Photograph depicts a weathered barn along a body of water, presumed to be in the North Thompson area.
Photograph depicts a weathered barn along a body of water, presumed to be in the North Thompson area.
Photograph depicts a residential building in the North Thompson region.
Photograph depicts a wooden building presumably at the Fort St. James historic site.
Photograph depicts a wooden and abandoned building, the roof caving in and the sides tarnishing. Photograph taken in an unknown location.
Photograph depicts a wooden and abandoned building, the roof caving in and the sides tarnishing. Photograph taken in an unknown location.
Photograph depicts a wooden and abandoned building, the roof caving in and the sides tarnishing. Photograph taken in an unknown location.
Photograph depicts an abandoned and worn out grain elevator, with three buildings in a row and the elevators going down towards the ground.
Photograph depicts an abandoned and worn out wooden building in a flat field.
Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to the incorporation of the City of Prince George. Topics include the naming of the City of Prince George, city boundaries, the city amalgamation with Fort George and South Fort George, city census records, and mayors of Prince George.
Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to land survey, development, and settlement in Prince George and British Columbia. Land surveys were conducted in British Columbia by surveyors George Dawson, the North Coast Land Company, Alfred R.C. Selwyn, and the Geological Survey of Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. James C. Anderson and engineer J. Gill conducted topographical surveys for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway on Fort George and the Indian Reserve. Surveyors and land plot companies developed the land for sale to promote settlement in the area. Also includes materials regarding the continued development of the City of Prince George throughout the 20th century. The files primarily consist of newspaper clippings, research notes, and photocopied documents.
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the promotion, development, and growth of the city of Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Fur, gold and land" (July 1986) and "How a little community grew" (July 1986). Also includes a "References for Early Prince George" typed and printed document from Kent Sedgwick (1986).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to immigration to British Columbia between 1910 and 1915. Includes material regarding James Mackay, an immigrant from Scotland who came to Canada in 1912, and his wife Dorothy Mackay; and passenger lists for immigration to Canada.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Duke of Sutherland. Also includes photographs depicting the area of White's Landing in Strathnaver (2010).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the MacKay family in Strathnaver, British Columbia.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the 4th Duke of Sutherland's background in Scotland.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to forest fires in Prince George and region. Includes: "Significant Fire Years in the Prince George Area - A Media Perspective Taken from the Prince George Citizen Newspaper (1912-1961)" typed document by Brad C. Hawkes (June 1997).
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Central Fort George townsite. File predominantly includes Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes regarding land plots and development of Central Fort George. Includes: a map depicting Canadian National Railway plans along Hammond Street and the Fraser River (1936) and "Central Fort George lots" map depicting lot plans for the Central Fort George townsite (reproduced 1990).
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 notes and reproductions relating to bibliographic references about Fort Alexandria (later renamed Alexandria). Fort Alexandria was a trading post, ferry site, and steamboat landing in the North Cariboo, 45 km south of Quesnel.
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.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to encouraging settlement and immigration to Prince George. Includes material on Dutch settlement in Prince George; the Hornby Plan, a 1933 settlement plan by the Canadian National Railway to develop communities and stimulate business for the railway, particularly in Prince George; promoting Prince George for settlers; reserved land for veterans; and auction of lands to cover delinquent taxes in British Columbia.
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.
Subseries consists of material collected by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding the communities along the East Line of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Central British Columbia, particularly between Prince George and McBride. These communities and locations include, among others, Shelley, Willow River, Sinclair Mills, Longworth, Dunster, Tete Jaune, Valemount, Mount Robson, and the Yellowhead Pass. Research on these communities was conducted during Kent Sedgwick's involvement in the UNBC-led Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project. The files primarily consist of research notes, audio and transcripts of oral interviews, and photographs of the East Line communities.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to hotels and motels in Prince George, including material on the former Prince George Hotel, which was on the corner of Fifth Avenue and George Street; the Alexandra Hotel which was built in Central Fort George at the corner of Third Avenue and Brunswick Street; The Europe Hotel on Third Avenue; The National Hotel at 1201 First Avenue; the London Hotel at 1479 Third Avenue; Astoria Hotel at 233 George Street; The Canada Hotel at 206 George Street; The Columbus Hotel which was at 1250 Third Avenue; and the Northern Hotel in South Fort George. File primarily includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and printed photographs from The Exploration Place Museum database and The Royal BC Museum and Archives.
File consists of notes and printed emails relating to the British Columbia Historical Federation.
File consists of photographs depicting the North Thompson region. Includes photographs of a CN locomotive, an old barn, and Blue River Store. Also includes photographs of Trelle Morrow and Jim Rankin at the Soda Creek Cemetery in 2010.
Photograph depicts a weathered barn along a body of water, presumed to be in the North Thompson area.
