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Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1958
Accession Number
73.3.17.2
Scope and Content
Photo showing first of July parade
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
73.3.17.2
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w: 4" x 4"
Scope and Content
Photo showing first of July parade
Subject Access
July 1

1,800,000 Yd Compacted Fill and 2,000,000 Yd Hydraulic Fill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32880
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.51
Scope and Content
Slide of 1,800,000 yd compacted fill on left and 2,000,000 yd hydraulic fill on right.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.51
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of 1,800,000 yd compacted fill on left and 2,000,000 yd hydraulic fill on right.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

2,000,000 ton of aluminum produced

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15658
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
October 14 1966
Accession Number
78.11.137
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.11.137
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Alcan Photo
Date Range
October 14 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27x21
Scope and Content
The crew of DC-3 casting machine raised the 15, 000 lb ingot containing the two millionth ton of aluminum production at Kitimat Works on October 14, 1966. Caption from article published in the Ingot. Asst. Works Manager T.L. "Bud" Gibson was on hand to congratulate DC-3 operator Manuel Trigo. Also shown in the photo from left are Bruno Unger, shift foreman, John Jeffrey, general foreman, Evaristo de Melo, asst. operator, Heinz Kaimbach, asst. op., Manuel DeCosta, shift foreman, Paul Loeffier, Op. slab saw, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Trigo; Casting Division Superintendent Jim Bell, Packaging and Shipping general foreman Bill Keith, day foreman Tony Coppens, Casting Superintendent Bob Reid, shift foreman Bernard Dicker, main. foreman Earl Welin and day foreman Helmut Benn. Dimensions of the ingot in the picture are 20 1/2" x 40" x 187". It weights 15, 147 lbs.
Subject Access
Milestone
Production, Aluminum
Manufacturing
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1957
Accession Number
983.48.10-a-b
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co. a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor. b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Part Of
Gabriel Nyeste Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
983.48.10-a-b
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956-1957
Physical Description
2 photographs print : b&w ; 9x9cm
History / Biographical
Gabriel (Gabor) Nyeste was one of the leaders of the Scouts of the First Kitimat Troop (Boy Scouts). He moved to Kitimat to work on the Alcan project and left in the early 60s. He passed away in Kamloops in July 2020.
Custodial History
Donated by Gabriel Nyeste, Aug 6 1983.
Scope and Content
Photographs of 2nd Kitimat Guide Co. a- Thinking day Feb 22, 56. District Commissioner Leslie Creed. Assistant Leader Josephine Rewers, 2nd Kitimat Guide co. Sitting on gym floor. b- 2nd Kitimat Girl Guide co. 1st birthday party Feb 57. Assistant Leader Joe Rewers. District Commissioner Les Creed, Velma Kernigham. Cutting a cake.
Name Access
Nyeste, Gabriel
Creed, Leslie
Rewers, Josephine
Kernigham, Velma
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 3

#3 Apartment Building Under Construction in Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35373
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.92
Scope and Content
Photograph of #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.92
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Notes
J-2-155
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Apartments

3 Cats Pushing Away Gravel at End of Hydraulic Dredge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32967
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.137
Scope and Content
Slide of 3 cats pushing away gravel at end of hydraulic dredge.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.137
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of 3 cats pushing away gravel at end of hydraulic dredge.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

3 men smiling, Alcan plant in background

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description27052
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2005.11.528
Scope and Content
Photo of 3 men smiling at the camera, Alcan plant in background
Part Of
Ron Whyte Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.11.528
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photo : b&w ; 12.3 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photo of 3 men smiling at the camera, Alcan plant in background
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.58
Scope and Content
Slide of 3-room Kitimat School.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.58
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of 3-room Kitimat School.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

4 Men Crouching on the Floor with Mugs and Bottles

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34257
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.8
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 men crouching on the floor with mugs and bottles of drinks. Another arm visible on the right. Hans Harnoth one of men?
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 men crouching on the floor with mugs and bottles of drinks. Another arm visible on the right. Hans Harnoth one of men?
Name Access
Harnoth, Hans
Storage Location
Photograph storage

4 Men in Soccer Uniforms

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34263
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2021.36.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 men in red and white soccer uniforms with arms around each other's shoulders. Playing field, homes, and apartments visible behind them.
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.13
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : colour ; 9 x 13 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 men in red and white soccer uniforms with arms around each other's shoulders. Playing field, homes, and apartments visible behind them.
Storage Location
Photograph storage

4 Shirtless Men on Fallen Tree

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34268
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.18
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 shirtless men balancing on the branches of a fallen tree. One of them Hans Harnoth?
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.18
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 12.5 x 9 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 shirtless men balancing on the branches of a fallen tree. One of them Hans Harnoth?
Name Access
Harnoth, Hans
Storage Location
Photograph storage

4 Shirtless Men Walking Down a Dirt Road

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34258
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.9
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 shirtless men walking down a dirt road with a river? behind them and forest on the left. Hans Harnoth included?
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.9
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4 shirtless men walking down a dirt road with a river? behind them and forest on the left. Hans Harnoth included?
Name Access
Harnoth, Hans
Storage Location
Photograph storage

4-Pole Structure Serving as Temporary Electrical District Bution for the City Centre.

