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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Accession Number
985.65.99
Scope and Content
Photo showing the before of Alcan`s potlines, in early 1952, when plans were still being thought over.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.99
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the before of Alcan`s potlines, in early 1952, when plans were still being thought over.
Subject Access
pot lines
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2007.1.129
Scope and Content
Slide of caisson before sinking.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.129
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of caisson before sinking.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

Eulachons Being Dumped Into Bins

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19253
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1982 May
Accession Number
982.53.49
Scope and Content
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Kemano ; Indigenous Technology ; Eulachon Harvest ; Dumping Eulachon into Bins ; Natural History ; Sealife ; Eulachon
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Creator
Miyagawa, Jeanette (Walker)
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.53.49
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1982 May
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : colour : 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Kemano ; Indigenous Technology ; Eulachon Harvest ; Dumping Eulachon into Bins ; Natural History ; Sealife ; Eulachon
Name Access
Miyagawa, Jeanette
Subject Access
Kemano

Logs Being Taken to the Mill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35536
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Accession Number
2022.30.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of logs being taken to the mill at Kemano. Large logs are being hauled by a machine. A man is squatting on the right. There is snow on the logs and surrounding scenery. Mountains in the background.
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.30.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of logs being taken to the mill at Kemano. Large logs are being hauled by a machine. A man is squatting on the right. There is snow on the logs and surrounding scenery. Mountains in the background.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.51
Scope and Content
Photograph of result of first clearing shown in BC-2-142. Note size of trees and condition of logs. Trees are cut/knocked down. Other trees still standing behind.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.51
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of result of first clearing shown in BC-2-142. Note size of trees and condition of logs. Trees are cut/knocked down. Other trees still standing behind.
Notes
BC-2-136
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Machinery
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Smeltersite being cleared

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description20690
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.17
Scope and Content
N/W corner of Smelter Site, looking east. North access road in left foreground. Area for service buildings in center foreground. Cold deck pile No. 1 in right foreground. Overburden disposal ramp in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20.3 cm
Scope and Content
N/W corner of Smelter Site, looking east. North access road in left foreground. Area for service buildings in center foreground. Cold deck pile No. 1 in right foreground. Overburden disposal ramp in background.
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Clearing Operation
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage

Strictural Steel Being Erected

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15392
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.24
Scope and Content
Photo showing Structrual Steel Being Erected for Alcan Service
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.24
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 Photograph: b&w; 27 x 22 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Structrual Steel Being Erected for Alcan Service
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Accession Number
2022.30.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Timber Homes. There are six visible buildings - one is only slightly visible behind the others. Wooden planks are also piled behind. There are powerlines running behind the homes, and one in the foreground. Beyond the homes are tall mountains.
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.30.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Timber Homes. There are six visible buildings - one is only slightly visible behind the others. Wooden planks are also piled behind. There are powerlines running behind the homes, and one in the foreground. Beyond the homes are tall mountains.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Mountain Being Reflected in a Lake? at Kemano

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35545
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Accession Number
2022.30.34
Scope and Content
Photograph of a mountain being reflected in what looks like a lake at Kemano.
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.30.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a mountain being reflected in what looks like a lake at Kemano.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Forest Before Townsite Was Built

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28643
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
984.52.31
Scope and Content
Slide of the forest before townsite clearing began.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum & Archives Collection
Creator
Kitimat Baptist Church
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
984.52.31
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 slide : colour ; 3.5 cm x 2.4 cm
Custodial History
Slide copied from Kitimat Baptist Church collection.
Scope and Content
Slide of the forest before townsite clearing began.
Storage Location
Slide Storage

Kemano Timber Co. Building

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35514
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Accession Number
2022.30.3
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Timber Co. building. Behind the building are piles of wood planks, other buildings, and a burner structure with a conveyor going in and smoke coming out. There is a forested mountainside in the background.
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.30.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano Timber Co. building. Behind the building are piles of wood planks, other buildings, and a burner structure with a conveyor going in and smoke coming out. There is a forested mountainside in the background.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Clearing Timber for Transmission Line

