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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
02 September 1949
Accession Number
71.95.1
Scope and Content
Photo showing Sumgas houses at village site
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
71.95.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
02 September 1949
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 10" x 8"
Scope and Content
Photo showing Sumgas houses at village site
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Material
Acrylic
Accession Number
2018.26.3
Description
Clear, rectangle plaque with image of the Alcan smelter embeded inside. Black top and bottom. Text on plaque reads "Thank you for your hard work and commitment", "Kitimat Modernization Project", "Building the Future Together", and "In recognition of Notice to Proceed December 1, 2011." There is also the Rio Tinto Alcan logo on the top left, and Bechtel logo on the top right.
Title
Kitimat Modernization Project
GMD
Organizational Objects
Object Type
Plaque
Description
Clear, rectangle plaque with image of the Alcan smelter embeded inside. Black top and bottom. Text on plaque reads "Thank you for your hard work and commitment", "Kitimat Modernization Project", "Building the Future Together", and "In recognition of Notice to Proceed December 1, 2011." There is also the Rio Tinto Alcan logo on the top left, and Bechtel logo on the top right.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
Acrylic
Condition Remarks
Noticeable scratches
Height
17.7cm
Width
2.5cm
Length
12.7cm
Accession Number
2018.26.3
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Ceremonial Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6

Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" Commemorative Photo

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36192
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2011
Accession Number
2018.25.5
Scope and Content
Framed photo of the Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" event. The people in the front are all holding commemorative shovels for the event and digging into a pile of dirt. There is a line of Rio Tinto workers behind them. The people in the photo include Michel Lamarre project KMP, Ron Leiback BC Operations employee, Brent Hegger vice-president Major Projects, Joanne Monaghan Mayor of Kitimat, Jean Simon president Primary Metal Group, Paul Henning vice-president BC Operations and Strategic Projects Western Canada, Henry Amos councilor Haisla Nation.
Part Of
District of Kitimat fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.25.5
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2011
Physical Description
1 framed photograph : colour ; 41 x 51.5 cm
Custodial History
Brought in by Bev Gibaldi from the District of Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Framed photo of the Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project "Notice to Proceed" event. The people in the front are all holding commemorative shovels for the event and digging into a pile of dirt. There is a line of Rio Tinto workers behind them. The people in the photo include Michel Lamarre project KMP, Ron Leiback BC Operations employee, Brent Hegger vice-president Major Projects, Joanne Monaghan Mayor of Kitimat, Jean Simon president Primary Metal Group, Paul Henning vice-president BC Operations and Strategic Projects Western Canada, Henry Amos councilor Haisla Nation.
Name Access
Lamarre, Michel
Leibach, Ron
Hegger, Brent
Monaghan, Joanne
Simon, Jean
Henning, Paul
Amos, Henry
Subject Access
Kitimat Modernization Project
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 4
Date Range
2010-2016
GMD
Timekeeping T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Watch
Material
metal
plastic
Manufacturer
Dakota Watch Company
Accession Number
2022.35.1 a-f
Description
Black Dakota watch (a) with belt clip, inside a clear plastic container (b) with black latches on one side. A grey plastic holder and bar with felt covering (c & d) keep the watch in place while inside the box. Also included are two slips of paper: a limited lifetime warranty from Bonica Precision (e), and an instruction manual (f).
Title
Rio Tinto Alcan
GMD
Timekeeping T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Watch
Description
Black Dakota watch (a) with belt clip, inside a clear plastic container (b) with black latches on one side. A grey plastic holder and bar with felt covering (c & d) keep the watch in place while inside the box. Also included are two slips of paper: a limited lifetime warranty from Bonica Precision (e), and an instruction manual (f).
Physical Condition
Excellent
Material
metal
plastic
Height
4 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
16 cm
Diameter
4 cm
Inscriptions
Engraved on back of watch: 'KMP. Stainless Steel back. 100 ft. Water Resistant. Japan Quartz Movement.'
Date Range
2010-2016
Accession Number
2022.35.1 a-f
Category
Timekeeping T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Dakota Watch Company
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
paper
Wood
Accession Number
2013.10.25
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 2006. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 2006. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Wood
Height
1.5 cm
Width
29 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.25
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2006
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.14
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 2005. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 2005. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
1.5 cm
Width
29 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.14
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Part Of
Bruce Currie Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
2021.33.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of Steve Connolly, Paul Henning, Adam Charneski, and Bruno Unger cutting two Kitimat Works 50 cakes.
Part Of
Bruce Currie Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.33.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 21.5 x 28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Bruce Currie.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Steve Connolly, Paul Henning, Adam Charneski, and Bruno Unger cutting two Kitimat Works 50 cakes.
Name Access
Connolly, Steve
Henning, Paul
Unger, Bruno
Charneski, Adam
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bruce Currie Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2004
Accession Number
2021.33.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of - back row L-R Brian M. Graydon public works officer, Sargeant Dan Fisher RCMP, Aubrey Creed fire chief, Chris R. Lawther planning officer. Bottom row Allan S. Sanderson - assesser, A.C. Currie municipal manager, Harald K. Hall treasurer.
Part Of
Bruce Currie Fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.33.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 20.5 x 25.5cm
Custodial History
Donated by Bruce Currie.
Scope and Content
Photograph of - back row L-R Brian M. Graydon public works officer, Sargeant Dan Fisher RCMP, Aubrey Creed fire chief, Chris R. Lawther planning officer. Bottom row Allan S. Sanderson - assesser, A.C. Currie municipal manager, Harald K. Hall treasurer.
Name Access
Graydon, Brian M.
Fisher, Dan
Creed, Aubrey
Lawther, Chris R.
Sanderson, Allan S.
Hall, Harald K.
Currie, Art
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Material
cardboard
paper
Accession Number
2013.10.13
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 2004. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French.
Title
Ingot
Object Type
Documentary Artifact
Description
Book of bound copies of the 'Ingot' publication, 2004. Binding is burgundy in colour with gold lettering. Date is in French.
Physical Condition
good
Material
cardboard
paper
Technique
Bound
Height
1.5 cm
Width
29 cm
Length
40 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.13
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was editor of the Ingot from 1993 to 2005
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Communication Artifact
Location
artifact storage
Object Type
gift
Manufacturer
Quartz
Accession Number
2006.12
Description
Black outer shell that opens up to a photo of Alcan and a silver faced clock with Roman numerals
Title
Kitimat Works 50, 1954/2004
Object Type
gift
Description
Black outer shell that opens up to a photo of Alcan and a silver faced clock with Roman numerals
Physical Condition
good
Height
21 cm
Width
3.4 cm
Length
16.2 cm
Accession Number
2006.12
Category
Timekeeping T&E
Place of Manufacture
China
Manufacturer
Quartz
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.4
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Scratched, kinda bent, a bit dirty
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
The beauty of the northern ranges of the Coast Mountains surround the Kitimat Valley. Raw beauty at its best for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Accession Number
2018.26.4
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.5
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of the Coast Mountains surrounding the Kitimat Valley. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some light scratches
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
The beauty of the northern ranges of the Coast Mountains surround the Kitimat Valley. Raw beauty at its best for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Accession Number
2018.26.5
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.6
Description
Postcard featuring image of men on a boat at the lake systems that would become the Nechako reservoir. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of men on a boat at the lake systems that would become the Nechako reservoir. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Survey parties traversed the lake systems, which would eventually become the Nechako Reservoir - Tahtsa, Nanika, Tetachuk, Ootsa, Whitesail and Eutsuk.
Accession Number
2018.26.6
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.7
Description
Postcard featuring image of Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some light scratches
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
A mountain of rock, gravel and clay - as high as St. Paul's Cathedral; more than double the area of the Great Pyramid of Egypt - Kenney Dam.
Accession Number
2018.26.7
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.8
Description
Postcard featuring image of officials from the government and Alcan at the naming ceremony for Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of officials from the government and Alcan at the naming ceremony for Kenney Dam. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
fair
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
Some light scratches, part of black areas rubbed out
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Officials from government and Alcan turned out for the naming ceremony of the Kenney Dam, in honour of BC cabinet minister E.T. Kenney.
Accession Number
2018.26.8
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.9
Description
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
One small crease near top
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kemano 1951 - the main construction camp housed 2,450 single men and 44 families, complete with recreational facilities, school, and mess hall to feed 800 men in shifts around the clock. Another camp for 250 families in trailers and prefabricated houses was established half way to the Kemano dock.
Accession Number
2018.26.9
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.10
Description
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of main construction camp in Kemano in 1951. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kemano 1951 - the main construction camp housed 2,450 single men and 44 families, complete with recreational facilities, school, and mess hall to feed 800 men in shifts around the clock. Another camp for 250 families in trailers and prefabricated houses was established half way to the Kemano dock.
Accession Number
2018.26.10
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.11
Description
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Condition Remarks
tiny bend on bottom left corner
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat smeltersite construction began in 1951 - during the first stages of construction, housing for over 2,300 men was needed. The main camp near the smelter housed 1,000 men. The river boat, the Delta King, housed another 250 men.
Accession Number
2018.26.11
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.12
Description
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of smeltersite main camp by the shore. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
12cm
Width
16.8cm
Inscriptions
Kitimat smeltersite construction began in 1951 - during the first stages of construction, housing for over 2,300 men was needed. The main camp near the smelter housed 1,000 men. The river boat, the Delta King, housed another 250 men.
Accession Number
2018.26.12
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Material
paper
Accession Number
2018.26.13
Description
Postcard featuring image of tunnellers inside Mount DuBose in Kemano. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Title
Celebrate 50 years with us this summer
GMD
Writing Media
Object Type
Postcard
Description
Postcard featuring image of tunnellers inside Mount DuBose in Kemano. Text on front reads "Celebrate 50 years with us this summer", "Alcan & Kitimat - partners since 1954" "Kitimat Works 50 years"
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Height
16.8cm
Width
12cm
Inscriptions
Inside Mount DuBose in Kemano - a power tunnel 25 feet in diameter and ten miles long was drilled from four headings. The tunnellers met at the heart of the mountain.
Accession Number
2018.26.13
Biographical Notes
Allen Veasey was the Services, Interface & Risk Manager for KMP
Category
Written Communication T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6

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