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File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to various communities along the East Line. Includes material regarding Penny; the Robson Valley; the Ancient Rainforest; Dome Creek; Bend; Loos; Crescent Spur; and Dewey. File includes photographs depicting the Fraser River and Morkill Forest Service Road near Crescent Spur and Dome Creek (2010).

The photograph depicts train tracks in a forested rural area during autumn. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Hulatt."

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Salmon Valley and Old Summit Lake Road. Also includes photographs depicting a homestead on Old Summit Lake Road (2005).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the 5th and 6th Dukes of Sutherland.

File consists of notes, reproductions, and clippings relating to the cemetery in Prince George. Includes: "Landscape of the Past: A brief history of the Prince George municipal cemetery" photocopied essay by Gary McKivett (1999); "RE: SFG cemetery" printed email from Robin and Barbara Fairservice to Kent Sedgwick (8 July 2008); "City of Prince George Memorandum" typescript document from the Heritage Advisory Committee (14 Mar. 1991); "The Prince George Family History Society" brochure (1991); and "City of Prince George by-law no.732" reproduction of a typescript document (Dec. 1953). Also includes "Plan of subdivision of part of Lot 925" a map reproduction depicting the lots beside the Fraser River and the original cemetery (1910).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Civic Centre and Coliseum in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and "Prince George Coliseum Assessment Study" photocopy of a typescript document (8 Apr. 1989). Also includes a photograph depicting the Prince George Coliseum (Jan 1989).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to early postal service in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper.

The item is a photograph depicting a brown coloured house at 1397 Ingledew Street, Prince George. The house is located in the Millar Addition. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "1389 Ingledew."

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Gorse Street, Prince George. Includes: "RE: Gorse pic" printed email from Brian Fawcett to Kent Sedgwick (2 June 2008) and "Heritage Site Inventory 1420 Gorse" typescript document (2009). Also includes a photograph depicting a house at the address 1420 Gorse Street, Prince George (2009).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the St. Pius X Catholic Church at Lheidli T'enneh Indian Reserve No.2 in Shelley. Includes: "Historic Church" pamphlet prepared for the BC Historical Federation conference (May 2003); "B.C. Heritage Conference '85" poster (1985); and "Special Request" letter from Ellen Edwards to Prince George City Hall (17 Jan. 1995). Also includes photographs depicting the church at the Shelley reserve and its stained-glass windows.

File consists of a loose-leaf print of "A Documentary Study of the Lheidli T'enneh Cemetery Prince George" written 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, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Cameron Street Bridge in Prince George. Includes: "Oral History Consent Form" document signed by Kent Sedgwick and researcher Angela Quibell (8 Aug. 2007); "What Price Heritage? The Case of the Cameron Street Bridge in Prince George, British Columbia" typed document by Angela Quibell (2007); "Interview with Kent Sedgwick" typed transcript of an oral interview with Kent Sedgwick and Angela Quibell (8 Aug. 2007); and "Nechako Crossing" typed document by Kent Sedgwick (Nov. 2005). Also includes photographs depicting the Nechako bridge model (2008), the plaque describing the history of the 3rd Cameron Street Bridge built in 2009, and the 1st Cameron Street Bridge built in 1916 (photographic reproduction ca. 2008).

The item is a photograph depicting the Cameron Street bridge plaque. The short write up details the construction and significance of the bridge. Annotations on reverse side of the photograph state, "169 words."

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to general Prince George history and heritage. Includes material regarding the L'heidli T'enneh People; Fort George; heritage houses in Prince George; buildings designed by architect Henry Wilson (Sacred Heart Church, Knox United Church, and City Hall); Fort George origins; the three Georges (South Fort George, Fort George, and Prince George); and other historic sites of Prince George.

Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research relating to agriculture in Prince George and the surrounding areas including Pineview, Mud River, and Blackburn. Includes material regarding the Prince George experimental farm, historical agriculture, dairying, and ranching.

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.

The item is a photograph depicting the Cameron Street bridge. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken between 1917 and 1932. The picture depicts an ice jam with snow and ice along the Nechako River reaching the height of the base of the bridge. Annotations on the reverse of the photograph state, "Exp. Pl = 1922 p 986.9.9 Exp Pl = 16 Dec 1917 p 982 " 38.3 P 982.30.68 old bridge - can't be 1932."

The item is a photograph depicting construction of the Cameron Street bridge in 1916. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken in 1916. The picture depicts the wooden structure of the bridge being built across the Nechako River. Two workshops surrounded by lumber and a large tent are depicted on the side of the river. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "138%"

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 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 notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Frank Swannell, who was a surveyor in British Columbia that surveyed many areas across the province between 1898 and 1908.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Aleza Lake. Includes photographs depicting the Aleza Lake Cemetery (2001).

The item is a photograph depicting the back of a white coloured house at 1711 Elm Street, Prince George. The house is located in the Millar Addition. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "1711 Elm at 17th N. edge of FG Park."

The item is a photograph depicting a yellow and green coloured house at 1354 Hemlock Street, Prince George. The house is located in the Millar Addition.

The item is a photograph depicting a grey coloured house at 1570 Dogwood Street, Prince George. The house is located in the Millar Addition.

File consists of the a corrected version of "Giscome Chronicle: The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community in Central British Columbia, 1912-1976" by Kent Sedgwick.

File consists of notes and reproductions for research corrections to Kent Sedgwick's book "Giscome Chronicle: The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community in Central British Columbia, 1912-1976".

File contains slides depicting subjects related to the Fur Trade.

