Kitimat Museum and Archives

Basic Raw Materials and Diagrammatic Process for Aluminim Production

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Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Accession Number
2002.27.12
Scope and Content
Basic raw materials and diagrammatic process for aluminum production.
Part Of
Busby Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2002.27.12
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[1961-1967]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Custodial History
Part of binder assembled by Bill Flonders - Employment, Training & Apprenticeship, Alcan. Given to Fred Busby.
Scope and Content
Basic raw materials and diagrammatic process for aluminum production.
Name Access
Busby, Fred
Cymbaluk, Virgil
Flonders, Bill
Subject Access
Production, Aluminum
Manufacturing
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
12 April 1956
Accession Number
2005.8.199
Scope and Content
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.199
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
12 April 1956
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 9.5" x 7.5"
Custodial History
Historical- Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Scope and Content
Photo showing Business Editors of six leading B.C. Newspapers witnessing 1st pouring of Aluminum from Potline 3. L/R Stan Rough, Chris Crombie, Vanc.Sun; G.P. Woodside, Prince Rupert Daily News; Bob Muir, Alcan; R.F.Macey, British Columbian; Bill Ryan, Vanc.Prov.; Norman Cribbins, Victoria Times; Roy Murdock, Victoria Colonist; George Vincent, Alcan.
Name Access
Crombie, Chris
Woodside, G.P.
Muir, Bob
Macey, R.F.
Ryan, Bill
Cribbins, Norman
Murdock, Roy
Vincent, George
Rough, Stan
Subject Access
Milestones
Production, Aluminum
Historical

Block & Gravel Manufactured From Aluminum

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description21979
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 September 1968
Accession Number
2005.8.5480
Scope and Content
Photograph of block and gravel manufactured from aluminum studs previously an operation part of the Kitimat Works aluminum reduction process.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.5480
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
11 September 1968
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 15 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of block and gravel manufactured from aluminum studs previously an operation part of the Kitimat Works aluminum reduction process.
Subject Access
Manufacturing
Storage Location
Archives

15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum

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Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Accession Number
2005.8.9267
Scope and Content
Monster 15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum is seen in the photo taken at Alcan's smelter last Friday. Assistant works manager T.L. Gibson extends a congratulatory handshake to casting machine operator Manuel Trigo in the presence of a number of department employees and supervisors. General foreman john Jeffrey Forecast the next millionth ton would arrive within four years.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.9267
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
Ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w 21.1 x 16.2 cm
Scope and Content
Monster 15,000- pound ingot containing the two millionth ton of Kitimat- produced aluminum is seen in the photo taken at Alcan's smelter last Friday. Assistant works manager T.L. Gibson extends a congratulatory handshake to casting machine operator Manuel Trigo in the presence of a number of department employees and supervisors. General foreman john Jeffrey Forecast the next millionth ton would arrive within four years.
Name Access
Gibson, T.L
Trigo, Manuel
Forecast, Jeffrey
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1966
Accession Number
2014.14.157
Scope and Content
Photograph of 2,000,000 ton mark made on October 14 1966.
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.157
Date Range
1966
Physical Description
1 photograph print: b&w; 7 x 6 cm 1 negative print: b&w; 7 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of 2,000,000 ton mark made on October 14 1966.
Notes
This is part of a sheet with other photos.
Storage Location
Negative in negative cabinet

Envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simpson Conatining Boat Manufacturing Info

