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Alcan Commemorative Plaque

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7496
Object Type
Plaque
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
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Object Type
Plaque
Description
Black plaque with aluminum border and killer whale in center.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Height
29 cm
Length
41.5 cm
Inscriptions
Presented in commemoration of Alcan's twenty-fifth anniversary in Kitimat and Kemano. August 3, 1954-1979 Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
Accession Number
999.9
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 7
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd
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Pin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7258
Date Range
ca. 1994
Material
metal
Accession Number
2011.22.1
Description
Silver metal tie tack (pin), face of pin has blue background, "40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano, Alcan" with the Alcan logo.
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Title
Pin - 40th Anniversary Alcan
Description
Silver metal tie tack (pin), face of pin has blue background, "40th Anniversary Kitimat-Kemano, Alcan" with the Alcan logo.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Diameter
1.7 cm
Date Range
ca. 1994
Accession Number
2011.22.1
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Rolling Storage Shelf 2 Box 1
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Medallions

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact1085
Object Type
gift
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
979.32.1-2
Description
These are both made of aluminum. They were used for commemorative issued for the 25 anniversary of the first ingot donated.
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Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
These are both made of aluminum. They were used for commemorative issued for the 25 anniversary of the first ingot donated.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
aluminum
Accession Number
979.32.1-2
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C
Manufacturer Country
Canada
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Memories of the Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/exhibitalcanproject
Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
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Material Type
Virtual Exhibit
Description
Kitimat was the place to be in North America in the 1950s. The massive Alcan project in the northwest British Columbia was completed in just five years - dam, tunnel, powerhouse, Kemano, transmission line, smelter, and Kitimat. Browse through Kitimat history with these project images - a BC digital collection. The project was one of the most photographed and filmed construction jobs in BC history.
Images
thumbnail
Websites / Virtual Exhibits
http://search.kitimatmuseum.ca/exhibits/show/alcanproject
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Pin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8095
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2013.14.32
Description
Alcan 25 pin inside a grey box with blue alcan logo
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Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan 25 pin inside a grey box with blue alcan logo
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2013.14.32
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf Box 2
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Plaque

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7567
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood, aluminum
Accession Number
2007.8.1
Description
Alcan Sports Anniversary plaque with image of Discobolus
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Title
Anniversary Sports Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan Sports Anniversary plaque with image of Discobolus
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood, aluminum
Height
16.6 cm
Length
24.7 cm
Inscriptions
Presented in commemoration of Alcan's twenty-fifth anniversary in Kitimat and Kemano. August 3, 1954-1979.
Accession Number
2007.8.1
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 1
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Pin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8080
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2013.14.12
Description
Blue 60th Anniversary Pin - Alcan
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Object Type
gift
Description
Blue 60th Anniversary Pin - Alcan
Physical Condition
good
Accession Number
2013.14.12
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf Box 2
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Pin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8107
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2013.14.44
Description
Small pin featuring Alcan Logo
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Object Type
gift
Description
Small pin featuring Alcan Logo
Physical Condition
good
Length
1.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.14.44
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf Box 2
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Patch

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact7461
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Material
felt
Accession Number
2009.1.5
Description
Red/white/blue Patch-Stylized Eagle-Aluminum Workers, Local 315. AAWC Kitimat-AFL-TLC Alcan's first union 1953
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Title
Aluminum Workers Local 315
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Description
Red/white/blue Patch-Stylized Eagle-Aluminum Workers, Local 315. AAWC Kitimat-AFL-TLC Alcan's first union 1953
Physical Condition
good
Material
felt
Height
9.6 cm
Length
14 cm
Accession Number
2009.1.5
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
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Patch

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8148
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Accession Number
997.4.3
Description
Kitmat Aluminum City Patch. Features an image of Alcan on off-white fabric, red text, and a green border.
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GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Patch, Membership
Description
Kitmat Aluminum City Patch. Features an image of Alcan on off-white fabric, red text, and a green border.
Public Description
Kitimat's first workers obtained a momento – “The Aluminum City, Kitimat, B.C.” felt crest of the smelter. Donated by Kevin Martin.
Physical Condition
good
Height
13 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Inscriptions
The Aluminum City, Kitimat, B.C.
Accession Number
997.4.3
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 5 Box 3
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Accident

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description13966
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2005.8.2945
Scope and Content
Photo showing skiing mishap brought on by unexpected flight by helicopter for Sandy Lockhart. Pilot was Alcan's Tom Shear.
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.2945
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 5"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Accidents
Scope and Content
Photo showing skiing mishap brought on by unexpected flight by helicopter for Sandy Lockhart. Pilot was Alcan's Tom Shear.
Name Access
Lockhart, Sandy
Shear, Tom
Subject Access
Accidents
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
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Car accident

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description14737
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 September 1966
Accession Number
2005.8.3243
Scope and Content
Photo showing car accident. Vehicle charged through 125 feet of brush after losing control off the Alcan Road to the Smeltersite, driven by Mrs. Grace Sheridan
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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.3243
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
19 September 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 6" x 6"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #3 - (A)Historical (1)Accidents (a)Automobiles
Scope and Content
Photo showing car accident. Vehicle charged through 125 feet of brush after losing control off the Alcan Road to the Smeltersite, driven by Mrs. Grace Sheridan
Name Access
Sheridan, Grace
Subject Access
Accidents
Automobiles
Storage Location
Artifact Storage
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