File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding Cottonwood Island. Includes: "Welcome to Cottonwood Island Nature Park" brochure [197-?]; "A Brief History of Cottonwood Island Park" by Kent Sedgwick (2001); "History of Cottonwood Island Park and Side Channel Restoration" (2001?); a Regional District of Fraser-Fort George "Notice of Public Hearing" (1973); an outline for "Cottonwood Island Brief" (1973); an original copy of the "Cottonwood Island Study" by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (1975); annotated hand-drawn small maps of Cottonwood Island; photocopied aerial photographs; and photocopied newspaper clippings about Cottonwood Island and Island Cache. Also includes 15 colour photographic prints and accompanying negatives taken of Cottonwood Island by Bob Nelson.
File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding the removal of Island Cache residents after the 1972 flood and suggestions for creation of park on Cottonwood Island. The majority of the file consists of reproduced City of Prince George records. Includes memoranda to and from the mayor, city manager, and aldermen; meeting minutes of the Flood Committee; city reports on Cottonwood Island and the flooding situation; a listing of Cottonwood Island properties offered for sale to the municipality; a report entitled "Cottonwood Island - A report on desirable land use" (Nov. 1970); a "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a Park Reserve" (1973); a document from the Cottonwood Island Study Committee; correspondence from Mary Fallis; and a City of Prince George memorandum regarding a Public Hearing.
File consists of records created or collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to various community projects associated with river parks. Example projects included in the file are a proposed Carrier village at Hudson Bay Slough, a Cottonwood Island park, proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River, and the Quesnel Paddlewheel Park. Includes a project proposal document by the Fort George Band entitled "Establishing a Permanent Carrier Village in Prince George" (1990); a 1991 meeting package of the Nechako and Fraser River Valleys Committee (regarding the Cottonwood Island property and development of the Heritage River Trails System); a 1991 memorandum entitled "Prince George River Runners - Proposed commercial boat tours on the Nechako and Fraser River"; a 1983 "Submission to Rivers Committee Public Hearings by Heritage Advisory Committee, City of Prince George" describing the various river-adjacent heritage sites in Prince George; and documentation from the Quesnel Paddlewheel Association.
Subseries consists of materials collected by Kent Sedgwick for research relating to Lheidli T'enneh First Nations. The Lheidli T'enneh are a sub-group of the Dakelh people whose traditional territory includes the city of Prince George, British Columbia. These files primarily consist of material regarding the original Lheidli T'enneh reserve and cemetery, the reserve relocation, and the desecration of the cemetery.
Image depicts a woman, wearing clothes reminiscent of traditional First Nations, who appears to be dancing in the street outside of a Native Friendship Centre in Prince George, B.C. A large crowd is looking on.
Side view of a wooden church, possibly under construction, and other buildings. Printed annotation on recto reads: "Indian Village- Prince George."
Photograph depicts rows of grave markers in foreground, fence and buildings in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso “Indian cemetery, Reserve #1 South Fort George".
Stamped annotation on verso reads: "MAY 1994".
Stamped annotation on verso reads: "MAY 1994".
Photograph depicts Mary John sitting next to aisle in Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Unidentified individuals seated in foreground and background. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "Mary John takes my seat." Photo taken on the day Bridget received an Honourary Law Degree, before ceremony began.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. Stone steps in background. The pair stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts the Agora center at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Sign in foreground reads "Agora/Student Centre". Unidentified individuals can be seen in red blankets on upper walkway in background, above the Winter Garden. Accompanying note from Maureen Faulkner: "The first nations people, in button blankets, gather". Photo believed to have been taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. Stone steps in background.
Photograph depicts Moran wearing regalia and linking arms with Mary John. Stone steps in background. The pair stands in the Agora courtyard at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Photo taken on the day Bridget Moran received an Honourary Law Degree.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Justa Monk / John Alexis Tachie Village / The Premier / Taken in Prince George, B.C. Jan 23/95 / 'The day Kemano 2 was killed'."
Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. Plants, bookshelves, two unidentified individuals also visible in image.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. Plants, bookshelves, and unidentified man visible in background.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran standing in bookstore. Unidentified woman and bookshelves in background.
Photograph depicts Moran standing in bookstore. Window, door, and plants in background. Photo taken at book signing event for Moran's 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. The pair faces crowd standing in background. Windows and posters visible behind crowd.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated in bookstore, bookshelves in background.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. Plants, bookshelves, and two unidentified individuals in background.
Photograph depicts Justa Monk and Bridget Moran seated at table, signing copies of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. Crowd stands gathered around.
Photograph depicts three unidentified individuals gathered around Justa Monk as he signs a copy of 'Justa: a First Nations Leader'. Plants and bookshelves in background.
This fonds illustrates Bridget Moran’s careers as a writer, a social worker and a social activist primarily within the Prince George region of British Columbia. This fonds also contains records pertaining to her personal relationships with family and friends and her receipt of various honours and awards.