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 notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Indigenous Peoples of what is now known as the central interior British Columbia. Includes material on Carrier Sekani First Nations whose traditional territory includes north central British Columbia and includes the Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation, Nadleh Whut'en, Saik'uz First Nation, Stellat'en First Nation, Takla Lake First Nation, and Wet'suwet'en First Nations; and Dakelh, the Carrier First Nations language. Includes: various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and "Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council" pamphlet prepared by the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council. File also contains photographs depicting a grassy field with flowers and a graveyard (2003).

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 notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the central interior rainforest and the Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park and Protected Area.

The item is a photograph depicting a 1/48 scale model of the Cameron Street bridge. The angle is looking down the bridge with a blue and a yellow model car on the bridge. Annotation on the reverse side of the photograph states, "Oct. 2008 1/48 scale model of the Cameron St. bridge 1931-2005 by Roy Groeneveld."

The item is a photograph depicting a 1/48 scale model of the Cameron Street bridge. The angle is looking down the bridge with a blue and a yellow model car on the bridge. Annotation on the reverse side of the photograph states, "Oct. 2008 1/48 scale model of the Cameron St. bridge 1931-2005 by Roy Groeneveld."

The item is a photograph depicting construction of the Cameron Street bridge in 1916. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken in 1916. The picture depicts a boat with wooden construction materials on the Nechako River. A workshop and a log building are depicted on the side of the river. Annotation on reverse side of the photograph states, "138%"

The item is a photograph depicting the Cameron Street bridge. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken between 1917 to 1931. The picture depicts an ice jam with snow and ice along the Nechako River reaching the height of the base of the bridge. Annotations on the reverse side of the photograph state, "138% P986.9.9 Ex Pl. = 1922

The item is a photograph depicting the Cameron Street bridge. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken between 1916 to 1931. The picture depicts the completed wooden Cameron Street bridge over the Nechako River. Annotations on the reverse side of the photograph state, "1st bridge between 1916 - 1934 983.7.13." Attached yellow sticky note states, "Note pilings in swing span. Ted Williams says the span was replaced with extension in 1922. So this photo is post - 1922."

The item is a photograph depicting the Cameron Street bridge. The photograph is a reproduction of a photograph taken between 1917 to 1931. The picture depicts an ice jam with snow and ice along the Nechako River reaching the height of the base of the bridge. Annotation on the reverse side of the photograph states, "10 x 6.1"

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to research of the Upper Fraser as part of the UNBC Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project. Includes photographs depicting students and professors researching in the Upper Fraser region (Dec. 1999).

File consists of notes, reproductions, pamphlets, and postcards relating to the Peyto Glacier, situated in the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, Alberta. Includes: "Inland Waters Branch" handwritten letter to Kent Sedgwick (4 Sept. 1970); "Peyto Glacier general information" pamphlet prepared by the Inland Waters Directorate, Water Resources Branch of Environment Canada (1975); and photographs depicting a Peyto Glacier workshop with Kent Sedgwick and colleagues (1996) and personal photographs depicting Kent Sedgwick, his wife, and friends visiting and hiking Peyto Glacier (1990).

File consists of a published and annotated copy of "Giscome Chronicle: The rise and demise of a sawmill community in central British Columbia, 1912-1976" by Kent Sedgwick. Includes annotations and notes by Kent Sedgwick.

File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's research on Giscome and his book "Giscome Chronicle: The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community in Central British Columbia, 1912-1976". Includes a CD containing photographs for use on the book cover of "The Rise and Demise of a Sawmill Community" (2007).

The item is a CD-R containing a pdf. file depicting the cover of "Giscome Chronicle." Caption states, "The rise and fall of a sawmill community in central British Columbia 1912 - 1976."

File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's guest lecture on historical geography and transportation routes in New Caledonia, including the interior plateau of Central British Columbia. Includes correspondence with James Windsor, the instructor for the course, and Kent Sedgwick's notes for the lecture.

File consists of clippings, reproductions, and notes relating to various mayors and municipal elections in the city of Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Ex-mayor left mark on city" (13 Aug. 1988) and "PG's feisty mayor: Carrie Jane Gray" (16 Sept. 2000). Also includes a list of "City of Prince George Mayors and Councils". Also includes photograpsh depicting a mayoral portrait of John Blackhouse and personal photographs taken by Kent Sedwick (March 2001).

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 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 clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the economic condition of northern B.C. after 2000. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Will Prince George take off?"; "Cleared for takeoff" (20 Sept. 2008); "Puzzling Predicament: Prince George has shown a surprising resiliency during the latest economic downturn" (July 19, 2008); "Diversity making economy more resilient to downturns"; "Boom Buzz" (August 2006); "Northern B.C. on the move" (July 2006); "Granisle: A hidden treasure in the lakes district"(Apr. 1999); "Spurned but still forgiving" (Apr. 2005); "Valemount: Forest town bent on diversifying" (Apr. 2005); "Liberal policies hurt poor, advocates say" (May 2005); "Liberal policies felt in rural communities" (May 2005); "Mergers changing shape of forest sector" (Dec. 2004); "Tapping into tourism's potential" (May 2004); "Family income holds steady: census" (May 2003). Also includes a "Transportation investments to open up heartlands" printed news release from the province of British Columbia and the May 1999 issue of Central Interior Business newspaper.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to research conducted by Kent Sedgwick on Simon Fraser, Canadian explorer and fur trader. Includes: "Simon Fraser: The Birth of Modern British Columbia" special edition issue of the Vancouver Sun newspaper (3 Jan. 2006).