Photograph depicts Businesses in downtown in the North Thompson region, including a business 'Something Old & Something New'.
Photograph depicts Businesses in downtown in the North Thompson region, including a business '5 seasons, Sports Excellence'.
Photograph depicts Businesses in downtown in the North Thompson region, including a business '5 seasons, Sports Excellence'.
Photograph depicts Trelle Morrow and Jim Rankin at the Soda Creek cemetery. Annotation on verso: "Trelle M. and Jim Rankin at Soda Creek cemetery, 2010."
Photograph depicts a wooden building presumably at the Fort St. James historic site.
Photograph depicts a wooden building presumably at the Fort St. James historic site. The photograph is close up to the building, depicting an open door and the wooden panels along the building.
Photograph depicts the base of a wooden canoe on a wheeled cart, presumably at the Fort St. James historic site.
Photograph depicts a wooden and abandoned building, the roof caving in and the sides tarnishing. Photograph taken in an unknown location.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Penny. Also includes photographs depicting various areas of Penny (2004).
Subseries includes material collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding the Duke of Sutherland. The Duke of Sutherland is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The fourth Duke of Sutherland was Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower who lived from 1851 to 27 June 1913. Toward the end of his life, the 4th Duke began moving his wealth and life to Canada. The Duke owned land across British Columbia and Alberta and contributed to various settlements, including Strathnaver, BC; Windermere, BC; Brooks, AB; and Clyde, AB. The Duke of Sutherland owned the Sutherland Land Company, creating and selling plots in BC and Alberta. He also worked closely with the Canadian Pacific Railway to support immigration and settlement of the area.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Strathnaver, BC land records. Strathnaver, BC is located 42 kilometres north of Quesnel and was settled by the Duke of Sutherland.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the 4th Duke of Sutherland's house in Brooks, Alberta. Also includes photographs depicting the 4th Duke of Sutherland's house in Brooks and the Brooks aqueduct (Aug. 2008).
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Sutherland Land Company created by the 4th Duke of Sutherland.
Series contains material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations. The files primarily consist of meeting minutes, typescript documents, and correspondence between Sedgwick and the organizations.
Subseries contains material created over the course of Kent Sedgwick’s involvement with the Prince George Heritage Commission between 1978 and 2006. The files include correspondence, meeting minutes, typed documents, and research materials collected for heritage projects. Some of the heritage projects Kent Sedgwick was involved in include the creation of a heritage inventory record, particularly heritage houses; developing L.C. Gunn Park; and creating interpretive signage for historic locations throughout Prince George.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to federal government buildings in Prince George. Includes: "Fw: Info - Prince George Former Post Office - 1294 3rd Avenue" printed email from Trelle Morrow to Kent Sedgwick (27 May 2011); "City of Prince George" typescript letter to Noel O'Beirne from Kent Sedgwick (13 Nov. 1991); "Possible users for federal government building 3rd Avenue/Quebec Street" typescript letter to Alderman Becott from Kent Sedgwick (10 Oct. 1989); "City of Prince George" typescript letter to Dr. Colin Campbell, Director of Heritage Conservation Branch from Kent Sedgwick (5 May 1989); "RE: Municipal Heritage Designation of Federal Government Building" typed letter from Ian Whitbread to Kent Sedgwick (28 Mar. 1991); "Bylaw No. 5538" typescript document from the City of Prince George (3 Apr. 1991); "Public Notice 'Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 5538, 1990'" typescript document from B.C. Williams, City Clerk (1990); "Intersect" typed letter to Kent Sedgwick from Kathy Antonyk (14 Mar. 1994); and "Heritage Conservation in your community..". pamphlet from the Heritage Advisory Committee (1994). Also includes a photograph depicting the old Post Office in Prince George (1990).
File consists of a spiral bound book titled "Hotels, Hoteliers and Liquor Stores: The Story Behind a Prince George Heritage Building" by Kent Sedgwick published by CNC Press (2011). Also includes a typed letter to Allan Wilson, Ramona Rose, and Bob Campbell from Kathy Plett (27 June 2011).
Photograph depicts an abandoned and worn out grain elevator, with three buildings in a row and the elevators going down towards the ground.
Photograph depicts an abandoned and worn out grain elevator from the side.
Photograph depicts an abandoned and worn out wooden building in a flat field.
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the census boundaries across Canada. Also includes a map entitled "Canada: Federal Electoral Districts - 1987".
Series consists of photographs taken and collected by Kent Sedgwick that primarily depict communities within the Central Interior of British Columbia, especially Prince George, Giscome, and the East Line area. Kent Sedgwick used photography to document the development and history of the natural and built landscape of the British Columbia Central Interior. The photographs depict geographic features, landscapes, previous settlements, architectural history, and industrial history.