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Photobook of Early Kitimat and Alcan Smelter

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Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2022.14.7
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
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Part Of
Lydia Strecheniuk Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2022.14.7
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : 9x9cm ; colour
Custodial History
Donated by Carol Larson. Originally belonged to her mother, Lydia Strecheniuk.
Scope and Content
Photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan smelter. Souvenir photobook with five photos.
Townsite with Mount Elizabeth in background. Smoke is visible beyond townsite in the forest. May 15, 1956.
Townsite with sandhill visible in background. May 15, 1956.
Main Road - Motel - Townsite. View of road leading from service centre into town. Kildala area cleared but not much is built. Kitimat River bridge visible at bottom. Aug 1955.
Kitimat Valley. View of Alcan site, hospital beach, and pier. Looking north.
Smeltersite. View of Alcan smelter and smeltersite.
Subject Access
Townsite
Mount Elizabeth
Sand Hill
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Folders with Kitimat Material

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Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
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Part Of
Al Botteselle Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2012.2
Scope and Content
3 folders containing material pertaining to Kitimat. Folder 1 - Making Aluminum sheet, Ingot March 8, 1991, Ingot February 22, 1991, Ingot April 26, 1961. Folder 2 - photos of Kitimat smeltersite, townsite, machinery, Delta King, caissions, smelter construction, Haisla bridge, Kitamaat village, and sports teams on album sheets. Folder 3 - Kitimat/Kemano the first 25 years booklet, the Saguenay hydro-electric system booklet, 1955 Aluminum booklet, Aluminum Limited 1959 booklet.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 28
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City Centre

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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1955]
Accession Number
73.3.6
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.
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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
Series
Series Number
13
Accession Number
73.3.6
Date Range
[1955]
Physical Description
11 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat City Centre from Albatross Ave.
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Riverlodge & City Centre

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Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1957]
Scope and Content
Photographs of City Centre, Riverlodge, and Kingfisher Avenue
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Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
23
Date Range
[1957]
Physical Description
Slides : Colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of City Centre, Riverlodge, and Kingfisher Avenue
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Delta King

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Part Of
Carston Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2007.3a-c
Scope and Content
3 photos of the Delta King (one is a copy)
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Part Of
Carston Collection
Creator
F.K. Carston
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2007.3a-c
Physical Description
1 photograph print : sepia ; 6 x 8.75in 1 photograph print : sepia ; 5.25 x 7.75in 1 photograph print : b&w ; 11 x 16in
Custodial History
F.K. Carston
Scope and Content
3 photos of the Delta King (one is a copy)
Notes
Sepia photos split in two peices.
Name Access
Carston, F.K.
Subject Access
Delta King
Smeltersite
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Chamber of Commerce and Upper City Centre Mall (Hudson's Bay Store)

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Apr 1985
Accession Number
985.34
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Upper City Centre Mall (mainly the Hudson's Bay Store) and also the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce.
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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
58
Accession Number
985.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Apr 1985
Physical Description
13 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Upper City Centre Mall (mainly the Hudson's Bay Store) and also the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce.
Notes
985.34.14 to 27 : R95-14 to R95-27
Subject Access
Kitimat
City Centre
City Centre Mall
Chamber of Commerce
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Kitimat City Centre Outdoor Rink

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Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1962
Accession Number
983.48.13
Scope and Content
Kitimat City Centre Outdoor Rink, Feb 14, 1962, The Kitimat Advertiser clipping. "Fun in the Sun".
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Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
983.48.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
1 newspaper clipping
History / Biographical
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Kitimat City Centre Outdoor Rink, Feb 14, 1962, The Kitimat Advertiser clipping. "Fun in the Sun".
Name Access
Nyeste, Gabriel
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 3
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Kitimat Service Centre & Kitimat River

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Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
[1954]
Accession Number
982.105
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat Service Centre and the Kitimat River
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Part Of
Museum Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
32
Accession Number
982.105
Date Range
[1954]
Physical Description
31 slides : colour
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Kitimat Service Centre and the Kitimat River
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Vancouver First Nations Centre Poles

