Kitimat Museum and Archives
Date Range
1955
Object Type
gift
Material
metal
Accession Number
978.41
Description
This is a small grad pin from the Class of 1955.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
This is a small grad pin from the Class of 1955.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Width
0.5
Length
0.5
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
978.41
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
filing cabinet
Place of Manufacture
Canada
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Material
metal
Accession Number
2016.93.2
Description
Snow valley Figure Skating CLub pin. Features an image of two people skating
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Description
Snow valley Figure Skating CLub pin. Features an image of two people skating
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
pin clasp bent
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Snow Valley Figure Skating Club, Kitimat
Accession Number
2016.93.2
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 4
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Material
metal
Accession Number
2016.93.3
Description
Snow valley Figure Skating Club pin. Features an image of two people skating
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
insignia
Description
Snow valley Figure Skating Club pin. Features an image of two people skating
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Snow Valley Figure Skating Club, Kitimat 25th
Accession Number
2016.93.3
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Bay 4 Shelf 3 Box 4
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Pin, Membership
Material
metal
Accession Number
983.30.2d
Description
World War 1 service pin. A pin rewarded to Canadian veterans who served in World War 1 and returned to Canada.
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Pin, Membership
Description
World War 1 service pin. A pin rewarded to Canadian veterans who served in World War 1 and returned to Canada.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Inscriptions
CEF "For Service At The Front"
Accession Number
983.30.2d
Biographical Notes
William George Hatch Record of Service: 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Gunner, March, 1917. England, April, 1917. "E" Battery, C.R.A., June, 1917. France, 18th Battery C.F.A., Aug., 1917. Wounded, Amiens, Aug. 8, 1918. Canada and discharged, Jan., 1919. Source: University of British Columbia's Record of Service, 1914 - 1918, published 1924 ____________________________ According to his CEF Attestation Papers, he enlisted on 6 Mar 1917, he was 22 years and 11 months old.
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Settling the Valley Cabinet 4 Drawer 1

Canadian Military Pin

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact8815
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Pin, Membership
Material
metal
Accession Number
983.30.2e
Description
Royal Canadian Artillery medal. Medal of an artillery cannon with banners above and below it.
GMD
Status Symbols
Object Type
Pin, Membership
Description
Royal Canadian Artillery medal. Medal of an artillery cannon with banners above and below it.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Inscriptions
Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt. (Whither right and glory lead)
Accession Number
983.30.2e
Category
Personal Symbol
Location
Settling the Valley Cabinet 4 Drawer 1

Aerial of Smelter Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32029
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.518
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.518
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32031
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.520
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.520
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32032
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.521
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.521
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32034
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.522
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible. View is from very high up. Snowy mountains on each side.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.522
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 Alcan smeltersite construction in the early 1950s. Smelter buildings, smeltersite, and Kitimat River estuary visible. View is from very high up. Snowy mountains on each side.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32038
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.526
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of of Douglas Channel and smeltersite in the 1950s. Smeltersite is at the far left, and Kitimat River estuary is to the right of it.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.526
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 view of of Douglas Channel and smeltersite in the 1950s. Smeltersite is at the far left, and Kitimat River estuary is to the right of it.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial Overview of Alcan Project

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32039
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.527
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial overview of the Alcan project in the 1950s. View is from very high up. Douglas Channel, the Kitimat River Estuary, Smeltersite, and early beginnings of townsite are visible. Snow mountain ranges in background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.527
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 overview of the Alcan project in the 1950s. View is from very high up. Douglas Channel, the Kitimat River Estuary, Smeltersite, and early beginnings of townsite are visible. Snow mountain ranges in background.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32044
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.532
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of smeltersite. Alcan buildings and smeltersite towards the top. To the right is the Kitimat River estuary.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.532
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 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 smeltersite. Alcan buildings and smeltersite towards the top. To the right is the Kitimat River estuary.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32045
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.533
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite if on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.533
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite if on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Douglas Channel and Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32078
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.547
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan Smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite is on the left, and the Kitimat River Estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.547
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : color ; 12.5 x 10 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 the Alcan Smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Smeltersite is on the left, and the Kitimat River Estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite and Douglas Channel

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32079
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.548
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Alcan is on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.548
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 Douglas Channel. Alcan is on the left, and Kitimat River estuary is on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.549
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan smelter. Area still in progress, buildings still being built. Smoke coming from past site on the left and at the back. Douglas Channel and Kitimat River estuary in the background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.549
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 Alcan smelter. Area still in progress, buildings still being built. Smoke coming from past site on the left and at the back. Douglas Channel and Kitimat River estuary in the background.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial View Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32081
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.550
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite homes are on the left, and the Alcan smelter behind. Potlines look complete. Smoke coming from potlines, and area behind. Kitimat River estuary on the right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.550
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite homes are on the left, and the Alcan smelter behind. Potlines look complete. Smoke coming from potlines, and area behind. Kitimat River estuary on the right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial View of Alcan Smelter

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32082
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.551
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Alcan Smelter and Douglas Channel. The Channel is in the front, and smelter behind it. Potlines look completed and smoke is coming up from them. Snowy mountains in backround.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.551
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 view of Alcan Smelter and Douglas Channel. The Channel is in the front, and smelter behind it. Potlines look completed and smoke is coming up from them. Snowy mountains in backround.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial View of Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32083
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.552
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial of the Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Kitimat River estuary on right.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.552
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 the Alcan smeltersite and Douglas Channel. Kitimat River estuary on right.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage

Aerial of Alcan Smeltersite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description32084
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2000.33.553
Scope and Content
Photograph of very high aerial view of the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite is on the left. Kitimat river estuary is on the right, and Douglas Channel below. Snowy mountain range on the sides and in the background.
Part Of
Kinnear Collection
Creator
Mike Kinnear
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.33.553
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 negative : colour ; 12.5 x 10 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 very high aerial view of the Alcan smeltersite. Smeltersite is on the left. Kitimat river estuary is on the right, and Douglas Channel below. Snowy mountain range on the sides and in the background.
Subject Access
Alcan Project
Storage Location
negative storage