File consists of pages from a binder beginning with "A Tour of Experimental Plot Location: Prince George Forest District" accompanied by documentation on various EPs and handwritten notes.
File consists of two journals both in binding marked Daily Journal 1974. One journal has "Strapper" written across the cover and is mostly empty but contains handwritten strapper maintenance notes and loose paper with diagrams; dates range from 1978-2008. The other journal includes handwritten maintenance notes and loose pages with diagrams, no dates are included.
The item is a photograph depicting the front of a white coloured house at 1711 Elm Street, Prince George. The house is located in the Millar Addition. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "1711 Elm at 17th N. edge of FG Park."
The item is a photograph depicting a yellow and green coloured house at 1354 Hemlock Street, Prince George. The house is located in the Millar Addition. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Gorse."
The item is a photograph depicting a family in a white horse drawn carriage being pulled by a black horse on Connaught hill. The photograph was taken during the Communities in Bloom event in Prince George on 21 Aug. 2008.
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).
The item is a CD-R containing a pdf. file depicting the cover of "Giscome Chronicle." Caption states, "The rise and fall of a sawmill community in central British Columbia 1912 - 1976."
File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's guest lecture on historical geography and transportation routes in New Caledonia, including the interior plateau of Central British Columbia. Includes correspondence with James Windsor, the instructor for the course, and Kent Sedgwick's notes for the lecture.
Videotape contains footage of: 18-Jul-08 - Bioenergy ICE - 14-Aug-08 - Archaeology dig west of Fort St. James with Prof. Farhid Rahemtulla (Part one)
Videotape contains footage of: [9-Sep-08] - Castle Creek Glacier research with Professor Brian Menounos and PhD student Matt Beedle
File consists of clippings, reproductions, and notes relating to various mayors and municipal elections in the city of Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Ex-mayor left mark on city" (13 Aug. 1988) and "PG's feisty mayor: Carrie Jane Gray" (16 Sept. 2000). Also includes a list of "City of Prince George Mayors and Councils". Also includes photograpsh depicting a mayoral portrait of John Blackhouse and personal photographs taken by Kent Sedwick (March 2001).
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, notes, and reproductions relating to the economic condition of northern B.C. after 2000. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Will Prince George take off?"; "Cleared for takeoff" (20 Sept. 2008); "Puzzling Predicament: Prince George has shown a surprising resiliency during the latest economic downturn" (July 19, 2008); "Diversity making economy more resilient to downturns"; "Boom Buzz" (August 2006); "Northern B.C. on the move" (July 2006); "Granisle: A hidden treasure in the lakes district"(Apr. 1999); "Spurned but still forgiving" (Apr. 2005); "Valemount: Forest town bent on diversifying" (Apr. 2005); "Liberal policies hurt poor, advocates say" (May 2005); "Liberal policies felt in rural communities" (May 2005); "Mergers changing shape of forest sector" (Dec. 2004); "Tapping into tourism's potential" (May 2004); "Family income holds steady: census" (May 2003). Also includes a "Transportation investments to open up heartlands" printed news release from the province of British Columbia and the May 1999 issue of Central Interior Business newspaper.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to research conducted by Kent Sedgwick on Simon Fraser, Canadian explorer and fur trader. Includes: "Simon Fraser: The Birth of Modern British Columbia" special edition issue of the Vancouver Sun newspaper (3 Jan. 2006).
The item is a photograph depicting construction of the Cameron Street bridge. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken in 1916. Two buildings are depicted on the side of the river surrounded by lumber. There is a large tent in the area. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "10 x 5.4"
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to ranching in British Columbia. Includes: "Heritage Seed Program" pamphlet by Canadian Organic Growers (1995); "The Grist Mill at Keremeos British Columbia" special events brochure (1991); and "Ranching and Grasslands" poster for the Royal British Columbia Museum speakers tour (May 1988).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to mining in British Columbia. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (2003-2008).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Simon Fraser, Canadian explorer and North West Company fur trader who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia and founded a number of BC communities, including Prince George (Fort George). Includes a photograph depicting a bicentennial celebration at Fort George Park (1993).