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Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
GMD
multiple media
Accession Number
2010.13.13
Scope and Content
One envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simposon containing boat manufacturing info. Envelope from Brooks Boat MFG. Co.
Booklet - Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw Michigan U.S.A.
Catalogue Sheet - Knock-Down Furniture sold direct from the factory to the user. Brooks Manufacturing Company.
Catalogue Sheet - The Brooks System. Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A.
Part Of
Wood Collection
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2010.13.13
GMD
multiple media
Physical Description
1 Envelope with Contents
History / Biographical
These items were obtained by Aubrey from John Pitman Moore. John was the son of Elizabeth Moore who was matron at the Elizabeth Long Girls School.
Custodial History
Donated by Aubrey Wood
Scope and Content
One envelope addressed to Mrs. C. Moore, Port Simposon containing boat manufacturing info. Envelope from Brooks Boat MFG. Co.
Booklet - Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw Michigan U.S.A.
Catalogue Sheet - Knock-Down Furniture sold direct from the factory to the user. Brooks Manufacturing Company.
Catalogue Sheet - The Brooks System. Brooks Boat Manufacturing Co. Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A.
Subject Access
Boats
Manufacturing
Storage Location
Archives Bay 2 Top Box 42
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.
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
Object Type
gift
Material
wood & glass
Accession Number
974.97.1-3
Description
These insulators have wood, and a glass object on top. Used for old telegraph lines.
Object Type
gift
Quantity
3
Description
These insulators have wood, and a glass object on top. Used for old telegraph lines.
Physical Condition
fair
Material
wood & glass
Width
6
Length
34
Accession Number
974.97.1-3
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 3 Shelf 1
Object Type
Insulator, Transmission Line
Material
ceramic
metal
Accession Number
2007.25.1
Description
Brown/white speckles ceramic insulator clamped onto a cable segment.
Object Type
Insulator, Transmission Line
Description
Brown/white speckles ceramic insulator clamped onto a cable segment.
Physical Condition
good
Material
ceramic
metal
Condition Remarks
underneath insulator is dirty
Height
25 cm
Diameter
24 cm
Accession Number
2007.25.1
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 1
Accession Number
2013.14.23
Description
KMP USB car charger. Black, still in packaging
Description
KMP USB car charger. Black, still in packaging
Physical Condition
good
Inscriptions
RioTinto Alcan, Kitimat Modernization Project, Bechtel
Accession Number
2013.14.23
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Rolling Storage Top Shelf Box 2
Date Range
1900 - 1920
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Material
metal
plastic
Accession Number
2019.24.1
Description
A dark brown textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Description
A dark brown textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
Physical Condition
Fair
Material
metal
plastic
Condition Remarks
Paint chipping off and some scratches
Length
15.5 cm
Diameter
4.5 cm
Date Range
1900 - 1920
Accession Number
2019.24.1
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 5
Date Range
1900 - 1920
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Material
metal
plastic
Accession Number
2019.24.2
Description
A dark grey textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
GMD
Power Transmission Components
Object Type
Crank
Description
A dark grey textured crank with a brown plastic handle and a metal rod sticking out at one end. Also called a hand crank.
Physical Condition
Poor
Material
metal
plastic
Condition Remarks
Paint chipping off, rusty, scratched and dirty
Length
15.5 cm
Diameter
4.5 cm
Date Range
1900 - 1920
Accession Number
2019.24.2
Category
Energy Production T&E
Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 5
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Accession Number
2005.8.6482
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sheffan Waynee, playing piano ; Aluminum City Telethon performance
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6482
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Sheffan Waynee, playing piano ; Aluminum City Telethon performance
Notes
Donor Mike Avery- Found at KUTE
Name Access
Waynee, Sheffan
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Accession Number
2005.8.6481
Scope and Content
Photogaph of Bill Vollrath, playing guitar and singing; Aluminum City Telethon performance
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6481
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 10 cm
Scope and Content
Photogaph of Bill Vollrath, playing guitar and singing; Aluminum City Telethon performance
Notes
Donor Mike Avery- Found at KUTE
Name Access
Vollrath, Bill
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Accession Number
2005.8.6475
Scope and Content
Photograph of bakery staff posed with Aluminum City Telethon 1985 cake. (l-r) Marta ? (Bantle), Baker ; Ed Goncalves ; Fatima Desousa Reynolds ; Karen Goncalves
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6475
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of bakery staff posed with Aluminum City Telethon 1985 cake. (l-r) Marta ? (Bantle), Baker ; Ed Goncalves ; Fatima Desousa Reynolds ; Karen Goncalves
Notes
Donor Mike Avery- Found at KUTE
Name Access
Reynolds, Fatima
Bantel, Marta
Goncalves, Ed
Goncalves, Karen
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Accession Number
2005.8.6454
Scope and Content
Photograph of Doug Smith and ? Aluminum City Telethon
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6454
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 19 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Doug Smith and ? Aluminum City Telethon
Notes
Donor Mike Avery- Found at KUTE
Name Access
Smith, Doug
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Accession Number
2005.8.6447
Scope and Content
Photograph of Doug Smith, Aluminum City Telethon
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.6447
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[between 1985 and 1986]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 16.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Doug Smith, Aluminum City Telethon
Notes
Donor Mike Avery- Found at KUTE
Name Access
Smith, Doug
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Archives
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
10 June 1975
Accession Number
1998.1.6953
Scope and Content
The exterior of the Motel showing the Hotel mounted on a pole.
Part Of
Max Patzelt fonds
Creator
Patzelt, Max
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1998.1.6953
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Max Patzelt
Date Range
10 June 1975
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.
Scope and Content
The exterior of the Motel showing the Hotel mounted on a pole.
Subject Access
Buildings
Aluminum City Motel

Carwash at the Aluminum City Telethon

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Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2000s
Accession Number
2011.2.104
Scope and Content
Photograph of the high school student run carwash at the Aluminum City Telethon. Most of the students are dressed in yellow. They are washing a dump truck. Edge of high school science wing visible behind them on left.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.2.104
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2000s
Physical Description
1 slide: colour
Scope and Content
Photograph of the high school student run carwash at the Aluminum City Telethon. Most of the students are dressed in yellow. They are washing a dump truck. Edge of high school science wing visible behind them on left.
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Slide storage

Audience at the Aluminum City Telethon

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Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2000s
Accession Number
2011.2.105
Scope and Content
Photograph of the audience at the Aluminum City Telethon. Many young people are in the seats. Control room visible behind them.
Part Of
Aluminum City Telethon fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2011.2.105
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
2000s
Physical Description
1 slide: colour
Scope and Content
Photograph of the audience at the Aluminum City Telethon. Many young people are in the seats. Control room visible behind them.
Subject Access
Aluminum City Telethon
Storage Location
Slide storage