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File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Yukon Telegraph Trail, which runs through British Columbia from Ashcroft in the south to Atlin in the North. The telegraph line was constructed by the Dominion Government Telegraph Service from 1898 to 1901. The groundwork for this telegraph line was laid by the Collins Overland Telegraph and the Western Union Telegraph (Russian-American Telegraph). File also includes photographs depicting a cabin at Bobtail Lake along the telegraph trail (1977).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to an event for writers on the East Line at the Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum. Includes photographs depicting people visiting Giscome, a community on the East Line (2009).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to World War 2 in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Wartime bldgs" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (2005); and a John Bogle UNBC history course paper (1999). Also includes photographs taken in 2005 of various buildings and houses in Prince George.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Woodpecker Elementary School. Also includes photographs depicting the Woodpecker School, weathered with the roof beginning to cave in (2001).

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 relating to William Binney Milner, a Vancouver-based financier who owned Eagle Lake Sawmills at Giscome and the Prince George Citizen newspaper. File also includes photographs depicting the exterior of a house at the address 2890 Marine Drive (2005).

File consists of notes and booklets relating to the Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers Annual General Meeting. Also includes Kent Sedgwick's personal photographs during his attendance at the 2004 event.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to veteran housing in Prince George. File predominantly consists of clipped and photocopied articles about a lack of housing for returning veterans from the Second World War. Also includes a photograph of a house in the Millar Addition.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Valemount. Also includes a photograph depicting the Valemount autowrecker (2005).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Upper Fraser townsite. Includes photographs depicting the Upper Fraser townsite (2003).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to research of the Upper Fraser as part of the UNBC Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project. Includes photographs depicting students and professors researching in the Upper Fraser region (Dec. 1999).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Tumbler Ridge, BC. Includes: "Tumbler Ridge: Visitor's Guide to Outdoor Trails and Recreation" pamphlet by the District of Tumbler Ridge (2005); and "Writing on the Ridge" pamphlet for a writing retreat in Tumbler Ridge (2000). Also includes personal photographs from Kent Sedgwick depicting Tumbler Ridge (2001).

File consists of notes relating to the Thompson Elementary School. Includes a photograph depicting the exterior of a house at a 4818 Giscome Road, Prince George (2005).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Third Avenue in Prince George. Includes: "Pioneer background profile" typescript document (2002) and "Permit to Erect, Alter, Add to, Repair, or Move a Building or to Install Plumbing" application to the Province of British Columbia (1950-1952). Also includes photographs depicting Third Avenue in Prince George (2002).

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 written and typed notes relating to the Sylvan Glade Elementary School. Also includes photographs depicting the Sylvan Glade School site (2001?).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Stone Creek Elementary School. Also includes a photograph depicting the old Stone Creek School site (2001).

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 St. Pius X Catholic Church at Lheidli T'enneh Indian Reserve No.2 in Shelley. Includes: "Historic Church" pamphlet prepared for the BC Historical Federation conference (May 2003); "B.C. Heritage Conference '85" poster (1985); and "Special Request" letter from Ellen Edwards to Prince George City Hall (17 Jan. 1995). Also includes photographs depicting the church at the Shelley reserve and its stained-glass windows.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to sports in Prince George, such as hockey, baseball, curling, skiing, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, boxing, horse racing. File predominantly includes clipped articles relating to development of parks and stadiums to hold sporting events. Includes various photocopied articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Gyro summary" printed email from Valerie Giles to Kent Sedgwick (14 July 2009); "RE: Commercial centre name" printed email chain between Kent Sedgwick and Rupinder Basi (7 Mar. 2007); and "Bylaw amendment #5909" letter to the mayor from Kent Sedgwick (20 Sept. 1993). Also includes photographs taken in 2005 of the Mark Gabriel stadium.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to South Fort George. Includes: "South Fort George - A trip to the past" heritage brochure produced by South Fort George Community Association (1987) and "B.C. Express Co. Heritage Site" typed document prepared by the Heritage Advisory Committee (Feb. 1994). Also includes photographs depicting various buildings from old South Fort George.

