File consists of clippings, notes, and written documents relating to the interview of Trelle Morrow conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Includes a Trelle Morrow "Oral History Transcript" and an article from the Prince George Citizen entitled "Book chronicles city's architectural history" (Nov. 2007).
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 clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the development of an archive in Prince George and at the University of Northern British Columbia. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Memories live on in boxes at UNBC, historical book in the works" (23 July 2000); "History in Boxes" (20 June 1997); "Material for archives sought" (May 1990); and "Record collector: Michael Taft works to keep local history alive" (24 Feb. 2000). Also includes a "Prince George City Archives Inventory" document; a Heritage Advisory Committee meeting agenda (30 June 1988); and an "Archives" report from the Heritage Advisory Committee of the City of Prince George.
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 the plaque at the corner of 1st Avenue and George Street. The plaque is titled "Arrival of Steel."
File consists of notes, letters, and reproductions relating to the "Arrival of Steel" CN Railway plaque in Prince George. Includes: "Invitation" from the City of Prince George for the unveiling of the CN plaque (27 Jan. 1989) and correspondence letters between CN and the City of Prince George (1987-1989). Also includes photographs depicting the CN plaque and the unveiling ceremony (Jan. 1989).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the arrival of the railway in Fort George. Includes material on railway development and building of the railway in Fort George.
The photograph depicts dozens of workers walking towards and laying train tracks in the winter. A train car that is helping lay the track. Location is Prince George, B. C. The number 6 is written on the photograph in marker and circled. Reverse side of photograph states, "Photo Credit: Fort George Museum." Reproduction from [191-?].
Image depicts Ash Street and Patricia Boulevard in Prince George, B.C.
File contains slides depicting buildings and places in and around Ashcroft, Kamloops, and Hat Creek, B.C.
Image depicts a dock on the shore of Atlin Lake, as well as a building that may have once been a hospital. The slide is simply labelled "hospital."
Image depicts a back street in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts an old building undergoing a restoration process, possibly in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts an old building which used to be the Discovery Jail. The plaque on it reads: "It cost $800 to build this two cell jail in 1902. The solid walls are 2"x6" laid flat one on top of the other. It was skidded to Atlin in the 1920s and used as a residence for many years."
Image depicts the fire hall in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts the Globe Theatre in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts a house with stairs up to a small patio area on its roof in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts the government liquor store in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts numerous old buildings on a main street in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts a mural of Atlin with information about the Globe Theatre and Edwin L. Pillman on it. It reads: "Talented businessman arrived in Atlin in 1899, and for nearly fifty years operated a variety of businesses ~ grocery and drug stores, undertaker, market gardens and the theatre. Assissted by his loyal wife Elizabeth." It also states that the Globe Theatre was built in 1917 and was used until the early 40's.
Image depicts a building which once served as the residence for two nurses in Atlin, B.C. A sign in front of the house reads: "Grateful Atlinites built this house in 1902 for their first missionary nurses, Helen Bone and Elizabeth Mitchell, who came here in 1899 and lived in a crude shack while valiantly and humanely caring for sick and dying pioneers."
Image depicts an old boat on the shore of Atlin Lake.
Image depicts old machinery, at the Atlin Museum in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts the post office in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts a pyramid shaped house, possibly located in Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts the Garrett Store in Atlin, B.C. A plaque on it reads: "John Garrett, a prominent English cricket player, came to Atlin in 1910 to mine gold. In 1917 he opened this grocery and dry goods store where he also sold his wife's fresh baked bread and sweets."
Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.
Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.
Image depicts the UNBC partnership campus in Atlin, B.C. The slide also labels it as being a former courthouse.
Image depicts a memorial plaque which reads: "In memory of the Atlin men who gave their lives for their country in World War II," and then proceeds to list several individuals.
Image depicts the grave of Charley William Rudolf in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "Born July 2, 1923. Died May 21, 1940. Age 16 years. Died from gunshot wounds, mistaken for a bear."
Image depicts numerous graves in the Atlin Cemetery.
Image depicts numerous graves in the Atlin Cemetery.
Image depicts the grave of John Elmwood Simons in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "died Feb. 8, 1914, age 61 yrs. froze to death."
Image depicts the grave of John Wolters in the Atlin Cemetery. It reads: "Born in Kent, England, Jan 16 1857. Died Sept. 21 1905."
Image depicts a sign in the Atlin Cemetery, it reads: "In 1898, Fritz Miller and Kenny McLaren found gold on nearby Pine Creek, triggering British Columbia's last placer gold rush. The boom subsided by 1908, but gold has kept Atlin alive. Now Miller and McLaren lie here among hard-bitten prospectors, young miners, northern aviators, brave women and new-born infants, all part of Atlin's pioneer heritage R.I.P."
Image depicts what is possibly Atlin Lake, with numerous mountains in the distance and Atlin Mountain visible on the right of the image.
Image depicts Atlin Lake as well as a small section of Atlin, B.C. The mountain is possibly Atlin Mountain.
Image depicts Atlin Lake.
Image depicts a mountain, possibly Atlin Mountain.
Image depicts a mountain, possibly Atlin Mountain.
Image depicts an Anglican Church at the Atlin Museum.
Image depicts the Moose Hall in the Atlin Museum. A sign above the door reads: "In 1905 this building was the new Arctic Brotherhood Hall in Discovery. Some years later it was hauled here in two parts by horses to become the Moose Lodge and Community Hall."
Image depicts the travel infocentre at the Atlin Museum. The slide labels it as having once been a school.
Image depicts what is possibly Atlin Road. Numerous mountains are visible in the distance.
Image depicts a mountain somewhere along what is possibly the Atlin Road.
Item is an original 1983 map depicting Atnarko River in British Columbia, published by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Environment.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the "Attics to Archives" presentations for the Local Writers Series at the Prince George Public Library, including Kent Sedgwick's presentation on using maps for historical research. Includes: "Local Writers Series" poster from the Prince George Public Library (27 Mar. 2007) and "Location! Location! Location" typed notes for Kent Sedgwick's presentation (2007). File also includes a CD titled "Images for property presentation" containing images Kent Sedgwick used for his property presentation (2007).
Image depicts a glacier at an uncertain location; the slide labels it as "avalanche glac."
Image depicts a glacier on the side of a road at an uncertain location; the slide labels it as "avalanche glac."