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Woodpecker and Hixon
2012.13.2.18.10 · File · 1994-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Woodpecker and Hixon. Includes: "Heritage Week" poster with photographs depicting Huble Homestead, Valemount Museum, St Mark's Anglican Church, and the Church of St Pius X (Feb. 1994). File also includes photographs depicting various buildings in Woodpecker and Hixon, including the Woodpecker Church (2001).

William Binney Milner
2012.13.2.17.21 · File · 2004-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to William Binney Milner, a Vancouver-based financier who owned Eagle Lake Sawmills at Giscome and the Prince George Citizen newspaper. File also includes photographs depicting the exterior of a house at the address 2890 Marine Drive (2005).

2009.7.2.06 · File · [ca. 1906]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Small booklet containing handwritten notes of what appears to be a speech prepared by W.H. Collison on the topic of traditions and events he had been witness to along the northwest coast of British Columbia.

W.H. Collison manuscript
2009.7.2.05 · File · [between 1880 and 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

This unpublished manuscript, authored by W.H. Collison and handwritten by Joyce Collison, comprises 29 identifiable chapters. Content of this manuscript appears to be focused upon the retelling of First Nations stories. The donor identified that this manuscript was intended for publication but was never completed.

W.H. Collison correspondence
2009.7.2.01 · File · 1873-1921
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

File predominantly consists of correspondence to Rev. W.H. Collison from the Church Missionary Society. However, some letters in this file are also from individual parishioners, fellow clergymen, Massett councillors, and the American Geographical Society.

Walk to Island Cache School
2003.11.1.47 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Robert Parris, Elizabeth Cariselle, Rose Bortolon, Betty Williams, and Sherry Lewis recalling the walk to Island Cache school. This oral history was gathered in conjunction with Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Does not include a transcript or consent forms.

2012.13.2.14.19 · File · 2004-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Volksport trail in Prince George. The trail starts at the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum and follows the Heritage River Trail through parks along the Fraser and Nechako Rivers with some residential walking. Includes: "Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum 11 km trail for Volkssporting members" typed document (2004) and "Presentation for Railway and Forestry Museum Directors Meeting" typed document by Audrey L'Heureux (Jan. 2004).

Violet Findlay
2003.11.1.11 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Island Cache Recovery Project Collection

File consists of an oral history given by Violet Findlay, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.

Vanderhoof
2000.23.1.102 · File · 1958-1998
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to the town of Vanderhoof. Materials include newspaper clippings, pamphlets, booklets, correspondence, a manual, postcards, and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

  • Vanderhoof District Chamber of Commerce, "Vanderhoof", [198-?] (welcome par-folio)
  • District of Vanderhoof, "Resource Manual", 1988 (booklet)
  • District of Vanderhoof, "Vanderhoof and area", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • CO-OP, "50 Proud Years with Vanderhoof co-operative Association", 1994 (newsletter)
  • Alcan Smelters and Chemicals, "Happy Birthday Vanderhoof", 1976 (newsletter)
  • Yellowhead Highway 16, "Gateway to Alaska", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • District of Vanderhoof, "1st Memorial Church", [198-?] (booklet)
  • Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, "In the Geographic Centre of Beautiful British Columbia", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • Nechako Neyenkut. Neyenkut Newsletter, [198-?]
  • NorthWest Interior Region, "Enterprise North West British Columbia", 1986 (fact sheet)
Valemount
2012.13.2.17.33 · File · 1982, 2004-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Valemount. Also includes a photograph depicting the Valemount autowrecker (2005).

Upper Fraser townsite
2012.13.2.17.25 · File · 1997, 2003-2009
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Upper Fraser townsite. Includes photographs depicting the Upper Fraser townsite (2003).

2017.6.3.7 · File · 1999-2000
Part of Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project Collection

File consists of:

  • List of communities on the Upper Fraser
  • "Sawmill & Town Inventory"
  • Photocopied excerpt from "Mile by mile details on driving to best sightseeing, camping, hiking, rockhounding, exploring fishing, hunting, picnicking." by Ken & Kathy Bernsohn
  • "General Community Information" document regarding the Upper Fraser
  • Photocopied excerpt from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George's 1974 "Resource Community Structure - Phase I: Case Study of Upper Fraser Valley"
  • Photocopied excerpts from various other published works
2012.13.2.06.11 · File · 2000-2001
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings and notes relating to unions, trade, and tariffs in Prince George, including material on the International Woodworkers of America Canadian sector, lumber trading with the United States, and United States tariffs on lumber. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "IWA leadership: Controversies of the '40s" (20 May 2000); "American tariffs have long history" (7 Apr. 2001); and "IWA contract first for Interior" (28 Apr. 2001).

