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2000.1.2.5.4 · Stuk · October 13, 1953?
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint shows the top-down (showing the plan view) and the side view (showing elevation) of the transfer station layout. The process and operation of the jig back discharge and monocable loading are also included. Relevant measurements and dimensions are included as well as locations of the loading chute, the loading area, monocable as well as empty and loaded rope lines.

2000.1.2.5.2 · Stuk · October 14, 1953?
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint shows the front and side profiles of the proposed bucket and hanger to be used in the tramway. Relevant measurements and dimensions are included as well as location placements for the rope, rail and boxhead. Details regarding the materials used for the bucket creation are also included.

2000.1.2.5.1 · Stuk · October 13, 1953?
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint shows the side profile of the proposed tramway at Cassiar. It includes relevant infrastructures and landscape features drawn and marked on the plan such as roads, monocable unloading stations, swamp and beaver ponds as well as streams. The side profile and schematics of the tramway are drawn in parts and includes relevant measurements. Locations of the unloading terminal, jig back towers and jig back loadind stations are included. The overall profile is split into two sections due to elevation changes and lack of drawing surface. Annotation written on the leading edge of the blueprint reads "J.A. Roebling - Proposed Tramway Layout".

2000.1.2.3.6 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the overall layout of the heating and ventilating units to be used for the first and second floor of the recreational centre. Details include the locations of fans, boilers, ducts and exhausts as well as typical heating connector connections and the plumbing layout. Annotations in gold pen and pencil regarding clarification and changes to certain details are included. Numerical annotation at the bottom right hand of plan imposed new numbering system (3002/09/11).

2000.1.2.3.5 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the overall framing structure of the recreational centre. Details include a cross section layout of the recreational centre with relevant framing dimensions, the locations and instructions for assembly as well as types of framing materials to be used. Annotations in gold pen and pencil regarding clarification and changes to certain details are included. Numerical annotation at the bottom right hand of plan imposed new numbering system (3002/09/10).

2000.1.2.3.7 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the gymnasium lighting layout. Also show is an isometric view of the air supply unit piping as well as a ventilating unit automatic control diagram. Included are detailed notes regarding system desriptions, its plan and layout as well as directions for the automatic control of the ventilation unit and heating systems. Annotations in gold pen and pencil regarding clarification and changes to certain details are included. Numerical annotation at the bottom right hand of plan imposed new numbering system (3002/09/12).

2000.1.2.4 · Stuk · 1953?
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint shows the side profile of the proposed tramway to be built in Cassiar. It includes scale drawings of the crusher building, power house and support structures. The degree of tilt of the support structures are marked down where applicable. The side profile is divided into five sections due to the scaled height in elevation and the lack of drawing space. Annotation written along the leading edge of the blueprint reads "Proposed Tramway Riblet".

2000.1.2.3.3 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the detailed plans for the recreational centre's entrance hall. There are details pertaining to the elevation of entrance doors, the overall plan of the entrance hall, the upper level staiwell as well as handrailing details. Annotations in gold pen and pencil regarding clarification and changes to certain details are included. Numerical annotation at the bottom right hand of plan imposed new numbering system (3002/09/08).

2000.1.2.3.2 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the outside layout of the recreation centre and includes its north, south, east and west elevations. Details are included regarding the materials to be used for construction. Annotations in gold pen and pencil regarding clarification and changes to certain details are included. Numerical annotation at the bottom right hand of plan imposed new numbering system (3002/09/07).

2000.1.2.2.7 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the gymnasium lighting layout. Also shown is an isometric view of the air supply unit piping as well as a ventilating unit automatic control diagram. Included are detailed notes regarding system desriptions, its plan and layout as well as directions for the automatic control of the ventilation unit and heating systems.

2000.1.2.2.5 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the overall framing structure of the recreational centre. Details include a cross section layout of the recreational centre with relevant framing dimensions, the locations and instructions for assembly as well as types of framing materials to be used.

2000.1.2.3 · Bestanddeel · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Blueprint of the Cassiar Recreational Centre depicting various details regarding aspects of the building. Perspectives included within the blueprint are top-down as well as cross-sections. There are notes by the architect towards how certain building aspects and details are to be found and built throughout the blueprint. There are annotations located throughout the blueprints written in gold pen and pencil regarding certain errors, changes and further clarification on various aspects of the building from the original plans. Numerical annotation at the bottom right hand of plan imposed new numbering system (3002/09/06 to 12 repectively).

2000.1.2.3.1 · Stuk · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This blueprint depicts the general layout of the recreational centre. Top-down, side and front perspectives are used. The ground floor, second floor, outside walls and stage layouts are shown. Annotations in gold pen and pencil regarding clarification and changes to certain details are included. Numerical annotation at the bottom right hand of plan imposed new numbering system (3002/09/06).

