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John McLachlan's Alcan employment documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36727
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Alcan
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Storage Location
Curator's office
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
974.66.1-2
Description
These medallions are made of aluminum. They were given to every employee of Alcan to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.
Artist
Alcan Smelters
Object Type
gift
Description
These medallions are made of aluminum. They were given to every employee of Alcan to celebrate their twentieth anniversary.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
974.66.1-2
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
979.32.1-2
Description
These are both made of aluminum. They were used for commemorative issued for the 25 anniversary of the first ingot donated.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
These are both made of aluminum. They were used for commemorative issued for the 25 anniversary of the first ingot donated.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
979.32.1-2
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C
Manufacturer Country
Canada
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
Object Type
Ingots
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.15
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Title
Alcan
Object Type
Ingots
Quantity
1
Description
Bundle of 40 mini Ingots; These mini ingots are shaped together in the same fashion as the actual ingots are interlocked for shipping.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
11 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Length
16 cm
Accession Number
983.15
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
992.2.1
Description
Mini-Trilok Ingot Keychain.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Description
Mini-Trilok Ingot Keychain.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
992.2.1
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 1
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Object Type
Sample
Description
Sample which comes into the lab and the prongs are cut off and then they are put into a machine which runs an electrical current through and analyzes the chemical makeup of the metal.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
5.3 cm
Length
2.8 cm
Accession Number
2005.13.3
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Object Type
Sample, Aluminum
Description
Spill, round, regular-grade aluminum off the lines
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2005.13.4
Category
Other T&E for Science and Technology
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Material
Carbon
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Object Type
Sample, Carbon
Description
Ball of Carbon, ingredient in aluminum smeltering process.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Carbon
Accession Number
2005.13.7
Category
Unclassifiable Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

Pavement Roller on Kitimat Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30266
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.428
Scope and Content
Pavement roller on newly paved Kitimat street.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.428
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Pavement roller on newly paved Kitimat street.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.429
Scope and Content
Water pool surrouned by logs and log debris. Something appears to be submerged in it.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.429
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Water pool surrouned by logs and log debris. Something appears to be submerged in it.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.430
Scope and Content
Boat on water pool surrounded by logs and log debris. Trying to lift something out?
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.430
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Scope and Content
Boat on water pool surrounded by logs and log debris. Trying to lift something out?
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.431
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.431
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Custodial History
Man sitting with moose remains and drinking beer. Open truck behind him.

Man Dragging Animal Remains

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30270
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.433
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.433
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Custodial History
Man dragging some sort of animal remains or carcass with rope.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.432
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.432
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Custodial History
Man sitting with moose remains. Open truck behind him.

Man Dragging Animal Remains

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30272
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.434
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.434
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Custodial History
Man dragging some sort of animal remains or carcass with rope.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.436
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.436
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Custodial History
View of trees in winter.
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2003.32.438
Part Of
Bill Frahler Collection
Creator
Bill Frahler
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2003.32.438
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 slide : col.
Custodial History
Man carrying moose head through trees.
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Description
Alcan coaster
GMD
Food Service Accessories
Object Type
Coaster
Description
Alcan coaster
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
8.2 cm
Length
8.2 cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat Works, Anode Paste Plant, Official opening 19 September, 1983, Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd.
Accession Number
2014.9.1
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2014.9.2
Description
Alcan Kemano coin. Alcan logo on one side, map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida on the other.
GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
commemorative
Description
Alcan Kemano coin. Alcan logo on one side, map of Canada showing Kitimat and Arvida on the other.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Inscriptions
Kemano, Alcan, Canada; Aluminum Company of Canada Limited
Accession Number
2014.9.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Manufacturer
Alcan

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