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File consists of typed documents titled "The Prince George Writings of Kent Sedgwick" by Kent Sedgwick, and includes "The Land of Sunshine, Warm Days, and Cool Nights: Early Agricultural Settlement in the Prince George Area,"; "Prince George as a Central Place"; "A New Historical Framework for New Caledonia,"; "The Salmon River Portage," "Dr. George in the Central Interior,"; "Chala-oo-chick Revisited,"; "Connaught Hill Park,"; "A Brief History of Cottonwood Island,"; and "Some comments on the Cottonwood Island Park Designation of the Official Community Plan".

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the planning of the Prince George townsite. Includes material on surveyors, Fred Burden, and town planners working with the landscape architects Brett and Hall on the development of the townsite. File predominantly consists of Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes on townsite planning in Prince George. Includes a clipped article from the Prince George Citizen newspaper "Town planners involved landscape architects" (4 Nov. 2006).

File consists of a Prince George transportation planning study by Ward Consulting Group for the BC Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

File predominantly consists of photocopies of newspaper articles, along with notes and reproductions relating to the development of the Prince George townsite and subdivision of Fort George, especially the area covered by Cariboo District Plan 1268. Includes material on investments and sale of lots in Prince George, Grand Trunk Pacific development in Prince George, and incorporation of the city of Prince George.

File consists of maps and town surveys of early Prince George. Includes various reproduced 1915 maps and surveys depicting Prince George, Central Fort George, and Fort George: "Subdivision of part of Indian Reserve no. 1 lot 343 Cariboo District BC"; "Parcel Z map 1268"; "Plan of Subdivision lot 933"; "First addition to townsite of Central Fort George"; "Subdivision of lot 1511 Cariboo District BC"; "Townsite of Fort George" map originally made by R.H. Holland; "Plan of Subdivision of lot 1426 Fort George Collins Addition"; "Plan of subdivision of lot 932 Cariboo District"; and "Plan of subdivision of part of lot 2507."

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to discussions of downtown Prince George development. Includes: "Core plans: 'Right location, wrong design'" in the Prince George Citizen newspaper (Feb. 1982) and "Historical continuity and the proposed town centre" brief submitted to City Council by Heritage Advisory Committee (July 1981).

File consists of an analysis of Prince George's timber supply, prepared by the ARA Consulting Group.

File consists of advertising brochures for Southridge, McGill Crescent, The Courtyard on sixth avenue, and property listings. Includes developments in Vancouver.

File consists of the 1970 edition of "Prince George Street Names A-Z" compiled by the Prince George branch of Canadian Federation of University Women.

File consists of notes, reproductions, and letters relating to the street names in Prince George. Includes: "Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names" typescript document; email from Ramona Rose to Kent Sedgwick (8 Dec. 2000); "Future entrance sign on Tyner Boulevard" typescript letter to Mr. Hamer from Ruth Iversen (10 Jan. 1995); "South Fort George gardens plan of subdivision" reproduced map depicting subdivision lots along the Fraser River in Prince George (2011); and "Porter Creek" letter from the Province of British Columbia to Kent Sedgwick (16 May 1989).

File consists of stories set in Prince George by Vivien Lougheed and John Harris.

File contains correspondence to Brian Fawcett from the Prince George Secondary School. The item is a correspondence flyer to Brian Fawcett from the Prince George Secondary School, for a school reunion. Flyer dated September 25, 1993.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Prince George schools. Includes: "Educational Heritage Committee compilation of Newspaper articles, pertaining to education from various publications" typed document from the Retired Teachers' Association Prince George Branch (199?).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Prince George school dormitories. Includes: "Old Dormitory Property - Senior Citizens Development" typescript letter from the Secretary-Treasurer of School District #57 to Mr. Jefferies, City Manager (20 June 1979).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Prince George Rivers Committee. Includes: "Report of the Rivers Committee" spiral bound typescript reports submitted to City Council of the City of Prince George (26 Sept. 1983) and "Submission to Rivers Committee by Heritage Advisory Committee" typescript document by Kent Sedgwick (Apr. 1983).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to rivers in Prince George. Includes: "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a park reserve" typescript document by the New Caledonia Institute of Environmental Studies [ca. 1980]; "Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services" typescript letter from John McMurdo to Graham Farstad (15 Dec. 1982); "Rip-rap for Goat Island" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Ernie Obst (23 Oct. 1986); "Ted Williams' river tour notes" typescript document by Ted Williams (June 1991); and "RE: Moffat A.L.R Exclusion and Archaeological Site F1Rq 2" typescript letter from Steve Acheson to Daniel Guerrette (11 May 1982).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Prince George Retired Teachers Association. Includes: "Kent Sedgwick's Information on Rural Schools" typed document by Kent Sedgwick (Feb. 2009); and "Help Save the History of Our Schools" pamphlet prepared by the Prince George Retired Teachers' Education Heritage Committee (Apr. 2004).

