Series consists of records reflecting the activities of the Dezell and Rustad families. Series include mayoral records from Bea and Garvin Dezell when Garvin served as Mayor of Prince George. Series includes materials celebrating Bea Dezell's life created by her family. Series also includes fundraising efforts for the Northern Medical Programs Trust. Finally, series includes a collection of "spruce" dollars and commemorative coins.
Item consists of printed transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Carrie Jane Gray on controversy of Woodward's Department Store construction in Prince George
Zonder titelStreet 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.
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Elmer Nelson who discusses Axel Wenner- Gren's business interest in the Rocky Mountain Trench area of Northern British Columbia in the 1950s.
Zonder titelFonds consists of textual records, photographic items and published reports related to professional life and career of Bob Harkins, broadcaster, local historian, and former city councilor. Includes textual and photographic items related to development and history of city of Prince George and the Central Interior of BC region history and development in late 20th century. Items includes an unpublished manuscript on the life of Ray Williston by Eileen Williston, an unpublished paper on the history of technological change in logging industry; an unpublished paper on the history of radio and television in Prince George; a report related to the creation of a university for Northern British Columbia (1989) and proofs of the publication "Wild Liard Waters: Canoeing Canada's Historic Liard River" by Ferdi Wenger, c.1998. Also includes photographic files including CKPG Radio Studio photographic items c.1953; and photographs and correspondence regarding guide outfitter Skook Davidson c.1975.
Zonder titelImage depicts the Central Business District of Prince George looking north from Connaught Hill. Map coordinates 53°54'41.4"N 122°44'58.5"W
Image depicts 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C. Map coordinates 53°55'01.9"N 122°44'48.7"W
Image depicts Central Street West, parallel to Highway 97 in Prince George, B.C. looking north. Shown: Prince George Motors and other car dealerships, Burger King, Grama's Inn, and the Spruceland Shopping Mall sign. Map coordinates 53°54'42.1"N 122°46'53.1"W
Image depicts Pine Centre Mall in Prince George, B. C. Map coordinates 53°53'53.2"N 122°46'36.4"W
Image depicts George St in downtown Prince George with City Hall in the background. Also visible are the Prince George Hotel, Ming's Inn Chinese Restaurant, Fraser Stationers Ltd., Weiner King food cart, and a movie theatre. Map coordinates 53°54'55.0"N 122°44'36.1"W
Image depicts George St in downtown Prince George with City Hall in the background. Also visible are the Prince George Hotel and a movie theatre. Map coordinates 53°54'55.0"N 122°44'36.1"W
Image depicts 4th Ave at Brunswick St. and the following businesses: Hart Drugs, The Yarn Barn, and Saveco. Map coordinates 53°54'59.9"N 122°44'52.9"W
Image depicts 4th Ave at Quebec St, showing the following businesses: The Yarn Barn, Golden Chalice Jewellers, Dandy Lines, Ultrasport, and Saveco. Map coordinates 53°54'58.6"N 122°44'47.5"W
Image depicts 3rd Ave at Victoria St. Map coordinates 53°55'03.9"N 122°44'54.8"W
Image depicts 3rd Ave at Victoria St. Map coordinates 53°55'03.9"N 122°44'54.8"W
Image depicts 3rd Ave at Victoria St. Map coordinates 53°55'03.9"N 122°44'54.8"W
Image depicts 3rd Ave at Victoria St. Map coordinates 53°55'03.9"N 122°44'54.8"W
Image depicts downtown Prince George looking northwest across Dominion Street. Map coordinates 53°54'48.7"N 122°44'45.6"W
File consists of one wooden dollar with commercial use for Holiday Motel, Hope, BC.
File consists of various "Spruce Dollars" consisting of thin rounds of spruce wood stamped commemorating an event or place. Some are contained in their original plastic bags with some of the bags marked with the names of the people who owned them. File also includes a thank you note from UNBC for the donation.
File consists of one pulp dollar bill made of thick paper.
Postcard image depicts streetview looking west along 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C. Storefronts and period automobiles are visible. Handwritten annotation on photographic negative, now visible along bottom of print image reads: "3rd Ave, Prince George B.C. Looking West. HND 41".
Item consists of transcript and tape summary of analog recording of interview with Bill Woycik and Howard Foot on the history of the Recreational Services Division of City of Prince George. Includes information on various events hosted including aquatic, circus and sports events c.1958-c.1986.
Zonder titelItem consists of printed transcript and tape summary of interview with Tony and Alma Skae who discuss their family's history in Stone Creek and later Prince George particularly in the newspaper and food and hospitality industry
Zonder titelItem 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
Zonder titelItem consists of interview with Joe Carty who discusses the trapping industry in the Prince George region
Zonder titelItem consists of transcript of interview with Ambrose Trick discussing the sawmilling and logging industry in Northern BC, c.1930s-1950s including the 1953 strike; the creation of the Northern Interior Lumbermen's Association. Trick also discusses his involvement in railway work, his involvement with hockey in Prince George and discusses Prince George politics, prominent personalities in the North.
Zonder titelConsists of 1 DVD entitled "Harkins' History" consisting of clips from Bob Harkins TV interviews with various personalities in Prince George covering a range of topics related to local and regional history. DVD includes two sets of clips of segments broadcasted from October 1999 to June 2000.
Zonder titelItem consists of transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Gordon Wood, pharmacist, businessman and sports enthusiast who lived in Prince George c.1920s-c.1970s. He discusses various events that impacted Prince George including the Great Depression of the 1930s and set up of relief camps; the set up of army camps during World War II. He also discusses local politicians, his drugstore business and community members.
Zonder titelItem consists of transcript and tape summary of recording and speeches during the Freeman Banquet honouring Harold Moffat, Mayor of Prince George on his retirement as mayor.
Zonder titelItem consists of transcript and tape summary of interview with Ben Klassen, owner of Homesteader Meats. Also discusses hunting.
Zonder titelItem consists of transcript of documentary consisting of forum with prominent members of the forest industry discussing the history of forestry in North Central British Columbia c.1960s-c.1980s. Participants include Bill Young, Keith Yorston, Ken Bernsohn, Hector Richmond, Russ Cousins, Harry Gairns, Don Gould, Orville Gorley, Frank Oberle, Includes 'logger's commandments' song.
Zonder titelItem consists of interview with George Gibbons who discusses his working career with Prince George City Hall and as Alderman and Prince George's history c.1950s-c.1960s.
Zonder titelImage depicts a grocery store at Island Cache.
Image depicts an aerial view of downtown Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Aquatic Centre in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Prince George Civic Centre.
Image depicts an aerial view of Pine Centre Mall and Masich Place Stadium in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Prince George Multiplex.
Image depicts the Ramada Hotel in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts downtown Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Ramada Hotel in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a street of businesses, possibly 3rd Avenue, in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a view of the corner of 3rd Avenue and Brunswick Street in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a view of 3rd Avenue with the Columbus Hotel prior to the fire that destroyed it in 2008.
Image depicts a view of George Street with the Prince George Hotel.
Image depicts the Javva Mugga Mocha Cafe in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the La Tienda Hair and Nail Salon on an uncertain street somewhere in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Bank of Montreal in Prince George, B.C.
Photograph depicts two men standing in front of very small wood building with tarp-covered roof. Chair and paper documents can be seen in front of building, trees and rough cleared land in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso: “The first newspaper office, South Fort George 1910."