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Water Kettle

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Object Type
gift
Material
metal-plated copper
Accession Number
970.55
Description
Kettle is nickel-plated copper, nickel is worn away. Very dented, missing lid and handle. Used as a water vessel, specialized for boiling water.
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Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Kettle is nickel-plated copper, nickel is worn away. Very dented, missing lid and handle. Used as a water vessel, specialized for boiling water.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal-plated copper
Condition Remarks
Kettle is in very poor condition. The lid is missing and it has no handle. Very dented all over.
Height
17.6
Width
43
Accession Number
970.55
Category
Food Processing T&E
Location
Settlement Display
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Water Wheel Axle

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Object Type
gift
Material
wood and iron
Accession Number
970.62
Description
Water wheel axle is 147 x 17 cm. It is a piece of wood with two nails coming out of both ends. It has some cracks on it.
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Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Water wheel axle is 147 x 17 cm. It is a piece of wood with two nails coming out of both ends. It has some cracks on it.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood and iron
Condition Remarks
Has a few cracks.
Width
17.7
Length
147
Accession Number
970.62
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
artifact storage
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Artifacts from Poland

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Accession Number
973.15.1-16
Description
Artifacts kept in locked show case.
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Quantity
1
Description
Artifacts kept in locked show case.
Accession Number
973.15.1-16
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Can, Watering

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GMD
Groundskeeping Equipment
Object Type
watering can
Material
metal
Accession Number
2015.1.7
Description
A grey round metal watering can.
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GMD
Groundskeeping Equipment
Object Type
watering can
Description
A grey round metal watering can.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
slightly rusty
Height
30.5 cm
Diameter
18 cm
Accession Number
2015.1.7
Category
Maintenance T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 1 Shelf 3
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Alcan Slides

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Accession Number
971.14.1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
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Quantity
1
Description
15 slides "Chemistry of aluminum."
Accession Number
971.14.1
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Alcan Slides

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Accession Number
971.14.2
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
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Quantity
1
Description
12 slides fabrication of aluminum.
Accession Number
971.14.2
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Alcan Ingot

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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Accession Number
983.1.3
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Souvenir
Quantity
1
Description
Ingot is made of aluminum with Alcan stamped on the top of the ingot.
Public Description
First aluminum ingot design used prior to 1957. In 1957 a tri-lock design for ingot stacking was introduced.
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Width
13 cm
Length
2.5 cm
Inscriptions
Alcan
Accession Number
983.1.3
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 4
Place of Manufacture
Kitimat, B.C. Canada
Manufacturer
Alcan Smelters
Manufacturer City
Kitimat
Manufacturer Province
B.C.
Manufacturer Country
Canada
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Alcan Medal

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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Accession Number
985.77.2
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
Cast with map of Canada indicating Kitimat and Arvida, lettering on reverse side
Physical Condition
good
Diameter
2"
Inscriptions
Map side: Aluminum Company of Canada Limited Reverse; First Production Kitimat August 3rd 1954 Canada
Accession Number
985.77.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 4 Box 2
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Alcan ingot

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Date Range
[1950s]-1990
GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Material
metal
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
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GMD
Metalworking T&E (blank sub-class)
Object Type
Ingot
Description
Rectangular ingot with ALCAN engraved in the front in capital letters. Silver in colour. Corners are rounded.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
Many scratches, stains, and other marks across the surface, both front and back. Many small holes in back. Stains in various colours - white, pinkish, brown (possible rust).
Height
2 cm
Width
8 cm
Length
26 cm
Date Range
[1950s]-1990
Accession Number
2023.42.1
Category
Metalworking T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 6
Manufacturer
Alcan
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Automatic Cow Waterer Bowl

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GMD
Drinking Vessels
Object Type
Bowl, Drinking
Material
heavy-metal
Manufacturer
Beaty Brothers LtD
Accession Number
983.36.10a
Description
Automatic cow feeder (used for water).
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GMD
Drinking Vessels
Object Type
Bowl, Drinking
Quantity
1
Description
Automatic cow feeder (used for water).
Physical Condition
fair
Material
heavy-metal
Condition Remarks
Rusted badly
Height
18 cm
Diameter
25.6 cm
Accession Number
983.36.10a
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
artifact storage
Manufacturer
Beaty Brothers LtD
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Automatic Cow Waterer Bowl

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GMD
Drinking Vessels
Object Type
Bowl, Drinking
Material
heavy-metal
Accession Number
983.36.9a
Description
A metal automatic cow feeder bowl (used for water).
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GMD
Drinking Vessels
Object Type
Bowl, Drinking
Description
A metal automatic cow feeder bowl (used for water).
Physical Condition
poor
Material
heavy-metal
Condition Remarks
very rusty
Height
13 cm
Diameter
32 cm
Accession Number
983.36.9a
Category
Food Service T&E
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 3
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Automatic Cow Waterer Piece

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Material
metal
Accession Number
983.36.8
Description
A metal piece from an automatic cow watering system.
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Description
A metal piece from an automatic cow watering system.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusty
Accession Number
983.36.8
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 3
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Automatic Cow Waterer Piece

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Material
metal
Accession Number
983.36.9b
Description
A metal piece from an automatic cow watering system.
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Description
A metal piece from an automatic cow watering system.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusty
Width
32 cm
Length
76 cm
Accession Number
983.36.9b
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 3
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Automatic Cow Waterer Piece

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Material
metal
Accession Number
983.36.12
Description
A metal piece from an automatic cow watering system.
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Description
A metal piece from an automatic cow watering system.
Physical Condition
poor
Material
metal
Condition Remarks
rusty
Width
38 cm
Length
78 cm
Accession Number
983.36.12
Location
off-site storage Bay 6 Shelf 3
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Alcan Souvenir Coins

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Accession Number
983.10.1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
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Quantity
1
Description
Alumin coin 50 cm in plastic packet; front face has "20th Year of Production" on it.
Accession Number
983.10.1
Location
City Of Tomorrow display Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
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Alcan Souvenir Coin

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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Material
aluminum
Manufacturer
Alcan
Accession Number
983.10.2
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
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GMD
Memorabilia
Object Type
Medallion, Commemorative
Quantity
1
Description
The front face depicts 2 men "at casting" with "Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd . . ."
Physical Condition
good
Material
aluminum
Diameter
5 cm
Accession Number
983.10.2
Category
Documentary Objects
Manufacturer
Alcan
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Early Alcan Ingot

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Accession Number
985.038
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
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Quantity
1
Description
Used by Alcan in casting aluminum during the 50's.
Accession Number
985.038
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Alcan Collection (7)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact1618
Accession Number
988.1.1-7
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
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Quantity
1
Description
Colour photographs of the Kitimat Townsite taken in 08/64.
Accession Number
988.1.1-7
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Scrapbook of Alcan project

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Object Type
gift
Material
paper
Accession Number
2002.9a
Description
Scrapbook and envelope of Alcan related clippings etc. 6 books for research library.
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Object Type
gift
Description
Scrapbook and envelope of Alcan related clippings etc. 6 books for research library.
Physical Condition
good
Material
paper
Accession Number
2002.9a
Category
Documentary Artifact
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Alcan Newsletter " Ingot"

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Object Type
gift
Accession Number
2002.29
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
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Object Type
gift
Description
Alcan Newsletter "Ingot" - Selection of Ingots we were missing in our collection for years 1962,1963,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969
Accession Number
2002.29
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 2 Box 5
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