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Object Type
gift
Material
white cotton rope or string
Accession Number
973.13
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
white cotton rope or string
Culture
Haisla
Accession Number
973.13
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Object Type
gift
Material
metal & leather
Manufacturer
Canadian Kodak Co. LTD.
Accession Number
985.45
Description
Camera is box style, in working order. Carry case is included; Black camera, 12.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.2 cm. Brand name "Target Brownie 6-20".
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Camera is box style, in working order. Carry case is included; Black camera, 12.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.2 cm. Brand name "Target Brownie 6-20".
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal & leather
Condition Remarks
Case is brown; has one strap broken
Height
10.2
Width
7.6
Length
12.8
Accession Number
985.45
Category
Photographic T&E
Location
Settling the Valley Cabinet 3 Drawer 2
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Canadian Kodak Co. LTD.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Material
skin
Accession Number
969.19a
Description
Small replica of Innuit kayak. It has a small spear with it.
Quantity
1
Description
Small replica of Innuit kayak. It has a small spear with it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
skin
Culture
Inuit
Length
60.9
Accession Number
969.19a
Category
Water Transportation-Equipment
Location
artifact storage
Place of Manufacture
Canada

Smelter site looking east

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15406
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.11.28
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.28
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Smelter Site Looking East. Foreground, perforated Concrete Pipe for Ground Master Ditch. Middleground, Pre-cast Concrete Yard with Storage Stacks at right. Structural Steel partially complete in Service Buildings Lines D to M. Footings for Pot Line 2 at right.
Notes
BC-2-209
Subject Access
Smelter
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Geographic Access
Smelter site
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial View of Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16702
Part Of
Rough Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
986.21.14
Scope and Content
Photo showing the aerial view of the construction of the Alcan Project including the channel, and highway.
Part Of
Rough Collection
Creator
Florence Rough
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
986.21.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 6 x 7.3 cm 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the aerial view of the construction of the Alcan Project including the channel, and highway.
Subject Access
Smelter
Smeltersite
Aerial
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Smelter site

View looking west along potline building 2B

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29682
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
78.11.43
Scope and Content
View looking west along potline building 2B. Note pouring of air duct walls in progress.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.43
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
View looking west along potline building 2B. Note pouring of air duct walls in progress.
Notes
BC-2-418
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
pot lines
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage

