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File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Penny. Also includes photographs depicting various areas of Penny (2004).

File consists of clippings and reproductions relating to the history of photographers in Prince George, including material on Wally David West, Dave Milne, John Simonson, and Jacob Simonson. Includes clipped article from the Prince George Free Press "Capturing historic firsts" (4 Mar. 2001); "West proves to be very best" (9 May 1999); and "Mysterious photographer left behind a rich legacy" clipped article from Prince George This Week newspaper (23 Feb. 1997).

File consists of photographs depicting various buildings in downtown Prince George and the Fraser River taken by Trelle Morrow.

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 photocopied photographs depicting historical Prince George that were used by Kent Sedgwick for tours.

File consists of notes and typed documents relating to a field trip along the East Line for the Planning Institute of British Columbia.

File consists of an original typescript document relating to postal service in communities in and around Prince George. A later version of this document was published by the Fraser Fort George Regional Museum in 1990 as "Postscript '90 : commemorating 75 years of postal history in the Fraser-Fort George Region".

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the postal service on the East Line in the Upper Fraser area.

File consists of notes and clippings relating to a presentation on the Millar Addition by Kent Sedgwick. Also includes "Please join us as we celebrate Heritage Week 2000!" printed invitation (26 Feb. 2000).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to architects working in Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Paul Zanette: Designs for life" (July 2010) and "Look of city nothing to brag about" (Nov. 1989).

Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding various areas within Prince George. These files include material on neighbourhoods and notable areas within the city, as well as the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. Notable areas include the Fort George Canyon, downtown Prince George, and Cottonwood Island. The files primarily contain notes and newspaper clippings relating to the development and history of these areas.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to Prince George aviation history. Includes: "An invitation to join the Canadian Museum of Flight" brochure and "50 years ago 'Lightning' over Prince George" booklet from Prince George plastic modellers (2006). Also includes photographs taken in 2006 depicting various buildings and houses in Prince George, including 7295 Cummings Rd. (relocated in 1976) and Zilkie Rd.

File consists of brochures relating to Prince George and the surrounding area. Includes: "Regional Parks" prepared by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George; "A Guide to the Natural Habitat" prepared by the Habitat Information Group; "Wildlife Viewing at Forests for the World" prepared in co-operation with the Prince George Naturalists Club and British Columbia Wilflife Watch; "Your Guide to Downtown Prince George" prepared by the Prince George Town Centre Business Association; and "Welcome to the Forest" prepared by the City of Prince George.

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, clippings, and reproductions relating to churches in Prince George. Includes photographs depicting paintings of churches in Prince George and area. Also includes a 2005 DVD entitled "Rose Prince".

File consists of a special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper titled "70 years of Rail!" (27 Jan. 1984).

File consists of a special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper celebrating the 75th anniversary of Prince George (Aug. 1990).

File consists of a "BC Rail" special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper celebrating 75 years of railway (21 May 1987).

Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to the incorporation of the City of Prince George. Topics include the naming of the City of Prince George, city boundaries, the city amalgamation with Fort George and South Fort George, city census records, and mayors of Prince George.

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.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of businesses within Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "The History of Pastry Chef Bakery" (Nov. 2010); "Sole man" (June 2009); "Celebrating 95 years in Prince George" (Feb. 2006); and "Overwaitea Remembers Famous Green Teapot" (Feb. 1986). Also includes a CKPG Radio special anniversary issue of "Golden waves" and photographs depicting the demolition of Parkwood Mall (8 Apr. 1997).

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 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 the "Prince George Echo" newspaper vol. 1 no. 34 (6 Feb. 1958).

File consists of the "Prince George Echo" newspaper vol. 1 no. 49 (22 May 1958).

File consists of the "Prince George Echo" newspaper vol. 1 no. 50 (29 May 1958).

File consists of the "Prince George Echo" newspaper vol. 1 no. 8 (24 July 1958).