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17256
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Nov 1956
Accession Number
76.66.596
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4-pole structure that will temporarily serve the electrical districtbution for the City Centre. Note the external steps on the South Side of the Alcan commecial building.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
76.66.596
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
21 Nov 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 4-pole structure that will temporarily serve the electrical districtbution for the City Centre. Note the external steps on the South Side of the Alcan commecial building.
Notes
J-2-596
Subject Access
Structure
General
Construction
Geographic Access
City Centre
Storage Location
photograph storage

5 Men in Kitimat FC Jackets

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34271
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of 5 men in Kitimat FC jackets. Man on far right is holding a trumpet. Hans Harnoth?
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5 x 9 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of 5 men in Kitimat FC jackets. Man on far right is holding a trumpet. Hans Harnoth?
Name Access
Harnoth, Hans
Storage Location
Photograph storage

9 People Sitting Around Table with Beers

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34264
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.14
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of 9 people, 8 men and 1 woman, sitting around a table with beers. They are wearing Kitimat FC jackets.
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.14
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of group of 9 people, 8 men and 1 woman, sitting around a table with beers. They are wearing Kitimat FC jackets.
Storage Location
Photograph storage

11 Man Bunkhouses at the Back of the Motel Site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35386
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.104
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of the 11 man bunkhouses at the back of the motel site. Roofing is now being placed. These are prefab. units - went up in 6 days from dockside. Logs are laid in the foreground.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.104
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of the 11 man bunkhouses at the back of the motel site. Roofing is now being placed. These are prefab. units - went up in 6 days from dockside. Logs are laid in the foreground.
Notes
J-2-71
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33777
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Accession Number
2005.8.9267
Scope and Content
Monster 15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum is seen in the photo taken at Alcan's smelter last Friday. Assistant works manager T.L. Gibson extends a congratulatory handshake to casting machine operator Manuel Trigo in the presence of a number of department employees and supervisors. General foreman john Jeffrey Forecast the next millionth ton would arrive within four years.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9267
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w 21.1 x 16.2 cm
Scope and Content
Monster 15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum is seen in the photo taken at Alcan's smelter last Friday. Assistant works manager T.L. Gibson extends a congratulatory handshake to casting machine operator Manuel Trigo in the presence of a number of department employees and supervisors. General foreman john Jeffrey Forecast the next millionth ton would arrive within four years.
Name Access
Gibson, T.L
Trigo, Manuel
Forecast, Jeffrey

40 Years of Production in Kitimat Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description15013
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Accession Number
2009.1.48
Scope and Content
Photograph of a collection items sent to the 'Ingot' for the March 4, 1994 (Vol. 41 - No 5) issue for 40 Years of Production in Kitimat.
Part Of
Frank Diersen Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2009.1.48
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca.1994]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 31.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a collection items sent to the 'Ingot' for the March 4, 1994 (Vol. 41 - No 5) issue for 40 Years of Production in Kitimat.
Name Access
Diersen, Frank
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
The Ingot
Storage Location
Photograph storage

50-ton Compaction Roller at Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32878
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2007.1.49
Scope and Content
Slide of 50-ton compaction roller at Kitimat.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.49
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of 50-ton compaction roller at Kitimat.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1953
Accession Number
2007.1.100
Scope and Content
Slide of 68-man bunkhouses in Kitimat.
Part Of
R. Keith Jamieson Fonds
Creator
Jamieson, R. Keith
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2007.1.100
Date Range
1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. slide
History / Biographical
Jamieson came to Kitimat from Vancouver to work on the Alcan project in 1952. With his first pay cheque he bought a small "Pony Kodak" camera at the local store (Hudson Bay?), and started taking coloured slides of the Kitimat from 1952-1953. Left Kitimat at the end of August 1953 to move to Montreal.
Scope and Content
Slide of 68-man bunkhouses in Kitimat.
Subject Access
Industry
Storage Location
Slide storage

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