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File consists of collected research materials regarding the settlement of Fort St. James. Materials include booklets, postcards, pamphlets, maps, an information placemat, newspaper clippings, a newsletter, and reproductions of a map, articles, and images. Highlights include:

• Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1981 (booklet)
• "Fort St. James National Historic Park", [197-?] (postcard)
• Chamber of Commerce, "Fort St. James", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• "Fort St. James, B.C., Canada Chundoo Motor Inn", [197-?] (postcard)
• Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1985 (pamphlet)
• Parks Canada, "National & Historic Parks Guide", 1985 (pamphlet)
• Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1977 (pamphlet)
• Environment Canada Lands Directorate, "Soil Capability for Agriculture, Fort St. James", 1974 (map)
• Fort St. James, "Murray Ridge Ski Hill", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James, Mount Murray in the distant background", [192-?] (print photograph reproduction)
• Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James Pageant, heft to the right, Norman Mathews in costume of Clark at old post, Sir George Simpson as Chief factor, CH. French; AC Murray as C.F. Arch, McDonald', 1928 (print photograph reproduction)
• Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Fort St. James-Celebrations-Dominion Day: Tug-of-war-Fort St. James", July 29,1911 (print photograph reproduction)
• Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Indian Village at Fort St. James-Stuart Lake", 1913 (print photograph reproduction)
• Caledonia Inns, "The History of New Caledonia Established 1806", [198-??] (placemat)
• National Historics, "Fort St. James", Vol.1 1999 (newsletter)

File consists of a typed index to the Fort George Herald for 1910 through 1916.

File consists of research material collected on the history of Fort George including a Provincial bulletin, newspaper clippings, pamphlet, and reproductions of articles and images. Highlights include:

• Robert Arthur Williams, Province of British Columbia Lands Service, "The Fort Fraser- Fort George Bulletin Area", No.7. 1973 (bulletin)
• Fort George Park, "Fraser-Fort George Museum", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• W.J. MacAllan, "The Moving of the Fort George Indians", Cariboo & Northwest Digest, Summer 1948 (photocopied article)
• Nellie R. Campbell, "When Steel Came to Prince George", Cariboo & Northern B.C. Digest, Summer 1947
• Fraser Fort-George Museum, "Museum Mirror", Vol. 2 No. 1, 1986

File consists of collected research materials regarding Fort Fraser, Fraser Lake, Engen, Endako, and the Endako mine. Includes a Provincial bulletin, postcard, histories of Fort Fraser, correspondence, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings, articles, and an advertisement for Fort Fraser. Highlights include:

• Province of British Columbia Lands Service, "The Fort Fraser-Fort George Bulletin Area", 1967 (booklet)
• Postcard of Fraser Lake, [198-?]
• Don & Sue Rudland, "Welcome to Historic Fort Fraser", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Christero Communications, "Rose Prince of the Carrier Nation", [198-?] (pamphlet)

This photographic reproduction from the BC Provincial Archives is captioned: "#80977 - Fort Fraser, B.C. - c 1914." Photograph depicts the Fort Fraser general store.

File consists of research materials regarding forestry in British Columbia. Includes newspaper clippings, booklets, pamphlets, correspondence, photocopied articles, and a proposal on land and resource management of Vanderhoof. Highlights include:

• Vanderhoof Forest District, "Vanderhoof Land and Resource Management Plan: Summary", 1997 (booklet)
• MacMillan Bloedel, "How the forest grows...", 1975 (booklet)
• MacMillan Bloedel, "Enjoying the forest...", 1974 (booklet)
• B.C. Business Magazine, "Forestry in B.C. The Winter Years", 1981 (booklet)
• Province of British Columbia Ministry of Forests, "Integrated Resource Management", [198-?]
• Province of British Columbia Ministry of Forests, "Reforestation: more than 7 seedlings planted every second", 1992 (booklet)
• The Shared Resource, "Our Forests" Vol. 2, 1993 (booklet)
• Plateau Forest Products Ltd., "2000 Forest Development Plan: 2000-2005 Beetle Management", Dec. 1999 (map)

File consists of booklets, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and reports on fishing in British Columbia. Highlights include:

