Kitimat Museum and Archives
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Material
paper
Manufacturer
B.B. Johnston, Howe & Co.
Accession Number
2021.29.6a-b
Description
2 sheets. Lot map and and demand for lots article, and map of Kitamaat area.
Title
Kitamaat
GMD
Graphic Documents
Object Type
cartograph
Description
2 sheets. Lot map and and demand for lots article, and map of Kitamaat area.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
paper
Height
56cm
Width
44cm
Inscriptions
Kitamaat. The coming North Pacific metropolis of Canada. Demand for Lots. location and advantages. Plan Shewing Kitamaat Townsite at head of Kitimat Arm Map of the Northern Coast part of British Columbia
Accession Number
2021.29.6a-b
Category
Documentary Objects
Location
Map Cabinet drawer 1
Place of Manufacture
538 Hastings ST., Vancouber, B.C.
Manufacturer
B.B. Johnston, Howe & Co.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2.110
Scope and Content
Slide of clearing land for townsite construction.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.2.110
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
John McLachlan worked for Property Engineering with Alcan.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Slide of clearing land for townsite construction.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Storage Location
Slide Box 1
Object Type
gift
Accession Number
999.22
Description
1950s sofa designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Object Type
gift
Description
1950s sofa designed by Robin Bush and Earle Morrison
Public Description
Furniture created for Kitimat by Vancouver-based designer Robin Bush. Bush was contracted by Alcan to furnish Nechako Lodge, Alcan's guesthouse and workers' accommodations. The walnut dining room chair from Nechako Lodge is a Robin Bush and Earle Morrison design. The couch is a Robin Bush and Associates design from 1955, one of many furnishings from the H Hut Lounge, Townsite Camp, Kitimat. Donated by Christ Church Anglican of Kitimat.
Physical Condition
fair
Condition Remarks
Fraying at couch arms.
Accession Number
999.22
Category
Furniture
Location
on display

Row-housing at Townsite Camp

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34250
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2021.36.1
Scope and Content
Photograph of row-housing (H houses) at the townsite camp near present day Riverlodge. Row of cars parked along right of photo, people are walking on the street, and mountain visible in distance.
Part Of
Harnoth Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.36.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
History / Biographical
Photos of early Kitimat life, including Hans W. Harnoth and Shirley Harnoth, parents of Harry Harnoth. Hans. W. Harnoth was born in Berlin but immigrated to Kitimat after hearing about job opportunities at Alcan. Hans and Shirley Harnoth were in Kitimat from 1955-1958, and always ranted and raved about how beautiful Kitimat was and all the wonders it has to offer.
Custodial History
Donated by Jacob Lubberts
Scope and Content
Photograph of row-housing (H houses) at the townsite camp near present day Riverlodge. Row of cars parked along right of photo, people are walking on the street, and mountain visible in distance.
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Clearcut for Kitimat Neighbourhood Development

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34531
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2012.3.36
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearcut area for Kitimat neighbourhood development. Possibly Whitesail.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.36
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x27.5cm
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer who worked in Kitimat, and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearcut area for Kitimat neighbourhood development. Possibly Whitesail.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial View of Nechako, Kildala, and City Centre Development

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34533
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2012.3.38
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Nechako, Kildala, and City Centre development. Haisla bridge also visible. Douglas Channel visible on top right.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.38
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 19x24cm
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer who worked in Kitimat, and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view of Nechako, Kildala, and City Centre development. Haisla bridge also visible. Douglas Channel visible on top right.
Notes
J-2-637
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Kildala Street Development

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34534
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2012.3.39
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared area in Kildala showing street development. Kitimat River townsite camp visible in background. Sandhill visible in top left.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.39
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20x25cm
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer who worked in Kitimat, and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of cleared area in Kildala showing street development. Kitimat River townsite camp visible in background. Sandhill visible in top left.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Sagimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2012.3.40
Scope and Content
Photograph of one of the Kitimat camps. Possibly up the hill in ther Nechako Area? Square buildings. Nightime, large glow in background.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.40
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 19x24cm
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer who worked in Kitimat, and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of one of the Kitimat camps. Possibly up the hill in ther Nechako Area? Square buildings. Nightime, large glow in background.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Clearcut Area with Slash

