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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

Menu (Christmas dinner Alcan)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8490
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Menu
Material
paper
Accession Number
989.36.3
Description
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Menu
Description
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Sun damaged
Width
10.2 cm
Length
15.3 cm
Accession Number
989.36.3
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 2
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
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

Pair of Lineman Spurs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact1168
Object Type
Spurs, Climbing
Material
leather
Steel
felt
Accession Number
981.35a-b
Description
Lineman spurs are brown leather, have felt pads, and have steel around ankle area for support of leg. Used for climbing power poles.
Object Type
Spurs, Climbing
Quantity
1
Description
Lineman spurs are brown leather, have felt pads, and have steel around ankle area for support of leg. Used for climbing power poles.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
leather
Steel
felt
Condition Remarks
Steel is rusted.
Width
12.5 cm
Length
48 cm
Accession Number
981.35a-b
Subject Access
District of Kitimat
Category
Sports Equipment
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
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
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
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
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
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

Scrapbook of Alcan project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6871
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
2002.9a
Description
Scrapbook and envelope of Alcan related clippings etc. 6 books for research library.
Object Type
gift
Description
Scrapbook and envelope of Alcan related clippings etc. 6 books for research library.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Accession Number
2002.9a
Category
Documentary Artifact

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

Metal Alcan Security Tag

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6961
GMD
Personal Identification
Object Type
Tag, Security
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2006.6
Description
One metal security tag (C33- Alcan staff house, Kemano B.C.) belonging to Bruce Fisher (deceased).
GMD
Personal Identification
Object Type
Tag, Security
Description
One metal security tag (C33- Alcan staff house, Kemano B.C.) belonging to Bruce Fisher (deceased).
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2006.6
Name Access
Fisher, Bruce
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
Accession Number
2004.7.1
Description
Golden Bell Automatic Lighter. Silver metal with decorative front and back. Front - photo of two members of the Kitimat Pipe Band, one with the large drum and the other with bagpipes. Back - Red, gold and black Pipe Band insignia with 'Kitimat BC Canada' below in red letters. Lighter is housed in a small cardboard box - burgundy coloured lid, white bottom. Box is hinged on one side with yellowed cellophane tape. Made in Japan stamped on the bottom of the box.
Title
Kitimat Pipe Band Lighter
GMD
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Object Type
Lighter
Description
Golden Bell Automatic Lighter. Silver metal with decorative front and back. Front - photo of two members of the Kitimat Pipe Band, one with the large drum and the other with bagpipes. Back - Red, gold and black Pipe Band insignia with 'Kitimat BC Canada' below in red letters. Lighter is housed in a small cardboard box - burgundy coloured lid, white bottom. Box is hinged on one side with yellowed cellophane tape. Made in Japan stamped on the bottom of the box.
Physical Condition
fair
Style
Automatic Lighter
Height
5cm
Length
6cm
Accession Number
2004.7.1
Subject Access
Kitimat Pipe Band
Category
Personal Gear
Location
Bay 5
Manufacturer
Golden Bell
Date Range
c. 1960's
GMD
Status Symbols
Material
polyester
Accession Number
2004.7.6
Description
Round patch; white polyester fabric; blue, red and gold embroidery; lettering reads 'COAST GUARD AUXILIARY KITIMAT'; image depicts Coast Guard crest
Title
Coast Guard Auxiliary Kitimat
GMD
Status Symbols
Description
Round patch; white polyester fabric; blue, red and gold embroidery; lettering reads 'COAST GUARD AUXILIARY KITIMAT'; image depicts Coast Guard crest
Physical Condition
good
Material
polyester
Height
7.5cm
Width
7.5cm
Date Range
c. 1960's
Accession Number
2004.7.6
Subject Access
Coast Guard Auxiliary Kitimat
Crest
Category
Personal Symbols
Location
Bay 5
Place of Manufacture
Taiwan
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
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

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
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

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