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File consists of notes, reproductions, and letters relating to Connaught Hill in Prince George. Includes: "Connaught Hill" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (2009); "Prince George in bloom" thank you letter from the Prince George in Bloom Committee to Kent Sedgwick (4 Aug. 2005); and two photographs depicting men at the 2005 National Communities in Bloom Competition in Prince George (2005).

File consists of printed emails and typed documents relating to Brett & Hall and an exhibit for the National Gallery of Canada. Brett & Hall were landscape architects from Boston, MA who designed the original plan for Prince George, including features such as the Crescents neighbourhood.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Longworth, a community along the East Line. The community post office opened in 1915 and Longworth was dependent on the sawmill which closed in 1929. File also includes photographs depicting various buildings in Longworth, including the post office, railway tracks, and a log building (2010).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a downtown walking tour conducted by Sedgwick for the British Columbia Historical Federation 2003 conference. Also includes photographs depicting participants of the BC Historical Federation Conference on a downtown walking tour in Prince George (2003).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the revitalization of downtown Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Downtown improvement plan unveiled" (June 2006); "Attracting money into downtown" (June 2006); "Architects urge 'sensitive' downtown approach" (Jan. 1982); "The Downtown Question" (Oct. 1994); "Shopping malls now serve as community centres" (Apr. 1982); and "Shopping malls destroy city centres" (Mar. 1982). Also includes "Prince George city core" written by Kent Sedgwick (May 1972); "Downtown Prince George: Land and building values" report from the City of Prince George (Feb. 1979); and "The city of Prince George proposed town centre" booklet from the City of Prince George (Oct. 1980); and a poster entitled "Smart growth on the ground".

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to various communities along the East Line. Includes material regarding Penny; the Robson Valley; the Ancient Rainforest; Dome Creek; Bend; Loos; Crescent Spur; and Dewey. File includes photographs depicting the Fraser River and Morkill Forest Service Road near Crescent Spur and Dome Creek (2010).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum. Includes: "Railway and forestry museum" letter to Kent Sedgwick from Ranjit Gill at the Railway and Forestry Museum (16 Nov. 2009); "RE: Grand Trunk Pacific Roundhouse, Prince George, B.C". typescript letter to the British Columbia Heritage Trust from G.M. Grant of the Central British Columbia Railroad Preservation & Museum Society (11 Jan. 1984); and "Nechako Comes Home" article from the Prince George Railway Museum (1990). Also includes a 1990 photograph depicting a building at the Railway and Forestry Museum and a polaroid depicting the location of the Railway Museum in 1978, at the time a garbage dump.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to oral history interviews in Prince George. Includes material regarding an oral history workshop conducted by the Prince George Oral History Group; Pioneer interviews conducted by the Prince George University Women's Club; oral interview holdings at the Prince George Public Library; oral interview holdings by the Exploration Place; and proper conduct for oral history interviews.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Salmon Valley and Old Summit Lake Road. Also includes photographs depicting a homestead on Old Summit Lake Road (2005).

File consists of notes, a reproduction, and a clipping relating to British Columbia's 150th anniversary, "BC150", in 2008.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Aleza Lake. Includes photographs depicting the Aleza Lake Cemetery (2001).

File consists of notes, reproductions, and clippings relating to an oral history interview with John Warren Meyer, veteran aviator, conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Includes: "College of New Caledonia Oral History Series" typed document with edits from Kent Sedgwick (2008); "Prince George oral history group interview with Frederick Thomas Norton" typed transcript of oral interview (9 Mar. 2005); and "RE: Interview arrangements" printed email from Bill Dodge to Kent Sedgwick (22 Aug. 2006). Also includes two 2006 photographs depicting Thomas Norton, Warren Meyer, Trelle Morrow, and Kent Sedgwick and a CD-R containing photos from the Exploration Place depicting WWII Aviation.

File consists of clippings and notes relating to the history of Prince George between 1900 to 1911. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Making a town"; "City council's 1919 agendas were varied and interesting" (2007); "Creating early transportation routes, services and destinations in northern British Columbia" (2008); "Managing fire and mud, part of civic business in 1916" (2004); and "Movie theatre, hospital and jail were the essential public needs in 1911" (2004).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of Prince George from 1950-1959. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Mid-century optimism buoyed Prince George's business prospects" (May 2008); "The simple life - 1950s style" (Apr. 2007); "Prince George's firsts in the '50s" (June 2004); "Here's a look at our town in the early 1950s" (Sept. 1987); "1952 - An eventful year for Prince George citizens" (Mar. 2003); and "Bennett's two river policy helped develop the North" (22 July 2000).

File consists of the a corrected version of "Giscome Chronicle: The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community in Central British Columbia, 1912-1976" by Kent Sedgwick.

File consists of notes and reproductions for research corrections to Kent Sedgwick's book "Giscome Chronicle: The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community in Central British Columbia, 1912-1976".

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum in Prince George. Includes: "The Exploration Place" letter to Kent Sedgwick from Tracy Calogheros and the Exploration Place (19 Mar. 2008); "Annual Report" booklet from the Fraser-Fort George Museum Society (2008); and "Hunt starts for money, artifacts for museum" clipped article from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (15 June 1976).

File consists of notes and clippings relating to the history of Prince George from 1930-1939. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "City council coped with requests for additional relief during Depression" (Nov. 2008); "Means to correct a wounded economy debated in 1933" (Apr. 2007); "City's development continued through Depression-era" (June 2003); and "Depression years weren't pretty ones for most living in P.G". (June 2004).

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).

File consists of a published and annotated copy of "Giscome Chronicle: The rise and demise of a sawmill community in central British Columbia, 1912-1976" by Kent Sedgwick. Includes annotations and notes by Kent Sedgwick.