The item is a photograph depicting a 1/48 scale model of the Cameron Street bridge. The angle is a side view of the bridge with a blue and a yellow model car on the bridge. Annotation on the reverse side of the photograph states, "Oct. 2008 1/48 scale model of the Cameron St. bridge 1931-2005 by Roy Groeneveld."
File consists of records created and accumulated by Gary Runka over the course of his consultancy work for Biodiversity BC for the "Biodiversity Workshop" project in Vancouver. This file was numbered as G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. client file #645; that client number may be seen referenced elsewhere in the G. Gary Runka fonds. The Land Sense Ltd. client files generally include records such as correspondence, contracts, invoices, project reports, publications, ephemera, memoranda, maps or map excerpts, legal documents, meeting materials, clippings, and handwritten notes.
This DVD contains a documentary entitled "Power Play: The Theft of BC's Rivers Vol. 1" on the privatization of British Columbia's river and public power. The filmmakers' original website ( www.SaveOurRivers.ca ) can be accessed via the Internet Archive.
This map is the May 2008 amendment (Bylaw 8061) of the Schedule C of the 2001 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 7281 for the City of Prince George. This Schedule C map shows the long range land use for the City of Prince George.
File consists of Task Force To Review Northern Post Secondary Education
File consists of documents and ephemera from the MOU signing ceremony between UNBC and Takla Lake First Nation on September 17, 2007. Includes:
- Signing Ceremony program
- Signing Ceremony invitation
- Speaking notes for UNBC President Don Cozzetto
- Guest Lists
Item is a Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies brochure.
Includes an audiocassette copy of an interview conducted by Kent Sedgwick with Trelle Morrow on the history of architectural design in Prince George.
File consists of biographical records concerning Dorothy E. Smith.
File consists of email correspondence and photocopied archival research materials regarding Norma Ford Walker.
File consists of issues of "The Sandhouse", the journal of the Canadian Railroad Historical Association Pacific Coast Division. Contains various complete issues relating to multiple railway subjects. Also includes miscellaneous excerpted articles from Sandhouse issues.
File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of snow plows and flangers in British Columbia.
Photograph depicts a CNR heavy duty plow, built in 1939. Became property of the Kamloops Heritagae Railway Society.
Photograph depicts a CNR heavy duty plow, built in 1939. Became property of the Kamloops Heritagae Railway Society. Image captures a close up of the coupler and moveable lower front plate.
File consists of the 2007 edition of the "Canadian Trackside Guide 2007" by Bytown Railway Society.
Photograph believed to have been taken at Government House, Victoria, B.C. Doorways and landscaping in background.
Series consists of speeches, memoranda (which include: itineraries, seating plans, agendas, speaking orders, participant lists) correspondence, event programs, invitations, newspaper clippings, background material, list of regrets, agendas by calendar month and ephemera pertaining to The Honourable Iona Campagnolo's duties and responsibilities as Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
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 notes and reproductions relating to the Dominion Land Survey system. File primarily consists of photocopies of original township layout systems between 1881 and 1917 and printed secondary sources on the standardization of the Dominon Land Survey system in British Columbia and Alberta.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Hatley Park, Victoria, which was designed by landscape architects Brett and Hall. Brett and Hall had also assisted in city planning in Prince George. File also contains a CD titled "RRU Archives Brett and Hall Hatley Plans" containing material about the Brett and Hall Hatley plans from the Royal Roads University Archives.
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).
Photograph depicts a train commencing its trip in its yard, not at the station, in Port Alberni. Locomotive at the lower/city end (ie formation at the end of the last trip). It, at the time, needed to get to the head-end, so it took the siding.
Photograph depicts an Alberni Pacific tourist railway train.
Photograph depicts an Alberni Pacific Railway locomotive about to uncouple and run around its train. A sawmill station was behind the camera.
Photograph depicts a switching locomotive and stand-in locomotive.
File consists of miscellaneous Model Forest Network pamphlets and a postcard which advertises the Model Forest Network. The two pamphlets are titled "The Canadian Model Forest Network Partners for Sustainable Forest Management" and "Model Forest Network Building Partnerships for Sustainable Forest Management." None are dated.