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Unknown
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Vancouver First Nations Centre Poles.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
34
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Unknown
Physical Description
8 photograph prints : color ; 15 x 10cm 2 photograph prints : color ; 10 x 15cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Vancouver First Nations Centre Poles.
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Heritage Tea at Senior Citizen's Drop In Centre

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Feb 1987
Accession Number
987.11
Scope and Content
Photographs of the senior citizens tea gathering.
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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
68
Accession Number
987.11
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
22 Feb 1987
Physical Description
19 photograph prints: b&w ; 9 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs of the senior citizens tea gathering.
Notes
987.11.1 to 19 : R106-1 to R106-19
Name Access
Stockman, Cecil
Stockman, Gordon
Kelly, L.
Cheyne, Dorothy
Rodrigo, Bev
Germuth
Gurrice
Subject Access
Tea
Seniors
People
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Malcolm Orsted Collection

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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.
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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
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Break Dancing and Fashion Show at City Centre Mall

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 Apr 1984
Accession Number
984.34
Scope and Content
Six photographs of the Kitimat Fashion Show and break dancing at the City Centre Mall.
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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
41
Accession Number
984.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
14 Apr 1984
Physical Description
6 photograph prints : color ; 9 x 12.5cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Six photographs of the Kitimat Fashion Show and break dancing at the City Centre Mall.
Notes
984.34.1 to 6 : R70-1 to R70-1 to 2, R70-11 to 14, and R70-19 (Missing 3 to 10 and 15 to 18)
Subject Access
Dance
fashion
Fashion Show
City Centre
City Centre Mall
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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City Centre, Kildala, Playground, and Sikh Temple Construction

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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1984]
Accession Number
984.66
Scope and Content
Five photographs of City Center, Kildala (from Haisla Hill), a playground behind Gyrfalcon, and Gurdwara: Sikh Temple being built.
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Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
51
Accession Number
984.66
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1984]
Physical Description
5 photograph prints : b&w ; 9 x 12cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Five photographs of City Center, Kildala (from Haisla Hill), a playground behind Gyrfalcon, and Gurdwara: Sikh Temple being built.
Notes
984.66.1 to 5 : R79-1A to 6A (Missing 3A and 4A. R79-5A appears twice)
Subject Access
playground
Haisla Hill
City Centre
Gurdwara
Kildala
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Return Trip From Kemano by Helicopter

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
16 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from a return trip from Kemano to Kitimat by helicopter.
Subject Access
Helicopter
Aerial
Scenery
Kitimat
Kemano
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Kemano 1952/1953

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Part Of
Ann Graham Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2011.25
Scope and Content
Envelopes containing photos from broken down photo album of Kemano 1952/1953. Envelopes name which pages photos came from. Some envelopes have descriptions. Page 2 - Camp 5 Page 3 - Camp V and its destruction Page 4 - Horetsky Camp. Johnny after his helicopter accident - feed Sam Page 6 - The first camp 5 before it burned (tents) Page 7 - The Second Camp V Page 8 - Camp V seen from camp VI Page 11 - To 2600 feet camp Page 12 - Camp V underclouds from camp 2600 feet without clouds Page 15 - Camp 10 Chacha Page 16 - At camp 2600 Page 21 - First party with the nurses Page 23 - The first show all men cast Page 24 - Sam is always hungry Page 25 - Johnny, Marc, Arthur, Wally, John + Bill. Wonderful Times + Memories. Page 26 - Cherjune? Cheyenne, Max, Larry. Page 27 - Paula gentle friend, Gerrard, Max. Page 28 - Waiting for the dining room to open. Page 29 - Johnny + Tom Page 30 - My roommate Anthony Page 37 - Xmas day 1953 Page 40 - Kemano against Kitimat softball. Collection also includes: Envelope with paybills, receipts, clippings, and booklets. Envelope with albun on adhesive sheet pg. 1 Envelope with photgraph with album. Folder containing photcopies of album pages
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Part Of
Ann Graham Collection
Creator
Roger Michel
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2011.25
GMD
graphic material
Scope and Content
Envelopes containing photos from broken down photo album of Kemano 1952/1953. Envelopes name which pages photos came from. Some envelopes have descriptions. Page 2 - Camp 5 Page 3 - Camp V and its destruction Page 4 - Horetsky Camp. Johnny after his helicopter accident - feed Sam Page 6 - The first camp 5 before it burned (tents) Page 7 - The Second Camp V Page 8 - Camp V seen from camp VI Page 11 - To 2600 feet camp Page 12 - Camp V underclouds from camp 2600 feet without clouds Page 15 - Camp 10 Chacha Page 16 - At camp 2600 Page 21 - First party with the nurses Page 23 - The first show all men cast Page 24 - Sam is always hungry Page 25 - Johnny, Marc, Arthur, Wally, John + Bill. Wonderful Times + Memories. Page 26 - Cherjune? Cheyenne, Max, Larry. Page 27 - Paula gentle friend, Gerrard, Max. Page 28 - Waiting for the dining room to open. Page 29 - Johnny + Tom Page 30 - My roommate Anthony Page 37 - Xmas day 1953 Page 40 - Kemano against Kitimat softball. Collection also includes: Envelope with paybills, receipts, clippings, and booklets. Envelope with albun on adhesive sheet pg. 1 Envelope with photgraph with album. Folder containing photcopies of album pages
Name Access
Michel, Roger
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Archives 1 Shelf 3 Box 32
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Kemano Structure Sketches

