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Roger's Pass Project
2000.1.1.2.13 · File · May 1987
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This collection depicts the construction and development of Roger's Pass Project. Originally part of an album with "Manning - Kumagai" on the front. The photographs depict a railway station, large tent for storage of raw materials, machinery, railway construction equipment, underground tunnel and various people at work in these areas.

Reviews, articles
2019.12.3.11 · File · 1983-2013
Part of Ann Walsh fonds

Includes event programmes and posters, news clippings, book reviews, publisher's catalogues, and 1 colour photograph featuring a sock monkey hanging onto a pencil next to a copy of "The Doctor's Apprentice".

2002.14.5.10 · File · [after 1980]
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of photographic research materials and some personal photographs and related textual records including correspondence, conference presentation, inventory of photographs, 2 overhead transparencies, and photocopied research materials. Majority of photographs are archival reprints.

2000.1.1.1.37 · File · Oct. 1958
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

This is a collection of photographs from a Trip Report to Eureka Asbestos Cement Plant in Mexico by A.C. Beguin, General Superintendent, in 1958. It was primarily a "contact" visit by Cassiar Co. to the Mexican plant as they were new customers.

The photographs depict various in and around the plant, including: suburbs around plant, entrance to plant, Mexican people making "tortilla," discussions with General Manager Sr. Batis and plant engineer Sr. Gomez, Cassiar fibre reading for blending, weighing and batching area, sludge tank, pipe machine , pipe storage, hammer mill, dust tube filter, sheets going through sizing, shipments, construction of a water storage tank, workmen at work, tank area, loading trucks, testing machine, and final percentages of fibre in products.

Red Rock Elementary School
2012.13.2.16.27 · File · [2001?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes relating to the Red Rock Elementary School. Includes photographs depicting the old Red Rock school, a wooden weathered building, and the new Red Rock school (2001).

Reclamation Project
2000.1.1.3.27 · File · 1971 - 1975
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Reclamation is the process of recovering disturbed land to its former state or other productive uses. This collection of photographs depicts men at work instituting a project on the control of erosion and to restore the mined areas to a condition in keeping with the environmental standards.

Railways
2013.6.36.1.006 · File · 1966
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of railways in British Columbia.

Psychology
1994.1.1.1.114 · File · [after 1990]
Part of UNBC Office of External Relations

File consists of photographs of UNBC Psychology. Includes images of faculty and student and classroom images from 1995-2001.

2012.13.3.1.07 · File · 1983-1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to proposed heritage buildings in Prince George. Includes: "A heritage to remember" typescript document prepared by the Prince George Joint Heritage Advisory Committee (Dec. 1983); "Heritage aspects of 886 Vancouver Street" typescript letter sent to Alderman Monica Becott from Kent Sedgwick (2 May 1991); and "House at 1677 - 7th Ave". typed letter to Ed Chanter from Kent Sedgwick (9 Sept. 1994). Also includes photographs depicting houses at the addresses 1651 Fifth Avenue, 1085 Vancouver Street, 983 Vancouver Street, 1675 Fifth Avenue, 1643 Fifth Avenue, 886 Vancouver Street, 1734 Twelfth Avenue (1991).

Promotion & Outreach
2000.1.1.4.4 · File · 1963 - 1978
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs taken for promotional purposes.

  • Two photos depict a Cassiar display at an unknown event in 1963.
  • Eight photos were professionally taken for use in the 1978 Cassiar Asbestos Corportaion Ltd. Annual Report, and possibly other publications. These photos depict a skyscraper and products made with asbestos.
  • Additionally, two hand painted postcards of McDame Mountain and Christmas Tree House are included that may have been used for promotional reasons. Also, four slides of a display, "Story of Asbestos."
  • five photographs of unofficial tour of Cassiar via airplane in the 1970s.
Prince Rupert
2000.23.1.087 · File · 1977-1983
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Prince Rupert. Materials include correspondence, a postcard, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, a book, a magazine, photographs, reproductions of journal articles and reproduction photo negatives. Highlights include:

