Image depicts the "west arm" of Takla Lake.
Image depicts a cabin on the "west arm" of Takla Lake.
Image depicts a lake somewhere along what is possibly the Atlin Road to Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts a lake somewhere along what is possibly the Atlin Road to Atlin, B.C.
Image depicts the Onward Ranch near Williams Lake, B.C.
Photograph depicts an open field surrounded by trees.
Photograph depicts an open field and a dirt road surrounded by trees in an unknown location.
Image depicts an open field and numerous buildings, including a church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'03.2"N 122°22'04.6"W
Image depicts a field in Giscome, B.C. On the right side of the image, in the background, is a grey strip that appears to be a mine, possibly the quarry at Eaglet Lake in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°03'52.9"N 122°22'10.0"W
Image depicts a field in Giscome, B.C. On the right side of the image, in the background, is a grey strip that appears to be a mine, possibly the quarry at Eaglet Lake in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°03'52.9"N 122°22'10.0"W
Image depicts an open field and Giscome, B.C. in the background. Map coordinates 54°03'52.9"N 122°22'10.0"W
Photograph depicts an open grassy field surrounded by trees in Soda Creek.
Image depicts an open mining pit at an uncertain location; it is possibly Gibraltar.
The item is a photograph depicting Hab King, Harold Moffat and Ted Williams at the opening of L. C. Gunn Park. Annotations on reverse side of photograph state, "3 Oct 88 Opening of Gunn Park #7 left on photo -> right Hab King Harold Moffat Ted Williams."
File consists of notes, reproductions, and clippings relating to an oral history interview with John Warren Meyer, veteran aviator, conducted by Kent Sedgwick. Includes: "College of New Caledonia Oral History Series" typed document with edits from Kent Sedgwick (2008); "Prince George oral history group interview with Frederick Thomas Norton" typed transcript of oral interview (9 Mar. 2005); and "RE: Interview arrangements" printed email from Bill Dodge to Kent Sedgwick (22 Aug. 2006). Also includes two 2006 photographs depicting Thomas Norton, Warren Meyer, Trelle Morrow, and Kent Sedgwick and a CD-R containing photos from the Exploration Place depicting WWII Aviation.
Image depicts water flowing through an irrigation channel in an orchard, somewhere in or near Seton Portage, B.C.
Image depicts water flowing through an irrigation channel in an orchard, somewhere in or near Seton Portage, B.C. There is a sign which reads: "Danger Keep out."
Image depicts an old road through the trees near Yellowhead Pass. The slide labels it as the origin of the Yellowhead highway.
Image depicts the original bank building in Wells, B.C.
Image depicts the original steam engine for the White Pass Train, located in Skagway, Alaska.
Image depicts a number of buildings at an uncertain location; the slide labels the older building in the image as potentially being the "original road house."
Image depicts the north aspect of Oscar Peak overlooking Lava Lake in the Nass Valley.
Image depicts the north aspect of Oscar Peak overlooking Lava Lake in the Nass Valley.
File contains slides depicting old town site plans for various cities.
Item is an original 1985 map depicting outdoor recreation in the 100 Mile House region of British Columbia, published by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia.
Image depicts what is likely an outhouse at Island Cache.
Image depicts a group of individuals on the sidewalk outside Spee-Dee Printers on Brunswick Street in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a view over Tabor Mountain.
File consists of letters and notes relating to the grave of Mr. Patterson of the overlanders near the original Fort in Prince George. Includes: "Regent's report" typescript document (3 Feb. 1976); "Letter to the mayor" typescript document to Mayor Backhouse from Maude D. Church (13 June 1991); and "Correspondence" printed emails between Mayor Backhouse and Maude D. Church (June 1991).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the ownership and chronology of Giscome Farm Ltd., on District Lot 9937 Cariboo District in Giscome, British Columbia.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Pacific Great Eastern Railway line. Includes: "Remembering" special edition of the Coupler Marking the 75th anniversary of BC Rail and the PGE Railway (Jan. 1987). Also includes a photograph depicting the Ahbau railway bridge (2005).
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).
Image depicts the Pack River outlet at McLeod Lake.
Image depicts the Fraser River at Paddlewheel park, with a train on the other side of the river, in Prince George B.C.
Image depicts the Fraser River at Paddlewheel park, with a train on the other side of the river, in Prince George B.C.
File consists of notes and typescript letters relating to Paddlewheel Park in Prince George. Includes: "Name change from Glenora Park to Paddlewheel Park" typescript letter from Heritage Committee to the Mayor and Council (12 Sept. 1988) and "South Fort George Community Association" typescript letter from Glenn Jaye to Graham Farstad (1 June 1988).
File consists of a clipped article entitled "Paddling into History Following the Still-Wild Route of Indians and Explorers" from the Beautiful British Columbia magazine.
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).
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."
The map depicts plans for Fort George Park in Prince George.
The item is a photograph depicting to BC National Park Rangers and a woman standing in front of a sign giving the history of L. C. Gunn.
This item is a photograph of a yellow parkade in downtown Prince George. Liquidation World can be seen in the background.
This item is a photograph of a yellow parkade in downtown Prince George.
Photograph depicts a parking lot and alleyway behind the Europe Hotel on 3rd Avenue.
Image depicts a group of people throwing a frisbee in a parking lot at an uncertain location, likely in the Peace River Region.
Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding parks and outdoor recreation in Prince George. Material on parks includes Fort George Park (renamed to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park in 2015); Cottonwood Island Park; Connaught Hill; Moore's Meadow; L.C. Gunn Park; the Nechako Cutbanks; Paddlewheel Park; Monkman Provincial Park; Fraser Canyon Park; and Carp Lake. Also includes information on the creation of plaques and monuments, including the Alexander Mackenzie monument; the “Arrival of Steel” CN railway plaque; heritage interpretative signs for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway; the Millar addition; and flooding and rivers. The files consists of various pamphlets and correspondence regarding the development of parks and the creation of interpretive materials.
The item is a photograph depicting the canoe brigade on the Fraser River bringing their canoes to shore. This is part of the Parks Canada bicentennial celebration at Fort George Park. Two canoes can be seen surrounded by a crowd of people. Annotation on reverse side of picture states, "Brigade at Fort George Parks Canada Centennial 1985."
The item is a photograph depicting a parade in Fort George Park. There are multiple people dressed in clothes from the 1800s and one man in traditional Scottish garb playing a bagpipe. Two people are carrying the Canadian flag and the British Columbia provincial flag.
The item is a photograph depicting a parade in Fort George Park. There are multiple people dressed in clothes from the 1800s and one man in traditional Scottish garb playing a bagpipe. Four people are carrying Canadian flags, the British Columbia provincial flag and the British flag.
The item is a photograph depicting a group of people in front of a stage holding eight people giving a presentation.