kitimat Arm.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Dock
Graving Dock
Construction
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage

Graving Dock construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15771
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24,1952,10
Accession Number
79.31.6
Scope and Content
photo showing graving dock construction
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.6
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
24,1952,10
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24x18
Scope and Content
photo showing graving dock construction
Subject Access
Construction

Graving Dock and Wharf Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30797
Part Of
Victor Young Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2007.18.1
Scope and Content
Overhead view showing graving dock and wharf construction.
Part Of
Victor Young Collection
Creator
City of Richmond Archives
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.18.1
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm
Scope and Content
Overhead view showing graving dock and wharf construction.
Name Access
Young, Victor
Subject Access
Wharf
Construction
Graving Dock
Storage Location
photograph storage

Graving Basin Storage Area at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35126
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.111
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing graving basin and storage area. Note pile driving rig in basin.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.111
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
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 aerial view looking northwest showing graving basin and storage area. Note pile driving rig in basin.
Notes
J-43-1843
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Graving Dock
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial view of caisson construction in the graving dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description147
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
141
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-323. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.191
Subject Access
Smelters
Images
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Accession Number
985.65.204
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.204
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Accession Number
985.65.205
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.205
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Accession Number
985.65.206
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.206
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of the Graving Dock.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 february 1953
Accession Number
985.65.155
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking south east, east caisson and system used for pouring A panels.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.155
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 february 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking south east, east caisson and system used for pouring A panels.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 February 1953
Accession Number
985.65.153
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock, looking south east, east and west caissons being prepared for first pour.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.153
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 February 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock, looking south east, east and west caissons being prepared for first pour.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 January 1953
Accession Number
985.65.135
Scope and Content
Photo shwoing view looking east of Interior Graving Dock.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.135
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
5 January 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo shwoing view looking east of Interior Graving Dock.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 January 1953
Accession Number
985.65.140
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking east showing excavation of side ditches, toe piling, south dike and dock bottom.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.140
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 January 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking east showing excavation of side ditches, toe piling, south dike and dock bottom.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 January 1953
Accession Number
985.65.143
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking east showing gravel base fill and ramp at right, base slab forms at right background.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.143
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 January 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing graving dock looking east showing gravel base fill and ramp at right, base slab forms at right background.
Subject Access
Smelter
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1953
Accession Number
985.65.85
Scope and Content
Photo showing asphalt tanks in Graving Dock.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.85
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12 x 9.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing asphalt tanks in Graving Dock.
Subject Access
Dock
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 December 1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.30
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction site
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.30
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 December 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction site
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project

20 records – page 1 of 1.