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File consists of notes and reproductions relating to maps and creating maps of Prince George. File predominantly includes photocopies and reproductions of maps of Prince George and neighbourhoods in Prince George. Includes: "Planning division inventory of land use plans and sector plans" typescript document (5 Dec. 1989); "Prince George community planning council" typed letter to Kent Sedgwick attached to multiple maps depicting Prince George (11 Dec. 1996); and "Downtown revitalization committee map loan" typed document and photocopied maps lent to the Downtown Revitalization Committee from Kent Sedgwick (11 Dec. 1996).

File consists of maps and aerial photographs of Prince George. Includes: "Record of gift" typed document to Kent Sedgwick (10 July 1989); "Map showing topography of the incorporated area of Prince George" reproduction of a map depicting topography and lot areas of Prince George, originally drawn 1926; BC5553 No 237" aerial photo reproduction depicting Prince George [ca. 1980]; "Prince George September 1969" aerial photo reproduction (Sept. 1969); and "3rd and Johnson" reproduction of an aerial photo depicting 3rd Avenue and Johnson St in Prince George [ca. 1970]."

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to air photographs of Prince George. File predominantly consists of reproduced air photos and photocopied air photos from the Royal BC Museum and Archives depicting Prince George and region. Includes: "RE: Archive Photos Gd" printed email from Gabrielle Dupuis to Kent Sedgwick (17 Oct. 2000) and "Aerial photograph data sheet" reproduction of a data sheet (27 June 1978).

File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's collection of maps depicting Prince George and region. File primarily includes handwritten and typed notes from Kent Sedgwick describing and listing various maps he had in his collection.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to climate in Prince George. Includes: "Annual meteorology summary Prince George, B.C". document from Environment Canada (1989).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to maps and mapping in British Columbia. File primarily consists of resources from the University of Northern British Columbia, the College of New Caledonia, the Prince George Public Library, and printed secondary sources for where to find maps, mapping techniques, how to produce maps, and surveying processes. Includes: "Prince George and District map collection finding aid" typescript document from the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum and Archives (Oct. 1989).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the 1920s development of the McArthur Sawmill in Prince George, situated along the Fraser River between First Avenue and the original southern boundary of the city. Includes: "CNC Fraser River Syndicate" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (2005); and "Fraser River Syndicate proposal for a pulp mill in the Prince George region, 1920" reproduction of the 14 Dec. 1920 typescript document. File also includes photocopies of newspaper articles regarding the City of Prince George's decision to allow the opening of the McArthur Sawmill and updates on the projects development.

File consists of a duotang containing a typescript document titled "Local history cassette collection" and its regulations for use from the Prince George Public Library.

File consists of a duotang containing typescript document titled "Pioneer interviews" prepared by the Prince George University Women's Club that lists oral history holdings at the Prince George Public Library.

File consists of clippings and reproductions of obituaries of Fred J Shearer, a pioneer realtor; Carl Strom; Ronald Joseph Seymour; Stan Carling, former government agent; Sarah Reid, a pioneer resident; Joe Novak, an innovator at Dunkley Lumber; William Jarvie Aitken, a dentist; Ernst Huber; Hartley Fawcett; Gustaf Albert Lund; Ray Williston, previous MLA for the Prince George area; Aberdina Cornelia Nielsen, wife to John Nielsen and instrumental in building the Summit Lake Sawmills; Frank Gordon Hewlett; Roy Wing Yip, a pioneer businessman; Holger Nielsen, one of the cities oldest residents at the time; Monica Marguerite Becott, long time city councillor; Alfred W. Holdner, advocate for senior citizens; Ted Williams, historian; Violet Baxter, historian; Ellen Agnes Garland, pioneer; and other pioneers and prominent figures in Prince George.

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 notes and reproductions relating to the Royal Engineers and Henry Spencer Palmer, a British Army military engineer and surveyor. Henry Spencer Palmer was sent to British Columbia and completed a report in 1863 on Wiliams Lake, the Caribou Districts, and the Fraser River from Fort Alexandria to Fort George. File primarily consists of Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes on Henry Palmer and his work in British Columbia.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Bridget Moran. Includes material regarding "The Prince George Places of Bridget Moran" presented at The Little Rebellion conference by Kent Sedgwick (2002); "The Prince George Places of Bridget Moran" book by Kent Sedgwick (2009); and historical context of Bridget Moran. Includes: "Little Rebellions Bridget Moran Conference" conference schedule booklet (Mar. 2002).

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).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Fannie Kinney who was a school teacher from 1944 to 1966 at the Elementary School in South Fort George. Includes: "Heritage Trail Sign - Fannie Kinney" typescript letter to Matte DeNys Public Works from Kent Sedgwick (27 July 1988); and "Fanny Kinney" typescript transcript off Pioneer Tape Cassette 16-A from the Prince George Public Library (ca. 1970). Includes photographs depicting Fannie Kinney's house and a sign erected to honour her in the community (2003).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Father Adrien Morice. Father Adrien Morice was a missionary and was ordained as a priest who came to British Columbia in 1880 to complete his ecclesiastical studies. After completing his schooling he was signed to the Williams Lake Mission where he worked closely with the Chilcotin peoples, learning their language and ministering. He continued to learn Chinook before moving to work at Stuart Lake with the Na'Kaztl'Tenneh Band in 1885, working with four divisions of the Carrier Tribes, the Alexandria, Quesnel, Blackwater, and Lhuskuz. Morice continued to use the Cree language and eventually published a monthly newspaper between 1881 and 1884 called "Tsettes Nahivelnik" (meaning "storyteller") using the Cree language. File primarily consists of handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick regarding Father Adrien Morice and his work.