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34536
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2012.3.41
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearcut area with piles of slash. In the townsite.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.41
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer who worked in Kitimat, and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of clearcut area with piles of slash. In the townsite.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Aerial of Nechako Neighbourhood and Whitesail Development

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description34537
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2012.3.42
Scope and Content
Photograph of Nechako area streets and homes, and clearcut area for Whitesail. Visible streets include Quail, Heron, Finch, and Fulmar.
Part Of
Pat Stanyer Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.3.42
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 20.5x25cm
Custodial History
Photos belonged to Raymond Stanyer who worked in Kitimat, and were donated by his wife, Pat Stanyer
Scope and Content
Photograph of Nechako area streets and homes, and clearcut area for Whitesail. Visible streets include Quail, Heron, Finch, and Fulmar.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Accession Number
985.65.382
Scope and Content
Photo showing surveying, clearing and grading of the townsite area.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.382
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing surveying, clearing and grading of the townsite area.
Subject Access
Townsite

Aerial View of Kildala Neighbourhood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31288
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2018.2.353
Scope and Content
Slide of aerial view of Kildala neighbourhood. Kuldo and Columbia streets. Townsite camp visible in background near dike.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2018.2.353
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 slide : colour
History / Biographical
John McLachlan worked for Property Engineering with Alcan.
Custodial History
Jean Lunny
Scope and Content
Slide of aerial view of Kildala neighbourhood. Kuldo and Columbia streets. Townsite camp visible in background near dike.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Storage Location
Slide Box 1

Construction at Smeltersite or Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33249
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.136
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction at smeltersite or townsite.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.136
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x12.5cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction at smeltersite or townsite.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.168
Scope and Content
Photograph of new homes in townsite.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.168
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of new homes in townsite.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Homes in Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33283
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.170
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of homes in Kitimat townsite.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.170
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 8.5x12cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of homes in Kitimat townsite.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage

Construction of Homes in Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description33286
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.173
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of homes in Kitimat townsite.
Part Of
Bill Gallacher Collection
Creator
Bill Gallacher
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2000.5.173
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 9x12cm
History / Biographical
Bill was one of the superintendents with Saguenay Kitimat.
Custodial History
Donated by Joanna Gallacher
Scope and Content
Photograph of construction of homes in Kitimat townsite.
Subject Access
Industry
Early Kitimat
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.21
Scope and Content
Slide showing clearing of land at possibly the townsite (Nechako neighbourhood?) Machinery and smoke visible.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.21
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing clearing of land at possibly the townsite (Nechako neighbourhood?) Machinery and smoke visible.
Storage Location
Slide binder 7
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.47
Scope and Content
Slide showing cleared out area, possibly for townsite. Image is a double exposure, and shows trees from another image.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.47
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing cleared out area, possibly for townsite. Image is a double exposure, and shows trees from another image.
Storage Location
Slide binder 7
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Description Level
Item
Date Range
1951-1953
Accession Number
2022.3.97
Scope and Content
Slide showing cleared smeltersite area, construction, and camp near the Kitimat River estuary. In the distance smoke is visible, likely from townsite clearing burning.
Part Of
James McNay Collection
Creator
McNay, James
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.3.97
Date Range
1951-1953
Physical Description
1 slide ; colour
History / Biographical
James McNay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on January 31, 1907. Between 1951 and 1953, he worked in the payroll department for Alcan. He had to leave his wife Effie and his two young daughters, Margaret and Diane, aged 6 and 5 in 1951, at home in Surrey, B.C., during his 3-4 month stints in Kitimat. To fill some of his free time and show his family where he was and what Kitimat was like, he spent many hours walking in the area with a 35mm Kodak camera. He photographed the scenic beauty of the area and parts of the construction of both the smelters and the town. He died in Surrey on August 7, 1983.
Custodial History
Donated by Margaret McNay. Images were taken by her father and sent to their family in Surrey in the 1950s.
Scope and Content
Slide showing cleared smeltersite area, construction, and camp near the Kitimat River estuary. In the distance smoke is visible, likely from townsite clearing burning.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Construction
Douglas Channel
Estuary
Storage Location
Slide binder 7
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2022.22.163
Scope and Content
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.163
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
1 report book
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
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kitimat Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21