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Accession Number
987.17
Description
Aerial Map; Photograph of the Tseax Lava Beds
Quantity
1
Description
Aerial Map; Photograph of the Tseax Lava Beds
Accession Number
987.17

Alcan 40th Anniversary Guest Book

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8690
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Guestbook
Description
A guest book with a handmade wood burned cover commissioned by Heidi Born, both covers are wood with a green felt inside. The front reads "40th ANNIVERSARY Kitimat-Kemano Our 40th Anniversary" Inside there are large stacks of light brown lined paper with names of people and dates of when they joined the smelter.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
Wood
felt
paper
metal
Condition Remarks
The connecting piece is missing, so the book is only connected by one bolt.
Height
6.3 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Length
33.0 cm
Accession Number
1999.24.1
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 4 Box 4
Accession Number
988.1.1-7
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Quantity
1
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Accession Number
988.1.1-7

Alcan Commemorative Plaque

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7496
Object Type
Plaque
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
29 cm
Length
41.5 cm
Inscriptions
Presented in commemoration of Alcan's twenty-fifth anniversary in Kitimat and Kemano. August 3, 1954-1979 Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 7
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat, Hard
Material
plastic
fabric
Accession Number
2012.15.1
Description
White hard hat with Alcan logo.
Title
Alcan
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat, Hard
Description
White hard hat with Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
fabric
Length
28 cm
Diameter
21 cm
Accession Number
2012.15.1
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.3
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
Public Description
First aluminum ingot design used prior to 1957. In 1957 a tri-lock design for ingot stacking was introduced.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
13 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Alcan
Accession Number
983.1.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
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
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Accession Number
985.77.2
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
Physical Condition
good
Diameter
2"
Inscriptions
Map side: Aluminum Company of Canada Limited Reverse; First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada
Accession Number
985.77.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2

Alcan Newsletter " Ingot"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6890
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2002.29
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Accession Number
2002.29
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5

Alcan Phase Angle Meter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8221
Object Type
Meter, Phase Angle
Material
Wood
metal
Accession Number
2001.32.31
Description
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.
Object Type
Meter, Phase Angle
Description
Phase Angle Meter from Kemano. Brown wooden box, black strap, chrome fasteners. Inside box is a cardboard card, a black meter, and a red Alcan asset plaque.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Wood
metal
Height
20.5 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Length
26.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.31
Category
Electrical & Magnetic T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 2
Accession Number
971.14.1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Quantity
1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Accession Number
971.14.1
Accession Number
971.14.2
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Quantity
1
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Accession Number
971.14.2
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Quantity
1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Accession Number
983.10.1
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Date Range
ca. 1997
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Material
paper
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Title
Political Cartoon
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Name Access
Kuppers, Hans
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
C.A.W. Union
District of Kitimat
Kemano Power Sales
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat
Object Type
Game
Material
Cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2011.22.8
Description
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Title
Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989
Object Type
Game
Description
Deck of standard playing cards, 54 card in the deck. Consists of cardboard box with flaps at both ends to open box. Box is white with black and grey decoration. On either end is brand name 'dynamic'. Cut out window in front, so that you can see commemorative text written on cards. Cards are standard faces, white and blue background with text - Kitimat Old Timers Hockey Tournament 1989 - written in silver.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Cardboard
paper
Height
1.7 cm
Width
6 cm
Length
9.5 cm
Accession Number
2011.22.8
Subject Access
Kitimat Old Timers
Category
Recreational Artifacts
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
Accession Number
985.038
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
Quantity
1
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
Accession Number
985.038
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Ticket
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Farwest Bus Lines LTD.
Accession Number
2002.22.11
Description
8 Farwest bus seat check tickets. Light blue color with red writing printed on them.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Ticket
Description
8 Farwest bus seat check tickets. Light blue color with red writing printed on them.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Height
2.5 cm
Length
6.5 cm
Accession Number
2002.22.11
Subject Access
Farwest
Kitimat
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Manufacturer
Farwest Bus Lines LTD.
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat
Material
wool
Accession Number
998.2.4
Description
A black felt top hat with a red satin banner around it that says "KITIMAT DELTA KING DAYS".
Title
Kitimat Delta King Days
GMD
Headwear
Object Type
Hat
Description
A black felt top hat with a red satin banner around it that says "KITIMAT DELTA KING DAYS".
Physical Condition
good
Material
wool
Height
12 cm
Width
21 cm
Length
27.5 cm
Accession Number
998.2.4
Subject Access
Delta King
Kitimat
Category
Clothing
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5

Kitimat Badminton Club Finances Letter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8274
Date Range
ca. 1953-1954
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Letter
Material
paper
Accession Number
2013.8.345
Description
Letter about Kitimat Badminton Club finances with names of some of the members. Letter is folded over twice.
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
Letter
Description
Letter about Kitimat Badminton Club finances with names of some of the members. Letter is folded over twice.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Height
10.5 cm
Length
22 cm
Date Range
ca. 1953-1954
Accession Number
2013.8.345
Subject Access
Kitimat Badminton Club
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2

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