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Caisson launching operation group

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description148
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
Item Number
142
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
May 15, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a group of men concerned with the caisson dock construction. From left is Messrs., Cam Jenkinson, George Malby, McCallum, Hal Whiting, J. B. Whitton, S. T. Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Dick Hermann. View is of three floating caissons that were being towed into position for sinking, creating the smelter dock.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-362. -- Messrs. Jenkinson, Wynne-Jones, and Hermann all work for Alcan Engineering under the Resident Engineer George Malby. Messrs. J.B. Whitton and Van Houten work for the consulting firm of Frederick R. Harris & Co. of New York, N.Y. Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.212
Name Access
Hermann, Dick
Jenkinson, Cam
Malby, George
McCallum, Mr.
Van Houten, Mr.
Whiting, Hal
Whitton, J. B.
Wynne-Jones, Mr.
Subject Access
Smeltersite
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Images

Hal Whiting and [colleague] smelter pre-construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description138
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
132
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.99
Name Access
Whiting, Hal
Subject Access
Smelters
Images
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
985.65 986.5
Scope and Content
Collection of folders and other materials relating to early Kitimat. Misc items 985.65.1 - 1 menu - Kitimat Constructors Dec 25th, 1951 985.65.2 - official opening of the 1st Kitimat School, Sept 26, 1952 985.65.2 - 1st airmail despatch from Kitimat (Queen Charlotte Airlines Ltd) 985.65.3a - to Mrs. Whiting - 1st airmail left Kitimat - Sept 20, 1952 985.65.3b - Envelope signed by Postmaster 985.65.4 - Clipping - Postmark 'Kitimat' Clippings 985.65.5 - Yacht Becomes 'Work' Vessel (Nechako) 985.65.6 - Alcan Asks Gov't Okay Kitimat to be Planned Town 985.65.7 - Terrace-Kitimat Rail Line Approved 985.65.8 - Striking Kitimat Men Here 985.65.9 - Beauty, Thrills in Aluminum City 985.65.10 - City Hacked Out of Wilderness 985.65.11 - 7-year Canasa, US Aluminum Pact Set - Kitimat Major Supplier 985.65.12 - Kitimat Power Repairs Rushed 985.65.13 - Conciliation Board Called for Kitimat 985.65.14 - Biggest Industrial Project is Speeded (Alum Co. Ltd, will be world's largest alum maker) 985.65.15 - B.C.'s Huge Aluminum Project 985.65.16 - Cdn Affairs: B.C. A Land of Infinite Borders 985.65.17 - Underground Powerhouse was carved from bedrock a quarter-mile inside DuBose Mtn 985.65.18 - Extract from "The Seattle Times" April 14, 1952 "Cheap Canada Aluminum Poses Problem" 985.65.34 - Kitimat Constructors Instructions to Employees, 1952 985.65.35 - The School 'The Apha' 1953 - Kitimat Smelter Site School 985.65.36 - Detailed Map BC Coast page one & two 985.65.39 - Book - The Alcan Story - presented by Dietrich-Collins Equipment Ltd Delta King clippings 985.65.44 - Kitimat Gets Floating Hotel May 13, 1952 985.65.45 - Delta King Sails Back to Bright Lights April 29, 1959 985.65.46 - Gould's Latest Dream - The Delta King (Don't Count Barney Out) 985.65.47 - Delta King Returning 985.65.48 - Delta King May Find a Home - San Francisco Chronicle, June 13, 1964 985.65.53 - Water Sweeps into Reservoir as Alcan Pushes Huge Project - Oct, 1952 985.65.54 - Cdn West Coast, Carl Agar, a disciple of Igor Sikorsky, making aviation history 985.65.55 - Magazine Article: At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (fortune mag. 1952) 985.65.57-68 - coloured photos 1952 - sandhill 985.65-70 - clipping - construction world mag "Several Alcan Project Features Greatest in the World Al Beaton's Books 'Casey Sez' 985.65.19-33 986.5.1 - Booklet - Electrical Eng. & Operating Aspects of Alcan's BC Project 986.5.5 - Kitimat Constructors Organizational Chart 986.5.3 - Resident Angler's License #21913K H.M. Whiting - 1953 986.5.4 - Kitimat Rod and Gun Association Life Membership - H. Whiting
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Whiting, Hal
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
985.65 986.5
GMD
graphic material
Custodial History