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35535
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Accession Number
2022.30.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing timber for transmission line just back of camp 5 at Kemano. Logs are being loaded onto a truck with a crane. Five men can be seen working, one in the crane. There is snow on the ground and trees in the background.
Part Of
James Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.30.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
Kemano Timber Limited photos. The President and CEO was Ernest G. McCorkell.
Custodial History
Photos donated by James (Jim) Stewart.
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearing timber for transmission line just back of camp 5 at Kemano. Logs are being loaded onto a truck with a crane. Five men can be seen working, one in the crane. There is snow on the ground and trees in the background.
Subject Access
Kemano
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Footings being prepared for Nechako Centre

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27251
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 10, 1953
Accession Number
78.11.56
Scope and Content
Site of Neighbourhood Centre Building [Alcan #BC-2-603]
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.56
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
October 10, 1953
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 27.5 x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Site of Neighbourhood Centre Building [Alcan #BC-2-603]
Subject Access
Nechako
Kitimat-Kemano Project

Diesel Powerhouse Being Framed Up

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35002
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Accession Number
2022.22.30
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.30
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of diesel powerhouse being framed up, westside of smeltersite. Men working in front, two men are holding up a beam.
Notes
BC-2-29
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat River Estuary Before Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25055
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Accession Number
982.91.174
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kitimat River Estuary before construction
Part Of
Board of School Trustees, School District No. 80 fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.91.174
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5cm x 25.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kitimat River Estuary before construction
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Eurocan Mill Site before development.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25165
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Dec 24 1968
Accession Number
2005.8.7224
Scope and Content
"1968 Eurocan mill site."
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.7224
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca Dec 24 1968
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 15.1x20.1cm
Scope and Content
"1968 Eurocan mill site."
Notes
Eurocan - General

Building Supplies before smeltersite construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15768
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
08,1951,10
Accession Number
79.31.3
Scope and Content
photo showing the building supplies prior to smelter construction
Part Of
Hal Williams Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
79.31.3
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Hal Williams
Date Range
08,1951,10
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25x19
Scope and Content
photo showing the building supplies prior to smelter construction
Subject Access
Smeltersite

Compacted Gravel Fill Being Placed at Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34973
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2022.22.20
Scope and Content
Photograph of smeltersite looking west from eastern boundary. Compacted gravel fill being placed. Note that the fill under the pipes at the centre is at final grade of 45' 6". Material, construction, and buildings visible in back.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.20
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of smeltersite looking west from eastern boundary. Compacted gravel fill being placed. Note that the fill under the pipes at the centre is at final grade of 45' 6". Material, construction, and buildings visible in back.
Notes
BC-2-232
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Eulachon Being Taken From Maturing Pits To Sumgatsi For Rendering

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19213
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1982 May
Accession Number
982.53.73
Scope and Content
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Kemano ; Nat. Technology ; Eulachon Harvest ; Greasemaking ; (Eulachons Taken from Pits to Sumgatsi) ; Nat. History ; Sealife ; Eulachon
Part Of
Miyagawa Collection
Creator
Miyagawa, Jeanette (Walker)
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
982.53.73
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1982 May
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : colour : 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Kemano ; Nat. Technology ; Eulachon Harvest ; Greasemaking ; (Eulachons Taken from Pits to Sumgatsi) ; Nat. History ; Sealife ; Eulachon
Name Access
Miyagawa, Jeanette
Subject Access
Kemano

Lift Station #2 Being Constructed by Sagimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17232
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.568
Scope and Content
Photograph of #2 Lift Station being constructed by sagimat for municipality in Neighbourhood C-I
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.568
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of #2 Lift Station being constructed by sagimat for municipality in Neighbourhood C-I
Notes
J-2-568
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structure
General
Geographic Access
Kildala Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage

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