File consists of photographs depicting Soda Creek Cemetery and presumably the general Soda Creek area. Also includes photographs of a personal residence and Kent Sedgwick with a dog.

File consists of photographs depicting Sinclair Mills and Quesnelle Forks, among other possibly locations. Photographs were likely taken by Kent Sedgwick while he was on personal trips.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Sinclair Mills, a community along the East Line. Includes material regarding the development of a sawmill in Sinclair Mills and life in the community. Includes "Interview with Louisa Mueller" typed transcript of an interview with Louisa Mueller regarding her life at Sinclair Mills (29 Oct. 1999). File also includes photographs depicting various Sinclair Mills buildings, including of the silo and bunkhouse (2009-2010).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Simon Fraser, Canadian explorer and North West Company fur trader who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia and founded a number of BC communities, including Prince George (Fort George). Includes a photograph depicting a bicentennial celebration at Fort George Park (1993).

File consists of notes relating to the Shady Valley School. Also includes photographs depicting the Shady Valley Elementary School, Hart Highway Elementary School, and West Lake Elementary School (2001?).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Salmon Valley Ranch. Also includes photographs depicting the Salmon Valley Ranch.

File consists of notes relating to the Salmon Valley Elementary School. Also includes photographs depicting the old weathered wooden Salmon Valley school building [2001?].

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Salmon Valley and Old Summit Lake Road. Also includes photographs depicting a homestead on Old Summit Lake Road (2005).

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, clippings, and reproductions relating to rural schools in the Prince George region. Includes photographs depicting the first and second school buildings for the North Nechako school; one was sold and the other has been closed (2005).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Reid Lake Elementary School and Chief Lake Elementary School. Includes photographs depicting the old Reid Lake school building and various other old school sites (Sept. 2002).

File consists of notes relating to the Red Rock Elementary School. Includes photographs depicting the old Red Rock school, a wooden weathered building, and the new Red Rock school (2001).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to proposed heritage buildings in Prince George. Includes: "A heritage to remember" typescript document prepared by the Prince George Joint Heritage Advisory Committee (Dec. 1983); "Heritage aspects of 886 Vancouver Street" typescript letter sent to Alderman Monica Becott from Kent Sedgwick (2 May 1991); and "House at 1677 - 7th Ave". typed letter to Ed Chanter from Kent Sedgwick (9 Sept. 1994). Also includes photographs depicting houses at the addresses 1651 Fifth Avenue, 1085 Vancouver Street, 983 Vancouver Street, 1675 Fifth Avenue, 1643 Fifth Avenue, 886 Vancouver Street, 1734 Twelfth Avenue (1991).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum. Includes: "Railway and forestry museum" letter to Kent Sedgwick from Ranjit Gill at the Railway and Forestry Museum (16 Nov. 2009); "RE: Grand Trunk Pacific Roundhouse, Prince George, B.C". typescript letter to the British Columbia Heritage Trust from G.M. Grant of the Central British Columbia Railroad Preservation & Museum Society (11 Jan. 1984); and "Nechako Comes Home" article from the Prince George Railway Museum (1990). Also includes a 1990 photograph depicting a building at the Railway and Forestry Museum and a polaroid depicting the location of the Railway Museum in 1978, at the time a garbage dump.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to floods in Prince George. Also includes photographs depicting a sign describing the importance of floods in Prince George.