2000.1.2.2 · Bestanddeel · June 1959
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Blueprint of the Cassiar Recreational Centre depicting various details regarding aspects of the building. Perspectives included within the blueprint are top-down as well as cross-sections. There are notes by the architect towards how certain building aspects and details are to be found and built throughout the blueprint.

2000.1.1.4.3.12 · Stuk · [ca. 1960]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of eight men standing on lawn in front of building known as "House 130" or "Director's Lodge". Left to right: Nick Gritzuk, Charles Rainforth Elliot, Jack Christian, W. Harold Connell, Plato Malezemoff (from Newmont Mining), Tam Zimmermann, Ken A. Creery, Fred Martin Connell. Elliot appears to be comparing height with Gritzuk. Trees and mountains in background. Most men featured in photo are believed to be members of Cassiar's Board of Directors.

2000.1.1.4.3.11 · Stuk · [ca. 1960]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of eight men standing on lawn in front of building known as "House 130" or "Director's Lodge". Left to right: Nick Gritzuk, Charles Rainforth Elliot, W. Harold Connell, Jack Christian, Fred Martin Connell, Ken A. Creery, Plato Malezemoff (from Newmont Mining), Tam Zimmermann. Gritzuk appears to be pointing at photographer. Trees and mountains in background. Most men featured in photo are believed to be members of Cassiar's Board of Directors.

Directors at House 130
2000.1.1.4.3.09 · Stuk · [ca. 1960]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of nine men standing on lawn in front of building known as "House 130" or "Director's Lodge". Left to right: Andre Beguin, unknown, Charles Rainforth Elliot, Jack Christian, W. Harold Connell, Plato Malezemoff (from Newmont Mining), Tam Zimmermann, Ken A. Creery, Fred Martin Connell. Daffodils and tulips planted in foreground, trees and mountains in background. Most men featured in photo are believed to be members of Cassiar's Board of Directors; Beguin was a General Superintendent.

2000.1.1.4.3.10 · Stuk · [ca. 1960]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of eight men standing on lawn in front of building known as "House 130" or "Director's Lodge". Left to right: Nick Gritzuk, Charles Rainforth Elliot, W. Harold Connell, Jack Christian, Fred Martin Connell, Ken A. Creery, Plato Malezemoff (from Newmont Mining), Tam Zimmermann. Trees and mountains in background. Most men featured in photo are believed to be members of Cassiar's Board of Directors.

2000.1.1.4.3.07 · Stuk · 1961
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of eight men standing on front steps of Cassiar's Main Office building. Top, left to right: Ken A. Creery, John Drybrough. Middle, left to right: John E. Kennedy, Tam Zimmermann. Bottom, left to right: Fred Martin Connell, George Washington Smith, W. Harold Connell, Charles Rainforth Elliot. Windows and doors to office in background, flowers in bottom right foreground. Photo believed to have been taken on the same day as items 2000.1.1.4.3.4 - 2000.1.1.4.3.6.

Directors at House 130
2000.1.1.4.3.08 · Stuk · [ca. 1960]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts group of eight men standing on lawn in front of building known as "House 130" or "Director's Lodge" (see item 2000.1.1.3.19.88). Left to right: Nick Gritzuk, Charles Rainforth Elliot, Jack Christian, W. Harold Connell, Plato Malezemoff (from Newmont Mining), Tam Zimmermann, Ken A. Creery, Fred Martin Connell. Daffodils and tulips planted in foreground, trees and mountains in background. Most men featured in photo are believed to be members of Cassiar's Board of Directors.

Official Tours
2000.1.1.4.1 · Bestanddeel · ca. 1968; 1978
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs depicting four different tours that took place at the mine, plant, and towns owned by Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. Tours include Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's visit to Clinton Creek in 1968 and Member of Parliament Iona Campagnolo's visit to Cassiar in 1978. Photographs also depict a party of ambassadors touring Cassiar in 1970, and the dedication of a building in the Cassiar plant in the late 1970s.

Cassiar Land
2000.1.1.3.25 · Bestanddeel · 1979 - 1983
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This file contains images of a land dispute around Cassiar. The photographs depict a cabin on a lot, a destroyed cabin, and outhouses. The accompanied documents in the original file refer to the subjects of "Claims, Leases, and Land lots," and it is implied that there were issues of squatters, illegal occupation, and mineral claims.

2000.1.1.3.24.02 · Stuk · Septmeber 1954
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photograph depicts wood houses behind stand of trees in Cassiar valley. Truck, power poles, and road in foreground, mountains in background. Typed caption below photo in original duotang album: "Two Bedroom Pan-Abode Houses - Cassiar Townsite". Handwritten annotation on verso: "Sept 1954".

