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Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1951-1954
Accession Number
2019.59
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2019.59
Date Range
1951-1954
History / Biographical
Unknown
Custodial History
Likely taken by an engineer on the Alcan project.
Scope and Content
Photo album (cover missing) and assorted loose photos of smelter construction in the 1950's with panoramas, unidentified navy ship, haisla bridge, smelter, Caisson dock. Photo album includes aerials, potline construction, worker accommodation, power operations construction, Haisla bridge, caisson dock, dredging, transportation, and sandhill.
Notes
Photos removed from album pages and put in envelopes.
Subject Access
Caisson docks
Haisla Bridge
Aerial
Smelter
Smeltersite
Potlines
Dredging
Sandhill

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

British Columbia History Issues and Museum Brochure

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34906
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Accession Number
2022.12
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2022.12
GMD
textual records
graphic material
Date Range
1997-2010
Physical Description
2 magazines 1 brochure
Scope and Content
Two issues of British Columbia History featurning article "Transportation In Moving Men, Machines, and Materials on the Kitimat Project" by Louise Avery, and one Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure
British Columbia History. Journal of the British Columbia Historical Federation
Spring 2010
Vol. 43 No.1
Summer 2010
Vol. 43 No.2
Kitimat Centennial Museum brochure. At Our community museum you can... (1997)
Name Access
Avery, Louise
Subject Access
Museum
British Columbia
Kitimat Project
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
Part Of
Art Coghlin fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1951 -
Accession Number
2002.6
2002.7
2002.8
2019.80
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of 27 slides showing the construction of Alcan Wharf (Caisson Dock Construction) and Kitimat Bridge, 25 slides showing the contruction of Alcan Plant Area, 48 photographs of early construction, 38 slides of early construction. Includes a ruler, ashtray, pie plate and stationery folder.
Part Of
Art Coghlin fonds
Creator
Art Coghlin
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.6
2002.7
2002.8
2019.80
Date Range
1951 -
Physical Description
27 photographs : col. slide
25 photographs : col. slide
48 photographs : b&w
38 photographs : col. slide
artifacts
History / Biographical
Art Coghlin was Paymaster for Kitimat Constructors in 1951. He left the company to open Coghlins Hardware in 1954.
Custodial History
Terry Voitchovsky
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of 27 slides showing the construction of Alcan Wharf (Caisson Dock Construction) and Kitimat Bridge, 25 slides showing the contruction of Alcan Plant Area, 48 photographs of early construction, 38 slides of early construction. Includes a ruler, ashtray, pie plate and stationery folder.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Coghlin, Art
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kitimat bridge
Wharf

the Kitamaat Totem pole/Harbour & Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27611
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[September 1975]
Accession Number
975.76
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitamaat totempole, Kitamaat harbour, and of the Alcan smelter
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
975.76
Date Range
[September 1975]
Physical Description
9 photograph: colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Currator
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitamaat totempole, Kitamaat harbour, and of the Alcan smelter
Part Of
Victor Young fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2007.18
Scope and Content
Fond consists of 4 photographs of Kitimat construction.
Part Of
Victor Young fonds
Creator
Victor Young
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2007.18
Physical Description
4 photographs print : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Custodial History
Carolyn Pfortmueller
Scope and Content
Fond consists of 4 photographs of Kitimat construction.
Name Access
Young, Victor
Subject Access
Early Construction
Wharf
Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

Lillianne Sands Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28251
Part Of
Lillianne Sands Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.22
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano and Kitimat
Part Of
Lillianne Sands Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.22
Scope and Content
Photographs of Kemano and Kitimat
Name Access
Sands, Lillianne
Subject Access
Kitimat
Kemano
Part Of
unknown donor
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
ca.1952
Accession Number
2019.55
Scope and Content
Slides of Kitimat buildings: 9 slides of the Kitimat River bridge. 14 various slides of "Cyril Henderson, dwelling on albaross street, city manager, city centre, cormorant school. Nechako centre theatre/gardens, United Church, Arena" 5 slides of the Beach Hospital 1952, until new hospital on Haisla 8 slides of Flying in to Kemano winter + summer 15 slides of various slides: Delta King, original dock, sign of Kitimat, constructors smeltersite + permanent dock.
Part Of
unknown donor
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2019.55
Date Range
ca.1952
History / Biographical
Unknown
Custodial History
Unknown
Scope and Content
Slides of Kitimat buildings: 9 slides of the Kitimat River bridge. 14 various slides of "Cyril Henderson, dwelling on albaross street, city manager, city centre, cormorant school. Nechako centre theatre/gardens, United Church, Arena" 5 slides of the Beach Hospital 1952, until new hospital on Haisla 8 slides of Flying in to Kemano winter + summer 15 slides of various slides: Delta King, original dock, sign of Kitimat, constructors smeltersite + permanent dock.
Name Access
Henderson, Cyril
Storage Location
Slide Storage
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
Part Of
June Coultan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.14
Scope and Content
Collection of photos of Kemano, early townsite, and early Kitimat activities. There is also a greeting card and write-up included.
Notes
Cassette also included which is in the media cabinet.
Subject Access
Kemano
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2014.1
Scope and Content
48 Black and White photographs of Lake Tahtsa, early tunnel and dam construction
Part Of
Holisky Collection
Creator
A.J. Holisky
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.1
Date Range
1950
Custodial History
Patricia Holisky
Scope and Content
48 Black and White photographs of Lake Tahtsa, early tunnel and dam construction
Name Access
Holisky, Patricia
Subject Access
Lake Tahtsa
Tunnel Construction
Early Construction

