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Aerial Showing Main Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28686
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Accession Number
2017.54.21
Scope and Content
Looking west aerial photograph showing main camp, married quarters, Delta King, hydraulic fill, recreation building, , Hospital, Power Plant, Saw Mill and Water tank
Part Of
Found in Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2017.54.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1955]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 6.3 x 4.7 cm
Scope and Content
Looking west aerial photograph showing main camp, married quarters, Delta King, hydraulic fill, recreation building, , Hospital, Power Plant, Saw Mill and Water tank
Notes
BC- 2-243
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Aerial View Of Main Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15409
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.32
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the smeltersite main camp showing married quarters, sternwheeler Delta King, hydraulic fill in progress, recreation building, hospital, power plant, sawmill and water tank.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.32
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 10 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the smeltersite main camp showing married quarters, sternwheeler Delta King, hydraulic fill in progress, recreation building, hospital, power plant, sawmill and water tank.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Aerial view of powerhouse switchyard and entrance

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description91
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 1960
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the powerhouse switchyard and entrance up to the 1600' level. The wide clearing on the right is the tram right-of-way. The powerhouse tailrace tunnel and channel and the access tunnel portal are in the centre, and the construction camp is on the left. Alcan Collection
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
85
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
July 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the powerhouse switchyard and entrance up to the 1600' level. The wide clearing on the right is the tram right-of-way. The powerhouse tailrace tunnel and channel and the access tunnel portal are in the centre, and the construction camp is on the left. Alcan Collection
Notes
Alcan ID No. KPO-666.
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2019.59.44
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan main camp.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.59.44
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 10.5 x 25 cm
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan main camp.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Accession Number
2005.8.6470
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men wearing hard hats and safety glasses standing outside the Alcan main office. Standing (l-r) ?; ?; Allan Hewitson
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6470
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 13.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of three men wearing hard hats and safety glasses standing outside the Alcan main office. Standing (l-r) ?; ?; Allan Hewitson
Notes
Donor Mike Avery- Found at KUTE
Name Access
Hewitson, Allan
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Archives

Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Main Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17122
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Accession Number
2002.27.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Main Office
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.27.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Custodial History
Part of binder assembled by Bill Flonders - Employment, Training & Apprenticeship, Alcan. Given to Fred Busby.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Main Office
Name Access
Busby, Fred
Cymbaluk, Virgil
Flonders, Bill
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Beam and column construction in the powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description82
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 23, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the extent of scaffolding for the beam and column construction along the upstream wall or "A-line". View is looking north from the inner end of the access tunnel.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
76
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Power Operations, Alcan Primary Metal B.C.
Date Range
August 23, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts the extent of scaffolding for the beam and column construction along the upstream wall or "A-line". View is looking north from the inner end of the access tunnel.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. KR-1160. Alcan Collection
Subject Access
Powerhouses
Images

Blower at Powerhouse Entrance

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30057
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2003.32.232
Scope and Content
Two men standing in front of powerhouse entrance at Kemano.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.232
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Two men standing in front of powerhouse entrance at Kemano.

Burner and Main Conveyor

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35527
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Accession Number
2022.30.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of burner and main conveyor at Kemano. Trees in the background.
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.30.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of burner and main conveyor at Kemano. Trees in the background.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Accession Number
2000.32.18
Scope and Content
Photograph of camp 5 main camp at Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele Collection
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.32.18
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 5 x 7 in
Scope and Content
Photograph of camp 5 main camp at Kemano.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of chimney for powerhouse
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photogaph: b&w; 5" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of chimney for powerhouse
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Construction of Smeltersite Powerhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14450
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.5
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of power house at Smeltersite
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photogaph: b&w; 5" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of power house at Smeltersite
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Powerhouses

Conveyor to Main Facility

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33181
Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2021.12.102
Scope and Content
conveyor to main facility.
Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.12.102
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.6 x 10.8 cm
Scope and Content
conveyor to main facility.

Diesel Powerhouse Being Framed Up

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35002
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.30
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.30
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
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 diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
Notes
BC-2-29
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Diesel Powerhouse, Installing Powerlines to Main Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35001
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
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 diesel powerhouse, installing powerlines to main camp, looking north. Some men standing out front. One man up on the powerlines.
Notes
BC-2-30
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Erosion Around Ends of Temproary Weir in Main Channel Beside Baptist Church

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35257
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of the erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Notes
J-2-801
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Baptist Church
Sumgas
Townsite
Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2010.19.1601
Scope and Content
A group of women who work in the Eurocan main office : (standing) (L-R) Skwarchuk, Cindy ; Clark, Kim ; (Seated) (L-R) Bedford , Carolyn ; Page , Linda ; Bulkley , Betsy
Part Of
Eurocan Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. Collection
Creator
Eurocan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.19.1601
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
A group of women who work in the Eurocan main office : (standing) (L-R) Skwarchuk, Cindy ; Clark, Kim ; (Seated) (L-R) Bedford , Carolyn ; Page , Linda ; Bulkley , Betsy

Ferrie, Bob checking door of the main sterilizer.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25476
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Oct 13 1959
Accession Number
2005.8.7359
Scope and Content
"Kitimat General Hospital Councillor Bob Ferrie - hospital board checks door of $7000 main sterilizer."
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.7359
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Oct 13 1959
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 14.7x15.1cm
Scope and Content
"Kitimat General Hospital Councillor Bob Ferrie - hospital board checks door of $7000 main sterilizer."
Notes
CURRENT - 1960 - KITIMAT GENERAL HOSPITAL
Name Access
Ferrie, Bob
Subject Access
Kitimat General Hospital
personnel
Part Of
Laurie Sheaver Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca 1955
Accession Number
989.26.26
Scope and Content
Photographic slide of the front of the Powerhouse at night, snow on ground
Part Of
Laurie Sheaver Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.26.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca 1955
Physical Description
1 photographic slide : colour ; 3.5 x 2.4 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic slide of the front of the Powerhouse at night, snow on ground
Notes
Kemano, Christmas
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

G.E Rotor, Stator, and Powerhouse at Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27771
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[April 10, 1954]
Accession Number
73.3.15
Scope and Content
Photographs of the G.E Rotor, Stator. and Powerhouse at Kemano B.C
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
16
Accession Number
73.3.15
Date Range
[April 10, 1954]
Physical Description
4 Slides : Colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the G.E Rotor, Stator. and Powerhouse at Kemano B.C

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