Image depicts Prince George near the Airport Road.
Image depicts a clearing in Prince George, B.C., possibly in the Pineview area.
Image depicts Prince George at night from the cutbanks.
Image depicts the Fraser River and the Grand Trunk Pacific Bridge from Cottonwood Island Park.
Image depicts a farmhouse on Old Summit Road in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the McMillan Creek from Northwood Pulpmill Road, in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts part of the McMillan Regional Park in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts part of the McMillan Creek Trail in the McMillan Regional Park in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a view of Prince George from the cutbanks on the Nechako river.
Image depicts a view of Prince George from the cutbanks.
Image depicts a view of the Fraser-Nechako confluence from the Prince George cutbanks.
Image depicts the Fraser River from the vantage point of the cutbanks in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a view of Tabor Mountain in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Fraser River from Northwood Road in the Prince George area.
File contains slides depicting Prince George.
File contains slides depicting maps and site plans for the city 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.
File consists of Harry Gairns' speaking notes for his 18 Sept. 2009 banquet talk at the "Exploring Our Roots: Forest History in Our Communities Annual Conference of the Forest History Association of BC" at UNBC in Prince George, September 19, 2009. Gairns' speech was entitled "Prince George Forest History - The 50s and the 60s".
Series consists of 7 mini DVs recording "Exploring Our Roots: Forest History in Our Communities Annual Conference of the Forest History Association of BC" at UNBC in Prince George, September 18-19, 2009. Harry Gairns and Mike Apsey spoke and conference panel topics include:
- Looking to the Past to Inform the Future? Forest History within a Contemporary Context
- Applying Traditional Knowledge to Future Initiatives: First Nations Historical and Future Relationships with the Forests
- Forestry History in Our Communities: Robson Valley & Prince George
- Exploring Our Roots: Forest History Research Methodology
- From Exploration to Development: Bringing Forest History Forward.
Stern wheeler in river. Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Prince George to Tete Jaune” Hand written message in ink on verso is addressed to “Mademoiselle Elisabeth Joliet, Terrguy – Les Dijore Cote a Or France”
Lofty view of stern wheeler in river. Scattered buildings and tents in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “South Fort George Oct 30th 1910”
Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Operator 1913, Prince George, B.C. Canada” Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “Operator 1913”
Stern wheeler in river. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Steamer B.X. Monarch of New B.C. Soda Creek, Quesnel and Fort George”
Stern wheelers “Operator” and “Conveyor” in dock. Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Operator” and “Conveyer” at Fort George, B.C. No. 107.”
Wide angle photograph of a forested area with Prince George in the distance. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince George, B.C. 1924."
Aerial view of Prince George and surrounding forested area. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince George, B.C."
Street level photo of George Street in Prince George, Visible businesses include the "Prince George Hotel" and "Ford" dealership. Printed annotation on recto reads: "George St. Looking North Prince George, B.C. N&D."
Street level photo of Third Avenue in Prince George. Visible businesses include "Cut Rate Grocery" and "C.N.R. Cafe." Printed annotation on recto reads: "3rd Ave. Prince George."
Street level photo of George Street in Prince George. Visible businesses include "B-A" and "Astoria Hotel." Printed annotation on recto reads: "George St. Prince George."
Photograph taken from the intersection of 3rd Avenue and an unidentified street. Visible businesses include "Ben Baird The Smart Shop" and "C.N.R. Cafe." Printed annotation on recto reads: "3rd Ave. PR. George, B.C."
Street view of some vehicles parked in front of commercial buildings in Prince/Fort George. Businesses include "J.P. Robertson 'The Men's Store'" and "James & Co. Clothing and Shoes." Printed annotation on recto reads: "Fort George- Corner Hammond and Central."
Street view of many vehicles parked in front of the Hotel Northern. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Hotel Northern, South Fort George."
Overhead view of commercial buildings in downtown Prince George. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Prince George, B.C."
