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Photographs
2000.13.1 · Series · 1914 - 1997
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Series consists of photographs relating to Ray Williston's life from childhood to recent times, air photographs of Prince George, photographs of Bangladesh, and a listing of photographs slated for use in Mr. Williston's biography "Forests, power and policy: the legacy of Ray Williston" written by Eileen Williston and Betty Keller.

Street in Prince George, BC
2011.3.2.14 · Item · [ca. 1920]
Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

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.”

2010.13.02 · Item · 1927
Part of Prince George Historical Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts young girls dressed in white, walking in front of crowd. One girl holding bouquet wears a long train carried by smaller girls, and is escorted by older man wearing suit. Buildings and decorations can be seen in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso: “The May Queen, Maude Renwich attendants and Mayor Patterson".

2009.5.2.326 · Item · May 1938
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Banquet was held for Visiting Officers and Delegates to the B.P.O.E. Provincial Convention in Prince George, B.C. May 25-27, 1938. The banquet was held in the Elks’ Hall on Thursday May 26, 1938. Menu features food courses, toast list and dance programme.

2000.13.1.115.2 · Item · 1958.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret arriving by Canadian Air Forces jet at Prince George. Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross is walking beside the Princess.

Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.

Princess Margaret on a train
2000.13.1.115.3 · Item · 1958.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret on the back deck of the Royal train's caboose just prior to her departure from Prince George during her 1958 visit to British Columbia.

Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.

2000.13.1.25 · Item · 1958
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret on July 17, 1958 at an event staged in the Prince George railway yards. Alex Moffat dressed as a prospector demonstrates panning for previously salted gold nuggets, which were later given to the Princess.

2000.13.1.26 · Item · 1958
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Alex Moffat dressed as a prospector holding gold nuggets he salted into a gravel bed and later panned out and gave to Princess Margaret.

Cabinet members in canoe
2000.13.1.115 · Item · 1958.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Ray Williston and other cabinet ministers paddling a birch bark canoe in the grass during BC Centennial celebrations in Prince George.

Originally mounted on poster with photographs 115.1, 115.2, 115.3.

2000.13.1.115.1 · Item · 1958.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret arriving by Canadian Air Forces jet at Prince George. Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross is walking beside the Princess.

Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.

Audio Recordings
2000.21.1 · Series · 1960 - 2001.
Part of Jack Carbutt Collection

Series consists of original audio reels of CKPG radio programming broadcasts recorded in Prince George from 1960 to 1979, as well as, dubbed audio cassette copies made by the Prince George Oral History Group.

2000.13.1.35 · Item · 1966.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of, from left: John G. Prentice of Canadian Forest Products; Peter Bentley of CanFor; Mr. Williston; unknown; Premier W.A.C. Bennett; an unknown representative of Reed Paper and L.L.G. “Poldi” Bentley of Can For.

2002.12.18.1 · Item · c.1970-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with local music reviewer Fred Bradley. He discusses his early life, move to Canada, memories of the Merchant Marines during World War II. Also discusses arts scene in Prince George.

Harkins, Bob
2000.13.1.27 · Item · 1970
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston (Minister of Lands, Forests & water Resources), Pat Jordan (Minister without Portfolio), Prince George Mayor Harold Moffat, Grace McCarthy (Minister without Portfolio) and Premier W.A.C. Bennett.

2002.12.21 · Item · 1979
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Tom Payne who discusses his life, emigration from England, service in World War I, and career as shoemaker in Quesnel. Also discusses his subsequent work at the Experimental Farm in Prince George

Harkins, Bob
2002.12.22.1 · Item · c.1980-c.1989
Part of Bob Harkins fonds

Item consists of interview with Mabel Peterson who discusses domestic, family life and community life in small communities in North Central British Columbia c.1920s-c.1970s.

Harkins, Bob
Cottonwood Park Opening
2012.13.1.133.12 · Item · 1985
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C., cutting the ribbon to open Cottonwood Park's Heritage Trail.

2008.3.2.4.2 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated between two unidentified women at table with pitcher and large open book in front of them. Projection screen stands midground, banners hang on wall in background. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "4-5 Conf".

2008.3.1.16.8 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing to right of unidentified woman. Banner hung in background reads: "PRINCE GEORGE B.C. / U.W.C / FORUMS SCHOLARSHIPS / LOCAL HISTORY". Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.

2008.3.2.4.3 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing second from left in group on four women. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "4-7 Conf".

2008.3.1.16.9 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing between two unidentified women. Fourth woman semi-visible on far right. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.

Marching Band
2012.13.1.128.01 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it.

2012.13.1.128.02 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a marching band with numerous other unidentified individuals. One man is carrying a Canadian flag with the depiction of men in a boat and the words "Canada Sea-to-Sea" on it, and there is a mascot beside him that appears to be a chipmunk in an RCMP uniform.