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Group of Seven
2012.13.1.120 · Subseries · 1977
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File contains slides depicting photographs of the art works of the Group of Seven.

First Nations Drums
2012.13.1.84.27 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals standing outside a building, and holding intricately painted drums; the woman on the right is Sue Sedgwick. The location is uncertain.

First Nations Drums
2012.13.1.84.29 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals standing outside a building and holding intricately painted drums; Kent Sedgwick is standing the middle of the group with Sue Sedgwick beside him. The location is uncertain.

First Nations Drums
2012.13.1.84.28 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals standing outside a building, and holding intricately painted drums. The location is uncertain.

First Nations Drums
2012.13.1.84.26 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals standing outside a building, and holding intricately painted drums; the woman on the right is Sue Sedgwick. The location is uncertain.

2012.13.1.3.149 · Item · Apr. 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a snow sculpted fire place and couch on a skating rink, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W

Fannie Kinney
2012.13.2.10.05 · File · 1970-2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Fannie Kinney who was a school teacher from 1944 to 1966 at the Elementary School in South Fort George. Includes: "Heritage Trail Sign - Fannie Kinney" typescript letter to Matte DeNys Public Works from Kent Sedgwick (27 July 1988); and "Fanny Kinney" typescript transcript off Pioneer Tape Cassette 16-A from the Prince George Public Library (ca. 1970). Includes photographs depicting Fannie Kinney's house and a sign erected to honour her in the community (2003).

Europe Hotel, Prince George
2012.13.3.1.17 · File · 1978-1986
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, typescript documents, and reproductions relating to the Europe Hotel in Prince George. Includes: "RE: Demolition of 'Europe Hotel'" typescript report to Prince George Heritage Advisory Committee by I.K. Hirvi (25 Apr. 1985); "Evansford Development Proposal on Block 133" memo to file from Graham Farstad, Acting City Planner (4 Mar. 1983); "RE: Europe Hotel Prince George, B.C". typescript letter to Mr. C. A. Jeffery, City Manager from Gunnar Rasmussen (8 Feb. 1979); "Appraisal Report Europe Hotel 1235 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, B.C". typescript document by Gunnar Rasmussen (Feb. 1979); "Europe Hotel" typescript letter to Downtown Development Committee from C.A. Jeffery, City Manager (12 Dec. 1978); "Office of the Deputy Minister" typescript letter to Mr. C.A. Jeffery from Tex C. Enemark, Deputy Minister (7 Sept. 1978); "RE: 'Derelict Problem' in the Downtown" typescript letter to the Mayor and Council from Downtown Development Committee (29 Sept. 1978); "Minutes: Special meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee to consider the Europe Hotel" typescript meeting minutes (25 July 1985); "RE: Europe Hotel" typescript letter from the Prince George Towncenter Business Association to Wayne Buchanan (21 Feb. 1985); and "RE: Europe Hotel" typescript letter to Mr. Lanson Lee from Wilson, King & Company (2 Aug. 1984). Also includes photographs depicting the Europe Hotel site (1985-1986).

Cottonwood House
2012.13.1.126.49 · Item · [1990?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Cottonwood House Historic Site along Barkerville Highway, east of Quesnel, B.C. A sign posted by the fence reads: "For over half a century the Boyd family operated this haven for man and beast. Here weary travellers found lodging, food, and drink. Here fresh horses were hitched to stage-coaches and miners bought supplies. This historic road-house, built in 1864, stood as an oasis of civilization on the frontier of a rich new land."

Carving a Totem Pole
2012.13.1.84.24 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals inside a building, one of which is carving a totem pole. The location is uncertain.

Carving a Totem Pole
2012.13.1.84.25 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals inside a building, one of which is carving a totem pole. The location is uncertain.

Bear Snow Sculpture
2012.13.1.3.147 · Item · Apr. 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a snow sculpture of a bear, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W

Battle Hill
2012.13.1.51.108 · Item · 1978
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Battle Hill National Historic Site in Kitwanga, B.C.. The sign located there says: "The small knoll in the valley was a native fortress. Legends maintain that it was man-made: built to repel marauding coastal tribes. The hill was the scene of local tribal battles, and at one time was crowned with the defenders' buildings. Known as Dhawdezp, the unique mound is a prominent feature in the legends and history of the Indian people."

Atlin Museum - Moose Hall
2012.13.1.98.13 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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."

Atlin Cemetery Sign
2012.13.1.98.49 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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."

2012.13.1.98.55 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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.

Atlin - the Tarahne
2012.13.1.98.29 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.

Atlin - the Tarahne
2012.13.1.98.32 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.

Atlin - the Garrett Store
2012.13.1.98.37 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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."