Collection of photos and printed matter relative to early Kitimat (1950's). This collection was owned by Mr. H. M. (Hal) Whiting project manager for Kitimat Constructors builders of Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Collection of folders and other materials relating to early Kitimat. Misc items 985.65.1 - 1 menu - Kitimat Constructors Dec 25th, 1951 985.65.2 - official opening of the 1st Kitimat School, Sept 26, 1952 985.65.2 - 1st airmail despatch from Kitimat (Queen Charlotte Airlines Ltd) 985.65.3a - to Mrs. Whiting - 1st airmail left Kitimat - Sept 20, 1952 985.65.3b - Envelope signed by Postmaster 985.65.4 - Clipping - Postmark 'Kitimat' Clippings 985.65.5 - Yacht Becomes 'Work' Vessel (Nechako) 985.65.6 - Alcan Asks Gov't Okay Kitimat to be Planned Town 985.65.7 - Terrace-Kitimat Rail Line Approved 985.65.8 - Striking Kitimat Men Here 985.65.9 - Beauty, Thrills in Aluminum City 985.65.10 - City Hacked Out of Wilderness 985.65.11 - 7-year Canasa, US Aluminum Pact Set - Kitimat Major Supplier 985.65.12 - Kitimat Power Repairs Rushed 985.65.13 - Conciliation Board Called for Kitimat 985.65.14 - Biggest Industrial Project is Speeded (Alum Co. Ltd, will be world's largest alum maker) 985.65.15 - B.C.'s Huge Aluminum Project 985.65.16 - Cdn Affairs: B.C. A Land of Infinite Borders 985.65.17 - Underground Powerhouse was carved from bedrock a quarter-mile inside DuBose Mtn 985.65.18 - Extract from "The Seattle Times" April 14, 1952 "Cheap Canada Aluminum Poses Problem" 985.65.34 - Kitimat Constructors Instructions to Employees, 1952 985.65.35 - The School 'The Apha' 1953 - Kitimat Smelter Site School 985.65.36 - Detailed Map BC Coast page one & two 985.65.39 - Book - The Alcan Story - presented by Dietrich-Collins Equipment Ltd Delta King clippings 985.65.44 - Kitimat Gets Floating Hotel May 13, 1952 985.65.45 - Delta King Sails Back to Bright Lights April 29, 1959 985.65.46 - Gould's Latest Dream - The Delta King (Don't Count Barney Out) 985.65.47 - Delta King Returning 985.65.48 - Delta King May Find a Home - San Francisco Chronicle, June 13, 1964 985.65.53 - Water Sweeps into Reservoir as Alcan Pushes Huge Project - Oct, 1952 985.65.54 - Cdn West Coast, Carl Agar, a disciple of Igor Sikorsky, making aviation history 985.65.55 - Magazine Article: At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (fortune mag. 1952) 985.65.57-68 - coloured photos 1952 - sandhill 985.65-70 - clipping - construction world mag "Several Alcan Project Features Greatest in the World Al Beaton's Books 'Casey Sez' 985.65.19-33 986.5.1 - Booklet - Electrical Eng. & Operating Aspects of Alcan's BC Project 986.5.5 - Kitimat Constructors Organizational Chart 986.5.3 - Resident Angler's License #21913K H.M. Whiting - 1953 986.5.4 - Kitimat Rod and Gun Association Life Membership - H. Whiting
Name Access
Whiting, H.M.
Whiting, Hal
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4

Men concerned with Caissons

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description16963
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 May 1953
Accession Number
985.65.212
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group of those concerned with the Caissons Launching Operation including left to right, Messre, Jenkinson, Malby, McCallum, Whiting, J.B. Whitton, Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Richard Hermann.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.212
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 May 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing a group of those concerned with the Caissons Launching Operation including left to right, Messre, Jenkinson, Malby, McCallum, Whiting, J.B. Whitton, Wynne-Jones, Van Houten and Richard Hermann.
Name Access
McCallum, Mr.
Wynne-Jones, Mr.
Van Houten, Mr.
Jenkinson, Cam
Malby, George
Whiting, Hal
Whitton, J. B.
Hermann, Dick
Subject Access
People

Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34307
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2021.38.2
Scope and Content
Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104. In plastic cover.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Whiting, H.M.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.38.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Custodial History
From H.M (Hal) Whiting.
Scope and Content
Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104. In plastic cover.
Name Access
Whiting, H.M.
Whiting, Hal
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4