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2012.13.2.21.01 · File · 1983-1991
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of records created or collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to various community projects associated with river parks. Example projects included in the file are a proposed Carrier village at Hudson Bay Slough, a Cottonwood Island park, proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River, and the Quesnel Paddlewheel Park. Includes a project proposal document by the Fort George Band entitled "Establishing a Permanent Carrier Village in Prince George" (1990); a 1991 meeting package of the Nechako and Fraser River Valleys Committee (regarding the Cottonwood Island property and development of the Heritage River Trails System); a 1991 memorandum entitled "Prince George River Runners - Proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River"; a 1983 "Submission to Rivers Committee Public Hearings by Heritage Advisory Committee, City of Prince George" describing the various river-adjacent heritage sites in Prince George; and documentation from the Quesnel Paddlewheel Association.

Fort George Regional Museum
2012.13.1.3.071 · Item · Oct. 1983
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Fort George Regional Museum (now known as The Exploration Place) in Prince George, B.C. Map coordinates 53°54'18.6"N 122°44'09.8"W

2012.13.2.04 · Subseries · 1983-2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Subseries consists of materials collected by Kent Sedgwick for research relating to Lheidli T'enneh First Nations. The Lheidli T'enneh are a sub-group of the Dakelh people whose traditional territory includes the city of Prince George, British Columbia. These files primarily consist of material regarding the original Lheidli T'enneh reserve and cemetery, the reserve relocation, and the desecration of the cemetery.

"The Canada Chart"
2012.13.2.01.07.1 · Item · 1983
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The Canada Chart depicts Canadian federal and provincial and government information and graphics.

Prince George
2012.13.1.3.077 · Item · May 1984
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts downtown Prince George looking northwest. Map coordinates 53°54'48.7"N 122°44'45.6"W

Prince George
2012.13.1.3.078 · Item · May 1984
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a view of Prince George from City Hall looking northeast along George Street. Map coordinates 53°54'46.3"N 122°44'41.9"W

Heritage River Trail System
2012.13.2.21.07 · File · 1984-2000
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding the Heritage River Trails System and surrounding park areas in Prince George such as Cottonwood Island Park. Highlights include:

  • Full page newspaper feature in The Citizen written by Kent Sedgwick that includes a detailed history of Cottonwood Island Park and the River Trails as well as a contest for naming the trail system (2 Nov. 1984)
  • Graham Farstad, Director of Planning, City of Prince George, "Prince George's Heritage River Trail System" document, May 1986
  • records relating to the dedication plaque for the opening of the trails
  • "Heritage River Trails: A Guide to the Pathways along the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, Prince George, British Columbia" brochures created by Kent Sedgwick
  • map on transparency depicting the Heritage River Trails System
Downtown Prince George
2012.13.1.3.082 · Item · May 1984
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts downtown Prince George taken from City Hall looking north. Map coordinates 53°54'46.2"N 122°44'43.9"W

Downtown Prince George
2012.13.1.3.076 · Item · May 1984
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a view of Prince George from City Hall looking northeast with the pulp mills in the background. Map coordinates 53°54'46.3"N 122°44'41.9"W

Downtown Prince George
2012.13.1.3.080 · Item · May 1984
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts downtown Prince George taken from City Hall looking north. Map coordinates 53°54'46.2"N 122°44'43.9"W

Downtown Prince George
2012.13.1.3.081 · Item · May 1984
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts downtown Prince George taken from City Hall looking northwest. Map coordinates 53°54'46.2"N 122°44'43.9"W

Downtown Prince George
2012.13.1.3.079 · Item · May 1984
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts downtown Prince George taken from City Hall looking northwest. Map coordinates 53°54'46.2"N 122°44'43.9"W

Cottonwood Park Opening
2012.13.1.133.12 · Item · 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C., cutting the ribbon to open Cottonwood Park's Heritage Trail.

Log House
2012.13.1.3.083 · Item · July 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the balcony of a log house, likely somewhere in or near Prince George B.C.

Handshake
2012.13.1.133.09 · Item · 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a man and woman shaking hands in a building at an uncertain location, possibly in Cottonwood Park. The man standing behind the two is possibly Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C.

Woman with a Paper
2012.13.1.133.10 · Item · 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a woman holding a sheet of paper in a room with numerous other unidentified individuals. The man standing behind her is possibly Elmer Mercier, a former Mayor of Prince George, B.C.

P.G. Plan
2012.13.1.001 · Subseries · [between 1985 and 2003]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File contains slides depicting maps and site plans for the city of Prince George.

2012.13.1.133.04 · Item · 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a group of trees in the Cottonwood Park, with a sign which reads: "This is the primary plantation for the 'Forest for the World' project. These trees were planted on August 5, 1985, commemorating Prince George's 70th birthday by the citizens of Prince George & Expo 86'."

Map Board?
2012.13.1.133.11 · Item · 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a man holding up a board which appears to have maps of the Cottonwood Park on it.

Nechako Cutbanks
2012.13.1.3.090 · Item · 12 Oct. 1989
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the cutbanks on the other side of the Nechako, taken from the nature trail at Island Cache. Map coordinates 53°55'34.6"N 122°45'52.4"W