• Government of Canada, "Salmonid Enhancement", [after 1977] (pamphlet)
• Province of British Columbia, "Angling Data Northern British Columbia", 1976 (booklet)
• Sportguide Series Special Interest Supplement to TV Week Family Magazine, "The Salt Chucker", Vol. 2, 1978 (magazine)
• Government of Canada Fisheries and Oceans, "Where and When to See Salmon", 1998 (pamphlet)

File consists of newspaper clippings, reports, agendas, booklets, articles, and a pamphlet regarding fisheries in British Columbia, particularly the impact of the Kemano Completion Project on the Nechako River and other tributaries. Highlights include:

• Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Public Meetings Concerning Kemano Completion, "Agenda", 1984 (reproduction)
• Reproduction of "Presentation by the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council to a Public Meeting Called by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on March 2 & 3, 1984 in Vanderhoof, British Columbia"
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans, "Towards a Fish Habitat Decision on the Kemano Completion Project A Discussion Paper", 1984 (booklet)
• Province of British Columbia, "Fraser River Estuary Study", [198-?] (pamphlet)

This BC Provincial Archives photograph reproduction depicts five men carving a canoe close to Finlay River on September 18, 1913.

The photo negative depicts two people talking in an office at the Provincial Archives.

File consists of material relating to Edward R. Gosnell. Gosnell was the first Provincial Librarian from 1893 to 1898 and also the first Provincial Archivist from 1908 to 1910. He wrote one of the earliest histories of British Columbia. Research materials include reproductions of photographs from BC Archives and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

• Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway entitled "Track layer laying steel from Kitselos to Hazelton", 1913
• Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, [191-??]

File consists of a photocopied newspaper clipping (1934) and a newspaper article transcription (1930) regarding the economic depression in Prince George and northern BC in the 1930s.

Photographic negative depicts a map titled "Early Days in Stewart".

File consists of research materials regarding Ducks Unlimited. Includes newspaper clippings and a booklet from the Ducks Unlimited Canada Vanderhoof Committee entitled "3nd Annual Banquet" (1987).

The map depicts the distribution locations and transportation routes for the processing of mineral and petroleum in British Columbia.

File consists of research material regarding David Douglas (25 June 1799 - 12 July 1834), a North American explorer and botanist best known as the namesake of the Douglas fir. Includes photocopied articles and photocopies of his correspondence from an archives.

File consists of newspaper clippings and a newsletter consisting of information on crop circles. Includes a winter 1998 Prince George Art Gallery newsletter with a feature article entitled "Invision: Crop Circles and Creativity".

File consists of Audrey L'Heureux's correspondence relating to her writing career, as well as notes pertaining to future possible writing projects. Also includes photograph reproductions for Audrey L'Heureux's book "Trails to Rails":

• BC Provincial Archives, "First locomotive to pass in front of camp G.T.P.R. Track Layer ahead", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Track Layer from the pass arriving at Fort Fraser", 1918 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Track-layer in Petes cut", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Passing through the Fort George Canyon", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Fort Fraser, the finish of the half mile race between tract layer", 1914 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, untitled photograph, [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "The lunch on line is an everyday occurrence", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "The lunch on line is an everyday occurrence", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Yard by yard the G.T.P.R. is built from coast to coast", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Driving four mile Creek Bridge", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Driving Endako River bridge", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Steam shovel", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned: "Construction work - GTP railway bridge into Prince George. Townsite conditions harsh. Floating ice piling up a danger. Winter 1913-1914."

File consists of two ornate holiday greeting cards produced by Canadian Forest Products, which provide a detailed history of the founding of Prince George in relation to the fur trade and the discovery of the site of Vancouver. Also includes a commemorative pictorial essay booklet by John M. Horton entitled "Re: Discovery' 92: An Exhibition of Marine Paintings and Historical Writings to Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Voyage of Discovery by Capt. George Vancouver featuring the Marine Paintings of John M. Horton" (1992).

The map is split into four time periods of colonial exploration. The map depicts pre-colonial, post-colonial, traditional, and colonial expansion.