Side view of a wooden church, possibly under construction, and other buildings. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Indian Village- Prince George."
Wide angle photograph of a sparsely forested area with Prince/Fort George in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Fort George, B.C."
Overhead view of downtown Prince George with a forested area in the background. Printed annotation on recto reads: "South Fort George- 1914."
Street view photograph of a commercial section in downtown Prince George with several "Campbell's" delivery carts parked along the road. Visible establishments include "Campbell's All Cash Store" and "Club Cafe." Handwritten annotation in blue ballpoint pen on recto reads: "Howdy from Prince George! Going easy with all these kids- good to see Kathee. Snow here. Have fun at the sports show & don't over do it. Thinking of you guys, love Judy and Vic. P.S. Can't wait to go home to somewhere peaceful and quiet. 2-27-83." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr. & Mrs. Hauffer 8429-221 PL. Sn. Edmonds, WA. U.S. 98020." Verso is affixed with four Canadian 8-cent stamps.
Street view photograph of a large brick with a vehicle parked in front. Printed annotation on recto reads: "C.N.R. Station Prince George, B.C."
Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C.”, handwritten in pencil on verso reads: “CA. 1915”
Photograph of George Street in Prince George B.C. Cars, people, and signage are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “George St. Prince George B.C. 1921 R7 by Moore” There is an “X” in ink over the fire hall. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “This view is also looking north and where I have put the X is the one and only fire hall and you can see the fire engine in the street. This is the main street.”
Photograph depicts buildings and vehicles lining street, and hill in background. There is snow on the road and several store signs are visible. Printed annotation on recto reads: “GEORGE ST. PRINCE GEORGE B.C.”
Six men stand on boardwalk in front of theatre.
Street scene in Prince George B.C. Several Union Jack flags are visible and there is a celebration banner at the end of the street. Long shadows in photo indicate summer (perhaps Dominion Day?). River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C.”
Boardwalk in foreground, buildings and roads in mid ground, cut banks in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C. 1921 by Moore”. Handwritten annotation in ink on verso reads: “The Netchaco river is between the mountain and the city and the C.N.R. runs along the river bank nearest the city. This picture is taken looking north.”
River in foreground, railroad and city in mid ground and hill in background. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Prince George. B.C. 1924”
Photograph of Prince George Hotel with several early model cars and a few people. Printed annotation on recto reads: “Hotel Prince George, Prince George, B. C.”
Street scene showing people, dog, team of horses & wagon. Signage reads: “Beds; Mecca Café; Hardware.” Printed annotation on recto reads: “Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George, B. C. No. 110.” Verso displays cancelled 1 cent Canadian Postage Stamp and handwritten message in ink is addressed to Mr. Eathan Villard Burt Mish, U.S.A.
Printed annotation on recto reads: “Central Avenue Fort George B.C. Copyright Canada June 25th 1913”. Handwritten annotation in ink on recto reads: “Hotel Fort George; Pool room; Men’s furnishing; General store; Bank Vancouver; Telephone office; Temperance House; Trust-company; Grand stand & fair grounds; Hospital; Ware house and general store.” Cancelled 1 cent Canadian stamp on verso is dated: "Fort George BC Jul 14 13". Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to Mr. Chas H Wilson 94 Gould St Toronto: "Fort George. B.C> Box 65, July 13/ 13. Dear Father, This is a 'bird's eye view' of our main street - ha! ha! some class alright. We live right behind the bakery lunch room on the right hand side of the picture, on 1st avenue, some people eh? Will be moving to Cassiar Ave soon. How are all the folks. Mae is writing. Peace. M."
View of Cluster of buildings with treed hill in the background. Printed annotation on verso reads: “NEAR FORT GEORGE B.C.”
View of 5 buildings and 4 tents on land that has been cleared to stumps. Printed annotation on verso reads: “HAMILTON AVE. FORT GEORGE”, added handwritten annotation in ink reads: “1910”.