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Historical - Alcan - Pending Shutdown of 1957

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9187
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1 November 1957
Accession Number
2005.8.902
Scope and Content
Photo showing Public Meeting into Pending Sagimat Lay-off - (Sagimat is subsidiary company setup by the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. - the huge layoff did go ahead, shutting the whole project down temporarily.)
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.902
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1 November 1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 7.5" x 4.5"
Custodial History
#3 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Historical - Unions
Scope and Content
Photo showing Public Meeting into Pending Sagimat Lay-off - (Sagimat is subsidiary company setup by the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. - the huge layoff did go ahead, shutting the whole project down temporarily.)
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Sagimat
Unions
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Smeltersite Housing Area

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description25091
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Accession Number
2014.14.1
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1957
Physical Description
2 photograph prints: b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'General view looking Northwest showing smeltersite housing area, hospital, school and a seaplane landing ramp.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Seaplane Landing Ramp
Smeltersite
Smeltersite School
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Accession Number
2014.14.2
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
6 July 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - 'View looking south showing construction of sidewalk from Smeltersite to Main Camp Cafeteria'.
Notes
Red Binder
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
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

The Alcan maintenance men

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description30350
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8686
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[2 February 1959]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Alcan maintenance men who check empty houses almost didn't find this one at 80 Starling Street on a route check, Harold Andruchow (left) and Per Johansen discovered the place practically buried in- ,guess what? Sentinel photographer Walter Suessmayor found them (above) trying to figure out where to attack. They dug through the wall showing curving from the roof and he got the second shot below.
Name Access
Andruchow, Harold
Johansen, Per.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Object Type
Pillowcase
Material
polyester
Accession Number
2016.142.1
Title
Kitimat British Columbia Commemorative Pillowcase
Object Type
Pillowcase
Physical Condition
good
Material
polyester
Technique
Silkscreened
Accession Number
2016.142.1
Name Access
Beaton, Al
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Joey
Category
Bedding
Date Range
ca. 1997
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Material
paper
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Title
Political Cartoon
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartoon
Description
Cartoon drawn by HEAK (Hans Kuppers). This cartoon depicts concerns about Kitimat over dwindling population, community services and the possibility of power sales.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Two sheets taped together
Width
28cm
Length
43.5 cm
Date Range
ca. 1997
Accession Number
2016.143.1
Biographical Notes
HEAK (Hans Kuppers) was a political cartoonist who worked for Alcan and created a character known as Alman for the ingot newsletter.
Name Access
Kuppers, Hans
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
C.A.W. Union
District of Kitimat
Kemano Power Sales
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 6
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Accession Number
2017.23.1
Description
Yellow ball point pen with white eraser. Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd - Kitimat, B.C. written on shaft.
Title
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd - Kitimat, B.C.
GMD
Writing Devices
Object Type
pen
Description
Yellow ball point pen with white eraser. Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd - Kitimat, B.C. written on shaft.
Length
17 cm
Accession Number
2017.23.1
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 3

Sound Level Indicator

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8202
Object Type
Indicator, Sound Level
Material
paper
metal
leather
Manufacturer
Dawe
Accession Number
2001.32.12a-c
Description
Dawe sound level indicator from Kemano. It has a brown leather case, is black in color, and has a blue instruction booklet.
Object Type
Indicator, Sound Level
Description
Dawe sound level indicator from Kemano. It has a brown leather case, is black in color, and has a blue instruction booklet.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
metal
leather
Height
22 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Length
8.5 cm
Accession Number
2001.32.12a-c
Category
Acoustical T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 3 Shelf 2
Manufacturer
Dawe
Date Range
no date
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Material
plastic
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Title
Lord Alexander School Seekwyakin Family Day
GMD
Photographic Media
Object Type
videotape
Description
One VHS Tape containing footage of "Seekwyakin Family Day". Produced for Alcan and K.C.P. by Storyteller Services Inc. Black VHS tape inside a black plastic case. Brand name '3M'
Physical Condition
good
Material
plastic
Date Range
no date
Accession Number
2019.5.5
Subject Access
Lord Alexander School
Kemano
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Kemano Completion Project
Category
Photographic T&E
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kemano, BC