File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's research on Giscome and his book "Giscome Chronicle: The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community in Central British Columbia, 1912-1976". Includes a CD containing photographs for use on the book cover of "The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community" (2007).

File consists of newspaper clippings and notes relating to the history of Prince George from 1920-1929. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "In 1920s, Prince George was marketed as a dynamic growing city" (Dec. 2008); "Board of Trade report indicates city economy was on upswing in 1929" (May 2008); "City had a solid professional roster in 1921" (2007); "Rosy prospects seen for our city in 1920" (2006); "City had rowdy political meetings in 1920" (2003); and "1921: Prince George touted as the 'Future Hub of B.C.'" (1999).

File consists of newspaper clippings relating to the history of Prince George from 1980-1989. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "1984: it was a good year" (2004); "Prince George turned 70 in 1985 with big celebrations" (2008); and "Speculation swirled over university site" (2005).

File consists of clippings and reproductions relating to the history of Prince George from 1970-1979. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Thirty years ago..." (2007); "Highlights of Prince George city life 30 years ago..." (Oct. 2006); "Pine Centre Mall turning 30 today" (2004); "History through the lens" (2007); and "Early 1970s had impact on Prince George" (2004).

File consists of clippings, notes, and written documents relating to the interview of Trelle Morrow conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Includes a Trelle Morrow "Oral History Transcript" and an article from the Prince George Citizen entitled "Book chronicles city's architectural history" (Nov. 2007).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the "Attics to Archives" presentations for the Local Writers Series at the Prince George Public Library, including Kent Sedgwick's presentation on using maps for historical research. Includes: "Local Writers Series" poster from the Prince George Public Library (27 Mar. 2007) and "Location! Location! Location" typed notes for Kent Sedgwick's presentation (2007). File also includes a CD titled "Images for property presentation" containing images Kent Sedgwick used for his property presentation (2007).

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).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to rural schools in the Prince George region. Includes photographs depicting the first and second school buildings for the North Nechako school; one was sold and the other has been closed (2005).

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).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to public events in Prince George, includes material on visits from the Prime Minister, Christmas time, fall fair exhibitions, the golden jubliee, centennials, and dominion day celebrations. Includes: "Golden Jubilee Celebration Prince George Official Program" booklet from the city of Prince George (May 1965) and "Look at us now" typescript lyrics of a song about Prince George (1985).

File consists of clippings and notes relating to social issues in Prince George. File predominantly consists of articles clipped from the Prince George Citizen relating to Aimhi, Boy Scouts, Prince George Rotary Club, homeless shelters, St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, social work, and health issues in Prince George.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a walking tour of the Millar Addition in Prince George.

File consists of newspaper clippings relating to the history of Prince George from 1940-1949. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Domestic life far from the front in wartime" (Mar. 2007); "City life in the fall of 1940" (Feb. 2007); "Into the 1940s"; "Torn from the headlines, Prince George residents usher in first half of 1943" (2006); "Aspects of life in 1940s Prince George" (Mar. 2005); and "Ringing in the New Year in 1940" (Dec. 2004).

File consists of notes, clippings and reproductions relating to Henry Wilson, architect and former mayor of Prince George. Also includes a close-up photograph of Henry Wilson (1985) and photographs of the exterior of a house in Prince George.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to George John Hammond, the CEO of the Natural Resources Security Company who bought and promoted nine district lots in early Fort George. Includes: "Early papers index" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (2005) and "Geo. J. Hammond" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (2005). Also includes photographs depicting a house at the address 321 North Moffat (2005).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Kent Sedgwick's research on Giscome. Also includes a photograph depicting St. Fredrick's church in Giscome.

File consists of photographs depicting the exterior of the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia taken by Trelle Morrow. Other photographic prints depict Knox United Church, Fire Hall no. 1, the Prince George Citizen office, a professional building downtown, Ecole Spruceland Secondary School, and Highland School.

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).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Centennial Fountain in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Centennial Fountain - Status report" typed letter to The Mayor and City Council of Prince George from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (11 June 1981); "Centennial Fountain Landscape" typed letter to C.A. Jeffery from C.E. Obst (21 Aug. 1986); "Centennial Fountain" typed letter to Mrs. Carrie-Jane Gray from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (12 Dec. 1980); and "Office of the Mayor" typed letter to Mrs. Gwen Boyle from E. Mercier, Mayor of Prince George (9 Dec. 1980). Also includes photographs depicting the Centennial Fountain (1980).

File consists of notes relating to a genealogy talk by Kent Sedgwick regarding heritage and genealogy research methods.

File consists of a CD, an audiocassette, and a typed transcript of an interview with Trelle Morrow conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Trelle Morrow was an architect in Prince George between 1950 and 2000 and during the interview in 2007 he was a retired member of the Architectural Institute of B.C. The interview includes discussions on the buildings Trelle Morrow contributed to in Prince George and his life surrounding his work.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Chilako River and Indian Reserve No. 4. File contains material regarding the discovery of Indigenous artifacts in an archaeological dig by faculty and students from the University of Northern British Columbia; the establishment of a fur trading fort at Chala-oo-chick for the Hudson's Bay Company; and Indian Reserve No. 4 of the L'heidli T'enneh. Includes photographs depicting Fernie Ollinger's barn on Chilako Station Road and Chilako River (2006).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the medical history of Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "From a missionary to state-of-the-art" (July 1986); "Medical practice seen from inside" (May 2007); "Hospital services: the post war era" (June 2004); "Northerners sought hospital expansion" (Jan. 2001); and "The growing need for a local hospital" (Dec. 1999). Also includes photographs depicting the first hospital in Prince George at 1584 8th avenue.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Prince George Genealogical Society.