File consists of bibliographic information and sources for Prince George and area history. Includes: "The millennium friesens Fort George Regional Museum" typescript document (28 Mar. 1998) and "A bibliography of useful source material Prince George and area history" typescript document.

File consists of:

• Envelope from Chapters Inc. to Bridget Moran re: cheque stub for $54 (Jan.1998)
• Letter from C.R. Crocker to Bridget Moran re: tape on the "old days of Prince George" (Feb.7, 1997)
• Letter from School District 57 to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copies of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
• Card from Margaret Moffat to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (June 2, 1996)
• Card from Shirley Sutton to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (July 26, 1996)
• Card from Opal and Ron Goss to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
• Letter from Mary Laidlaw to Bridget Moran re: request for audiocassette copy of "Prince George Remembered" (Jan.1, 1997)
• Letter from Kathy Plett, College of New Caledonia Library to Bridget Moran re: thanks for autographed gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (May 24, 1996)
• Card from Georgina (?) Williams to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (1996)
• Letter from Anne Rowe, Librarian at Prince George Senior Secondary School to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (Oct.16, 1996)
• Card from Mrs. (Hope?) Skinner to Bridget Moran re: thanks for gift copy of "Prince George Remembered" (July 23, 1996).

File consists of "Prince George Regional Research Project Inventory February 18, 1992" prepared by Winn Hays and Harry Coates, which includes personnel contact information. File also includes handwritten notes and a reproduction of a telegram sent from the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited to the Hudson's Bay Company in Fort St. James on October 13, 1936.

File consists of documentary photographs taken by David Davies of the Railway Museum in Prince George, British Columbia.

File consists of material regarding the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum and the Fort George Railway. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, pamphlets, and clippings from periodicals.

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.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to public libraries in Prince George. File consists of material about the various public libraries established in Prince George, including Prince George Public Library on Canada Games Way, as well as the earliest public library in Prince George at the First Presbyterian Church. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; a faxed document from Joan Jarman at the Prince George Public Library to Kent Sedgwick (5 Jan. 2001); and "Library plans" faxed letter from Kent Sedgwick to Joan Jarman (8 Jan. 2001).

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to public events in Prince George, includes material on visits from the Prime Minister, Christmas time, fall fair exhibitions, the golden jubliee, centennials, and dominion day celebrations. Includes: "Golden Jubilee Celebration Prince George Official Program" booklet from the city of Prince George (May 1965) and "Look at us now" typescript lyrics of a song about Prince George (1985).

File consists of appraisals, indentures, and surveys of properties in the Prince George area. Includes two photographs taken at Fraser Lake.

File consists of numerous property listings within the Prince George area.

File consists of multiple documents regarding properties in Prince George including lot maps, the establishment of a McDonald's restaurant, an Emerald Estates booklet, correspondence, and newspaper photocopies. Prepared by multiple companies including McDonald's Restuarants of Canada Ltd, W.D. Usher & Associates, and North Central Management Corporation.

File consists of promotional material and economic information related to Prince George between 1979 and 1989. Includes: "Prince George and Region" booklet (1980); "Today's consumer magazine" second anniversary issue of Consumer newsmagazine (Mar. 1989); "Prince George official guide" promotional magazine (1980); "Northeastern coal megaproject fires up city's economy" article reprint (May 1982); "Prince George, B.C. 1979" promotional booklet (1979); and "Greater Prince George Analysis of Employment 1979" typescript document (1979).

File consists of promotional pamphlets and brochures advertising the City of Prince George. Includes:

• Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association, "Your Guide to Downtown Prince George 2020/21"
• City of Prince George, "Trail Guide", [ca. 2020]
• Tourism PG, "Falls Guide: Waterfall Destinations", [ca. 2022]
• Tourism PG, "Recreation Sites Guide: Prince George Area", [ca. 2022]
• Prince George Citizen, "Taste of Prince George 2023" restaurant guide

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 population data from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

File consists of miscellaneous documents, most of which appear to be related to seed plantations in the Prince George Forest Region. File includes data tables, graphs and charts, photocopied article, handwritten and typewritten reports, email correspondence, etc.