File consists of collected research materials regarding Perry McDonough Collins and the Collins Overland Telegraph. Collins was the visionary behind the Russian-American Telegraph of 1865-1867. The failed venture aimed to connect America to Europe by telegraph via the Bering Strait. Materials include newspaper clippings, a book, as well as reproductions of articles, correspondence, and archival material. Highlights include:

• D.A. McGregor, "Through B.C. to Bering Sea-A Dream that Failed" from The Province, 1953 (article reproduction)
• John B. Daniell, "The Collins Overland Telegraph" from the Northwest Digest, 1960 (article reproduction)
• Illustration from Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Williams Creek from the canyon To middle town (Barkerville)" from a painting by Frederick Whymper, [186?] (print photograph reproduction)
• Reproduction of Corday MacKay, "The Collins Overland Telegraph", 1866 (article reproduction)
• Hon. Homer D. Angell, "Congressional Record: Proceeding and Debates of the 78th Congress, First Session", 1943 (reproduction)
• Article entitled "Collin's Overland Telegraph" by Kathleen Fitzgerald in "The History of the Canadian West" collector's no. 1, 1982 (magazine issue)
• Willard E. Ireland, "The Collins Overland Telegraph", 1866 (article reproduction)

File consists of collectors guides on antiques and a newspaper clipping. Highlights include:

• Ralph and Terry Kovel, "Family Circle's Pocket Guide to Collectibles", 1987 (booklet)
• Bea Boynton, "A Very Amateur Guide to Antique Bottle Collecting", 1974 (booklet)

File consists of material relating to churches in British Columbia. Materials include newspaper clippings, a pamphlet, a postcard, a placemat and reproductions of journal articles. Highlights Include:

• The United Church of Canada, "Medical Work in Canada", [197-?] (pamphlet)

File consists of documents, a newspaper clippings, and summaries surrounding the surrender of the Cheslatta Reserve on April 21, 1952. Highlights include:

• Chief Marvin Charlie, "The Story of the Surrender of the Cheslatta Reserves on April 21", 1952 (document)
• Mike Robertson (compiler), "Ootsa Lake Settlers: Sale of Land to Alcan, 1950-54", 1991 (draft document)
• Cheslatta Band, "Cheslatta Redevelopment Project Executive Summary", [after 1990] (booklet)

File consists of information on Charles William Digby. Clifford was an Irish-born miner, trader, hotel owner and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Cassiar from 1898 to 1903 and Skeena from 1903 to 1907 as a Conservative in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Clifford also a partner in one of the Kitselas mines. Material includes reproductions of articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and "Northern B.C. In Retrospect Who's Who" article written by Audrey L'Heureux.

File consists of material relating to Charles Melville Hays (May 16, 1856 - April 15, 1912) who was the president of the Grand Trunk Railway. He began working in the railroad business as a clerk at the age of 17 and quickly rose through the ranks of management to become the General Manager of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway. He became Vice-President of that company in 1889 and remained as such until 1896 when he became General Manager of the Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) of Canada. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic before his plan was complete. File consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and reproductions of articles.

File consists of material relating to Charles George Horetzky or Horetsky (20 July 1838 - 30 April 1900). Horetzky was a Canadian surveyor and photographer noted for his work in western Canada as a member of the Canadian Pacific Survey under Sir Sandford Fleming and Frank Moberly. Materials included a summary write-up by L'Heureux, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of articles.

Map depicts central British Columbia including Prince George, Queen Charlotte Island, Prince of Wales Island, Prince Rupert, and describes what these areas are known for.

This 1967 centennial map depicts Canadian achievements from 1867 to 1967. The map includes over 73 moments, events, and people that have shaped Canada in the last one hundred years.

File consists of material relating to Carrie Jane Gray, a Mayor and Alderman on Prince George City Council who took part in several community organizations. Her dedication to Prince George is the reason why a former landfill was turned into park was named in her honour. Materials include newspaper clippings and reproductions of articles.

File consists of material relating to the Cariboo District and reproductions of articles and newspaper clippings. Highlights include:

• Reproduction of Isabel M.L. Bescoby, "Some Aspects of Society in Cariboo from it's discovery until 1871", 1932 (booklet)
• "Gold Country '86", a commemorative Expo 86 supplement to the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 25 June 1986

The map depicts multiple real-estate listings by Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Prince George members.

