Image depicts a view of James Creek Valley.
Image depicts a view of James Creek Valley.
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.
Image depicts an unknown individual in the J. Edwards Camp in South Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.
Item is an original 1974 map depicting Isle Pierre, published by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources in Ottawa. Map includes pen markings.
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.
Image depicts the dock for ferries in Isle Pierre, B.C.
Image depicts the dock for ferries in Isle Pierre, B.C.
Image depicts the ferry at Isle Pierre, B.C.
Image depicts the ferry in Isle Pierre, B.C.
File contains slides depicting Island Cache on Cottonwood Island in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the sunset over Isaac Lake from the Betty Wendle campsite.
Image depicts Isaac Lake from the Betty Wendle campsite.
Image depicts a camp at the Betty Wendle campsite at Isaac Lake.
Image depicts Isaac Lake.
Image depicts a log jamb at the Isaac Falls.
Image depicts the Isaac Falls.
Image depicts what is possibly an irrigation channel somewhere in Seton Portage, B.C.
Image depicts the street sign for Iron Road South, which is located north of Woodpecker, B.C.
Image depicts Iron Road South, which is located north of Woodpecker, B.C.
Image depicts Iron Road North, and a creek surrounded by trees. Located north of Woodpecker, B.C.
File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's collection of maps depicting Prince George and region. File primarily includes handwritten and typed notes from Kent Sedgwick describing and listing various maps he had in his collection.
Image depicts what is possibly an intrusive volcanic landform somewhere near Miworth, B.C.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the central interior rainforest and the Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut Provincial Park and Protected Area.
File contains slides depicting various types of instruments at various locations, including Willow River.
Image depicts the Inlander Hotel in Hazelton, B.C. The peak of the Rocher de Boule mountain is visible in the background.
Image depicts Indianpoint Lake.
Image depicts Indianpoint Lake.
Image depicts a grave-marker with several names, it reads: "In Memory of Edith Golder, Winnifred Golder, Baby Pelton, Mrs. Nazarek, Baby Nazarek, Baby Wazylyk 1915 - 1929." It is located in the Willow River Cemetery.
File contains slides depicting places in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana, USA.
Image depicts a boulder protruding from layers of sediment with a hammer beside it for size reference. It is located somewhere in Soda Creek, B.C.
Image depicts an unidentified individual drilling into the ice.
Image depicts a hand-held ice drill.
Image depicts the old log buildings of the town of Hydraulic, B.C.
File contains slides depicting Premier Mine in Hyder, Alaska.
Image depicts a small grey building, possibly Raven Cabin, sitting at the foot of a ridge.
Image depicts the Raven Lake Hut on the other side of Raven Lake.
Image depicts the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts the log building that acts as the public library in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts what appears to be a motel in Hudson's Hope, B.C. The slide is labelled "camp HH."
Image depicts a street with a building which is labelled "MacKeigan Enterprises Ltd." in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts two houses in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts an old, three-storey building beside a two-storey hotel in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts what appears to be a Fire Hall in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts what appears to be a Fire Hall in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts a street in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts a road and numerous buildings in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
Image depicts a cabin and several other buildings, possibly located in Hudson's Hope, B.C.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Hudson's Bay Company subdivision. Includes material on the subdivision, survey, and sale of lands in Fort George owned by the Hudson's Bay Company.