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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
2012.13.2.11.11.43 · Item · Jan. 1937
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is an album of three photographs depicting the Nechako River flood around the CN Railway Yard in January 1937. Annotations on the album state, "Nechako River Flood 1937." Attached note states, "collection of A. Vrastak."

2012.13.2.11.11.48 · Item · Jan. 1937
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a man on train tracks holding a fish during the Nechako River flood in January 1937. Annotations on reverse side of the photograph state, "Water Receded - Fish on the Tracks."

Research Subject Files
2012.13.2 · Series · 1937-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Kent Sedgwick’s research subject files contain original research notes, interviews and oral histories, news clippings, and collected primary and secondary sources. The series also includes both original and reproduction photographs, audio recordings, and maps. The subject files primarily relate to the history, urban planning, and historical geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia, especially Prince George area and the East Line communities over the course of the 20th century. They also include extensive notes on geographic features, landscapes, interpretative trails, architectural history, industrial history, history of Western exploration and land survey, and the First Nations history of the region.

Flooding in Prince George
2012.13.2.11.11 · File · 1937-2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to flooding in Prince George. Includes: "RE: Ice Jams in Nechako River at Prince George" typescript letter from Peter Campbell to Graham Farstad (30 May 1984) and "Floods" typed document by Kent Sedgwick (1 Feb. 1996). Also includes photographs depicting low water and flooding in Prince George (1937 and 2006).

2012.13.2.02 · Subseries · 1941-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to land survey, development, and settlement in Prince George and British Columbia. Land surveys were conducted in British Columbia by surveyors George Dawson, the North Coast Land Company, Alfred R.C. Selwyn, and the Geological Survey of Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. James C. Anderson and engineer J. Gill conducted topographical surveys for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway on Fort George and the Indian Reserve. Surveyors and land plot companies developed the land for sale to promote settlement in the area. Also includes materials regarding the continued development of the City of Prince George throughout the 20th century. The files primarily consist of newspaper clippings, research notes, and photocopied documents.

"Land Settlement: A Report"
2012.13.2.02.64 · File · 1941
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of a bound typescript book titled "Land Settlement (A report by a C.S.T.A Committee)" produced by the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists in 1941.

2012.13.2.06.03 · File · 1944, 1999-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to city infrastructure in Prince George, including mterial on natural gas, garbage, and City of Prince George public utilities decisions. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Political agendas in the summer of 1944" (Oct. 2004); "Residents sought improved services"; "'Garbage City' saw the light" (June 2000); and "City Will Have More Cement Walks Under Council's New Policy," (13 July 1944). File also includes: "Surrender to the terms of Inland Natural Gas" typed document from the Mayor and Aldermen of The City of Prince George (9 Oct. 1958); and "Hello, operator" clipped article about Prince George's early telephone operators from the Prince George Free Press newspaper (31 Mar. 2002).

2012.13.6.53 · File · [before 2004]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is an original map depicting provincial parks across northern British Columbia and was published by the British Columbia Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources. The map includes pen marks and highlighting.

Prince George Community Life
2012.13.2.06 · Subseries · 1944-2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research relating to community life in Prince George. The files primarily consist of notes and newspaper clippings discussing life in Prince George during the 20th century. Subseries contains material on public services and infrastructure including fire protection, electricity, water towers, policing and jails, and medicine; the history of businesses including Northern Hardware; public events; and recreational activities including hockey, baseball, curling, skiing, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, boxing, horse racing, golfing, and art.

2012.13.2.11.11.57 · Item · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting Caine Lumber Co. Ltd. during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on the front of the photograph states, "opposite C.L.C. Ltd Garage Riverside Ave.." Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako Ice Flood. Dec. 20/48 from Garage Riverside Ave. Caine Lbr Co Ltd Looking East"

2012.13.2.11.11.48 · Item · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a small structure along the river during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Flood. Dec. 20th, 1948."

2012.13.2.11.11.59 · Item · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting the river during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Flood Dec. 20/48 At Caine Lbr Co Mill Site River Road."

2012.13.2.11.11.46 · Item · 20 Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is an album of three photographs depicting the Nechako River flood in December 1948. Photographs depict Caine Lumber Co. Ltd. Annotations on the album state, "Nechako River Ice Flood on Riverside Ave. Dec. 20th 1948 Looking East from office of Caine Lbr. Co. Ltd."

2012.13.2.11.11.47 · Item · 20 Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is an album of three photographs depicting the Nechako River flood in December 1948. Photographs depict Caine Lumber Co. Ltd. and the Nechako Bridge. Annotations on the album state, "At Caine Lumber Co Mill Site. River Road. Nechako River Flood Dec. 20/1948 - Opposite the Cut Bank - Nechako Bridge Dec. 20/1948."

2012.13.2.11.11.56 · Item · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting Riverside Avenue during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on the front of the photograph states, "River Avenue water level." Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Ice Flood on Riverside Ave. Dec 20th, 1948 - Looking East from office of Caine Lbr Co Ltd."

2012.13.2.11.11.60 · Item · Dec. 1948
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting the river during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Flood Dec. 20/48 Opposite the Cutbank."

Community Involvement
2012.13.3 · Series · 1950-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Series contains material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations. The files primarily consist of meeting minutes, typescript documents, and correspondence between Sedgwick and the organizations.

2012.13.3.1 · Subseries · 1950-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Subseries contains material created over the course of Kent Sedgwick’s involvement with the Prince George Heritage Commission between 1978 and 2006. The files include correspondence, meeting minutes, typed documents, and research materials collected for heritage projects. Some of the heritage projects Kent Sedgwick was involved in include the creation of a heritage inventory record, particularly heritage houses; developing L.C. Gunn Park; and creating interpretive signage for historic locations throughout Prince George.

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).

"Chilcotin" 1950 map
2012.13.6.23 · File · 1950
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is an original 1950 pre-emptor's map of the Chilcotin region, published by the British Columbia Department of Lands and Forests.

2012.13.3.1.24 · File · 1952-1953
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of architectural drawings done by J.F. Watson and W. Ralph Brownlee for Prince George buildings. Includes: "Addition to Goglin building 4th Ave" architectural drawing by J.F. Watson (Oct. 1952); "Floor and roof plans" architectural drawing by W. Ralph Brownlee depicting proposed floor extensions for Walter Blaufuss (May 1953); and "Found plan & sects". architectural drawing done by W. Ralph Brownlee depicting proposed store extensions for Walter Blaufuss (Apr.-May 1953).

2012.13.3.1.24.1 · Item · Oct. 1952
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a blueprint depicting interior additions to the Goglin building on 4th Avenue, Prince George. Blueprints are for Cariboo Motors and indicate it is "sheet No. 1 of Two." The architect is J. F. Watson and plans were drawn by J. H.

2012.13.3.1.24.2 · Item · Oct. 1952
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a blueprint depicting exterior additions to the Goglin building on 4th Avenue, Prince George. Blueprints are for Cariboo Motors and indicate it is "Sheet 2 of Two." The architect is J. F. Watson and plans were drawn by J. H. Annotation on back of blueprint states, "GOGLIN BLDG." Notes attached to the blueprint state, "Goglin Bldg. for Cariboo Motors" and "S. side 4th Ave."