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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
985.65.188
Scope and Content
Photo showing Sandhill operation.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.188
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Sandhill operation.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

View of smeltersite, sandhill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15642
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Accession Number
78.11.114
Scope and Content
Photo showing smelthersite, sandhill, alcan smelter
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.114
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28x21
Scope and Content
Photo showing smelthersite, sandhill, alcan smelter
Notes
Alcan #25
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Sandhill
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2018.2
Date Range
1950s
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter

Early Townsite Photographs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28259
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2002.26
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.26
Standard number
5 photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan.
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Name Access
Beauchamp, Larry
Subject Access
Townsite
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Bob Esson Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.16
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of early Kitimat and construction, Alcan, and construction of Kitimat railway.
Part Of
Bob Esson Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.16
History / Biographical
Worked for Northern Sentinel June 1957 - July 1959, business manager under Pixie Meldrum, Editor, photos obtained through Northern Sentinel Press
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of early Kitimat and construction, Alcan, and construction of Kitimat railway.
Name Access
Esson, Bob
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Railroad
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 May 1953
Accession Number
985.65.234
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south along pernament wharf, showing caissons 1 and 2 in position and caisson 3 being careened.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.234
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 May 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south along pernament wharf, showing caissons 1 and 2 in position and caisson 3 being careened.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Harbour Facility near Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36262
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Accession Number
986.18.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the harbour facility near Alcan. The facility is at the centre left. The Alcan Plant is above, and the Kitimat River delta is below.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.18.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 41 x 51 cm
Custodial History
Photo taken for Ocelot Industries.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the harbour facility near Alcan. The facility is at the centre left. The Alcan Plant is above, and the Kitimat River delta is below.
Notes
Back of photo has 2 dates, Jan 23 1985 and Jan 23 1986. The 1986 date is a sticker add on, while the 1985 date is stamped on. The 1985 date is believed to be correct.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7
Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca.1995
Accession Number
2002.41.1
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a close up of Bill Rich park sign. Note details of creators and others listed on sign.
Part Of
April McLeod Collection
Creator
April McLeod
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.41.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca.1995
Physical Description
1 photograph : color ; 9.5 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a close up of Bill Rich park sign. Note details of creators and others listed on sign.
Subject Access
Soccer
Signs
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Bill Rich Park
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.12
Physical Description
47 negatives : colour ; 6 photographs print : colour ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Two boxes of photographs and negatives showing early Kitimat and Alcan.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
City Centre
Hirsch Creek
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

Malcolm Orsted Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28174
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.
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

Early Alcan and Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28228
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Physical Description
14 photographs print : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm 48 photographs print : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Construction
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