File consists of clippings, notes, reproductions, and letters relating to the Prince George Experimental Farm. Includes "District 'C' Farmer's Institute" letter correspondence between the director of development services and Marlene Schwartz (19 July 1999) and "RE: Century Farms Project" letter from Kent Sedgwick to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food (13 Sept. 1994). Also includes photographs depicting the experimental farm in Prince George, including the house on the property, a barn with a rainbow painted on the front, and the barn at multiple angles (Aug. 2001).

File consists of a clippings, notes, and typed documents relating to the Exploration Place Museum in Prince George. Includes a clipped article from the Prince George Citizen newspaper "Museum lands heritage grant" (17 Oct. 2003) and "2003 Co-op Project: The Exploration Place" typed document by Brian Stauffer (29 Oct. 2003).

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

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to golf course history in Prince George. Includes information and clipped articles on the Prince George Golf and Curling Club and the Fort George Park golf course.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 clippings and reproductions relating to the history of Prince George from 1960-1969. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Fall of 1965 headlines trumpeted local as well as world events"; "Prince George events in the spring of 1969" (May 2005); "Firsts for Prince George in the 1960s"; "1960s eventful in Prince George" (June 2004); and "Dramatic Change hit P.G. in mid '60s".

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 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 notes and a spiral bound book titled "Prince George Homes 1915-1930: A Heritage Project" completed by the Heritage Advisory Committee Members, including Kent Sedgwick, Trelle Morrow, Bev Christensen, Richard Rowe, and others on the committee.

File consists of a spiral bound book titled "Hotels, Hoteliers and Liquor Stores: The Story Behind a Prince George Heritage Building" by Kent Sedgwick published by CNC Press (2011). Also includes a typed letter to Allan Wilson, Ramona Rose, and Bob Campbell from Kathy Plett (27 June 2011).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of the Hudson's Bay Company in Prince George. Includes: "Project Proposal - Historical Kiosks in Fort George Park" typed assignment proposal from Barb Lloyd (10 Aug. 2007); "RE: Photo ID" printed email from Dan Savard to Kent Sedgwick (28 Oct. 2003); and photograph reproductions from the BC Archives depicting the Fort George trading post and South Fort George jail cell room.

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.

File consists of printed emails relating to the Prince George Millennium Photo Book Project by the Millennium Book Committee with the Fraser Fort-George Museum Society and the Northern BC Archives. The book would have consisted of a photo history from 1900 to 1999 of Prince George, with themes including physical landscapes, economic development, and building community.

Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research relating to museums and historical societies within Prince George. Includes material regarding the Fraser Fort-George Regional Museum, the Exploration Place Museum, the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum, the Fraser-Nechako Historical Society, the Prince George Oral History Group, and the Prince George Genealogical Society. Also includes publications such as newspapers and calendars created by the museums and societies and various materials regarding activities conducted by the institutions.

File consists of clippings, notes and reproductions relating to neighbourhoods within Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Booming '60s and '70s filled our bowl" (Aug. 1986); "Neighbours..." (May 1993); "Street names" (1983); and "SFG streets named after early settlers" (June 1984). Also includes a lithograph print of "Spruceland subdivision" at Stuart Drive.

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 significant personalities in Prince George. Includes material on John Harmon Johnson, a former mayor; A.G. Hamilton, who owned a trading post in Fort George and has a street named after him; Delmer Lamb of Lamb's Sawmill; Alan Olson, a local vet; George Paul, city manager of 17 years; and other prominent figures that helped develop and sustain Prince George. Includes: "Invitation to Archives Reception and Major Announcement" invitation card from the Northern B.C. Archives (23 Nov. 2006); "40 years: That's 177 in dog years, 173 in cat years - that's how long vet Dr. Alan Olson has been helping local pet owners" clipped article from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (11 Aug. 2009); "Passing the torch: Longtime fiddler was a musical pioneer" clipped article from the Prince George Free Press newspaper (22 Feb. 2006); "So that's why it's called Nicholson" clipped article from the Prince George This Week newspaper (18 Oct. 1998); and "First baby of Prince George?" clipped article from Prince George This Week newspaper (23 May 1990).