Construction at the City Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27785
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1979]
Accession Number
79.23
Scope and Content
Phototgraphs of the construction at City Centre, the new 2nd Ice Rink, commercial construction for the new Overwaitea, Condominiums on Lahakas South Boulevard, Mr.Mikes restaurant nearing completion, and Mr.Mikes completed, and the 2nd Ice Arena in City Centre being built.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
79.23
Date Range
[1979]
Physical Description
10 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Phototgraphs of the construction at City Centre, the new 2nd Ice Rink, commercial construction for the new Overwaitea, Condominiums on Lahakas South Boulevard, Mr.Mikes restaurant nearing completion, and Mr.Mikes completed, and the 2nd Ice Arena in City Centre being built.

Nechako Centre & The Smelter Dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27762
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1962]
Accession Number
71.96
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Nechako Centre, the United Church, smelter dock, the public safety building, and the Kitimat Library
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
71.96
Date Range
[1962]
Physical Description
20 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Nechako Centre, the United Church, smelter dock, the public safety building, and the Kitimat Library
Part Of
Betty Edwards fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.9
Scope and Content
11 photos consisting of smeltersite, Haisla bridge construction, Delta King, and other early Kitimat content.
Part Of
Betty Edwards fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2014.9
Physical Description
11 photographs print : b&w ;
Custodial History
Betty Edwards
Scope and Content
11 photos consisting of smeltersite, Haisla bridge construction, Delta King, and other early Kitimat content.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Edwards, Betty
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Haisla Bridge
Delta King
Early Construction
Kitimat
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.

Minette Bay & Christmas at the Smelter Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27764
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of Minette Bay, Transmission Line, Halloween, and Christmas at the Smelter Site
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
Date Range
[1954]
Physical Description
88 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her position as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of Minette Bay, Transmission Line, Halloween, and Christmas at the Smelter Site

Smelter Site Bushfire & Nechako Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27787
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[June 24,1980]
Accession Number
80.54
Scope and Content
Photographs of the smelter site bushfire, Nechako Centre, and Eurocan Pulp and Paper Mill .
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.54
Date Range
[June 24,1980]
Physical Description
8 slides : colour
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as curator of the Kitimat Museum
Scope and Content
Photographs of the smelter site bushfire, Nechako Centre, and Eurocan Pulp and Paper Mill .

Power Transmission Lines Over Glacier

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28339
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Accession Number
72.6
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Oct 1954]
Physical Description
2 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing Kitimat as well as power transmission lines over a glacier at Kemano-Kildala.
Notes
72.6.4E and 72.6.4F
Subject Access
Kemano
Kildala
Transmission line
Kitimat
Glacier
Storage Location
Curator's Office

Alcan Engineering Photos

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28286
Part Of
KUTE Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.25
Scope and Content
8 photos of Alcan Engineering. 1) Looking East From Centre Passageway Bldg 7B 2) Completed Roof Fan Walking on Potroom 8B West 3) Looking West in Potroom 8B West from Column Line 12 4) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 5) General View of Progress of Work in Potline 8A East 6) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 7) Looking East from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A 8) Looking West from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A
Part Of
KUTE Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.25
Physical Description
8 photographs print : b&w ; 9x11
History / Biographical
Retreived from KUTE by one of the volunteers
Scope and Content
8 photos of Alcan Engineering. 1) Looking East From Centre Passageway Bldg 7B 2) Completed Roof Fan Walking on Potroom 8B West 3) Looking West in Potroom 8B West from Column Line 12 4) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 5) General View of Progress of Work in Potline 8A East 6) Potroom 8B East Looking East from Centre Passageway 7) Looking East from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A 8) Looking West from Centre Passageway Bldg 8A
Name Access
KUTE
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
pot lines
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

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
Chester Steele fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950-1953
Accession Number
2000.32.
Scope and Content
18 photographs of Kemano.
Part Of
Chester Steele fonds
Creator
Chester Steele
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2000.32.
Date Range
1950-1953
Physical Description
13 photographs print : b&w ; 1 photograph print : sepia ; 7x10 1 photograph print : colour ; 10x15
Custodial History
Vancouver Island Regional Library
Scope and Content
18 photographs of Kemano.
Notes
Title based on content of fond.
Name Access
Steele, Chester
Subject Access
Kemano
Kemano Post Office
Kemano Powerhouse
kemano Wharf
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

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