Types of records reflective of her career as a writer include: published articles and unpublished manuscripts, drafts and front cover mock-ups, correspondence with editors from Arsenal Pulp Press, grant applications, notebooks, background material, writer’s workshop invitations and overviews, photographs, oral history interviews and transcripts, and VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications.
Types of records reflective of her career as a social worker and social activist include: annual reports, work journals, correspondence and published newspaper articles re: social policy, photographs, and general background material. Correspondence, photographs and newspaper clippings highlight her personal relationships, while her receipt of honours and awards is demonstrated through copies of letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, photographs, VHS recordings of award ceremonies, event itineraries, congratulatory correspondence, and invitations.
The Bridget Moran fonds has been divided into the following four series:
- Published and Unpublished Materials
- Career Related Materials
- Personal Papers and Correspondence
- Honours and Awards.
File consists of 1 audiocassette of people interviewed by Bob Harkins. Side A consists of interviews with Bill Jones of the Fort George Railway Society, Walter Gill formerly of the BC Provincial Police, and Bob Sebastian, of the Carrier First Nation. Side B consists of interviews with Ella Fry, a trapper from Valemount and Prince George boxer Harold Mann.
Series consists of photographs of the Island Cache Reunion on June 12-13, 1999.
File consists of completed researcher privacy forms for the Island Cache Recovery Project.
File consists of correspondence and paperwork regarding grants for the Island Cache Recovery Project.
Series consists of administrative records for the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes grant funding paperwork, correspondence, and researcher privacy forms.
File consists of photocopied maps of Island Cache (Cottonwood Island) and Prince George.
File consists of copies of research material related to Island Cache and Cottonwood Island from libraries, museums, and archives. Includes photocopies of public records, photographs, and oral history transcripts.
File consists of photocopies of Island Cache photographs provided by participants in the Island Cache Recovery Project.
File consists of photocopied newspaper articles about Island Cache (Cottonwood Island) and the relocation of its residents.
File consists of photocopies of material from the collection of Bob Parris. Includes material dated from 1973 organized by Island Cache Recovery Project researchers. Includes photocopies of photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence to and from the City of Prince George, records of property assessment, and personal correspondence to Bob Parris.
File consists of photocopies of material from the collection of Bob Parris. Includes material dated from 1972 organized by Island Cache Recovery Project researchers. Includes copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence regarding the installation of a municipal water system on Cottonwood Island, a document of "Thirteen Little-Known Facts About Cottonwood Island", a notice regarding "Clean-up Procedures Following Flooding", Prince George city bylaw no. 2419, a listing of Island Cache properties "Worth Fixing, Maybe Worth Fixing, and Not Worth Fixing", and notices of hearings from the city.
File consists of photocopies of material from the collection of Bob Parris. Includes material dated from 1971 organized by Island Cache Recovery Project researchers. Includes copies of newspaper clippings; a "Report on Flood Protective Measures for Cottonwood Improvement District" from 1969; and newsletters, correspondence, and a petition from the Island Residents' Association.
File consists of photocopies of material from the collection of Bob Parris. Includes material dated from 1970 organized by Island Cache Recovery Project researchers. Includes copies of newspaper clippings, the summary of a Cottonwood Island Community Survey, City of Prince George Letters Patent, Island Residents' Association newsletters, correspondence, and "Cottonwood Island: A Report on Desirable Land Use".
Series consists of research material collected for the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes resources photocopied from participants in the study (particularly material collected by Bob Parris), including newspaper articles, photographs, and personal correspondence. Also includes research material gathered by the researchers from other sources, such as copies of maps, articles, and public records.
File consists of photocopies of undated city records related to Island Cache. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence between the City of Prince George and residents of Island Cache, internal municipal correspondence, a "Report to City of Prince George - Purchases Cottonwood Island Properties", "Cottonwood Island - A Report on Desirable Land Use", and notices of hearings.
File consists of copies of correspondence to residents of Island Cache from the City of Prince George and correspondence from residents of Island Cache to the city.
File consists of copies of records from the City of Prince George from 1974 onwards related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes the 1975 "Cottonwood Island Study" and correspondence regarding a Cottonwood Island trail and park.
File consists of copies of 1973 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes correspondence from Island Cache residents to the city and correspondence from the city to Island Cache residents regarding purchase and demolition of property.
File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes tax assessments for Island Cache properties.
File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes correspondence from persons external to Island Cache, particularly internal city correspondence. Also includes correspondence from other city residents and organizations to the city regarding Island Cache.
File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes correspondence from the city to Island Cache residents and correspondence from Island Cache residents to the city. Much of the correspondence from residents are offers to the city to sell their property.
File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes real estate indentures between property owners and the City of Prince George for Island Cache properties.
File consists of copies of 1972 records from the City of Prince George related to Island Cache that were photocopied and organized by researchers involved with the Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes building inspections and assessments for Island Cache properties. Aldo includes fire inspections and home inventories for insurance purposes.