2000.1.1.3.24 · Bestanddeel · 1952 - 1992
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds
  • File contains photographs done to item level description, depicting miscellaneous people and locations at or around Cassiar, B.C. This includes a photograph of renowned prospector William (“Bill”) Storie, Bill Pratt with a fox, a community gathering in a someone's home, and a hockey game.
  • Also included but not to item level is a photo of "David Madore" as part of his application to Cassiar, photo of "William Field" a local hire maintenance mechanic, and photos of a RNWMP Post sign (Royal North West Mounted Police) that depicts annotations "Indian grave" , "Miners Cabin" , "Road House" , "Customs House" , "St. James Church" , "Swansons Store" etc., and 15 negatives of various individuals at what appears to be someone's home.
  • Also included is cabin at Boya Lake, which used to be named Chain lake, located off the Stewart-Cassiar highway. This land of this cabin may have been involved legal issues , which was related to people at Cassiar.
Shipping & Transportation
2000.1.1.3.21 · Bestanddeel · 1962 - 1983
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs pertaining to the transportation of asbestos fibre.

  • These include portraits of Clinton trailer trucks, trucks from the Cassiar Transport Division at Mile 860 on the Alaskan Highway, the assembly of large freight trucks, an unidentified bridge, and ships and buildings at the Cassiar Shipping Facilities at Pier 94 on the Asbestos Warf in North Vancouver, B.C.
  • Twenty-three photographs dated 1982 depict asbestos fiber bales on pallets and inside shipping containers, with accompanying annotations commenting on the quality of the packing. Several images show fibre bales broken during shipment. An accompanying note reads: "SMD - please ensure this cannot reoccur.", and a photo caption reads: "pierced bags are resulting as an environmental problem as fibre is beginning to build up in certain containers." One of the photographs depicting the Cassiar Transport Division was used for promotional posters with the following commentary: "The Cassiar Transport Division operates out of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and is responsible for delivering the asbestos to the White Pass and Yukon Route terminal in Whitehorse. Fuel oil and supplies are backhauled to the mines. By the end of 1967, the fleet will consist of 65 tractor-trailer units, each of which will carry 23 tons of asbestos. The distance from Whitehorse to Cassiar is 357 miles and Clinton is 403 miles. During the past year, the Division's trucks traveled 2,213,534 miles and handled 75,100 tons, and the mileage to 3.5 million miles. This is a year-round operation and convoys arrive at the mine daily in spite of the long difficult haul. The Division currently employs 43 drivers and 35 mechanics and operates its own maintenance and rebuild facilities in Whitehorse. Over the years these men have established and enviable record of safety, cost and performance."
  • Additional photographs that have been integrated depict the Asbestos wharf and its condition, 31 slides of wharf, maps of shipping routes, storage, forklifts, shipping trucks, and packaged asbestos.
  • Also included in this file are two copies of a "Photo Survey - Cassiar Ton Units - "Amstelveld & Trojoland" on arrival to Brisbane & Sidney - August 1967." This collection of photographs is a part of an assessment of the efficiency of shipping and transport to Australia from Cassiar. Pictures include: loading, forklifts, storage, ripped bags, broken straps, wharfs, trucks, slings. There are accompanied annotations with each of the photos explaining the safety hazards or inefficiency of the situation. This report was found inside a box linked to James Hardie Industries Ltd. This company is not mentioned in the photograph annotations, but could be related to the report since James Hardie Industries Ltd. was a key player in asbestos mining and manufacturing in Australia.
  • Collection of photos of roadside spill of Asbestos, depicting a man with shovel cleaning up on 5 June 1985
  • Photos from Eternit Societe Anonyme (a European company that Cassiar shipped to) of packaged Asbestos in storage in 1967
  • Collection of photos of James Hardie Coy. Pty. Ltd. shipment of asbestos that was not stored or transported effectively. Many photos depict broken bags as a result of inadequate storage and forklift punctures.
  • Collection of photos of Cassiar/Stewart Road Proposal. Photos depict tests of the various stages of shipping and transportation process including forklift tests, Marineo Sling tests, stacking tests, durability tests, container loading tests, problems with current units etc. Also included is a marketing drawing if proposed shipping plan - drawn by "Stewart 1977."
  • Photos of shipping process of Turners Asbestos Fibres Lmt. Photos depict lowering asbestos pallets onto barge with swing, and storage on barge.
  • Collection of photos of a shipment of asbestos, but the bags of fibre are not identified as a Cassiar shipment therefore the location is unknown.