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2012.13.2.19 · Subseries · 1955-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Subseries contains material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research on various areas in British Columbia and Alberta. Includes written notes by Kent Sedgwick, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings relating to towns and settlements. These areas include Quesnel, Likely, the Yukon Telegraph Trail, Barkerville, Wells, the Cariboo region, Fort Alexandria, Soda Creek, the Chilcotin region, Jasper, the Rocky Mountains, Mackenzie, Tumbler Ridge, the Peace River region, Fort St. James, the Omineca region, Kitimat, Lethbridge, the Bulkley Valley, and Fort Mcleod. These files cover a variety of topics including Chinese people in British Columbia, land settlement, tourism, and historic information on the regions.

2012.13.6.51 · File · 1989
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is an original 1989 map depicting Bella Coola in British Columbia, published by the Department of Energy Mines and Resources in Ottawa, Canada. The map also includes Kent Sedgwick's travels in the Bella Coola area highlighted in red.

"British Columbia" 1970 map
2012.13.6.49 · File · 1970
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is an original 1970 map of British Columbia with annotations of Kent's travels throughout the province highlighted in yellow. The map was originally published by the Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources in British Columbia.

2012.13.6.50 · File · 1968
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is an original 1968 map depicting British Columbia and its reliefs, including hills, valleys, and mountains across the province. The map was published by the British Columbia Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources.

Central Fort George townsite
2012.13.2.03.02 · File · 1993-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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).

"Chilcotin" 1950 map
2012.13.6.23 · File · 1950
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is an original 1950 pre-emptor's map of the Chilcotin region, published by the British Columbia Department of Lands and Forests.

2012.13.2.01.03 · File · [between 1970 and 1980]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of photocopies and notes relating to the boundary expansions of the city of Prince George since its incorporation. Includes a graph drawn by Kent Sedgwick regarding the addition of land and water each year of the boundary expansion and a "Proclamation" photocopy from the B.C. Gazette (23 Apr. 1953). Also includes 5 maps: "City of Prince George Boundary Expansions since Incorporation in 1915" (1979 or 1980); "City of Prince George" (Feb. 1979); "Map of Prince George" (between 1970 and 1985); "Study Area Boundaries" (Mar. 1977); and "City of Prince George" (Feb. 1972).

2012.13.6.10 · File · 1993
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is an original map depicting east central British Columbia published by the Technical Supper Section Surveys and Resource Mapping Branch Ministry of Lands and Parks in Victoria, British Columbia.

"Fort Fraser Division"
2012.13.6.22 · File · 1915
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Item is a photocopied 1915 map depicting the Fort Fraser Division, published by the British Columbia Department of Lands.

Fort George Park
2012.13.2.14.01 · File · 1978-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to Fort George Park (renamed in 2015 to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park). Includes: "Fort George Park" typescript document; "Plan No17962" reproduction of downtown map and plan no 17962 (1969); "Fort George Park" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick; and "Park No. JK 85 Fort George Park" map depicting plans for Fort George Park (28 June 1978).

2012.13.2.11 · Subseries · 1937-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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.

"Giscome" 1961 map
2012.13.6.73 · File · 1961
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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

J. Kent Sedgwick fonds
2012.13 · Fonds · 1937-2011

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.

Sedgwick, J. Kent
Maps
2012.13.6 · Series · 1917-2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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.

2012.13.2.11.04 · File · 1969-1989
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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]."