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Subseries consists of materials collected by Kent Sedgwick for research on the geography and natural resources in Prince George and its region. Includes material on the natural resource industry, including the opening of the McArthur Sawmill, the W. Lamb and Sons Lumber Sawmill, and mining; photocopied aerial photographs of Prince George; the climate, temperatures, and flooding; and the geographical features of Prince George.

Item is an original 1961 partial map depicting Giscome, published by the Army Service Establishment, R.C.E. Map includes pen markings.

Item is an original 1961 map depicting Giscome in British Columbia, published by the Army Service Establishment, R.C.E. Map includes pen markings.

Item is an original 1862 map depicting various gold regions of British Columbia published by Britton & Company, San Francisco.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Prince Rupert. Also includes a map depicting the Prince Rupert townsite (before 1980).

Item is a photocopy of a topographical map published by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway depicting Fort George and Indian Reserve No.1 and the surrounding area.

The item is a map depicting the area surrounding the Hixon area in the Cariboo District. There are various annotations in pen and highlighted boundaries.

Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding Indigenous Peoples within British Columbia. These files primarily consist of audio recordings and transcripts of personal oral interviews, documents regarding perceptions of Indigenous peoples, research on historical interactions, Dakelh (Carrier) language, and treaty information including the Nisga'a treaty and Treaty 8. Includes materials on the Carrier Sekani First Nations whose traditional territory includes north central British Columbia and includes the Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation, Nadleh Whut'en, Saik'uz First Nation, Stellat'en First Nation, Takla Lake First Nation, and Wet'suwet'en First Nations.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Indigenous Peoples of British Columbia. Includes: "A selected list of publications on the Indians of British Columbia" published by the British Columbia Provincial Museum (1970) and "Les Indiens Des Cordilleres" printed by the National Museum of Canada (7 Feb. 1939). File also includes a map titled "Native Lands, then and now" depicting British Columbia including outlines of Indigenous territories and a smaller map of Canada with Indigenous language families; the backside of the map is titled "What are you ready for" and includes a timeline of information and Indigenous history in British Columbia (1990).

Item is an original 1952 map depicting Isle Pierre in British Columbia, published by the British Columbia Department of Lands and Forests. Map includes pen markings.

Item is an original 1952 map depicting Isle Pierre British Columbia, published by the British Columbia Department of Lands and Forests.

Item is an original 1974 map depicting Isle Pierre, published by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources in Ottawa. Map includes pen markings.

This fonds consists of material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick, author, professor, Prince George urban planner, and prominent local historian. This body of records documents Sedgwick’s research interests in the history and geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia. The fonds also reflects his work as a Prince George Senior City Planner, his involvement in local community organizations, and his teaching at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia.

The fonds includes:
1) Photographs taken by Kent Sedgwick across British Columbia, predominantly in the Central Interior region;
2) Research subject files consisting of original research documentation and collected reference material, predominantly focusing on topics relating to local history, city planning, and geography in the Prince George area and the British Columbia Central Interior;
3) Documentation of Kent Sedgwick’s community involvement, including records created over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, , the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations;
4) Writings, publications, and lectures written, edited, or conducted by Kent Sedgwick;
5) Professorial records consisting of lectures and material relating to Sedgwick’s teaching appointments at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia;
6) Maps collected by Kent Sedgwick covering historical and contemporary British Columbia.

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.

Item is an original 1879 map depicting northern British Columbia and the Peace River Country, created by G.M. Dawson and published in Geological Survey of Canada Report B 1879-80.

The item is a map depicting the Prince Rupert townsite. Map is published by McRae Bros. Ltd. and Collart & Reynolds Real Estate.

Item is a photocopy of a map depicting the central section of British Columbia showing the area served by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway published by the Poole Brothers in Chicago.

The item is a reproduction of a map originally printed in 1926. The original was lost in the Fort George museum fire. The map depicts topography and lot areas of Prince George. Map also highlights the area of industrial development on DL 417. Annotations state, "Blue Print copy in Eng. Records original burned in museum fire 1926."

Series consists of maps collected by Kent Sedgwick covering historical and contemporary British Columbia. The maps include originals and photocopies that depict Fort George; Indian Reserve No.1; Anahim Lake, Bella Colla, Quesnel; Salmon Valley; the Cariboo district; the Peace River Country; Prince Rupert; Terrace; Bowron River; Giscome; Prince George; and Isle Pierre. The maps include tourism and recreation maps, pre-emptor maps, and resource maps created by the Province of British Columbia.

File consists of maps and aerial photographs of Prince George. Includes: "Record of gift" typed document to Kent Sedgwick (10 July 1989); "Map showing topography of the incorporated area of Prince George" reproduction of a map depicting topography and lot areas of Prince George, originally drawn 1926; BC5553 No 237" aerial photo reproduction depicting Prince George [ca. 1980]; "Prince George September 1969" aerial photo reproduction (Sept. 1969); and "3rd and Johnson" reproduction of an aerial photo depicting 3rd Avenue and Johnson St in Prince George [ca. 1970]."

Item is an original 1969 map depicting McLeod Lake in British Columbia, published by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources in Ottawa.

Item is an original 1969 map depicting Mount Waddington in British Columbia, published by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources in Ottawa Canada.

Item is an original 1984 map depicting Mount Waddington in British Columbia, published by the Energy Mines and Resources of Canada.

The item is a promotional map depicting Prince George in 1966 and its amenities including businesses, activities, highways and the Fraser and Nechako rivers. The back depicts the Central Interior and the 1966 directory.

Item is an original 1972 map depicting the Nass River in British Columbia, published by the Department of Lands, Forests and Waster Resources of British Columbia.

The map depicts British Columbia, including outlines of Indigenous tribal territories and a smaller map of Canada with Indigenous language families. The reverse side of the map is titled, "What Are You Ready For" and includes a timeline of information and Indigenous history.

Item is an original map depicting the Nechako River and Isle Pierre in British Columbia.

Item is an original 1980 map depicting travel and recreation across northwestern British Columbia, published by the Canadian Cartographers Ltd. in Coquitlam, BC.

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.

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.

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.

Item is an original 1986 map depicting the Peace River to Liard region of British Columbia, published by the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia.

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."

Item is a photocopy of Plan No. 1268 showing a subdivision of part of Indian Reserve no. 1 Lot 343 in the Cariboo District of British Columbia.

Item is a photocopy of Plan No. 1268 showing a subdivision of part of Indian Reserve no. 1 Lot 343 in the Cariboo District of British Columbia.

The item is a map depicting townsite plans for South Hazelton, BC. Slight water damage on center of map.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 on 10 July 1956 and registered on 31 Oct. 1956. The reproduction was likely created in 1990. The plan number is 7782.

The map depicts Prince George lots alongside the Fraser River and has annotations by Kent Sedgwick outlining the location of the original cemetery. The map is a reproduction created in August 1910 and revised in 1965. Copy was produced between 1980 and 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 map originally surveyed in 1984 by F. A. Deveraux. The map is a plan of the "Fort George Indian Reserves" in the Cariboo District. Annotations include the approved signatures of Leo. B. Martin and R. O'Reilly dated 21 September 1895.

Item is a photocopied 1915 pre-emptor's map of Fort George, published by the British Columbia Department of Lands.

Item is a photocopied 1923 pre-emptor's map of Fort George, published by the British Columbia Department of Lands.