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1,800,000 Yd Compacted Fill and 2,000,000 Yd Hydraulic Fill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32880
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.51
Scope and Content
Slide of 1,800,000 yd compacted fill on left and 2,000,000 yd hydraulic fill on right.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.51
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of 1,800,000 yd compacted fill on left and 2,000,000 yd hydraulic fill on right.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1966
Accession Number
2014.14.157
Scope and Content
Photograph of 2,000,000 ton mark made on October 14 1966.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.157
Date Range
1966
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 7 x 6 cm 1 negative print: b&w; 7 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 2,000,000 ton mark made on October 14 1966.
Notes
This is part of a sheet with other photos.
Storage Location
Negative in negative cabinet

5th annual Aluminum City Softball tournament

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13336
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
4 September 1968
Accession Number
2005.8.2579
Scope and Content
Photo showing champions of the 5th annual Aluminum City Softball tournament are players from Prince George team above. Front row, from left: Frank Bencher, Harold Lawrence, Pete Nadeau, Lorne Allen and Ed Kielbiska. Back row: Blaine Sauser, Frank Bredisk, Rick de Belser, Andy Stettner, Bernie Ford and Floyd Whyte. Steelworkers trophy was presented to the winners by local 5115 president Roy Simmonds after final game.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.2579
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
4 September 1968
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 6"
Custodial History
Current: 1960s -Sports -League Play -Baseball and Softball
Scope and Content
Photo showing champions of the 5th annual Aluminum City Softball tournament are players from Prince George team above. Front row, from left: Frank Bencher, Harold Lawrence, Pete Nadeau, Lorne Allen and Ed Kielbiska. Back row: Blaine Sauser, Frank Bredisk, Rick de Belser, Andy Stettner, Bernie Ford and Floyd Whyte. Steelworkers trophy was presented to the winners by local 5115 president Roy Simmonds after final game.
Name Access
Bencher, Frank
Lawrence, Harold
Nadeau, Pete
Allen, Lorne
Kielbiska, Ed
Sauser, Blaine
Bredisk, Frank
de Belser, Rick.
Stettner, Andy
Ford, Bernie
Whyte, Floyd
Simmonds, Roy
Subject Access
Baseball - League Play
Softball team
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33777
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Accession Number
2005.8.9267
Scope and Content
Monster 15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum is seen in the photo taken at Alcan's smelter last Friday. Assistant works manager T.L. Gibson extends a congratulatory handshake to casting machine operator Manuel Trigo in the presence of a number of department employees and supervisors. General foreman john Jeffrey Forecast the next millionth ton would arrive within four years.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9267
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w 21.1 x 16.2 cm
Scope and Content
Monster 15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum is seen in the photo taken at Alcan's smelter last Friday. Assistant works manager T.L. Gibson extends a congratulatory handshake to casting machine operator Manuel Trigo in the presence of a number of department employees and supervisors. General foreman john Jeffrey Forecast the next millionth ton would arrive within four years.
Name Access
Gibson, T.L
Trigo, Manuel
Forecast, Jeffrey
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1954
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers going up the mountain on the 20-ton tramway.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
49
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project.
Date Range
ca. 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers going up the mountain on the 20-ton tramway.
Notes
This tramway carried men and cargo from Kemano Camp 5 to the camps at the 1600' and 2600' elevations.Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.81
Subject Access
Tunnels
Images

24-hour walk/run for the telethon

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15474
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 October 1985
Accession Number
2005.8.3685
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group of athletes who ran and walked for 24 hours during the telethon to raise money.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.3685
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
24 October 1985
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 13.5 x 9.5 cm
Custodial History
1980s Sports
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group of athletes who ran and walked for 24 hours during the telethon to raise money.
Subject Access
Running
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

50-ton Compaction Roller at Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32878
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.49
Scope and Content
Slide of 50-ton compaction roller at Kitimat.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.49
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of 50-ton compaction roller at Kitimat.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

1990 Aluminum City Telethon General Meeting

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36403
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
997.6.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of five people sitting at a table for the 1990 Aluminum City Telethon general meeting. Mr. Rodrigues is on the far left. There is another person's head poking out in the foreground.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
17
Accession Number
997.6.8
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10.1 x 14.8cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of five people sitting at a table for the 1990 Aluminum City Telethon general meeting. Mr. Rodrigues is on the far left. There is another person's head poking out in the foreground.
Name Access
Rodrigues, Mr
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
2002
Accession Number
2011.2.30 a-b
Scope and Content
Series consists of brochures from the Aluminum city telethon
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Series
Series Number
16
Accession Number
2011.2.30 a-b
Date Range
2002
Physical Description
0.5 cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. After the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of brochures from the Aluminum city telethon
Name Access
Warcup, Margaret
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Bay 1 shelf 4 Box 5

