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Construction Work at Spider Island

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Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1942
Accession Number
2012.3.15
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction work at Spider Island. Snow cleared to side, with road on left. Covered structures/equipment behind.
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Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.15
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1942
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 10x16cm
History / Biographical
Photos are copied from a large 8x10 folio that was given to Mr. Stanyer by the company that he was working for in Kitimat in 1956
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction work at Spider Island. Snow cleared to side, with road on left. Covered structures/equipment behind.
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Survey Camp

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Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1949
Accession Number
1981.27.29
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gov't and Services ; Provincial ; Land Survey ; McMinn Survey ; 1949 ; Structures ; Temporary ; Camp, Survey
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Part Of
Neville Anthony Collection
Creator
Tirrul-Jones, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1981.27.29
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1949
Physical Description
1 Photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Gov't and Services ; Provincial ; Land Survey ; McMinn Survey ; 1949 ; Structures ; Temporary ; Camp, Survey
Name Access
Anthony, Neville
Tirrul-Jones, James
McMinn
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Heavy Equipment Working at Camp 5

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Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.44.53
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano project. Heavy equipment working at camp 5.
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Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.53
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 1.75 x 2.75 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano project. Heavy equipment working at camp 5.
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Heavy Equipment Working at Camp 5

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Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2002.44.54
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano project. Heavy equipment working at camp 5. Man standing next to large vehicle.
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Part Of
Feliks Rewers Collection
Creator
Feliks Rewers
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.44.54
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 1.75 x 2.75 in
Custodial History
Wanda Rewers
Scope and Content
Photograph of Kemano project. Heavy equipment working at camp 5. Man standing next to large vehicle.
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Jean Lunny Collection

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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2018.2
Date Range
1950s
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
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Collection of slides, photos, and documents from John McLachlan regarding early smelter and Kitimat. Slides - Three Kodak Carousels - colour 10 8 x 10 photos colour & b&w Photocopies - Offer of Employment Letter of Acceptance, Personnel Introduction Form, Decaration of Regular Employment, Job Description, three colour photographs and paper framed b&w photograph
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
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Man at Work Table

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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2.166
Scope and Content
Slide of man working at a table.
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Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.2.166
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
John McLachlan worked for Property Engineering with Alcan.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Slide of man working at a table.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Storage Location
Slide Box 1
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9 People Sitting Around Table with Beers

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Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of 9 people, 8 men and 1 woman, sitting around a table with beers. They are wearing Kitimat FC jackets.
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Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of 9 people, 8 men and 1 woman, sitting around a table with beers. They are wearing Kitimat FC jackets.
Storage Location
Photograph storage
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Molly Zimmerman fonds.

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Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
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Part Of
Molly Zimmerman fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2003.37.1-20
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
20 photographs print : colour ; 4 x 2.5
History / Biographical
Molly worked + lived in Kitimat (1954-55). Worked at Alcan Pryde Machine Shop, last girl on Kitimat Constructors payroll. Liver at hospital, Smeltersite.
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of Alcan, Smeltersite, Delta King, the sandhill, Kitimat River, Hirsch Creek bridge, Douglas Channel, and the wharf
Notes
Photos were most likely colour origianlly, but have degraded into a pink tone
Name Access
Zimmerman, Molly
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smeltersite
Delta King
Sandhill
Kitimat River
Hirsch Creek Bridge
Douglas Channel
Wharf
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Alcan Construction

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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of Alcan, building behind men who are sawing through wood with men looking on, and vehicle on side.
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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing construction of Alcan, building behind men who are sawing through wood with men looking on, and vehicle on side.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Alcan Construction

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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.8
Scope and Content
Photo showing the contruction of Alcan, wood structure and foundation, crane can be seen, vehicle, and men working on the ground.
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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 12 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing the contruction of Alcan, wood structure and foundation, crane can be seen, vehicle, and men working on the ground.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Alcan Construction Mess Crew

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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.10
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group photo of the men from the Mess Hall Crew. Crawley McKracken, nineteen men stading or crouched, snow in background
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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w;
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group photo of the men from the Mess Hall Crew. Crawley McKracken, nineteen men stading or crouched, snow in background
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Alcan Construction

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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of an excavation machine 'Buckeye Erie' on gravel pile. Alcan construction.
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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w: 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an excavation machine 'Buckeye Erie' on gravel pile. Alcan construction.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Alcan Construction

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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
989.7.17
Scope and Content
Photo showing part of the construction, lumber on beach and channel and mountains in distance, photo taken on a hill with highway showing.
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Part Of
Jack Gregson Collection
Creator
Jack Gregson
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
989.7.17
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6.2 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing part of the construction, lumber on beach and channel and mountains in distance, photo taken on a hill with highway showing.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Wharf Area of Smelter

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.377
Scope and Content
Photo showing activity on the wharf area of the construction of the Smelter, unloading material and storage building being built.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.377
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing activity on the wharf area of the construction of the Smelter, unloading material and storage building being built.
Subject Access
Smelter
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Douglas Channel Dredging

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.379
Scope and Content
Photo showing British Columbia bridge and dredging co in the Douglas Channel dredging for the graving dock and conveyor can be seen.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.379
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing British Columbia bridge and dredging co in the Douglas Channel dredging for the graving dock and conveyor can be seen.
Subject Access
Smelter
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Tanker

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.381
Scope and Content
Photo showing tanker in to unload material for asphalting in Portland, Oregon.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.381
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing tanker in to unload material for asphalting in Portland, Oregon.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Work on Townsite Plan

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.382
Scope and Content
Photo showing surveying, clearing and grading of the townsite area.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.382
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing surveying, clearing and grading of the townsite area.
Subject Access
Townsite
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Clearing for Smelter Project

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.384
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing for roads and buildings for future construction by Holmes-Wilson Trucking Ltd of the Smelter project.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.384
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing for roads and buildings for future construction by Holmes-Wilson Trucking Ltd of the Smelter project.
Subject Access
Smelter
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Clearing and Burning

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.385
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing and burning for construction of Smelter buildings.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.385
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing clearing and burning for construction of Smelter buildings.
Subject Access
Smelter
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Work on Potlines

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.386
Scope and Content
Photo showing work going on between potlines and storage tanks.
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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.386
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing work going on between potlines and storage tanks.
Subject Access
Smelter
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