Kitimat Museum and Archives

Shovels working at sand hill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description144
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 14, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts view looking west at north portion of the sandhill, showing shovels loading material for the smelter site fill.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
138
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 14, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts view looking west at north portion of the sandhill, showing shovels loading material for the smelter site fill.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID NO. BC-2-179.
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Bank Eroded Around End of Weir Above Columbia Avenue Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35298
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.34
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of the bank eroded around the end of the weir above Columbia Avenue Bridge. Note the debris collected on the weir.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.34
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of part of the bank eroded around the end of the weir above Columbia Avenue Bridge. Note the debris collected on the weir.
Notes
J-2-802
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Sumgas

Erosion Around Sides of Temporary Weir Below Columbia Avenue Bridge

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35452
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.152
Scope and Content
Photograph of close-up of the erosion around the side of the temporary weir below Columbia Avenue Bridge.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.152
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of close-up of the erosion around the side of the temporary weir below Columbia Avenue Bridge.
Notes
J-2-804
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Erosion Around Ends of Temproary Weir in Main Channel Beside Baptist Church

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35257
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.16
Scope and Content
Photograph of the erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.16
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the erosion around the ends of the temporary weir in the main channel beside the Baptist Church. Baptist Church is to the right. Some homes visible in background.
Notes
J-2-801
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Construction
Baptist Church
Sumgas
Townsite

Sub-station "B" Showing Work in Progress on the 2nd Foundation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35317
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2022.25.53
Scope and Content
Photograph of sub-station "B" showing work in progress on the 2nd foundation. Logs for power poles are piled in front on the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.53
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of sub-station "B" showing work in progress on the 2nd foundation. Logs for power poles are piled in front on the right.
Notes
J-2-774
Subject Access
Sub Station
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.159
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.159
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Notes
REK-104
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35177
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.142
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potline construction in progress, and Douglas Channel visible in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.142
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potline construction in progress, and Douglas Channel visible in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 92
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Douglas Channel
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35178
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.143
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.143
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 94
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35179
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.144
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works Group B - looking west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.144
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works Group B - looking west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 95
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35180
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.145
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works Group B - looking northwest. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.145
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works Group B - looking northwest. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 96
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Showing Potlines

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35185
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.150
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking south. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background. Anderson Creek visible in front.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.150
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking south. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background. Anderson Creek visible in front.
Notes
(11-1) 93
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Douglas Channel
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35186
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.151
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potlines under construction. Douglas Channel in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.151
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southeast. Potlines under construction. Douglas Channel in background. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 92
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Douglas Channel
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35187
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.152
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking northeast. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.152
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking northeast. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 90
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35188
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.153
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking east. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.153
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking east. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 91
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35189
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.154
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.154
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking southwest. Potlines under construction. Anderson Creek and bridge visible. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 94
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35190
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.155
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.155
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground.
Notes
(11-1) 95
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35191
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.156
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground. Anderson Creek and bridge visible in background, as well as smeltersite homes.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.156
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Kitimat Works group B - looking west. Potlines under construction. Lots of snow on ground. Anderson Creek and bridge visible in background, as well as smeltersite homes.
Notes
(11-1) 96
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Anderson Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35192
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.157
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east at Kitimat Works group B. Potlines under construction.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.157
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east at Kitimat Works group B. Potlines under construction.
Notes
REK-105
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kitimat Works Group B Potline Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35193
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.158
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east at Kitimat Works group B. Potlines under construction. Ore conveyor for delivering alumina visible at centre running between lines. Moore Creek at left.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.158
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking east at Kitimat Works group B. Potlines under construction. Ore conveyor for delivering alumina visible at centre running between lines. Moore Creek at left.
Notes
REK-105
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Moore Creek
Storage Location
Photograph storage

John McLachlan's Alcan employment documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36727
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Alcan
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Storage Location
Curator's office