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 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 audio and visual material relating to the interview of Trelle Morrow conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Also includes an audio cassette entitled "Trelle Morrow interview"; an audio microcassette entitled "Kent - CBC -Trelle"; and a CD-ROM entitled "Trelle Morrow interview colour photos" depicting photographs of the interview.

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, clippings, and reproductions relating to bibliographic references about the central interior of British Columbia. Includes: "Pioneers of the Central Interior" pamphlet from the Prince George Public Library (Nov. 1986) and "Manitoba Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs" typescript letter from Shirlee Anne Smith to Frank Leonard (9 May 1980).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to British Columbia historical bibliographies and reference material. Includes: "Rural British Columbia: A Bibliography of Social and Economic Research" typescript document compiled by Dean S. Goard (1967); "Photo chronicler of B.C. a century ago" clipped article from Canadian Photography magazine (Feb. 1977); and "A Guide to British Columbia Stop of Interest Plaques" pamphlet by the Parks Branch of British Columbia (1969).

File consists of bibliographic information and sources for Prince George and area history. Includes: "The millennium friesens Fort George Regional Museum" typescript document (28 Mar. 1998) and "A bibliography of useful source material Prince George and area history" typescript document.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to secondary sources of Prince George's development and historiography. Includes: "Ted Williams Slides" notes by Kent Sedgwick; "Nechako River cutbanks" card with a painting depicting the Nechako River cutbanks in Prince George; "Historic Timeline of Prince George" typed document created by Kent Sedgwick (2009); "Historiography of Northern British Columbia Project" typed document sent out to College Height Secondary School by Ted Renquist regarding a project to develop a historiography of Northern British Columbia (15 Apr. 1991); and "Canadian Encyclopedia" typed letter from Adriana Bryenton with the Canadian Encyclopedia requesting review of the Prince George article for the Canadian Encyclopedia (29 June 1994).

File consists of a spiral bound book entitled "Bibliography for the Study of British Columbia's Domestic Material History" by Virginia Careless.

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

File consists of volumes of the "Museum Mirror" newspaper published by the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum.

File includes calendars depicting historical Prince George that were published by the Fort George Museum. Includes the following calendars published by the Fraser-Fort George Museum: "1985 Calendar" (1985); "The arrival of the steel" (1983); "Transportation" (Jan 1986-June 1987); and "Prince George: old & new" (1980).

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 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 typed documents relating to the British Columbia Ecomuseum Symposium.

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 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 historical agriculture in Prince George. Includes material on the Prince George Farmer's Institute; experimental plots surrounding Prince George; farming in areas surrounding Prince George including Pineview, Mud River, and Blackburn; ranching; gardening; and the Prince George Experimental Farm. Includes: "Moose in British Columbia, Canada" an educational pamphlet from the Fish and Wildlife Branch of the Department of Recreation and Conservation in British Columbia.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to dairying and dairy farming in Prince George. Includes material on Harry Moffat; cattle in Mud River; Mr. Hewlett and Centralia Dairy (established in 1923); Interior Creamery, located at the corner of Brunswick and First Avenue; and pasteurization.

File consists of a proceedings from the "Symposium on the Agricultural Potential of Central British Columbia" from the University of British Columbia.

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 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 a photocopy of a 1955 Northwest Digest magazine containing a special article on the city of Prince George, entitled "Prince George, Lusty Lady of the West" by Arthur Downs.

File consists of a spiral bound booklet titled "Local History in Prince George: A research guide" prepared by Garvin Moles.

File consists of a bound book titled "A History of Baldy Hughes" by Lieutenant-Colonel W.R. Scott with written annotations by Kent Sedgwick.

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

File consists of notes and typescript documents relating to early buildings in Prince George. Includes: "Bev C". typescript document, handwritten notes from Bev Christensen to Kent Sedgwick, and a "Location of Early Buildings" typescript document.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to policing and jails in Prince George. Includes material regarding the Roycal Canadian Mounted Police in Prince George; the British Columbia Provincial Police; Norman DeWitt, the B.C. Provincial Police commander for Prince George; and previous buildings that housed the jails and RCMP detachment. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (2002-2007).

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

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to George Killy's artist project to conduct historical research and depict heritage buildings and landmarks of Prince George. Includes: "David Thauberger" professional curriculum vitae (19 June 1997); "Proposed paintings" typescript letter from Trelle Morrow to David Thauberger (11 Aug. 1997); and "P.G. Painting Project" fax transmission cover sheet to George Killy ( 23 June 1997).

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.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to World War 2 in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Wartime bldgs" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (2005); and a John Bogle UNBC history course paper (1999). Also includes photographs taken in 2005 of various buildings and houses in Prince George.

File consists of clippings and notes relating to Prince George mascot, Mr. PG. Also includes collectable Mr. P.G. stamps (2009) and various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (2009).