Image depicts Pineview on Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts Pineview on Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts Pineview on Buckhorn Lake Road, Prince George, B.C.
File contains slides depicting the growth of Prince George.
File contains slides depicting aerial views of Prince George.
This fonds consists of material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick, author, professor, Prince George urban planner, and prominent local historian. This body of records documents Sedgwick’s research interests in the history and geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia. The fonds also reflects his work as a Prince George Senior City Planner, his involvement in local community organizations, and his teaching at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia.
The fonds includes:
1) Photographs taken by Kent Sedgwick across British Columbia, predominantly in the Central Interior region;
2) Research subject files consisting of original research documentation and collected reference material, predominantly focusing on topics relating to local history, city planning, and geography in the Prince George area and the British Columbia Central Interior;
3) Documentation of Kent Sedgwick’s community involvement, including records created over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, , the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations;
4) Writings, publications, and lectures written, edited, or conducted by Kent Sedgwick;
5) Professorial records consisting of lectures and material relating to Sedgwick’s teaching appointments at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia;
6) Maps collected by Kent Sedgwick covering historical and contemporary British Columbia.
Subseries consists of materials collected by Kent Sedgwick for research on the geography and natural resources in Prince George and its region. Includes material on the natural resource industry, including the opening of the McArthur Sawmill, the W. Lamb and Sons Lumber Sawmill, and mining; photocopied aerial photographs of Prince George; the climate, temperatures, and flooding; and the geographical features of Prince George.
Kent Sedgwick’s research subject files contain original research notes, interviews and oral histories, news clippings, and collected primary and secondary sources. The series also includes both original and reproduction photographs, audio recordings, and maps. The subject files primarily relate to the history, urban planning, and historical geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia, especially Prince George area and the East Line communities over the course of the 20th century. They also include extensive notes on geographic features, landscapes, interpretative trails, architectural history, industrial history, history of Western exploration and land survey, and the First Nations history of the region.
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.
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.
Series contains material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations. The files primarily consist of meeting minutes, typescript documents, and correspondence between Sedgwick and the organizations.
Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding schools in Prince George and area, as well as materials relating to Kent Sedgwick's involvement with the Prince George Retired Teacher's Association. Files primarily consist of notes regarding the location and history of various schools in and surrounding Prince George and photographs depicting historic school buildings. The research on schools aided the development of a history of schools for the Prince George Retired Teachers' Association.
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.
Subseries consists of newspapers collected by Kent Sedgwick and documents regarding the newspaper history of Prince George and region. Includes newspaper clippings relating to the history of newspapers in Prince George; issues of "The Spruce Needle" Prince George community newspaper; issues of the "Prince George Echo" newspaper; special editions of the Prince George Citizen Newspaper; and issues of "The Islander" magazine from Victoria.
File contains slides depicting Prince George.
Subseries contains secondary material collected by Kent Sedgwick for research on the history and geography of Prince George and its region. Includes secondary sources and bibliographic references regarding the history and geography of Prince George and the Central Interior of British Columbia. The files primarily consist of photocopied articles and printed bibliographies.
This very large drawing shows CN leases and private property buildings on Island Cache in detail.
Sem títuloFile contains slides depicting numerous recreational locations from various places in Canada.
Image depicts the Fraser River from Northwood Road in the Prince George area.
Image depicts the rubble of a demolished house at Island Cache, with several other buildings in the background.
Image depicts a junk pile of bottles, cans and bags, as well as the gutted frame of an old car, at Island Cache.
Image depicts an area of cut trees at Island Cache.
Image depicts numerous houses, and an unknown child standing in a street at Island Cache.
Image depicts a house at Island Cache.
Image depicts a street in Island Cache.
Image depicts a few houses in Island Cache.
Image depicts a street in Island Cache.
Image depicts a wood pile in Island Cache.
Image depicts a number of small houses at Island Cache.
Image depicts two unknown children in a house somewhere in Island Cache.
Image depicts several old, ruined cars and an unknown individual in Island Cache.
Image depicts a house in Island Cache.
Image depicts what appears to be an animal pen in Island Cache. There is a goat and numerous chickens in the image, as well as a pile of miscellaneous material.
Image depicts a few houses in Island Cache. There are two unknown individuals present.
Image depicts a damaged, upturned car in Island Cache.
Image depicts the shore line and surrounding land of a lake or river at an airport, possibly in Prince George, B.C.
File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding the removal of Island Cache residents after the 1972 flood and suggestions for creation of park on Cottonwood Island. The majority of the file consists of reproduced City of Prince George records. Includes memoranda to and from the mayor, city manager, and aldermen; meeting minutes of the Flood Committee; city reports on Cottonwood Island and the flooding situation; a listing of Cottonwood Island properties offered for sale to the municipality; a report entitled "Cottonwood Island - A report on desirable land use" (Nov. 1970); a "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a Park Reserve" (1973); a document from the Cottonwood Island Study Committee; correspondence from Mary Fallis; and a City of Prince George memorandum regarding a Public Hearing.
File contains slides depicting Island Cache on Cottonwood Island in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts some fallen trees at Island Cache.
Image depicts two dogs and numerous chickens in a yard at Island Cache.
Image depicts the bank of the Nechako River at Island Cache.
Image depicts a few houses and a dog on a porch at Island Cache.
Image depicts a body of water in Island Cache. It is possibly a small section of the Nechako River.
Image depicts what appears to be an animal pen in Island Cache. There are two horses and a chicken in the enclosure, and a rundown building.
Image depicts a backyard filled with various items piled against a shed in Island Cache.
Image depicts a house in Island Cache.
Image depicts a house in disrepair, and possibly abandoned, in Island Cache.
Image depicts the interior of a house that appears to be abandoned and in disrepair in Island Cache.
Image depicts a view of Tabor Mountain in Prince George, B.C.