Series consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick in relation to his writings, publications, editorial work, and lectures. The files contain material regarding Kent Sedgwick’s writing and lectures on the Lheidli T’enneh cemetery; his book "Monumental Transformation: The Story of Prince George's National Historic Monument"; his book chapter "Crossing the Divide: Northern Approaches to New Caledonia"; his book "Giscome Chronicle: The rise and demise of a sawmill community in central British Columbia, 1912-1976"; edits done to June Chamberland’s book "From Broadaxe to Clay Chinking: Stories about the Pioneers in and around the Prince George area"; writing for the Prince George Heritage Advisory Committee; and Sedgwick’s MA thesis on the Peyto Glacier. The files primarily consist of notes, correspondence, and completed works.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Woodpecker and Hixon. Includes: "Heritage Week" poster with photographs depicting Huble Homestead, Valemount Museum, St Mark's Anglican Church, and the Church of St Pius X (Feb. 1994). File also includes photographs depicting various buildings in Woodpecker and Hixon, including the Woodpecker Church (2001).
File consists of notes and reproductions relaintg to the Willow River townsite.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the community of Willow River.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to West Lake Elementary School.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Vanderhoof and area townsites. Also includes a map depicting the South Hazelton townsite before 1980.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Vanderhoof and area.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to townsites along the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Includes material regarding townsite planning for McBride, Willow River, Prince George, Terrace, Prince Rupert, and South Hazelton.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted in 1909. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is South of Fort George Avenue, East of Fraser Street, North of Mount Stephen Avenue, and West of Simpson Street. Annotations state, "Pl. 649."
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted in September 1909. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The annotations highlight owners of different lots up to approximately 1959. Th area covered is North of Fifteenth Avenue, East of Irwin Street, South of Eighth Avenue and West of Carney Street. Annotations on attached papers indicate different means of scale and measurement for the map.
File consists of a book titled "The Bute Inlet route: Alfred Waddington's Wagon Road, 1862-1864" by Adrian Kershaw and John Spittle.
File consists of handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick relating to pack saddling to Tete Jaune Cache in 1962. Also includes a photograph depicting Cecil Giscombe in Penny (May 2004).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Sutherland Land Company created by the 4th Duke of Sutherland.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Sutherland Colony in Brooks, Alberta.
The item is a reproduction of a section of survey map drafted on 18 March 1915 and revised on 23 May 1916. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The Plan Number is 1268 and highlights the area along the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. The map details subdivisions East of Carney Street, North of Twentieth Avenue and South of Ninth Avenue. Annotations in pencil state different map scale variations and "cemetery setback."
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted in approximately 1911 and revised in May 1914. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The annotation states, "Plan 1391" and is circled in red ink. The area covered is along the Nechako and Fraser Rivers and Northeast of First Avenue.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted June 1912. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is Central Fort George, South of 5th Street, East of Alden Avenue, North of 12th Street and West of Fraser Street. Annotations state, "Plan 1085 Carney Addition."
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Strathnaver, BC land records. Strathnaver, BC is located 42 kilometres north of Quesnel and was settled by the Duke of Sutherland.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Stone Creek and Red Rock.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Stewart River townsite. Includes photographs depicting newspaper articles about the Stuart River.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Skeena, Nass, and Omineca regions of British Columbia. Includes "Kitwanga Fort National Historic Site" pamphlet published by the Minister of the Environment Minister of Supply and Services Canada (1984).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to research conducted by Kent Sedgwick on Simon Fraser, Canadian explorer and fur trader. Includes: "Simon Fraser: The Birth of Modern British Columbia" special edition issue of the Vancouver Sun newspaper (3 Jan. 2006).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the community of Shelley.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Salmon River Portage surveys.
File consists of photographs depicting the Salmon River Portage. Includes depictions of potential past mill sites, overgrown fields, and derelict buildings.
File consists of notes relating to the Salmon River Portage. Includes an audiocassette entitled "Wilf Erickson RE: Salmon Portage" (Sept. 2001) and "Notes from taped interview Wilf & Mary Erickson" typed notes (14 Sept. 2001).
File consists of maps depicting the Salmon River Portage area.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Salmon River.
Kent Sedgwick’s research subject files contain original research notes, interviews and oral histories, news clippings, and collected primary and secondary sources. The series also includes both original and reproduction photographs, audio recordings, and maps. The subject files primarily relate to the history, urban planning, and historical geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia, especially Prince George area and the East Line communities over the course of the 20th century. They also include extensive notes on geographic features, landscapes, interpretative trails, architectural history, industrial history, history of Western exploration and land survey, and the First Nations history of the region.
Subseries contains material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding various areas surrounding Prince George. Includes materials on the Crooked River area; Summit Lake; Ferguson Lake; Chief Lake; Salmon Valley; Mud River; Beaverly; Buckwater; Chilako River; Indian Reserve no. 4; Blackburn; Pineview; Stone Creek; Red Rock; Woodpecker; and Hixon. The files primarily consist of research notes and photographs depicting the communities.
Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to land survey, development, and settlement in Prince George and British Columbia. Land surveys were conducted in British Columbia by surveyors George Dawson, the North Coast Land Company, Alfred R.C. Selwyn, and the Geological Survey of Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. James C. Anderson and engineer J. Gill conducted topographical surveys for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway on Fort George and the Indian Reserve. Surveyors and land plot companies developed the land for sale to promote settlement in the area. Also includes materials regarding the continued development of the City of Prince George throughout the 20th century. The files primarily consist of newspaper clippings, research notes, and photocopied documents.
File consists of notes and clippings relating to a presentation on the Millar Addition by Kent Sedgwick. Also includes "Please join us as we celebrate Heritage Week 2000!" printed invitation (26 Feb. 2000).
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted on 27 July 1910. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is South of Reserve Avenue, East of Victoria, North of Bird Avenue and West of 9th Street. Annotations state, "#796" and highlight the date and registered owner.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted on 10 July 1956 and registered on 31 Oct. 1956. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The plan number is 7782.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map likely drafted in the 1910s. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is South of Baillie Street, East of 22nd Avenue, North of Princess Street and West of 7th Avenue. Annotations state, "Pl. 833" and various lot descriptions.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted in 1909. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered are lots 931 and 417. Annotations state, "Plan 701," and various names are highlighted.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted on 1 March 1910. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area highlighted is along the Fraser River. The map details subdivisions East of Ninth Street and South of Thapage Lane. Land Surveyor J. F. Templeton certified the plan. Annotation on the map states, "Pl. 727."
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted on 1 March 1910. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is South of Bernhardt Avenue, East of Simpson Street, North of the Fraser River and West of 9th Street. Annotations state, "DL 1426 Plan 721."
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted in 1 Oct. 1913. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is along the Fraser River and west of Linooln Avenue, south of Jackson Street and North of McKinley Street. Annotations state which maps and lots are adjacent to this one. An illegible signature is highlighted.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted on 29 Oct. 1910. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is South of Princess Street, East of James Avenue, North of 8th Street and West of Rupert Avenue. Annotations state, "Jesse Hodgeson Crown grand in 1910 for $800..."
The item is a reproduction of a survey map drafted in July 1914. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is along the Fraser River and east of Guelph Street. Annotations state, "PL 1409 D. L. 417 HBCo." and highlight different scales of measurement and changed street names.
The item is a reproduction of a survey map likely drafted in the 1910s. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The area covered is South of Anderson Street, East of Simpson Street, North of Van Bien Avenue and West of 9th Street. Annotations state, "Pl 721 DL 1426."
File consists of clippings related to the Peace River region. Also includes photographs taken by Kent Sedgwick depicting Mackenzie, BC and the Peace River region (2003).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a field trip in May 1979 for the College of New Caledonia to the Peace River Region, including the Pine Pass lookout; Dawson's Creek; Chetwynd; Hudson's Hope; and the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. Includes: "Peace River" duotang with resources compiled by Kent Sedgwick (1979) and "Bird's eye view of Fort St. John" postcard from Fort St. John (1980).
The item is a reproduction of a section of survey map drafted in 1915. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The Plan Number is 1268 and highlights the area along the Nechako River. The map details subdivisions East of Carney Street and North of Fifth Avenue. Some original street and avenue names have been crossed out and replaced with handwritten names. Annotation on reverse side of map states, "D.L. 343 Pl. 1268."
File consists of typescript documents, notes, and reproductions relating to papers about the 4th Duke of Sutherland in Brooks, Alberta. File contains material regarding the 4th Duke of Sutherland conducting a settlement scheme, through the purchasing and sale of land in Brooks, Alberta. Includes: "The Contribution of the Fourth Duke of Sutherland to the Brooks Community" typescript document by the Brooks Museum (1981).
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the original Pacific Great Eastern Railway line. Also includes photographs depicting various dirt roads (2001-2010).
File consists of a clipping, printed emails, and reproductions relating to the Omineca region and Sedgwick's research. Includes: "Have you been to Hyder, friendliest ghost town in Alaska" large sticker (199-); and "Historical Museum Stewart B.C". large sticker (199-).
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the naming of the city of Prince George and the origins of the name. Includes: "Proclamation" photocopy of British Columbia Gazette discussing the naming of the city of Prince George (1915); "Prince George needs a new name" print of pgcitizen.ca article by Neil Godbout including comments on the article (July 2009); "Prince George" in Prince George Citizen, Northern Explorer (May 2006); and "History of Prince George" in a Prince George Towncenter Business Association publication (July 1985).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Mud River Elementary School. Also includes photographs depicting old Mud River buildings and roads.