Kitimat River Valley looking north

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29680
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Aug 1953
Accession Number
78.11.47
Scope and Content
General aerial view of the Kitimat River Valley looking north, showing the plant site at lower left.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.47
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
27 Aug 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
General aerial view of the Kitimat River Valley looking north, showing the plant site at lower left.
Subject Access
Kitimat
Aerial
Geographic Access
Kitimat River
Kitimat
Alcan Highway
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage
Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Manufacturer
C.W. Railway
Accession Number
985.77
Description
Rail ticket - aluminum 120 mm. By 60 m.m. Trail of '55. Kitimat or Boat C.W. Railway ticket.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Rail ticket - aluminum 120 mm. By 60 m.m. Trail of '55. Kitimat or Boat C.W. Railway ticket.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Object is in fair condition considering that it was first available in the mid-fifties.
Accession Number
985.77
Category
Exchange Medium
Location
on display
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, BC Canada
Manufacturer
C.W. Railway
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
BC
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Part Of
Lorna Daniel Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 - 30 Aug 1955
Accession Number
2020.1.10
Scope and Content
Photograph showing housing for the Alcan Smeltersite
Part Of
Lorna Daniel Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.1.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 - 30 Aug 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm 1 negetive : b&w ; 12.8 x 6.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing housing for the Alcan Smeltersite
Subject Access
Housing
Smeltersite
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Plasticolor by Carle's Montreal, Que.
Accession Number
970.44.7f
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Delta King.
Title
Kitimat's famous
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Quantity
1
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Delta King.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some wear on edges, enclosed in a course film
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat's famous KITIMAT, B.C.
Accession Number
970.44.7f
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Plasticolor by Carle's Montreal, Que.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Plasticolor by Carle's Montreal, Que.
Accession Number
970.44.8
Description
Postcard featuring image of rod and gun club in winter.
Title
Rod and Gun Club, winter scene
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Quantity
1
Description
Postcard featuring image of rod and gun club in winter.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some wear in edges
Height
8.8 cm
Length
13.9 cm
Inscriptions
Rod and Gun Club, winter scene KITIMAT, B.C.
Accession Number
970.44.8
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Plasticolor by Carle's Montreal, Que.
Accession Number
2010.6.2
Description
Book - Tales of Kitamaat by Gordon Robinson
Title
Tales of Kitamaat
Description
Book - Tales of Kitamaat by Gordon Robinson
Physical Condition
fair
Accession Number
2010.6.2
Biographical Notes
Mr. Lean worked for the Government Agent in Kitimat three times, in 1957, 1958 and 1969/70.
Name Access
Robinson, Gordon
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Research Library
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Date Range
1957
Material
paper
Accession Number
2022.6.8
Description
Canadian National Railways Freight Advice for 1 electric stove to Mrs. E. Johnson c/o smeltersite.
Description
Canadian National Railways Freight Advice for 1 electric stove to Mrs. E. Johnson c/o smeltersite.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some creases
Height
8.8cm
Width
13.9cm
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.6.8
Biographical Notes
Ernest Edward Johnson worked for Alcan.
Category
Documentary Artifact
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
980.42
Description
Postcard featuring aerial view of the Alcan smelter.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Quantity
1
Description
Postcard featuring aerial view of the Alcan smelter.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
Aerial view of the Aluminum Company of Canada Kitimat Works Smelter, third largest aluminum smelter in the world. Douglas Channel in the background stretches 70 miles to the Pacific Ocean.
Accession Number
980.42
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.15.24
Description
Postcard featuring black and white photo of a woman holding a colour cartoon man in a net. The woman is saying "you're invited to join us", and the man is saying "all caught up by a beautiful party".
Title
British Columbia's 100th Birthday Party 1858-1958 "A Century to Celebrate"
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring black and white photo of a woman holding a colour cartoon man in a net. The woman is saying "you're invited to join us", and the man is saying "all caught up by a beautiful party".
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
14cm
Width
8cm
Inscriptions
British Columbia's 100th Birthday Party 1858-1958 "A Century to Celebrate"
Accession Number
2009.15.24
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2009.15.25
Description
Postcard featuring different historical illustartions of BC. Enjoying a Stroll in Early 1900's, Parliament Buildings Victoria, B.C., Old Fort Langley, B.C., Malkin Memorial Bowl, Vancouver, B.C.
Title
British Columbia Centennial Celebrations 1958
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring different historical illustartions of BC. Enjoying a Stroll in Early 1900's, Parliament Buildings Victoria, B.C., Old Fort Langley, B.C., Malkin Memorial Bowl, Vancouver, B.C.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
8cm
Width
14cm
Inscriptions
British Columbia Centennial Celebrations 1958 British Columbia 1858-1958 A Century to Celebrate
Accession Number
2009.15.25
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Alex Wilson Publication Ltd., Dryden, Ontario
Manufacturer
Spectrome Color
Accession Number
980.45
Description
Pair of postcards featuring image of the Alcan Guest House and front garden filled with flowers.
Title
Garden at Nechako Lodge, Kitimat, British Columbia
Artist
Alex Wilson Publication Ltd., Dryden, Ontario
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Pair of postcards featuring image of the Alcan Guest House and front garden filled with flowers.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
8.8 cm
Length
13.9
Inscriptions
"Garden at Nechako Lodge, Kitimat, British Columbia"
Accession Number
980.45
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Spectrome Color
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
980.44
Description
Postcard featuring image of Kitimat home with flower garden in front. There is also two women and two children.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of Kitimat home with flower garden in front. There is also two women and two children.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
A typical flower garden in Kitimat. Flowers bloom in profusion with normal care. Gladioli, roses, dahlias, and begonias do exceptionally well.
Accession Number
980.44
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Alex Wilson Publications Ltd.
Accession Number
2024.10.16
Description
Postcard featuring image of the upper City Centre parking lot. Kitimat General Hospital in background.
Title
City Centre Shopping Plaza and Kitimat General Hospital
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of the upper City Centre parking lot. Kitimat General Hospital in background.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Edges slightly worn
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
City Centre shopping plaza and Kitimat General Hospital, Kitimat, B.C.
Accession Number
2024.10.16
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Alex Wilson Publications Ltd.
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Manufacturer
Benjamin News Co., LTD
Accession Number
2024.10.18
Description
Postcard featuring image of Alcan Pavillion at expo67.
Title
expo67
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of Alcan Pavillion at expo67.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Edges slightly worn
Height
9 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
expo67 Montreal, Canada Alcan Pavilion... The Alcan Pavilion and Alcan Dolphin Pool of the Montreal Aquarium - joint achievment of the City of Montreal and the Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd on the occasion of Expo 67.
Accession Number
2024.10.18
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Postcards box
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Manufacturer
Benjamin News Co., LTD

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