File consists of a duotang containing typescript document titled "Pioneer interviews" prepared by the Prince George University Women's Club that lists oral history holdings at the Prince George Public Library.

File consists of notes and clippings relating to a workshop entitled "Prince George Perspectives" by Kent Sedgwick. Includes: "Continuing Education" course booklet for UNBC Continuing Studies (2003).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to significant personalities in Prince George. Includes material on John Harmon Johnson, a former mayor; A.G. Hamilton, who owned a trading post in Fort George and has a street named after him; Delmer Lamb of Lamb's Sawmill; Alan Olson, a local vet; George Paul, city manager of 17 years; and other prominent figures that helped develop and sustain Prince George. Includes: "Invitation to Archives Reception and Major Announcement" invitation card from the Northern B.C. Archives (23 Nov. 2006); "40 years: That's 177 in dog years, 173 in cat years - that's how long vet Dr. Alan Olson has been helping local pet owners" clipped article from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (11 Aug. 2009); "Passing the torch: Longtime fiddler was a musical pioneer" clipped article from the Prince George Free Press newspaper (22 Feb. 2006); "So that's why it's called Nicholson" clipped article from the Prince George This Week newspaper (18 Oct. 1998); and "First baby of Prince George?" clipped article from Prince George This Week newspaper (23 May 1990).

File consists of documents relating to the Prince George Pentecostal's property search. Includes meeting minutes, overhead transparencies, resolutions, correspondence, brochures, a proposal for Westside Academy, a BC Housing information booklet, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and reports.

File consists of a bound work entitled "Prince George Papers: Based on a field excursion taken in the Summer semester, 1974" that was produced by a Geography 262 course Simon Fraser University taught by professor L.J. Evenden. This work includes the following student papers: "Development and Planning of Prince George 1793-2001" by Jack Pope and Doug Sheffield; "Prince George: Entertainment and recreation" by Frank Chandler; "Parks in Prince George: The attitude of change" by Jane Davidson and Gary Dodd; "Glacial Features in the Prince George Study Area, B.C". by Maynard E.W. Embree; and "City of Prince George, a study of its Parks and Recreation Facilities, 1974" by Peggy Etches. Some of Kent Sedgwick's works were cited by these papers.

File consists of map created by Fort George Museum Archives of literary sites in Prince George, a promotional booklet about Prince George, and a newsletter from MP Brian Gardiner.

File consists of reproductions and pamphlets relating to outdoor recreation in Prince George. Includes material regarding bird watching, fishing, hiking, and regional and provincial parks. Includes: "Prince George Backroads" clipped article from The Angler's Atlas magazine (Sept. 2004); "Bird Viewing around Prince George" pamphlet prepared by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in cooperation with the Prince George Naturalist Club; "Forests for the World" pamphlet prepared by the City of Prince George; and "Regional Parks" pamphlet prepared by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to oral history interviews in Prince George. Includes material regarding an oral history workshop conducted by the Prince George Oral History Group; Pioneer interviews conducted by the Prince George University Women's Club; oral interview holdings at the Prince George Public Library; oral interview holdings by the Exploration Place; and proper conduct for oral history interviews.

File consists of clippings, notes and reproductions relating to neighbourhoods within Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Booming '60s and '70s filled our bowl" (Aug. 1986); "Neighbours..." (May 1993); "Street names" (1983); and "SFG streets named after early settlers" (June 1984). Also includes a lithograph print of "Spruceland subdivision" at Stuart Drive.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to municipal water towers in Prince George. File predominantly consists of printed photos of water towers from the Exploration Place Museum database and photocopied newspaper articles about water towers.

File consists of notes, reproductions, and graphs relating to the moving climate averages in Prince George.

File consists of printed emails relating to the Prince George Millennium Photo Book Project by the Millennium Book Committee with the Fraser Fort-George Museum Society and the Northern BC Archives. The book would have consisted of a photo history from 1900 to 1999 of Prince George, with themes including physical landscapes, economic development, and building community.

File consists of clippings, reproductions, and notes relating to various mayors and municipal elections in the city of Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Ex-mayor left mark on city" (13 Aug. 1988) and "PG's feisty mayor: Carrie Jane Gray" (16 Sept. 2000). Also includes a list of "City of Prince George Mayors and Councils". Also includes photograpsh depicting a mayoral portrait of John Blackhouse and personal photographs taken by Kent Sedwick (March 2001).

Item is an original 1961 map depicting Prince George .

Item is an original map depicting Prince George.

File consists of correspondence and minutes from the Local History Committee of Prince George, BC.