File consists of collected material regarding CN Rail. Includes a Via Rail timetable (1 June 1978) for the Western Transcontinental Services as well as newspaper clippings.

File consists of reproductions of reports, a booklet, and articles pertaining to Canada's military involvement overseas. Highlights include:

• Reproduction of a report by Cyril M. Shelford, "Open Report on Visit to Holland for the 40th Anniversary of Canadian Liberation of Holland", 1985
• Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, "Souvenir of the Campaign in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany 1944-1945", (reproduction of 1945 booklet)
• Cyril and Barbara Shelford, "A War Vet Says Thanks", 1995 (article)

The publication is a commemorative newsletter for the 180th Birthday celebration of Fort St. James. The publication was created by the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce as a supplement to the Caledonia Courier. The publication also depicts the early pioneers of Fort St. James.

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions regarding Burns Lake, B.C.

File consists of material relating to Provincial Park plaques. Materials include a pamphlet and photocopies from a book entitled "101 Names". Highlights include:
*Provincial Parks Branch, "A Guide To British Columbia Stop-of-Interest Plaques", 1976 (pamphlet)

The map depicts the highest mountains in British Columbia; includes the Rocky Mountains, the Northern and Southern Plateaus, and the Mackenzie Mountain area.

Map depicts the climactic regions of British Columbia which includes the coast, interior, and the northwest.

The map depicts the biotic regions and forests in British Columbia.

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions related to book reviews and articles, some of which were written and reviewed by Audrey L'Heureux. Highlights include:
Kathryn Fowler, "Sound Advice on Winter", 1980 (book review)

• Reproduction of book review by Audrey Smedley-L'Heureux, "Rough Road to The North: Jim Christy", 1980 (article)
• Gerry Andrews, "Metis Outpost", 1980 (promotional pamphlet)
• British Columbia Provincial Museum, "Publications of the British Columbia Provincial Museum", 1986 (booklet)
• T.H. Anstey, "One Hundred Harvests: Research Brand Agriculture Canada 1886-1986", 1986 (pamphlet)
  • "Want List - Novels with a B.C. setting", 1984

The photograph depicts a topographical physical relief map that was in an exhibit at the Provincial Archives in 1977.

File consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions related to British Columbia history. Highlights include:

• Tsitika Publications Ltd., "The Sea Otter", magazine issue Vol. 1 No. 6, Mar. 1978 (magazine)
• Reproduction of North Coast Marine Museum Society, "North Pacific Cannery: British Columbia", [197-?] (brochure)

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph depicts the B.C. Provincial Police Constable's sitting room in South Fort George.

File consists of correspondence and reproductions from L'Heureux's research at the BC Provincial Archives in Victoria. Contains photocopies of BC Archives archival materials, correspondence, memoranda, articles, archival manuscript, research requests, and pamphlets. Highlights include:

• Illustrated street map of the University of British Columbia campus, 1972
• Reproduction of article entitled "Jack Fannin, Pioneer Extraordinaire" in "British Columbia - The Pioneer Years" book, [197-?] (article)
• British Columbia Provincial Museum, "Publications", 1979 (pamphlet)
• Two-sided "Guide Map of British Columbia Government Offices, Victoria, B.C". and "Guide Map, Legislative Precinct, Victoria, B.C.", 1975 (map)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", 1979 (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of Manitoba, "Rules & Regulations", [ca. 1977] (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Research Procedures and Regulations", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Parliament Buildings, A Visitors' Guide to the Legislative Precincts", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 1", 1976 (booklet)
• BC Provincial Archives of British Columbia, "Manuscript Inventory No. 2", 1978 (booklet).
  File also includes photographs of the exterior of B.C. Archives building in Victoria ([197-??]), photographs of the interior of the B.C. Archives reference room (1977), a photograph of a topographic physical relief map of British Columbia (1977), and photographs of a historical exhibit in the entrance to B.C. Archives (1977).

The photograph depicts the B.C. Provincial Archives reference room in 1977.

The photograph negative depicts a man on the phone in the lobby of the Provincial Archives in Victoria.

The photo negative depicts picture on the Smithers District on display at the Provincial Archives.