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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

Alcan Industrial Pollution

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28347
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Accession Number
72.70
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
72.70
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. Aug 1972]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : color ; 9 x 9cm
Custodial History
Photograph taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Visible pollution being released into the atmosphere from Alcan.
Notes
72.70.7
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Pollution
Industries
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan

Gold Printing Machine

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7002
Material
metal & wood
Accession Number
2007.15.3
Description
Gold Plating Machine - small press mounted on a press wood board. Silver foil ribbon used for plating threaded through the machine.
Description
Gold Plating Machine - small press mounted on a press wood board. Silver foil ribbon used for plating threaded through the machine.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal & wood
Condition Remarks
Some scratches on betal, painted handle is chipped.
Width
14cm
Length
23cm
Accession Number
2007.15.3
Category
Photographic T&E
Place of Manufacture
Los Angeles, California, USA

House for Sale on Angle Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33644
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[December 8, 1982]
Accession Number
2005.8.9228
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a picture used in the newspaper to list 147 Angle Street.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9228
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[December 8, 1982]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing a picture used in the newspaper to list 147 Angle Street.
Notes
Photograph was apart of "The Eagle View; Real Estate Tabloid"

Illegal Alcan Strike at Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27513
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
Date Range
[June, 1976]
Accession Number
76.61
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Illegal Alcan Strike in Kitimat starting at June 3, 1976 to June 20, 1976
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
76.61
Date Range
[June, 1976]
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as Museum Curator
Scope and Content
Photographs of the Illegal Alcan Strike in Kitimat starting at June 3, 1976 to June 20, 1976

Interior of House on Angle Street

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33649
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[December 8, 1982]
Accession Number
2005.8.9230
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the interior features of 147 Angle Street.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9230
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[December 8, 1982]
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 13 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the interior features of 147 Angle Street.
Notes
Photograph was used in part of "The Eagle's View ; Real Estate Tabloid"

Monica's Fashion Centre Bag

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7328
Object Type
Bag, Shopping
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2006.4
Description
Orange bag with text and an image of a woman.
Title
Monica's Fashion Centre
Object Type
Bag, Shopping
Description
Orange bag with text and an image of a woman.
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Height
42 cm
Length
36 cm
Inscriptions
Monica's Fashion Centre, City Centre - Kitimat, B.C.
Accession Number
2006.4
Category
Merchandising T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Canada
Date Range
[1968-1984]
GMD
Food Service Accessories & Components
Object Type
Napkin ring
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2023.43.6 a-d
Description
Set of 4 aluminum napkin rings in different colours (pinkish-orange, bluish gray, and light and dark greenish-blue). Plain, smooth, and unadorned.
GMD
Food Service Accessories & Components
Object Type
Napkin ring
Description
Set of 4 aluminum napkin rings in different colours (pinkish-orange, bluish gray, and light and dark greenish-blue). Plain, smooth, and unadorned.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
Some minor marks from general usage
Height
2.5 cm
Diameter
5 cm
Date Range
[1968-1984]
Accession Number
2023.43.6 a-d
Category
Food Service T&E

Panoramic view Alcan Parking Lot

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28363
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Accession Number
75.5
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
75.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
3 photograph prints : b&w ; 13 x 18cm 1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 14cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
A wide view of one of the Alcan parking lots with the smelter in the background.
Notes
75.5.3.3 to 6
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Date Range
[1985]-1998
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Material
plastic
metal
Accession Number
2023.43.3
Description
Pen with red body and gold text advertising Parrott & Braid Insurance Agencies in Kitimat. Includes address and phone number of the company. Eraser at end.
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Description
Pen with red body and gold text advertising Parrott & Braid Insurance Agencies in Kitimat. Includes address and phone number of the company. Eraser at end.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
plastic
metal
Condition Remarks
Pen is out of ink.
Length
16.3 cm
Date Range
[1985]-1998
Accession Number
2023.43.3
Category
Written Communication T&E
Date Range
[1964-1986]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Accession Number
2023.38.6
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of the pool at Lakelse Hot Springs, with a person jumping spread-eagled off the diving board.
Title
Lakelse Hotsprings, British Columbia
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of the pool at Lakelse Hot Springs, with a person jumping spread-eagled off the diving board.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
"Lakese Hotsprings, British Columbia. On Highway 25. A natural hot pool with summer and winter fun. Midway between Terrace and Kitimat."
Date Range
[1964-1986]
Accession Number
2023.38.6
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Burnaby, BC
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Date Range
[1964-1986]
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse
Accession Number
2023.38.7
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of people in the indoor pool at Lakelse Hot Springs.
Title
Lakelse Hotsprings, British Columbia
Artist
Dorse McTaggart (photographer)
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of people in the indoor pool at Lakelse Hot Springs.
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
paper
Width
8.8 cm
Length
14 cm
Inscriptions
"Lakese Hotsprings, British Columbia. On Highway 25. Indoor and outdoor hot pools, winter and summer. Midway between Terrace and Kitimat."
Date Range
[1964-1986]
Accession Number
2023.38.7
Category
Written Communication T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Burnaby, BC
Manufacturer
Scenes by Dorse

Raley Creek, Wadeene Rv. Trapper's Cabin, and Views of Eurocan and Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28379
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
File
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Accession Number
80.3
Scope and Content
Photographs show a log structure at Raley Creek (Jan 1980), Wadeene River Trapper's Cabin (Jan 1980), Eurocan pollution from Fire Mountain (11 Nov 1979), and Alcan from the Kitamaat Village (Feb 1980).
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Creator
Gisela Mendel
Description Level
File
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
80.3
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1980]
Physical Description
4 photograph prints : color ; 13 x 13cm
Custodial History
Photographs taken by Gisela Mendel in her role as museum curator.
Scope and Content
Photographs show a log structure at Raley Creek (Jan 1980), Wadeene River Trapper's Cabin (Jan 1980), Eurocan pollution from Fire Mountain (11 Nov 1979), and Alcan from the Kitamaat Village (Feb 1980).
Notes
80.3.1 to 4
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Kitamaat Village
Eurocan
Cabin
Raley Creek
Pollution
Storage Location
Curator's Office
Date Range
[1969-2005]
GMD
Merchandising T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
shopping container
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2023.43.7
Description
Rectangular plastic shopping bag from Northern Drugs, with addresses of the store's Terrace and Kitimat branches. Bag is white with dark magenta text and flower-like designs in green and magenta on both sides.
GMD
Merchandising T&E (blank subclass)
Object Type
shopping container
Description
Rectangular plastic shopping bag from Northern Drugs, with addresses of the store's Terrace and Kitimat branches. Bag is white with dark magenta text and flower-like designs in green and magenta on both sides.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
plastic
Condition Remarks
Highly wrinkled. Ink is scratched off or faded in many places.
Height
25 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Date Range
[1969-2005]
Accession Number
2023.43.7
Category
Merchandising T&E
Material
metal and wood rubber
Manufacturer
Sealector
Accession Number
2007.15.2
Description
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Description
Tacking iron has triangular metal head with a temperature dial on top. Base of the head is painted green. It is attached to a wooded handle by a metal rod, rivetted to the head. Attached at the base of the handle is a rubber cord endinging in a two pronged plug. Protecting the rubber cord is a flexible spiral metal sheath attached at the base of the wooden handle.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal and wood rubber
Condition Remarks
Dirty, scratched, green paint on head is worn away
Length
29 cm
Accession Number
2007.15.2
Category
Photographic T&E
Manufacturer
Sealector

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