John Constantine Photo Album

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description12039
Part Of
John Constantine Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1954
Accession Number
999.7
Scope and Content
Red photograph album with black pages, containing images of Kitimat construction in the early 1950's. Contents include -
Early Kingfisher Ave/Construction
Other street areas for home sites
Tote road
Minette Bay
Townsite Camp
Early Haisla Blvd/Construction
Early Lahakas Blvd/Construction
City Centre culverts
Early Albatross Ave/Construction
Flood on River Access Road
Bridge Construction and Damage
Flood in Townsite Camp
First Fifty Houses
Water Line Instalations
Altitude Valve Chamber Fire
Neighbourhood Centre Building Construction
Sewer Installations
Seow Grid
Driving Piles for Seow Grid - Minette Bay
White Truck on Fire
Smeltersite
Early Nalabila Blvd/Construction
Early Gyrfalcon Ave/Construction
Gully and Culvert
Ian Kennedy Panabode House
Kitamaat Village (distance)
Prototype Houses
Kitimat River
Butedale from Air
Water Main Work
Hullah Team vs. Hullah Staff
Anderson Creek Falls
Early Partridge and Plover Streets
Bear in Construction Zone/Getting Fed
Sewer Outfall and Construction
Slide from Albatross
Sandhill (distance)
Slide on Lahakas Blvd
K550 Houses
Pump Houses Water Supply
Interior of Chlorinator House
Kitimat and Smelter Aerials
Various of Kitimat Construction and development Photos
Part Of
John Constantine Collection
Creator
John Constantine
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
999.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953-1954
Physical Description
1 photograph album
History / Biographical
John Constantine was a civil engineer involved in housing construction in Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by daughter, Judy Bachynsky
Scope and Content
Red photograph album with black pages, containing images of Kitimat construction in the early 1950's. Contents include -
Early Kingfisher Ave/Construction
Other street areas for home sites
Tote road
Minette Bay
Townsite Camp
Early Haisla Blvd/Construction
Early Lahakas Blvd/Construction
City Centre culverts
Early Albatross Ave/Construction
Flood on River Access Road
Bridge Construction and Damage
Flood in Townsite Camp
First Fifty Houses
Water Line Instalations
Altitude Valve Chamber Fire
Neighbourhood Centre Building Construction
Sewer Installations
Seow Grid
Driving Piles for Seow Grid - Minette Bay
White Truck on Fire
Smeltersite
Early Nalabila Blvd/Construction
Early Gyrfalcon Ave/Construction
Gully and Culvert
Ian Kennedy Panabode House
Kitamaat Village (distance)
Prototype Houses
Kitimat River
Butedale from Air
Water Main Work
Hullah Team vs. Hullah Staff
Anderson Creek Falls
Early Partridge and Plover Streets
Bear in Construction Zone/Getting Fed
Sewer Outfall and Construction
Slide from Albatross
Sandhill (distance)
Slide on Lahakas Blvd
K550 Houses
Pump Houses Water Supply
Interior of Chlorinator House
Kitimat and Smelter Aerials
Various of Kitimat Construction and development Photos
Name Access
Morris, Niki
Bachynsky, Judy
Constantine, John
Stretton Jim
Kennedy, Ian
MacNaughton, Dan
Molyneax, John
Hamilton, Ian
Cosco, Nick
Bergstrom, Ray
Gotteslig, P
Greenall, J
Subject Access
Hullah Construction
Minette Bay
Haisla Bridge
Anderson Creek
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Kitimat
Streets
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 41

Panoramic view Alcan Parking Lot

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28363
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.5
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 14cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
Notes
75.5.3.3 to 6
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Jim Freeman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2004.10
Scope and Content
30 black & white photographs-Alcan construction, caison fill, Haisla Bridge
Part Of
Jim Freeman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2004.10
Physical Description
30 photographs print : b&w ;
Scope and Content
30 black & white photographs-Alcan construction, caison fill, Haisla Bridge
Name Access
Freeman, Jim
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Construction
Caisson docks
Haisla Bridge
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Alcan Dock, Industrial Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15667
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1966
Accession Number
78.11.146
Scope and Content
1 Photograph Alcan Dock
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.146
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
1 Photograph Alcan Dock
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Dock
Industries

Alcan Potlines - Line 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18899
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Accession Number
77.6.2
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Pitline 1 and 2 of Alcan Smelter Site.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.6.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Pitline 1 and 2 of Alcan Smelter Site.
Subject Access
Structures
Industries
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Alcan Industrial Pollution

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28347
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Accession Number
72.70
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.70
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Notes
72.70.7
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Pollution
Industries
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964
Accession Number
982.90.2.9
Scope and Content
Loading Alcan Ingots
Part Of
Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.90.2.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and Content
Loading Alcan Ingots
Subject Access
Industries
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Transporation
Wharf
Geographic Access
Kitimat
Storage Location
photograph storage

Alcan Administration Bld. - Post Card

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24664
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Accession Number
80.41.1
Scope and Content
Alcan Administration Bld. - Post Card
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
80.41.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Physical Description
1 photograph :color ; 14 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Alcan Administration Bld. - Post Card
Subject Access
Business
Industries
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Structure
Building
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

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