Community Life

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  • Municipalities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods, religious and cultural groups, camps, schools, etc.
  • Community activities and events
  • Groups working for the development or maintenance of events, services and facilities for the community and its promotion
  • Community support and charitable organizations
  • Community booster and event promotion agencies
  • Fraternal organizations
  • SEE ALSO: Family and Personal Life; Events and Celebrations

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          2011.3.2.13 · Item · 1921
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Boardwalk in foreground, buildings and roads in mid ground, cut banks in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C. 1921 by Moore”. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “The Netchaco river is between the mountain and the city and the C.N.R. runs along the river bank nearest the city. This picture is taken looking north.”

          Street in Prince George, BC
          2011.3.2.14 · Item · [ca. 1920]
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Street scene in Prince George B.C. Several Union Jack flags are visible and there is a celebration banner at the end of the street. Long shadows in photo indicate summer (perhaps Dominion Day?). River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C.”

          2011.3.2.17 · Item · 1921
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Photograph of George Street in Prince George B.C. Cars, people, and signage are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C. 1921 R7 by Moore” There is an “X” in ink over the fire hall. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “This view is also looking north and where I have put the X is the one and only fire hall and you can see the fire engine in the street. This is the main street.”

          2011.3.2.20 · Item · [ca. 1910-1924]
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Street view photograph of a commercial section in downtown Prince George with several "Campbell's" delivery carts parked along the road. Visible establishments include "Campbell's All Cash Store" and "Club Cafe." Handwritten annotation in blue ballpoint pen on recto reads: "Howdy from Prince George! Going easy with all these kids- good to see Kathee. Snow here. Have fun at the sports show & don't over do it. Thinking of you guys, love Judy and Vic. P.S. Can't wait to go home to somewhere peaceful and quiet. 2-27-83." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr. & Mrs. Hauffer 8429-221 PL. Sn. Edmonds, WA. U.S. 98020." Verso is affixed with four Canadian 8-cent stamps.

          2011.3.3 · File · 1909 - [ca. 1930]
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          File contains postcards portraying life in Prince Rupert, B.C. Images depict harbour scenes, street scenes (Third Avenue, Sixth Street, Central Street, and Mainstreet), airplanes, large ships, fisheries, city aerials, parades, military, a dog sled mail team, and a frozen fishing boat.

          2011.3.3.14 · Item · [ca. 1910]
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Street scene depicts people, boardwalks, and buildings with store signs. Printed annotation on recto reads: “6th St. Prince Rupert. B.C.” Pencil marking on recto reads: “1912”(incorrect?). Handwritten message on verso in ink is addressed to: “Mrs. Willis Messinger Portland Oregon” Cancelation mark on Canadian 1 cent stamp reads: “Prince Rupert BC MR 11, 12”

          2011.3.3.21 · Item · 1914
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Crowd is gathered for Dominion Day Parade. Decorated float can be seen in centre of street, and Hotel Prince Rupert stands in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert 1914 Photo W.W.W.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mr. S. Smart 2550 Blackwood St Victoria B.C.”

          2011.3.3.23 · Item · 1914
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Photograph depicts a team of Clydesdale horses pulling a decorated wagon. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Dominion Day Prince Rupert BC 1914” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “1914 Dominion Day Prince Rupert.” Handwritten annotation in ink on verso is addressed to “Mrs. Herbert Hampton New Harvey House Niagara Falls New York” Cancelation mark on Canadian 1 cent stamp is dated: July 22, 14

          2011.3.3.31 · Item · 1 June 1912
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Street view of Sixth Street in Prince Rupert BC. A small group of men is shown loitering on the sidewalk. Annotation on recto reads: "Sixth St. Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto is heavily obscured by glued on paper and reads: "Prince Rupert [illegible] 12th 12 Dean Harry! [Illegible] lived here last night after [illegible] pleasent[sic] trip. What do you think of this city since you saw it last. Saw George before I left Vancouver, he looks still the same. Kindest regards to you & wife. Nib [??]." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr H Banker 2732 Arch Ave West Seattle Wash USA." Postcard is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert BC PM 2 1 JUN 12."

          2011.3.3.36 · Item · [ca. 1909-1930]
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Side perspective street view of the Royal Hotel in Prince Rupert BC. The "Ladies [sic] Entrance" sign is visible on the right side of the building. Several vehicles can be seen on the street. Printed annotation on recto reads: " 3rd Ave Prince Rupert Photo W.W.W."

          2011.3.3.4 · Item · [ca. 1905]
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          Typed annotation in red ink on recto reads: “3rd Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C.” People, boardwalks, horse & wagons and store signs are visible. Rubble and unknown material lies on ground between boardwalks. Typed annotation in red ink on recto reads: “3rd Ave. Prince Rupert. B.C.”

          2011.3.3.6 · Item · 1910
          Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

          People, boardwalks, and store signs visible in street scene. Printed annotation on recto reads: “6th St. Prince Rupert. B.C.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to: “Mrs. Loistram Halls Buildings Nicholas St Limerick Ireland”. Verso stamped "PRINCE RUPERT JUN 30 10".

          J. Kent Sedgwick fonds
          2012.13 · Fonds · 1937-2011

          This fonds consists of material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick, author, professor, Prince George urban planner, and prominent local historian. This body of records documents Sedgwick’s research interests in the history and geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia. The fonds also reflects his work as a Prince George Senior City Planner, his involvement in local community organizations, and his teaching at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia.

          The fonds includes:
          1) Photographs taken by Kent Sedgwick across British Columbia, predominantly in the Central Interior region;
          2) Research subject files consisting of original research documentation and collected reference material, predominantly focusing on topics relating to local history, city planning, and geography in the Prince George area and the British Columbia Central Interior;
          3) Documentation of Kent Sedgwick’s community involvement, including records created over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, , the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations;
          4) Writings, publications, and lectures written, edited, or conducted by Kent Sedgwick;
          5) Professorial records consisting of lectures and material relating to Sedgwick’s teaching appointments at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia;
          6) Maps collected by Kent Sedgwick covering historical and contemporary British Columbia.

          Sedgwick, J. Kent
          Highway 97
          2012.13.1.3.021 · Item · Oct. 1975
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts Highway 97 at 15th Ave. looking north. Map coordinates 53°54'36.0"N 122°46'55.5"W

          Highway 97
          2012.13.1.3.022 · Item · Oct. 1975
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts Highway 97 at 15th Ave. looking north. Map coordinates 53°54'42.1"N 122°46'53.1"W

          Gathering
          2012.13.1.53.11 · Item · June 1974
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a gathering of people for an uncertain event at an uncertain location, possibly in Lillooet, B.C. A few tents are set up in the picture.

          Giscome Community Hall
          2012.13.1.87.160 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts the Giscome Community Hall in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'18.5"N 122°21'57.7"W

          Atlin Museum - Moose Hall
          2012.13.1.98.13 · Item · 1999
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts the Moose Hall in the Atlin Museum. A sign above the door reads: "In 1905 this building was the new Arctic Brotherhood Hall in Discovery. Some years later it was hauled here in two parts by horses to become the Moose Lodge and Community Hall."