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Atlin Cemetery Sign
2012.13.1.98.49 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a sign in the Atlin Cemetery, it reads: "In 1898, Fritz Miller and Kenny McLaren found gold on nearby Pine Creek, triggering British Columbia's last placer gold rush. The boom subsided by 1908, but gold has kept Atlin alive. Now Miller and McLaren lie here among hard-bitten prospectors, young miners, northern aviators, brave women and new-born infants, all part of Atlin's pioneer heritage R.I.P."

2012.13.1.98.55 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a memorial plaque which reads: "In memory of the Atlin men who gave their lives for their country in World War II," and then proceeds to list several individuals.

Alaska Highway
2012.13.1.98.59 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a small section of the Alaska Highway somewhere near Whitehorse, Y.T. The slide also appears to be labelled "army washing" for unknown reasons.

Eroding Rock Face?
2012.13.1.98.60 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts what appears to be an eroding rock face. The slide itself is labelled "ash loger at top" for unknown reasons. Possibly located somewhere near Whitehorse, Y.T.

Forested Mountain Side
2012.13.1.100.10 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a forested mountain side somewhere along the White Pass railway. The thin ridge along the mountain side is possibly either a highway or part of the railway.

White Pass - Mountain Side
2012.13.1.100.12 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a mountain side somewhere along the White Pass railway. The thin ridge along the mountain side is possibly either a highway or part of the railway.

Tsilcoh Falls
2012.13.1.51.148 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Tsilcoh Falls, north of Fort St. James and somewhere near Pinchi Lake Road.

Nautley
2012.13.1.51.157 · Item · [1999?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts Nautley and the Nautley River near Fraser Lake, B.C.

Kenny Dam
2012.13.1.51.164 · Item · [1999?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts Kenny Dam, south of Francois Lake, and southwest of Vanderhoof, B.C.

2012.13.1.3.148 · Item · Apr. 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts two snow sculptures near a wooden bridge on an ice rink, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W

Nautley
2012.13.1.51.158 · Item · [1999?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts Nautley and the Nautley River near Fraser Lake, B.C.

Kenny Dam
2012.13.1.51.163 · Item · [1999?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a stretch of land; the photo was taken from the top of Kenny Dam, south of Francois Lake.

Atlin - Discovery Jail
2012.13.1.98.35 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an old building which used to be the Discovery Jail. The plaque on it reads: "It cost $800 to build this two cell jail in 1902. The solid walls are 2"x6" laid flat one on top of the other. It was skidded to Atlin in the 1920s and used as a residence for many years."

Atlin - the Garrett Store
2012.13.1.98.37 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Garrett Store in Atlin, B.C. A plaque on it reads: "John Garrett, a prominent English cricket player, came to Atlin in 1910 to mine gold. In 1917 he opened this grocery and dry goods store where he also sold his wife's fresh baked bread and sweets."

Atlin - Mural
2012.13.1.98.38 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a mural of Atlin with information about the Globe Theatre and Edwin L. Pillman on it. It reads: "Talented businessman arrived in Atlin in 1899, and for nearly fifty years operated a variety of businesses ~ grocery and drug stores, undertaker, market gardens and the theatre. Assissted by his loyal wife Elizabeth." It also states that the Globe Theatre was built in 1917 and was used until the early 40's.

Atlin Road?
2012.13.1.98.43 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts what is possibly Atlin Road. Numerous mountains are visible in the distance.

Miles Canyon? - Trees
2012.13.1.98.57 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts numerous trees on the bank of a river, possibly in Miles Canyon near Whitehorse, Y.T. The slide is labelled "canyon city."

Miles Canyon - the Schwatka
2012.13.1.98.61 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts numerous unidentified individuals getting off a boat which bears the name "Schwatka." It is located somewhere in Miles Canyon.

Highway and Mountains
2012.13.1.98.68 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a van on a highway with mountains in the distance; the location is uncertain, though it is possibly along the Alaska Highway.

Highway and Mountains
2012.13.1.98.70 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a van on a highway with mountains in the distance; the location is uncertain, though it is possibly along the Alaska Highway.

White Pass - Mountain Side
2012.13.1.100.11 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a mountain side somewhere along the White Pass railway. The thin ridge along the mountain side is possibly either a highway or part of the railway.

Old Trestle
2012.13.1.100.22 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an old trestle along the White Pass railway, and the White pass Train on the left of the image.

Train on Hansard Bridge
2012.13.1.89.137 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a train on the Hansard Bridge across the Fraser River looking west. Map coordinates 54°04'37.7"N 121°50'39.9"W

The Tutshi
2012.13.1.98.06 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts half of a ship, which is named the Tutshi, in Carcross, Y.T.

Atlin - Nurses' Residence
2012.13.1.98.21 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a building which once served as the residence for two nurses in Atlin, B.C. A sign in front of the house reads: "Grateful Atlinites built this house in 1902 for their first missionary nurses, Helen Bone and Elizabeth Mitchell, who came here in 1899 and lived in a crude shack while valiantly and humanely caring for sick and dying pioneers."