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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

Alcan - Smeltersite - Bunkhouse called "The Vancouver Hotel"

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description9755
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1960s
Accession Number
2005.8.985
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.985
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
1960s
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 5.5" x 5.5"
Custodial History
#2 Northern Sentinel: Box #2: Smeltersite - Heritage Files
Scope and Content
Photo showing a 'Bunkhouse' at Smeltersite (Alcan - Project), 1950-1960s (construction period), the 'Bunkhouse' was named "The Vancouver Hotel".
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Smeltersite Bunkhouses
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Smeltersite Bunkhouses
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Alcan Smeltersite Bunkhouses

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24585
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.22
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smelter Bunkhouses
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smelter Bunkhouses
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite Bunkhouse, Douglas Channel in background
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite Bunkhouse, Douglas Channel in background
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954[
Accession Number
2012.9.27
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bunkhouses in the snow
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954[
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Bunkhouses in the snow
Subject Access
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph 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

Prefabricated Section of New Bunkhouse

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14446
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 Jun 1955
Accession Number
76.65.22
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the unloading of a prefabricated section of the new bunkhouse at the motel site. This section is one third of an elevan - man bunkhouse.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.22
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 Jun 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing the unloading of a prefabricated section of the new bunkhouse at the motel site. This section is one third of an elevan - man bunkhouse.
Notes
J2-64
Subject Access
Bunkhouses
Kildala
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Storage Location
photograph storage

Motel Site and Temporary Housing Units

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14565
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Jul 1955
Accession Number
76.65.27
Scope and Content
View from the back of the Motel Site looking South across the temporary housing units in the west end of Neighbourhood C-1
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.65.27
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
20 Jul 1955
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
View from the back of the Motel Site looking South across the temporary housing units in the west end of Neighbourhood C-1
Notes
J2-93
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kildala
Structure
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Accession Number
2009.1.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite, bunkhouses at left, Smelter at right.
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Creator
Frank Diersen
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1955]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6.3 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Smeltersite, bunkhouses at left, Smelter at right.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Bunkhouses
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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.
Part Of
Lorraine Sharun Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Accession Number
2010.16.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp and bunkhouses.
Part Of
Lorraine Sharun Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2010.16.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of tent camp and bunkhouses.
Notes
Note on back states 'Kitimat, early 1950's'.
Subject Access
Tent Camp
Bunkhouses
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kemano '54 after the January Storm

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15399
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. January 1954]
Accession Number
2011.3.2
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pacific Airlines 'Canso" partially submerged in the ocean beside a snow covered dock. Airplane was damaged after a severe January storm. the 'Canso' is a converted Catalina.
Part Of
Christine Del Duca Collection
Creator
Harry McGee
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.3.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. January 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.7 x 9 cm
Custodial History
Photographer Harry McGee. Donated by his daughter Christine Del Duca. Originally sent to DOK Mayor's Office.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Pacific Airlines 'Canso" partially submerged in the ocean beside a snow covered dock. Airplane was damaged after a severe January storm. the 'Canso' is a converted Catalina.
Name Access
McGee, Harry
Subject Access
Kemano
Pacific Western Airline
Canso
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
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
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
Part Of
Stewart Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
983.52.28
Scope and Content
Photo showing temporary residential bunkhouses, tug boat and barge in foreground.
Part Of
Stewart Collection
Creator
Willard Stewart
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
983.52.28
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 4.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing temporary residential bunkhouses, tug boat and barge in foreground.
Subject Access
Bunkhouses

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