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Envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simpson Conatining Boat Manufacturing Info

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34898
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Accession Number
2010.13.13
Scope and Content
One envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simposon containing boat manufacturing info. Envelope from Brooks Boat MFG. Co.
Booklet - Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw Michigan U.S.A.
Catalogue Sheet - Knock-Down Furniture sold direct from the factory to the user. Brooks Manufacturing Company.
Catalogue Sheet - The Brooks System. Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A.
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.13.13
GMD
multiple media
Physical Description
1 Envelope with Contents
History / Biographical
These items were obtained by Aubrey from John Pitman Moore. John was the son of Elizabeth Moore who was matron at the Elizabeth Long Girls School.
Custodial History
Donated by Aubrey Wood
Scope and Content
One envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simposon containing boat manufacturing info. Envelope from Brooks Boat MFG. Co.
Booklet - Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw Michigan U.S.A.
Catalogue Sheet - Knock-Down Furniture sold direct from the factory to the user. Brooks Manufacturing Company.
Catalogue Sheet - The Brooks System. Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A.
Subject Access
Boats
Manufacturing
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
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
Part Of
Bryan Quinlan fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2003.24
Part Of
Bryan Quinlan fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.24
Date Range
1950
Custodial History
Collection of early Kitimat history documents and photos.
Kitimat Minor Hockey history, notes, photographs
Toastmaster’s Club booklet and photographs
17 photographs of Anderson Creek Trailer Camp
Kemano powerhouse 1950-1955
76 slides of the temporary wharf, Smeltersite, and the town
town planning maps
Name Access
Quinlan, Bryan
Subject Access
Kitimat Minor Hockey
Toastmasters
Anderson Creek Camp
Smeltersite
Kemano Powerhouse
Moore Creek drainage
Wharf
Early Kitimat

Fritz Wurster Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28258
Part Of
Fritz Wurster Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2002.32
Scope and Content
Collection of photos from Kemano (originals and copies). Very early & interesting photos of Morrison-Knudsen Construction in Kemano showing camps, harbour, powerhouse, tunnel, transmission line, skid, camps at Horestky, camps throughout the transmission line.
Part Of
Fritz Wurster Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.32
Date Range
1950
Scope and Content
Collection of photos from Kemano (originals and copies). Very early & interesting photos of Morrison-Knudsen Construction in Kemano showing camps, harbour, powerhouse, tunnel, transmission line, skid, camps at Horestky, camps throughout the transmission line.
Name Access
Wurster, Fritz
Subject Access
Kemano
Transmission line
Morrison-Knudsen Company
Powerhouse
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

Morrison-Knudsen Binders

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34832
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.
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
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
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

Kemano Structure Sketches

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34359
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.
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

Alcan Promotional Booklets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15015
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1954 - 1957
Accession Number
2009.1.50-56
Scope and Content
Series consists of Alcan promotional booklets and annual reports.
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2009.1.50-56
Date Range
1954 - 1957
Physical Description
7 booklets
Scope and Content
Series consists of Alcan promotional booklets and annual reports.
Storage Location
Arvhives Bay 4 Shelf 1 Box 80
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2005
Scope and Content
Alcan's 50th Anniversary Collection 1954-2004. Includes Corporate Affairs DVD "Kitimat Works 50th Anniversary 1954-2004, 1.Cynthia Carrole Message, 2.Ceremonial Ingot Pour, 3.Highlight Video
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 4