  • National Harbours Board, "Port of Prince Rupert", 1977 (pamphlet)
  • Prince Rupert Port Facilities, "Port of Prince Rupert", [198-?] (pamphlet)
  • National Harbours Board, "Port Directory, the keys to international Commerce", 1975 (book)
  • Western Ports Symposium, "Kitimat-British Columbia's Newest Port", 1977 (reproduction)
  • Prince Rupert Visitors Bureau, "Prince Rupert Beautiful British Columbia the gateway city halibut capital of the world", [197-?] (magazine)
  • Prince Rupert Visitors Bureau, "Welcome to Canada's Northwestern City", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • Motor Crest Hotel, "Prince Rupert B.C.", [197-?] (pamphlet)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "B.C Bureau of Mines, Omineca mining district", 1915 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Swannell Survey", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "B.C Bureau of Mines", 1909 (photograph reproduction)
  • BC Provincial Archives, "Omineca mining district", 1915 (photograph reproduction)
  • 29 photographs of unidentified photographs [poor reproductions]
2012.13.2.08.03 · File · 1978-2009
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum. Includes: "Railway and forestry museum" letter to Kent Sedgwick from Ranjit Gill at the Railway and Forestry Museum (16 Nov. 2009); "RE: Grand Trunk Pacific Roundhouse, Prince George, B.C". typescript letter to the British Columbia Heritage Trust from G.M. Grant of the Central British Columbia Railroad Preservation & Museum Society (11 Jan. 1984); and "Nechako Comes Home" article from the Prince George Railway Museum (1990). Also includes a 1990 photograph depicting a building at the Railway and Forestry Museum and a polaroid depicting the location of the Railway Museum in 1978, at the time a garbage dump.

2012.13.2.07.01 · File · 1994-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, reproductions, and letters relating to the Prince George Experimental Farm. Includes "District 'C' Farmer's Institute" letter correspondence between the director of development services and Marlene Schwartz (19 July 1999) and "RE: Century Farms Project" letter from Kent Sedgwick to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food (13 Sept. 1994). Also includes photographs depicting the experimental farm in Prince George, including the house on the property, a barn with a rainbow painted on the front, and the barn at multiple angles (Aug. 2001).

2012.13.3.2.04 · File · 2003-2009
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a downtown walking tour conducted by Sedgwick for the British Columbia Historical Federation 2003 conference. Also includes photographs depicting participants of the BC Historical Federation Conference on a downtown walking tour in Prince George (2003).

2012.13.2.06.05 · File · 1986-2009
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of businesses within Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "The History of Pastry Chef Bakery" (Nov. 2010); "Sole man" (June 2009); "Celebrating 95 years in Prince George" (Feb. 2006); and "Overwaitea Remembers Famous Green Teapot" (Feb. 1986). Also includes a CKPG Radio special anniversary issue of "Golden waves" and photographs depicting the demolition of Parkwood Mall (8 Apr. 1997).

2012.13.3.1.16 · File · 1993-2008
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Civic Centre and Coliseum in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and "Prince George Coliseum Assessment Study" photocopy of a typescript document (8 Apr. 1989). Also includes a photograph depicting the Prince George Coliseum (Jan 1989).

Prince George City Hall
2012.13.3.1.15 · File · 1990-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to City Hall in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Prince George City Hall through the years" promotional card (1992); and "Heritage plaques" typescript letter to George Paul, City Manager from Kent Sedgwick ( 13 June 1990). Also includes photographs depicting City Hall in Prince George (1980-2002).

Prince George churches
2012.13.3.1.25 · File · 1985-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to churches in Prince George. Includes photographs depicting paintings of churches in Prince George and area. Also includes a 2005 DVD entitled "Rose Prince".

2012.13.3.1.14 · File · 1980-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Centennial Fountain in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Centennial Fountain - Status report" typed letter to The Mayor and City Council of Prince George from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (11 June 1981); "Centennial Fountain Landscape" typed letter to C.A. Jeffery from C.E. Obst (21 Aug. 1986); "Centennial Fountain" typed letter to Mrs. Carrie-Jane Gray from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (12 Dec. 1980); and "Office of the Mayor" typed letter to Mrs. Gwen Boyle from E. Mercier, Mayor of Prince George (9 Dec. 1980). Also includes photographs depicting the Centennial Fountain (1980).