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GMD
Containers (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Can
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.38.13
Description
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.
GMD
Containers (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Can
Description
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."
Height
12.5 cm
Diameter
6.5 cm
Accession Number
2023.38.13
Category
Containers
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Containers (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Can
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.38.14
Description
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.
GMD
Containers (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Can
Description
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.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
aluminum
Condition Remarks
A few minor dents on the surface.
Height
12.5 cm
Diameter
6.5 cm
Accession Number
2023.38.14
Category
Containers
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
GMD
Containers (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Can
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.38.15
Description
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.
GMD
Containers (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Can
Description
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.
Height
12.5 cm
Diameter
6.5 cm
Accession Number
2023.38.15
Category
Containers
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan

Film 'The Kitimat Story'

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35491
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.28
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.28
GMD
Audio Visual Material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 film reel 1 DVD
Custodial History
Originally owned by Donald R.C. Morris. Donated by Patricia Morris.
Scope and Content
1 film reel of 'The Kitimat Story'. In a large, brown film box. Heavy. Box has old labels on it. One peeled off, and the other is a label from Canadian National Express. Under that is embossed label saying "Made in USA", Top there is hand written text that reads "J.E. Mitchell Kitimat". There is also a DVD included with copy of the footage.
Notes
Note on DVD says that it is "Alcan Builds in Kitimat", but comparing to our own footage, the proper title is 'The Kitimat Story'.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
DVD storage, Curator's Office