Photobook of Early Kitimat and Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35205
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.
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
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1956]
Accession Number
982.46
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the inside of the Delta King.
Part Of
James Tirrul-Jones Collection
Creator
James Tirrul-Jones
Description Level
Series
Series Number
11
Accession Number
982.46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Jul 1956]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5cm 1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 13cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 18 x 25cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by James Tirrul-Jones in his role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the inside of the Delta King.
Notes
982.46.21 to 22 (982.46.22 is duplicated in color and b&w) : R15-23 and R15-24
Subject Access
Delta King
Boats
boat
Kitimat
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 - Kitimat Secondary & Elementary School Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28570
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial photographs of Kitimat schools (Mount Elizabeth, Roy Wilcox, Nechako, Alexander, St. Anthony's, Cormorant, & Kildala).
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
1
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
8 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial photographs of Kitimat schools (Mount Elizabeth, Roy Wilcox, Nechako, Alexander, St. Anthony's, Cormorant, & Kildala).
Notes
79-215, 79-213, 79-214, 79-212, 79-209, 79-206, 79-82, 79-81
Subject Access
Kildala Elementary School
school
School Buildings
Mount Elizabeth Secondary School
Alexander School
St. Anthony's School
St. Anthony's Catholic
Cormorant Elementary School
Roy Wilcox Elementary School
Nechako Elementary School
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
Kitimat
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Alcan - Kitamaat Village Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28573
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Kitamaat Village.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
4
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
2 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Kitamaat Village.
Notes
79-41, 79-37
Subject Access
Kitamaat Village
Aerial
Kitimat Arm
Boats
Wharf
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Alcan - Nechako Reservoir & Kenney Dam

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28585
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Nechako Reservoir, the Kenney Dam, & the Skins Lake Spillway which were built to create hydroelectric power to be used by the Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat. Also pictured is Des Lake, Alcan barge Tahtsa II at East Tahtsa, a view of the Entiako River as it enters the Nechako Reservoir, an underwater cutting barge, & Eurocan's logging operation at Andrews Bay on Ootsa Lake.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
7
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
12 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the Nechako Reservoir, the Kenney Dam, & the Skins Lake Spillway which were built to create hydroelectric power to be used by the Alcan aluminum smelter in Kitimat. Also pictured is Des Lake, Alcan barge Tahtsa II at East Tahtsa, a view of the Entiako River as it enters the Nechako Reservoir, an underwater cutting barge, & Eurocan's logging operation at Andrews Bay on Ootsa Lake.
Notes
No.19, No.22, No.44, No.47, No.49, No.53, No.56, No.58, No.85, No.105, No.119, No.136
Subject Access
Kenney Dam
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Reservoir
Barge
Ootsa Lake
Aerial
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1980
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing locations on the shores of the Kitimat Arm such as M.K Bay Marina and the Northland Navigation dock
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
6
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
8 Aug 1980
Physical Description
2 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing locations on the shores of the Kitimat Arm such as M.K Bay Marina and the Northland Navigation dock
Notes
79-14, 80-264
Subject Access
Kitimat Arm
M.K Bay Marina
Northland Navigation
Northland Dock
Storage Location
Negative Storage
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Jan 1981 (5,16) Mar 1981 30 Jun 1981 14 Sep 1981 19 Oct 1981 (1,10) Oct 1982
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Ocelot wharf throughout its construction.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
2
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Jan 1981 (5,16) Mar 1981 30 Jun 1981 14 Sep 1981 19 Oct 1981 (1,10) Oct 1982
Physical Description
10 photograph prints : color 6 photograph prints : b&w 14 negatives
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Photographs showing the Ocelot wharf throughout its construction.
Notes
File # 43, 81-01-(153,155), 81-03-(191,205), Roll 13-12A, Roll 20-No17A, 81-09-427, 81-10-(495,497), 82-10-(1138,1149,1151,1153,1154,1156)
Subject Access
Wharf
Ocelot
Construction
boat
Boats
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Alcan - Nechako Reservoir Snow Pack Measurement

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28613
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Jan 1982
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the snow pack being measured to determine how much snow will melt into the Nechako Reservoir.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
10
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Jan 1982
Physical Description
4 negatives 4 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing the snow pack being measured to determine how much snow will melt into the Nechako Reservoir.
Notes
82-207, 82-214, 82-230, 82-231
Name Access
McKone, Russ
DeLisser, Derrick
Subject Access
Snow
Helicopter
Mountains
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Alcan - Mountain Transmission Lines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28612
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Jul 1985
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing transmission lines running through the mountains.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
9
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Jul 1985
Physical Description
2 negatives
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing transmission lines running through the mountains.
Notes
750, 757
Subject Access
Transmission line
Mountains
Snow
Scenery
Storage Location
Negative Storage

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