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Part Of
Art Coghlin Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
2019.80.12
Scope and Content
Picture of the Alcan potline construction.
Part Of
Art Coghlin Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.80.12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 cm
Scope and Content
Picture of the Alcan potline construction.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Potlines
Construction
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter

Smeltersite School Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15396
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.26
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.26
Standard number
Photo showing smelter site
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 8 x 9 cm
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
Frank Hendy Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-52
Accession Number
984.70.16
Scope and Content
Sign on Kitimat Dock
Part Of
Frank Hendy Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
984.70.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-52
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8.9 cm
Scope and Content
Sign on Kitimat Dock
Notes
R81-16
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Geographic Access
Kitimat wharf
Storage Location
photograph storage

Caisson launching operation group

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description148
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
142
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-362. -- Messrs. Jenkinson, Wynne-Jones, and Hermann all work for Alcan Engineering under the Resident Engineer George Malby. Messrs. J.B. Whitton and Van Houten work for the consulting firm of Frederick R. Harris & Co. of New York, N.Y. Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.212
Name Access
Hermann, Dick
Jenkinson, Cam
Malby, George
McCallum, Mr.
Van Houten, Mr.
Whiting, Hal
Whitton, J. B.
Wynne-Jones, Mr.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Images

Alcan Office Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description10763
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 October 1962
Accession Number
2005.8.1522
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan; new office building under way.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1522
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
18 October 1962
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 6"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #4 - (A) Historical (1) Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan; new office building under way.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Construction of Buildings
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Cable Skip Operated by Peter Tryssenaar

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19765
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
78.5.6
Scope and Content
Cable Skip operated by Peter Tryssenaar - Transp for workers to 1600 - 2600 level
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.6
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.3 x 14.2 cm
Scope and Content
Cable Skip operated by Peter Tryssenaar - Transp for workers to 1600 - 2600 level
Name Access
Tryssenaar, Peter
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
skip
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
personnel
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Machine shop site, clearing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20036
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
78.11.7
Scope and Content
Clearing for machine shop site and storage yard, Moore Creek camp in background, looking east.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 28.1 x 20.3 cm 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Clearing for machine shop site and storage yard, Moore Creek camp in background, looking east.
Notes
BC-2-28
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Clearing Operation
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

Alcan Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24587
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

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
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.5.8
Scope and Content
Kemano 1952. Alcan personnel office, first aid building, bunkhouses, and the road Main Portal in 1952.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Kemano 1952. Alcan personnel office, first aid building, bunkhouses, and the road Main Portal in 1952.
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Bunkhouses
First Aid
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Alcan Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24588
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction from private wharf.
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction from private wharf.
Subject Access
Private Wharf
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

An Aerial Of The Potlines At Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description7516
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[3 April 1980]
Accession Number
1998.1.7446
Scope and Content
The potlines are positioned in the middle of the photograph, with the other buildings on site located around the lines.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.7446
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
[3 April 1980]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
The potlines are positioned in the middle of the photograph, with the other buildings on site located around the lines.
Notes
Patzelt No. 7357
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Potlines

Alcan Employees Returning to Work.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9293
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 9 or 12 Sept 1961]
Accession Number
1998.1.8270
Scope and Content
Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8270
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 9 or 12 Sept 1961]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
Alcan smelter employees returning to work after layoffs due to plant shut down caused by a rock slide in Kemano tunnel. (Rock Fall in the Kemano Power tunnel 65' long, 140' high, and 125 cubic yards of material) cut off power to Kitimat plant. Only after a dewatering of the tunnel, was power restored.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.84 B
Subject Access
Kemano
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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

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
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.33
Scope and Content
Photo showing alumina storage bin base
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.33
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing alumina storage bin base
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
73.3.3.35
Scope and Content
Photo showing Morrison-Knudsen Camp
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.3.35
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 10"
Scope and Content
Photo showing Morrison-Knudsen Camp
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Alcan Facility Buildings

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29828
Part Of
Art Coghlin Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
2019.80.13
Scope and Content
Alcan Facility Buildings
Part Of
Art Coghlin Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2019.80.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 cm
Scope and Content
Alcan Facility Buildings
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 20 Sept 1962]
Accession Number
1998.1.8413
Scope and Content
View of the Alcan office building under construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.8413
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 20 Sept 1962]
Physical Description
1 photograph and 1 negative : b&w
Scope and Content
View of the Alcan office building under construction.
Notes
Old Accession No. 987.26.294
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
73.3.5.1
Scope and Content
View showing railway track laying in progress across the site of potlines 3 and 4 into plant, Moore Creek Bridge in the Background Dec.17, 1954 Alcan Neg. # 28529
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.5.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
View showing railway track laying in progress across the site of potlines 3 and 4 into plant, Moore Creek Bridge in the Background Dec.17, 1954 Alcan Neg. # 28529
Subject Access
Railway
Potlines
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Bridge
Geographic Access
Moore Creek
Smelter site
Storage Location
photograph storage

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