ACT Presenting Cheques to Local Groups

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36454
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
997.6.59
Scope and Content
Photograph of ACT presenting cheques to local groups. Starting from the left are Cherry Groves, Susan Eisenberger, Teresa Guest, Lynn Stevenson, Dorothy Cheyne, ?, Jeanette Camazzola, Lloyd Hubbard, ?, Linda Slanina, ?, ?, Chris Wozney, and Louisa Breuker (Genzale).
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Item
Series Number
17
Accession Number
997.6.59
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.4 x 12.2cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of ACT presenting cheques to local groups. Starting from the left are Cherry Groves, Susan Eisenberger, Teresa Guest, Lynn Stevenson, Dorothy Cheyne, ?, Jeanette Camazzola, Lloyd Hubbard, ?, Linda Slanina, ?, ?, Chris Wozney, and Louisa Breuker (Genzale).
Name Access
Groves, Cherry
Eisenberger, Susan
Guest, Teresa
Stevenson, Lynn
Cheyne, Dorothy
Camazzola, Jeanette
Hubbard, Lloyd
Slanina, Linda
Wozney, Chris
Breuker, Louisa
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
2001
Accession Number
2011.2.29 a-b
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Series
Series Number
16
Accession Number
2011.2.29 a-b
Date Range
2001
Physical Description
0.5 cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. After the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Name Access
Warcup, Margaret
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Bay 1 shelf 4 Box 5

Adrian Tryssenaar Doing Elvis Performance

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36615
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1999
Accession Number
2011.2.202
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adrien Tryssenaar doing his Elvis performance on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. There is a camerman visible in front on the right.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.2.202
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1999
Physical Description
1 photograph : colour ; 10.2 x 15.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Adrien Tryssenaar doing his Elvis performance on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. There is a camerman visible in front on the right.
Name Access
Tryssenaar, Adrien
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
September 1954
Accession Number
72.6.4g
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Part Of
Byron Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
72.6.4g
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Mrs. L. Byron
Date Range
September 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4" x 2"
Scope and Content
Photo showing aerial view of Alcan Loading Dock
Subject Access
Aerial
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial of Kitimat River Estuary

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Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.484
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River estuary. Edge of plane visible on the left. Beyond the estuary the Alcan smelter site is visible. Smoke is coming off the smelter operations. Snowy mountains in background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.484
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Kitimat River estuary. Edge of plane visible on the left. Beyond the estuary the Alcan smelter site is visible. Smoke is coming off the smelter operations. Snowy mountains in background.
Subject Access
Kitimat River
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
slide storage

Aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36088
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.492
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.492
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of an aerial of the Douglas Channel and Alcan smelter site. Alcan is on the right. On the left is the Kitimat River estuary, Douglas Channel is behind. Snowy mountains visible further back. Float plane foot visible at top.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
slide storage
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1992 - 1993, 1999, 2000 - 2009, 2017
Accession Number
2017.18
Scope and Content
Series consists of agendas of Aluminum City Telethon. Title based on contents of series.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Creator
Aluminum City Telethon
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2017.18
Date Range
1992 - 1993, 1999, 2000 - 2009, 2017
Physical Description
6.5 cm
History / Biographical
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed. Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. After the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Brenda Feldhoff, Mount Elizabeth Theatre Manager brought in records
Scope and Content
Series consists of agendas of Aluminum City Telethon. Title based on contents of series.
Name Access
Feldhoff, Brenda
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 3

Aggregate Stockpile Being Covered with Corrugated Aluminum

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33348
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2000.5.234
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing aggregate stockpile being covered with corrugated aluminum as winter protection against snow.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.234
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of view showing aggregate stockpile being covered with corrugated aluminum as winter protection against snow.
Notes
BC-2-657
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Bay 5
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 April 1956
Accession Number
2005.8.199
Scope and Content
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.199
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
12 April 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9.5" x 7.5"
Custodial History
Historical- Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Scope and Content
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
Name Access
Crombie, Chris
Woodside, G.P.
Muir, Bob
Macey, R.F.
Ryan, Bill
Cribbins, Norman
Murdock, Roy
Vincent, George
Rough, Stan
Subject Access
Milestones
Production, Aluminum
Historical

Alcan - Aluminum Smelter Aerials

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28572
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Accession Number
2004.16
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Max Patzelt
Description Level
Series
Series Number
3
Accession Number
2004.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1979] - 23 Jul 1984
Physical Description
23 negatives 4 photograph prints : color
Custodial History
Negatives created by Max Patzelt.
Scope and Content
Negatives showing aerial images of the Alcan aluminum smelter from different distances and angles.
Notes
79-194, 79-176, 79-173, 79-172, 79-149, 79-148, 79-144, 79-140, 79-139, 79-31, 79-4, 0019, 0020, 0029, 0056, 0064, 81-175, 83-04-407, 83-08-422, 83-08-430, 83-08-440, 83-08-449, 84-07-541
Subject Access
Kitimat Arm
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Aerial
Smelter
Storage Location
Negative Storage

Alcan Ad for Aluminum Dump Bodies

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description29536
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 Oct 1963
Accession Number
2005.8.8560
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan ad for aluminum dump bodies.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8560
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
31 Oct 1963
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w; 13.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan ad for aluminum dump bodies.

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