2012.13.2.17.02 · File · 1999-2008
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to research of the Upper Fraser as part of the UNBC Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project. Includes photographs depicting students and professors researching in the Upper Fraser region (Dec. 1999).

2012.13.2.17.03 · File · 2003-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project done on the East Line and Upper Fraser in collaboration with the University of Northern British Columbia researchers. Includes a CD titled "Kent's Upper Fraser Files" containing Kent's research files for the Upper Fraser project (7 Jan. 2004) and a computer diskette titled "Oral Histories" containing an oral history interview with a woman (2004).

2012.13.3.1.27 · File · 2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Ukrainian and Greek Orthodox churches in Prince George, includes material on St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church at 2414 Vanier Drive in Prince George; St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church at 2793 Range Road in Prince George; and Greek Orthodox Catholic Church at 1423 Seventh Avenue in Prince George. Includes: "St. Georges Ukrainian Catholic Church" postcard (2005) and "St. Georges Ukrainian Catholic Church" Christmas card (2005).

Trelle Morrow interviews
2012.13.2.02.70 · File · 2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of audio and visual material relating to the interview of Trelle Morrow conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Also includes an audio cassette entitled "Trelle Morrow interview"; an audio microcassette entitled "Kent - CBC -Trelle"; and a CD-ROM entitled "Trelle Morrow interview colour photos" depicting photographs of the interview.

2012.13.2.15.36 · File · 1992
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of photocopied articles relating to townsite planning and development in the plains and along the railway. The articles have handwritten annotations by Kent Sedgwick. File includes: "International perspectives on ralway townsite development in Western Canada 1877-1914" by John Gilpin; "Towns of the Western Railroads" by John C. Hudson; and a photocopied book "Plains Country Towns" by John C. Hudson.

2012.13.3.1.11 · File · 1950-2007, predominant 2002-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Third Avenue in Prince George. Includes: "Pioneer background profile" typescript document (2002) and "Permit to Erect, Alter, Add to, Repair, or Move a Building or to Install Plumbing" application to the Province of British Columbia (1950-1952). Also includes photographs depicting Third Avenue in Prince George (2002).

2012.13.2.12.18 · File · 1958
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of two issues of "The Islander" magazine insert to the "Daily Colonist" newspaper from Victoria, British Columbia (Feb. 1958). They include feature stories relating to the BC gold rush and other anecdotes relating to Victoria and BC history in general.

Tete Jaune Cache
2000.23.1.099 · File · 1970-1990
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Tete Jaune Cache, an unincorporated rural area and the site of former town on the Fraser River in the Robson Valley. Materials include a reproduced journal article and newspaper clippings.

Tete Jaune
2012.13.2.17.32 · File · 1980-1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Tete Jaune.

Terrace
2000.23.1.098 · File · 1970-1980
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Terrace, British Columbia, including a magazine and pamphlets. Highlights include:

  • Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce, "Your Guide to Terrace B.C.", [197-?] (magazine)
  • Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce, "Welcome to Terrace, the hub of the Pacific Northwest", [197-?] (pamphlet)
2006.9.11 · File · c.1977
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

File consists of 1 audiocassette of people interviewed by Bob Harkins. Side A consists of interviews with Bill Jones of the Fort George Railway Society, Walter Gill formerly of the BC Provincial Police, and Bob Sebastian, of the Carrier First Nation. Side B consists of interviews with Ella Fry, a trapper from Valemount and Prince George boxer Harold Mann.

2006.9.12 · File · 1977
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

File consists of 1 audiocassette of people interviewed by Bob Harkins. Side A consists of interviews on a number of topics. Bart Hollinger discusses energy alternatives; Kerri Stratton conductor of the New Caledonia Symphony; Betty Harrower discussing the United Way activities; August Dornbierer discussing history of the PG Fire Department, and Ken Bernsohn discussing his career as a freelance writer. Side B consists of interviews with Ron Thorsen discussing athletics at the College of New Caledonia, Kathrine Mathews of the Elder Citizens' Recreation Society, Bob Martin alderman on his upcoming campaign for mayor and Vic Litnosky also a mayoral candidate in the 1977 election.