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Part Of
Carol Hamilton Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Accession Number
2005.3
Scope and Content
Folder containing sketch showing Arrangement of Ten Mile Tunnels, Penstocks, Powerhouse, etc. with attachments - underground workings, powerhouse, Transverse Section, Surface, Geology & Topography of Kemano.
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Part Of
Carol Hamilton Collection
Creator
C.W. Abrahamson
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952-1953
Scope and Content
Folder containing sketch showing Arrangement of Ten Mile Tunnels, Penstocks, Powerhouse, etc. with attachments - underground workings, powerhouse, Transverse Section, Surface, Geology & Topography of Kemano.
Name Access
Abrahamson, C.W.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 32
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Kemano Cemetary

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides and photographs of the Kemano Cemetary showing grave stones, carvings, and totem poles.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
8
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
24 Slides : color 24 Photograph prints : color ; 13 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides and photographs of the Kemano Cemetary showing grave stones, carvings, and totem poles.
Subject Access
Cemetery
Kemano
Kemano Village Sites
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Kemano Town

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca .Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides from Kemano Town of streets, houses, and some mountain scenery.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
7
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca .Jun 1990]
Physical Description
22 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides from Kemano Town of streets, houses, and some mountain scenery.
Subject Access
Towns
Townsite
Kemano
Kemano Village Sites
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Channel Trip to Kemano & Kemano Village Petroglyphs

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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Accession Number
2017.44
Scope and Content
Slides of Kemano Village petroglyphs and scenery down the channel to Kemano.
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Part Of
Montserrat Gonzalez Collection
Creator
Montserrat Gonzalez
Description Level
Series
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2017.44
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jun 1990]
Physical Description
33 Slides : color
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Montserrat Gonzalez in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Slides of Kemano Village petroglyphs and scenery down the channel to Kemano.
Subject Access
Douglas Channel
Kemano
Kemano Village Sites
Petroglyph
Scenery
Scenic
Storage Location
Curator's Office
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Morrison-Knudsen Binders

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Part Of
Rolland Meyers Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2001.26.1-2
Scope and Content
Two grey three ring binders containing photos, maps and typewritten reports dated 1951 and 1952 detailing the Morrison-Knudsen Kemano Project involving Kemano, Canyon River and Tahtsa Lake Tunnel Project.
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Part Of
Rolland Meyers Collection
Creator
Morrison-Knudsen Company of Canada. Ltd.
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2001.26.1-2
GMD
multiple media
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
2 Binders
Custodial History
Donated by Rolland Meyers in December 2001.
Scope and Content
Two grey three ring binders containing photos, maps and typewritten reports dated 1951 and 1952 detailing the Morrison-Knudsen Kemano Project involving Kemano, Canyon River and Tahtsa Lake Tunnel Project.
Subject Access
Kemano
Tahtsa Lake
Tunnel Construction
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 38
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