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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.

The item is a photograph depicting the exterior view of the front of Household Finance HFC at 1272 3rd Avenue, Prince George. There is a brown station wagon parked in front of the building. Photograph originally taken between 1978 and 1979.

The item is a photograph depicting the exterior view of the front of the Columbus Hotel and Pub at 1250 3rd Avenue, Prince George. Photograph originally taken between 1978 and 1979.

The item is a photograph depicting the exterior view of the front of Gundy's News Supply Ltd. at 1244 3rd Avenue, Prince George. Part of the Columbus Hotel and Pub at 1250 3rd Avenue and a vacant building at 1232 3rd Avenue can be seen. There is a woman standing outside one of the businesses. Photograph originally taken between 1978 and 1979.

The item is a photograph depicting the exterior view of the front of Gundy's News Supply Ltd. at 1244 3rd Avenue, Prince George. Part of the Columbus Hotel and Pub at 1250 3rd Avenue and a vacant building at 1232 3rd Avenue can be seen. There is a woman standing outside one of the businesses. Photograph originally taken between 1978 and 1979.

The item is a photograph depicting the centennial fountain in Prince George.

The item is a photograph reproduction of Prince George's City Hall circa. 1922. The building is approximately two stories high. There is an artillery canon next to the building.

The item is a photograph of a photograph depicting Prince George's City Hall circa. 1922 including an approximately 120 word write up describing its history. The building is approximately two stories high. There is an artillery cannon next to the building. A reflection of the photographer is barely visible in the photograph.

The item is a photograph of a photograph depicting Prince George's City Hall circa. 1922 including an approximately 120 word write up describing its history. The building is approximately two stories high. There is an artillery cannon next to the building. A reflection of the photographer is barely visible in the photograph.

The item is a photograph of a photograph depicting Prince George's City Hall circa. 1922 including an approximately 120 word write up describing its history. The building is approximately two stories high. There is an artillery cannon next to the building. A reflection of the photographer is barely visible in the photograph.

The item is a photograph of a photograph depicting Prince George's City Hall circa. 1922 . The building is approximately two stories high. There is an artillery cannon next to the building. The reflection of the photographer is slightly visible in the photograph.

The item is a 35 mm photograph negative of a photograph depicting Prince George's City Hall circa. 1922 . The building is approximately two stories high. There is an artillery cannon next to the building. The refection of the photographer is slightly visible in the photograph.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior back and side of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior parking lot side of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior and second story of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior front of the Prince George Fire Hall. The parking lot side of City Hall can be seen in the background.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior of Prince George City Hall taken through trees from across the street prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts Prince George's war memorial cenotaph in front of City Hall. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the side exterior of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the interior entrance of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior side of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior parking lot side of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the exterior of Prince George City Hall taken from across the street through some trees. The depiction of City Hall is prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the interior of Prince George City Hall showing a model of Prince George and some offices down a hallway. The depiction of City Hall is prior to its three story expansion in 1975. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the second floor exterior of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. There is a stairwell and railing around the second floor. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph reprint originally taken between 1967 and 1975. The photograph depicts the front exterior of Prince George City Hall prior to its three story expansion in 1975. There war memorial cenotaph can be seen in front of the building. The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

The item is a photograph depicting Prince George City hall in 1994. The photograph was taken around Christmas. A nativity scene can be seen in front of the building. Annotation on the back states, "Dave Mah c. 1994." The address is 1100 Patricia Boulevard.

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).

The item is a photograph depicting the Europe Hotel site located at Lot 8, Block 133, Plan 1268, D.L. 343. Annotation states, "View of 3rd Avenue from rear of lot 2:15 p.m. Oct. 7, 1985."

The item is a photograph of the Prince George Federal Government Building, commonly referred to as the 'old post office.' The photograph depicts the exterior west wall of the building. Building was previously located at 1239 3rd Avenue, Prince George.

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.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Royal Canadian Legion in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Ritts-Kiffer Hall on George Street in Prince George. Includes "..Dance.". program pamphlet (17 Mar. 1915) and various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper.

File consists of architectural drawings done by J.F. Watson and W. Ralph Brownlee for Prince George buildings. Includes: "Addition to Goglin building 4th Ave" architectural drawing by J.F. Watson (Oct. 1952); "Floor and roof plans" architectural drawing by W. Ralph Brownlee depicting proposed floor extensions for Walter Blaufuss (May 1953); and "Found plan & sects". architectural drawing done by W. Ralph Brownlee depicting proposed store extensions for Walter Blaufuss (Apr.-May 1953).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to churches in Prince George. Includes photographs depicting paintings of churches in Prince George and area. Also includes a 2005 DVD entitled "Rose Prince".

The item is a photograph depicting a painting of Woodpecker Church by Vivian Antoniw. The plaque in the picture states, "'Woodpecker Church' Handcoloured Dry Point Etching by Vivian Antoniw."

The item is a photograph depicting a painting of a church at Aleza Lake by Vivian Antoniw. Note attached to the back of the picture states, "Vivian Antoniw - church at Aleza L."

The item is a photograph depicting a house with a blue car at 1705 Fir Street, Prince George. Annotation on the back of the photograph states, "1705 Fir St. - N. of F-C school at 17th."

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Knox Presbyterian Church in Prince George. Knox Presbyterian Church was originally established in South Fort George in 1910. First Presbyterian (Fort George, B.C.) and Knox Presbyterian were a single field under the care of one minister until 1913, when they became two separate fields. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was established in the new town of Prince George in 1914, but amalgamated with Knox in 1915. The latter moved to the new townsite from South Fort George in 1916, eventually becoming Knox United Church (Prince George, B.C.).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Lutheran churches in Prince George. The Connaught Hill Lutheran Church took over the original Knox Presbyterian Church in South Fort George, which later moved into the new Knox Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Brunswick Street. By 1958 there were two Lutheran Churches including Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at 3590 Dufferin, and the Zion Lutheran Church at 180 South Tabor Street in Prince George.

File consists of a note and a reproduction relating to First Methodist Church on Third Avenue, which was later moved to 1389 Ingledew Street in Prince George. File predominantly consists of printed photographs from The Exploration Place Museum database depicting First Methodist Church.

File consists of notes, clippings and reproductions relating to St. Michael's Church in the Millar Addition of Prince George.

File consists of a note and a reproduction relating to St George's Anglican Church in Central Fort George.

The item is a photograph depicting the interior of the original Knox United Church built in 1922, located at the corner of Brunswick Street and 5th Avenue, Prince George. The photograph depicts the front area of the church from an elevated position.

The item is a photograph depicting the plaque at the corner of 1st Avenue and George Street. The plaque is titled "Arrival of Steel."

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."

The item is a photograph slide depicting the front of a blue house at 1532 Fir Street, Prince George.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Lawrence William Popovich. Lawrence Popovich worked for the Canadian National Railway and Via Rail, and later for the Greyhound Bus Lines and Canada Post.

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 and reproductions relating to a heritage house at at 1111 Connaught Drive, Prince George, which was the residence of Dr. John McArthur. Dr. John McArthur was a general practitioner in Prince George, who was involved with community life, including coaching of the local PG Senior Hockey Team.