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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Accession Number
985.77.2
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
Physical Condition
good
Diameter
2"
Inscriptions
Map side: Aluminum Company of Canada Limited Reverse; First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada
Accession Number
985.77.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2

Menu (Christmas dinner Alcan)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8490
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Menu
Material
paper
Accession Number
989.36.3
Description
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
GMD
Documentary Objects
Object Type
Menu
Description
A Menu card for Alcan's christmas dinner in 1957. At the front there is a picture of a winter landscape with trees and mountains as well as writing at the right side "Souvenir Menu Christmas Dinner at Kitimat B.C. December 25th 1957" inside the card is the menu as well as messages from managers from the aluminum company. Christmas message from Crawley and Mccracken at the back
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Sun damaged
Width
10.2 cm
Length
15.3 cm
Accession Number
989.36.3
Category
Communication Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 2
Accession Number
985.68
Description
Thumb groove and Face of upper side-two grooves for fingers on lower side Material-Plastic black Technique- carved, ground and incised (original artifact).
Description
Thumb groove and Face of upper side-two grooves for fingers on lower side Material-Plastic black Technique- carved, ground and incised (original artifact).
Height
2 1/1"
Width
9 3/4"
Length
10"
Accession Number
985.68
Biographical Notes
Reproduced by Len McFarlane
Category
Construction T&E
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.9
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
9 cm angle cut cutter blade
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusted
Length
9
Accession Number
970.113.9
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Object Type
gift
Description
Cutter blades were used for cutting wood to different sizes and forms.Various sizes.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Accession Number
970.113.10-17
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 2 Box 2
Accession Number
971.14.1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Quantity
1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Accession Number
971.14.1
Accession Number
971.14.2
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Quantity
1
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Accession Number
971.14.2
Object Type
gift
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
3
Description
These stone hammers are black, and each has its own shape. (1) 72.91.1 -Stone-age hammer - 18 x 8 x 8 cm. - very crude. (2) 71.91.2 - Mortor-like artifact - 10 cm.high and 9 cm. wide. (3) 71.91.3 - Pestle-like artifact - 26.6 x 6.4 cm.
Physical Condition
good
Material
stone
Accession Number
972.91.1-3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Purchased
Accession Number
977.20
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Object Type
Purchased
Quantity
1
Description
Stone hammer is grey. Has a groove throughout the circumference of the center, possibly as a hand gripping point or to wrap a binding component around (rope/twine).
Physical Condition
poor
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Looks well used.
Height
9.5
Width
6.5
Length
14
Accession Number
977.20
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 1 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.14.1
Description
Whip saw blade has one handle missing. Blade is very rusty.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Whip saw blade has one handle missing. Blade is very rusty.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Very rusted.
Width
15
Length
150
Accession Number
978.14.1
Category
Construction T&E
Location
Settlement Display
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.3
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
Public Description
First aluminum ingot design used prior to 1957. In 1957 a tri-lock design for ingot stacking was introduced.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
13 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Alcan
Accession Number
983.1.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Accession Number
983.10.1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Quantity
1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Accession Number
983.10.1
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
984.40
Description
Ground stone artifact; found by the Kitimat River near old Village of Sumgas: May 6, 1984.
Quantity
1
Description
Ground stone artifact; found by the Kitimat River near old Village of Sumgas: May 6, 1984.
Accession Number
984.40
Category
Construction T&E
Mulitple Use Artifacts
Woodworking T&E
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 1
Object Type
Loan
Accession Number
984.67.3
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Object Type
Loan
Quantity
1
Description
Pile Driver -made of granite almost circular, one side has been broken off. Finger grooves on both sides.
Length
8.5
Accession Number
984.67.3
Category
Construction T&E
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Material
stone
Accession Number
984.79
Description
Hammer Stone
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hammer Stone
Physical Condition
fair
Material
stone
Condition Remarks
Stone is eroded from the back.
Length
28
Accession Number
984.79
Category
Construction T&E
Accession Number
985.038
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
Quantity
1
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
Accession Number
985.038
Accession Number
988.1.1-7
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Quantity
1
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Accession Number
988.1.1-7

Scrapbook of Alcan project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6871
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
2002.9a
Description
Scrapbook and envelope of Alcan related clippings etc. 6 books for research library.
Object Type
gift
Description
Scrapbook and envelope of Alcan related clippings etc. 6 books for research library.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Accession Number
2002.9a
Category
Documentary Artifact

Alcan Newsletter " Ingot"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact6890
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2002.29
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Accession Number
2002.29
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5

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