Photo depicts the welcome sign for Kitimat on the wharf that greeted all workers to the Kitimat Project upon their arrival by boat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.113
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.99
Photo depicts workers excavating for the construction of the alumina storage building.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-451. -- Sloping sides avoided cave-ins. -- Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.267
Tin can made by Alcan. Silver in colour with a slit in the top (to put coins in?). Text reading "Nothing recycles like Aluminum" in a blue rectangle on one side; "Facts About Aluminum Can Recycling" in a blue rectangle on other side.
Tin can made by Alcan. Silver in colour with a slit in the top (to put coins in?). Text reading "Nothing recycles like Aluminum" in a blue rectangle on one side; "Facts About Aluminum Can Recycling" in a blue rectangle on other side.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
Some small dents and scuff marks on surface. Largest dent is above the word "Nothing."
Tin can made by Alcan. Silver in colour with a slit in the top (to put coins in?). Can is decorated with a design of multicoloured flowers, and has info about aluminum recycling written on it in black text. The letters 'SS' or possibly the number '55' are on the bottom of the can.
Tin can made by Alcan. Silver in colour with a slit in the top (to put coins in?). Can is decorated with a design of multicoloured flowers, and has info about aluminum recycling written on it in black text. The letters 'SS' or possibly the number '55' are on the bottom of the can.
Tin can made by Alcan. Silver in colour with a slit and a tab at the top. Logo and phone number of Encorp Recycling Centre (run by Encorp Pacific Inc) on one side; facts on aluminum recycling on the other.
Tin can made by Alcan. Silver in colour with a slit and a tab at the top. Logo and phone number of Encorp Recycling Centre (run by Encorp Pacific Inc) on one side; facts on aluminum recycling on the other.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
A few minor dents on the surface; the largest is above the word 'Location' on the side of the can. Small reddish stain on bottom.
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).
Photograph of aerial view of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of City Centre and neighbourhood C-I. Please note stripping in progress in City Centre. Douglas Channel visible in background. There is an arrow pointing to the lower right side with a note saying "fire was in this felled area shown here. Got partly into the standing timber also."
Photograph of one of the bridges on the No.2 electrical transmission line to the townsite. This bridge was swept away on the night of the 22nd and 23rd of Novemeber. Bridge is sitting in the river.
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of one of the bridges on the No.2 electrical transmission line to the townsite. This bridge was swept away on the night of the 22nd and 23rd of Novemeber. Bridge is sitting in the river.
Photograph of aerial view looking towards the west of the Kitimat Townsite with neighbourhood A-I in the foreground. City Centre clearing in background with slash burning smoke.
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking towards the west of the Kitimat Townsite with neighbourhood A-I in the foreground. City Centre clearing in background with slash burning smoke.