File consists of clippings, notes, reproductions, and letters relating to the Prince George Experimental Farm. Includes "District 'C' Farmer's Institute" letter correspondence between the director of development services and Marlene Schwartz (19 July 1999) and "RE: Century Farms Project" letter from Kent Sedgwick to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food (13 Sept. 1994). Also includes photographs depicting the experimental farm in Prince George, including the house on the property, a barn with a rainbow painted on the front, and the barn at multiple angles (Aug. 2001).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a downtown walking tour conducted by Sedgwick for the British Columbia Historical Federation 2003 conference. Also includes photographs depicting participants of the BC Historical Federation Conference on a downtown walking tour in Prince George (2003).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of businesses within Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "The History of Pastry Chef Bakery" (Nov. 2010); "Sole man" (June 2009); "Celebrating 95 years in Prince George" (Feb. 2006); and "Overwaitea Remembers Famous Green Teapot" (Feb. 1986). Also includes a CKPG Radio special anniversary issue of "Golden waves" and photographs depicting the demolition of Parkwood Mall (8 Apr. 1997).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Civic Centre and Coliseum in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and "Prince George Coliseum Assessment Study" photocopy of a typescript document (8 Apr. 1989). Also includes a photograph depicting the Prince George Coliseum (Jan 1989).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to City Hall in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Prince George City Hall through the years" promotional card (1992); and "Heritage plaques" typescript letter to George Paul, City Manager from Kent Sedgwick ( 13 June 1990). Also includes photographs depicting City Hall in Prince George (1980-2002).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to churches in Prince George. Includes photographs depicting paintings of churches in Prince George and area. Also includes a 2005 DVD entitled "Rose Prince".

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Centennial Fountain in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Centennial Fountain - Status report" typed letter to The Mayor and City Council of Prince George from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (11 June 1981); "Centennial Fountain Landscape" typed letter to C.A. Jeffery from C.E. Obst (21 Aug. 1986); "Centennial Fountain" typed letter to Mrs. Carrie-Jane Gray from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (12 Dec. 1980); and "Office of the Mayor" typed letter to Mrs. Gwen Boyle from E. Mercier, Mayor of Prince George (9 Dec. 1980). Also includes photographs depicting the Centennial Fountain (1980).

File consists of cards produced by Tourism Prince George featuring artwork prints from the six bridges of Prince George series by local artists in Prince George. Includes: "Foothills Bridge" water colour painting print by Ruth Hansen; "Grand Trunk Pacific Bridge" painting print by Vivian Antoniw; "Simon Fraser Bridge" water colour painting print by Anne Bogle; "Yellowhead Highway Bridge" painting print by June Swanky Parker; "John Hart Bridge" painting print by Doris Dittaro; and "Cameron Street Bridge" painting print by Caroline Moorhouse.

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to Prince George aviation history. Includes: "An invitation to join the Canadian Museum of Flight" brochure and "50 years ago 'Lightning' over Prince George" booklet from Prince George plastic modellers (2006). Also includes photographs taken in 2006 depicting various buildings and houses in Prince George, including 7295 Cummings Rd. (relocated in 1976) and Zilkie Rd.

File consists of photographs depicting the exterior of the University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia taken by Trelle Morrow. Other photographic prints depict Knox United Church, Fire Hall no. 1, the Prince George Citizen office, a professional building downtown, Ecole Spruceland Secondary School, and Highland School.

File consists of photographs depicting various buildings in downtown Prince George and the Fraser River taken by Trelle Morrow.

File consists of a printed email correspondence between Ramona Rose, Florence Smith, and Sue Sedgwick regarding an additional donation of photographic negatives. The file includes photographs depicting photographs of Knox United Church and historic Prince George.

File consists of notes, reproductions, pamphlets, and postcards relating to the Peyto Glacier, situated in the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, Alberta. Includes: "Inland Waters Branch" handwritten letter to Kent Sedgwick (4 Sept. 1970); "Peyto Glacier general information" pamphlet prepared by the Inland Waters Directorate, Water Resources Branch of Environment Canada (1975); and photographs depicting a Peyto Glacier workshop with Kent Sedgwick and colleagues (1996) and personal photographs depicting Kent Sedgwick, his wife, and friends visiting and hiking Peyto Glacier (1990).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Penny station. Also includes photographs depicting the Penny train station (1980?).