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Alcan Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15009
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954 - 1955]
Accession Number
2009.1.44
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Dock
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Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Creator
Frank Diersen
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954 - 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Dock
Name Access
Diersen, Frank
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Aerial View of Graving Dock

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Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[5 Nov 1952]
Accession Number
2017.54.14
Scope and Content
Photograph - aerial view of graving dock showing rough outline of excavation, Access Road into Dock at North West corner, and shovels, double handling base material.
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Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2017.54.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[5 Nov 1952]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.3 x 4.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - aerial view of graving dock showing rough outline of excavation, Access Road into Dock at North West corner, and shovels, double handling base material.
Subject Access
Graving Dock
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Negative Storage
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Aerial view of Alcan Smelter

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Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11,1952,05
Accession Number
79.31.5
Scope and Content
photo showing West view of Alcan Smelter
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Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.5
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Hal Williams
Date Range
11,1952,05
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24x17
Scope and Content
photo showing West view of Alcan Smelter
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
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Alcan - Smeltersite - Bunkhouse called "The Vancouver Hotel"

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960s
Accession Number
2005.8.985
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.985
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1960s
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Smeltersite - Heritage Files
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
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Stripping on Hydraulic Fill Area

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.54
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking east, stripping on hydraulic fill area. Ponding between draglines. Lots of machinery visible.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.54
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
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 looking east, stripping on hydraulic fill area. Ponding between draglines. Lots of machinery visible.
Notes
BC-2-149
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Trucks
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Smeltersite

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Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Accession Number
2009.1.19
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd. and Smeltersite
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Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Creator
Frank Diersen
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.19
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.4 x 6.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd. and Smeltersite
Name Access
Diersen, Frank
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Smeltersite Tents below Line 1

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Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2009.1.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite Tents just below Line #1 (Alcan Smeltersite & Chemicals Ltd.) Standing left to right Frank Diersen and Tony Saalmann
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Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Creator
Frank Diersen
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite Tents just below Line #1 (Alcan Smeltersite & Chemicals Ltd.) Standing left to right Frank Diersen and Tony Saalmann
Name Access
Saalmann, Tony
Diersen, Frank
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Caisson launching operation group

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description148
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
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Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
142
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-362. -- Messrs. Jenkinson, Wynne-Jones, and Hermann all work for Alcan Engineering under the Resident Engineer George Malby. Messrs. J.B. Whitton and Van Houten work for the consulting firm of Frederick R. Harris & Co. of New York, N.Y. Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.212
Name Access
Hermann, Dick
Jenkinson, Cam
Malby, George
McCallum, Mr.
Van Houten, Mr.
Whiting, Hal
Whitton, J. B.
Wynne-Jones, Mr.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Images
thumbnail
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Smeltersite Bunkhouses

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14967
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Accession Number
2009.1.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite, bunkhouses at left, Smelter at right.
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Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Creator
Frank Diersen
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite, bunkhouses at left, Smelter at right.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Storage Building Area of Hydraulic Fill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34953
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking N.E. at storage building area of hydraulic fill showing west half of area filled to elevation 20 feet. Stripping started again in pond area at right centre.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
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 looking N.E. at storage building area of hydraulic fill showing west half of area filled to elevation 20 feet. Stripping started again in pond area at right centre.
Notes
BC-2-177
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Storage Building Area of Hydraulic Fill

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking north, west half of storage building portion of hydraulic fill area. Dike protecting portion being stripped at right centre. Area in foreground partially stripped.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.10
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 looking north, west half of storage building portion of hydraulic fill area. Dike protecting portion being stripped at right centre. Area in foreground partially stripped.
Notes
BC-2-185
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Smeltersite from Graving Dock

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Part Of
Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
983.52.31
Scope and Content
Photo showing the view of the Smeltersite from the Graving Dock construction.
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Part Of
Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.52.31
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the view of the Smeltersite from the Graving Dock construction.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
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Graving Basin Storage Area at Smeltersite

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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.
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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
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Bulldozers Placing Dredged Material at Hydraulic Fill Site

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.19
Scope and Content
Photograph of hydraulic fill site, storage buildings area. Dredged material being placed by bulldozers in N.E. quarter of storage area.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.19
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 hydraulic fill site, storage buildings area. Dredged material being placed by bulldozers in N.E. quarter of storage area.
Notes
BC-2-226
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machines
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Alcan Storage and Dock Areas

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.113
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking southeast showing storage and dock areas.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.113
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 southeast showing storage and dock areas.
Notes
J-43-1842
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Dock
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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East Half of Storage Building Portion of Hydraulic Fill Area

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.11
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking north, east half of storage building portion of hydraulic fill area. Stripping in foreground. Area in centre already stripped. Crane is working at the right.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.11
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 looking north, east half of storage building portion of hydraulic fill area. Stripping in foreground. Area in centre already stripped. Crane is working at the right.
Notes
BC-2-186
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Machinery
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Malcolm Orsted Collection

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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.
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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
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Temporary Dock Area at Smeltersite

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.116
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking southeast showing temporary dock area. Many vehicles parked in area.
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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.116
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 southeast showing temporary dock area. Many vehicles parked in area.
Notes
J-43-1838
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Dock
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Molly Zimmerman fonds.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28249
Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
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Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
20 photographs print : colour ; 4 x 2.5
History / Biographical
Molly worked + lived in Kitimat (1954-55). Worked at Alcan Pryde Machine Shop, last girl on Kitimat Constructors payroll. Liver at hospital, Smeltersite.
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
Notes
Photos were most likely colour origianlly, but have degraded into a pink tone
Name Access
Zimmerman, Molly
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smeltersite
Delta King
Sandhill
Kitimat River
Hirsch Creek Bridge
Douglas Channel
Wharf
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View of Dock, Simon's Unloader and Storage Area

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Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.22.114
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking northwest showing dock, Simon's unloader and storage area. Smeltersite homes and bunkhouses visible behind.
More Information is Available
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.114
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 dock, Simon's unloader and storage area. Smeltersite homes and bunkhouses visible behind.
Notes
J-43-1840
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Dock
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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