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Object Type
gift
Material
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.24
Description
Glass trophy, top almost a diamond shape, with a flat bottom. Base is rectangular. Inscription reads "2006 Ragan Recognition Awards, The best in employeee magazines and newsletter, Alcan Pripary Metal - BC 50th Anniversary 2004 Award of Excellence Specialty Publication, Newsletter."
Title
Ragan Recognition Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Glass trophy, top almost a diamond shape, with a flat bottom. Base is rectangular. Inscription reads "2006 Ragan Recognition Awards, The best in employeee magazines and newsletter, Alcan Pripary Metal - BC 50th Anniversary 2004 Award of Excellence Specialty Publication, Newsletter."
Physical Condition
good
Material
glass
Height
16 cm
Width
18 cm
Length
7.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.24
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2006.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6

Caisson Docks at Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36239
Part Of
Frank Hendy Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
984.58
Scope and Content
Photograph of the caisson dock construction for the Alcan project in Kitimat. Caisson frames are in place, and trucks are visible working bellow. Photo is a panorama.
Part Of
Frank Hendy Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
984.58
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 14 x 59.5 cm
History / Biographical
Frank G. Hendy was a former employee of Kitimat Construction during original building.
Custodial History
Photo was donated on August 3, 1984 for the 30th anniversary.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the caisson dock construction for the Alcan project in Kitimat. Caisson frames are in place, and trucks are visible working bellow. Photo is a panorama.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
Map Cabinet Drawer 7

Helicopter and Smeltersite Potlines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35609
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2000.33.10
Scope and Content
Photograph of a red and white helicopter at smeltersite. There is a group of people standing outside of it. In the background are the potlines.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.10
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a red and white helicopter at smeltersite. There is a group of people standing outside of it. In the background are the potlines.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
slide storage

Helicopter at Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35663
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Accession Number
2000.33.46
Scope and Content
Photograph of a red and white helicopter on ground in front of the Alcan potlines. Cloudy day.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a red and white helicopter on ground in front of the Alcan potlines. Cloudy day.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
slide storage

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite and Wharf

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32135
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.590
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and wharf. Smeltersite bunkhouses and the Delta King are visible on the left. Smoke coming from the potlines.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.590
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 35.5 x 28 cm
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and wharf. Smeltersite bunkhouses and the Delta King are visible on the left. Smoke coming from the potlines.
Notes
.tif file : 2000.33.520
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 18
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2000.33.315
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. Building with outer structure nearly complete is on the left. On the right further back is another building, and in front of it is part of a wall structure. There is piles of building material on the ground around too. Mountains with some snow in the background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.315
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
From the years 1953-1958, Mike Kinnear took photos during his school years, until graduation, while working for Fred Ryan Ltd. after school and holidays. Photos for him was a hobby, and he took many photos of the smelter and townsite as it grew around him. Mike also took a number of photos for the Kitimat Northern Sentinel, during the Ken Brumley and Pixie Meldrum years as editors. Mike and his family left Kitimat in 1958, but he spent the best part of 40 years in the photographic field, mainly in the retail/wholesale part of the photo industry.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret and Mike Kinnear.
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of one of the Alcan potline buildings. Building with outer structure nearly complete is on the left. On the right further back is another building, and in front of it is part of a wall structure. There is piles of building material on the ground around too. Mountains with some snow in the background.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Storage Location
slide storage
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.16
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Live Line/Bare Hand Training Campaign' 1998."
Title
The Communicator Crystal Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Live Line/Bare Hand Training Campaign' 1998."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23.5 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.16
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1998
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Title
The Communcator Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1999'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - April 24, 1998."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.17
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was the Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1998.
Name Access
Hurst, John
Stevens, Cathie
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
Acrylic
Accession Number
2013.10.23
Description
Acrylic trophy, two-dimensional diamond shape, flat bottom and top. Bevelled edges. Pen and scroll at top centre. Inscription reads 'The Dalton Pen Communication Award, 1999, Award of Merit, Alcan, Ingot, Newsletters.
Title
The Dalton Pen Communication Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Acrylic trophy, two-dimensional diamond shape, flat bottom and top. Bevelled edges. Pen and scroll at top centre. Inscription reads 'The Dalton Pen Communication Award, 1999, Award of Merit, Alcan, Ingot, Newsletters.
Physical Condition
good
Material
Acrylic
Height
19.5 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.23
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was the Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1999.
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.18
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2003'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, 'Pesonality Profile-Cathy Green'."
Title
The Communicator Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2003'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, 'Pesonality Profile-Cathy Green'."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8.7 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.18
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2003
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.19
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2003'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, Contributing Writer - Ralph Reschke & MPA Communication Design & Production, 'Ingot-October 2002'."
Title
The Communicator Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2003'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, Contributing Writer - Ralph Reschke & MPA Communication Design & Production, 'Ingot-October 2002'."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8.7cm
Accession Number
2013.10.19
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2003
Name Access
Reschke, Ralph
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.20
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2003'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens,Contributing Writer - Ralph Reschke & MPA Communication Design & Production 'Ingot - November 2002'."
Title
The Communicator Crystal Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2003'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens,Contributing Writer - Ralph Reschke & MPA Communication Design & Production 'Ingot - November 2002'."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8.7 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.20
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2002
Name Access
Reschke, Ralph
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.21
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2004'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, Contributing Writer Ralph Reschke & MPA Communication/Stripe Graphics, 'October 2003 Issue'."
Title
The Communicator Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2004'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, Contributing Writer Ralph Reschke & MPA Communication/Stripe Graphics, 'October 2003 Issue'."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8.7 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.21
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2003.
Name Access
Reschke, Ralph
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.22
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2004'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, Contributing Writer Ralph Reschke 'December 2003 & 50th Anniversary EHS Calendar''."
Title
The Communicator
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '2004'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription "Ingot - Alcan Primary Meltal - BC, Editor Cathie Stevens, Contributing Writer Ralph Reschke 'December 2003 & 50th Anniversary EHS Calendar''."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Length
8.7 cm
Accession Number
2013.10.22
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Editor of the Ingot in 2003
Name Access
Reschke, Ralph
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
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.
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
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.
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
Date Range
1995 - 1996
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood
glass
Accession Number
2013.10.15
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1996'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - May 26, 1995."
Title
The Communicator Crystal Award
Object Type
gift
Description
Abstract shaped glass and wood trophy. Glass top has bevelled edges, inscription reads "The Communicator Crystal Award" Scroll with a feather pen is in the centre, with the date '1996'. Pyramid shaped wooden base with inscription 'Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd., Ingot, John Hurst, Editor, Cathie Stevens, Associate Editor, 'Ingot - May 26, 1995."
Physical Condition
good
Material
Wood
glass
Height
23 cm
Width
15.5 CM
Length
8.7 CM
Date Range
1995 - 1996
Accession Number
2013.10.15
Biographical Notes
Cathie Stevens was Associate Editor of the Ingot in 1995.
Name Access
Hurst, John
Stevens, Cathie
Subject Access
Alcan
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 2 Shelf 3 Box 6
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
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

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.
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
Object Type
gift
Material
Wood, aluminum
Accession Number
2007.8.1
Description
Alcan Sports Anniversary plaque with image of Discobolus
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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