Aluminum Co. of Canada Personnel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19141
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
77.35.15.1
Scope and Content
Aluminum Co. of Canada Personnel
Part Of
Meldrum Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
77.35.15.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Aluminum Co. of Canada Personnel
Name Access
McLellan, Harry
Gooding, Reeve Matt E.
Handford, A.W. (Mac)
Connolly, Jack
Meldrum, Hugh
Stretton, Jim
Fox, Charles
Subject Access
Business
Industries
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
photograph storage
Date Range
1964 - 1968
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
list
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2020.15.1
Description
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 33rd Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Evening Banquet Friday, June 5th, 1964. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
Title
"The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 33rd Annual Convention"
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
list
Description
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 33rd Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Evening Banquet Friday, June 5th, 1964. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Technique
Embossed
Culture
Canadian
Height
16.5 cm
Width
10.2 cm
Date Range
1964 - 1968
Accession Number
2020.15.1
Name Access
Strachan, Ken
Cameron, J.W.
Campbell, Hon. Daniel
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Northwest B.C. Chambers of Commerce and Alaskan Affiliates
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC
Date Range
1964 - 1968
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
list
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
2020.15.2
Description
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 37th Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Noon Luncheon Friday, March 22, 1968. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
Title
"The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 37th Annual Convention"
GMD
Other Documents
Object Type
list
Description
The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Central British Columbia and Alaskan Affliates 37th Annual Convention Kitimat, BC, Noon Luncheon Friday, March 22, 1968. Menu is described. Aluminum card with blue embossed writing.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Technique
Embossed
Culture
Canadian
Height
16.5 cm
Width
10.2 cm
Date Range
1964 - 1968
Accession Number
2020.15.2
Name Access
Whitehead, G.W.
Martin, Paul J.J.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Northwest B.C. Chambers of Commerce and Alaskan Affiliates
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 1 Box 3
Place of Manufacture
Canada: Kitimat, BC

Alcan Works Power Interior

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17112
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Accession Number
2002.27.4
Scope and Content
Photograph of interior - Alcan Works Power
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.27.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Custodial History
Part of binder assembled by Bill Flonders - Employment, Training & Apprenticeship, Alcan, given to Fred Busby. Brought in by Virgil Cymbaluk.
Scope and Content
Photograph of interior - Alcan Works Power
Name Access
Flonders, Bill
Busby, Fred
Cymbaluk, Virgil
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Smelter, Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17118
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Accession Number
2002.27.10
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Smelter, Kitimat
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.27.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b7w ; 25.5 x 20.5
Custodial History
Part of binder assembled by Bill Flonders - Employment, Training & Apprenticeship, Alcan. Given to Fred Busby.
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Smelter, Kitimat
Name Access
Busby, Fred
Cymbaluk, Virgil
Flonders, Bill
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Main Office

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17122
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Accession Number
2002.27.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Main Office
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.27.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Custodial History
Part of binder assembled by Bill Flonders - Employment, Training & Apprenticeship, Alcan. Given to Fred Busby.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. Main Office
Name Access
Busby, Fred
Cymbaluk, Virgil
Flonders, Bill
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Northland Navigation Employee

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description8272
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Accession Number
2005.8.4
Scope and Content
Photo showing Northland Navigation employee locked out due to Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. major strike of 3 July 1976. United Steelworkers of America
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.4
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5" x 4"
Custodial History
Historical- Current Events
Scope and Content
Photo showing Northland Navigation employee locked out due to Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. major strike of 3 July 1976. United Steelworkers of America
Name Access
Northland Navigation
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Strike
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. "on strike"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description8273
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Accession Number
2005.8.7
Scope and Content
Photo showing employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. "on strike", on picket line, with RCMP also in attendance.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 5"
Custodial History
Historical- Current Events
Scope and Content
Photo showing employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. "on strike", on picket line, with RCMP also in attendance.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Strike
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. on strike

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description8274
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Accession Number
2005.8.5
Scope and Content
Photo showing employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. "on strike" listening to guest speaker in lower City Centre Mall, Museum courtyard.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 5"
Custodial History
Historical - Current Events
Scope and Content
Photo showing employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. "on strike" listening to guest speaker in lower City Centre Mall, Museum courtyard.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Strike
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. "on strike"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description8276
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Accession Number
2005.8.8
Scope and Content
Photo showing employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd " on strike" listening to guest speaker in lower City Centre Mall.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 5"
Custodial History
Historical- Current Events
Scope and Content
Photo showing employees of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd " on strike" listening to guest speaker in lower City Centre Mall.
Subject Access
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

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