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Penny - Fraser River?
2012.13.1.88.02 · Item · 1975
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts four unidentified individuals standing on the bank of a river, possibly the Fraser, somewhere in or near Penny, B.C.

People and Mountains
2012.13.1.56.36 · Item · 1973
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a man talking to a group of hikers, with what is possibly Mt. Robson and the Robson Glacier in the background.

Person by a Tree
2012.13.1.78.37 · Item · 1982
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an individual, possibly Sue Sedgwick, standing next to a very thick and tall tree somewhere on Haida Gwaii.

P.G. Logging
2012.13.1.122.01 · Item · June 1975
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an aerial view of areas that have been used for logging around Prince George, B.C.

PGE Grade - View South
2012.13.1.41.03 · Item · 2001
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a view of the south direction of the grade for the British Columbia Railway, which was formerly known as the Pacific Great Eastern until 1972. It is at an uncertain location, possibly near Woodpecker or Prince George.

2019.10.4.41404 · Item · 8 Sept. 1969
Part of Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. collection

This remote-sensing aerial photograph was taken by Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. under contract for the B.C. Forest Service. This historically important aerial photograph depicts the headwaters of Williston Reservoir soon after its creation in 1968 with the building of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam on the Peace River.

The identification coding on these photographs can be interpreted as follows:

  • The largest number on the leftmost side is the frame number for the photograph.
  • The following code to the right in the format B) 69-53 is currently unknown, but may refer to an internal project number for the Lockwood Survey Corporation.
  • The 6" may refer to the camera's focal length in inches.
  • Next is "17,150 ASL" which is 17,150 feet Above Sea Level.
  • Following is "152.52" which refers to the camera's focal length in millimeters, which equals 6 inches.
  • The "W1307" may refer to the reel, but that is unconfirmed.
  • "8 SEP 69" is the date the photo was taken.
2019.10.4.41405 · Item · 8 Sept. 1969
Part of Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. collection

This remote-sensing aerial photograph was taken by Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. under contract for the B.C. Forest Service. This historically important aerial photograph depicts the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and Williston Reservoir soon after its flooding in 1968.

The identification coding on these photographs can be interpreted as follows:

  • The largest number on the leftmost side is the frame number for the photograph.
  • The following code to the right in the format B) 69-53 is currently unknown, but may refer to an internal project number for the Lockwood Survey Corporation.
  • The 6" may refer to the camera's focal length in inches.
  • Next is "17,150 ASL" which is 17,150 feet Above Sea Level.
  • Following is "152.52" which refers to the camera's focal length in millimeters, which equals 6 inches.
  • The "W1307" may refer to the reel, but that is unconfirmed.
  • "8 SEP 69" is the date the photo was taken.
2019.10.4.41406 · Item · 8 Sept. 1969
Part of Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. collection

This remote-sensing aerial photograph was taken by Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. under contract for the B.C. Forest Service. This historically important aerial photograph depicts the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and Williston Reservoir soon after its flooding in 1968.

The identification coding on these photographs can be interpreted as follows:

  • The largest number on the leftmost side is the frame number for the photograph.
  • The following code to the right in the format B) 69-53 is currently unknown, but may refer to an internal project number for the Lockwood Survey Corporation.
  • The 6" may refer to the camera's focal length in inches.
  • Next is "17,150 ASL" which is 17,150 feet Above Sea Level.
  • Following is "152.52" which refers to the camera's focal length in millimeters, which equals 6 inches.
  • The "W1307" may refer to the reel, but that is unconfirmed.
  • "8 SEP 69" is the date the photo was taken.
2019.10.4.41407 · Item · 8 Sept. 1969
Part of Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. collection

This remote-sensing aerial photograph was taken by Lockwood Survey Corporation Ltd. under contract for the B.C. Forest Service. This historically important aerial photograph depicts the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and Williston Reservoir soon after its flooding in 1968.

The identification coding on these photographs can be interpreted as follows:

  • The largest number on the leftmost side is the frame number for the photograph.
  • The following code to the right in the format B) 69-53 is currently unknown, but may refer to an internal project number for the Lockwood Survey Corporation.
  • The 6" may refer to the camera's focal length in inches.
  • Next is "17,150 ASL" which is 17,150 feet Above Sea Level.
  • Following is "152.52" which refers to the camera's focal length in millimeters, which equals 6 inches.
  • The "W1307" may refer to the reel, but that is unconfirmed.
  • "8 SEP 69" is the date the photo was taken.
2009.5.3.149 · Item · 1920
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Photograph depicts a large group of women, men, and children standing and sitting on grass. Stand of trees crosses midground, forest visible in background. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "Picnic at Fort George (Central) 1920." Photograph believed to have been taken at current location of Spruceland Shopping Center.

Pine Pass
2012.13.1.91.31 · Item · Nov. 1978
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an unidentified individual standing near a drop-off in the Pine Pass between Alberta and British Columbia. The sign behind the individual reads: "Pine Pass - 2,868 FT. Here the great barrier of the Rock Mountains is breached by the lowest highway pass. Once the remote route of the trapper, it now links the commerce of the north and markets of the south. The John Hart Highway was completed in 1952 and followed by the P.G.E. in 1958. Gas and oil lines also take advantage of this convenient natural feature."

Pine Pass?
2012.13.1.73.03 · Item · Aug. 1979
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a view of what is possibly the Pine Pass located near the Murray Ridge.

2000.19.2.118 · Item · 29 Aug. 1927-26 Sept. 1927
Part of Prentiss Gray Collection

Photograph depicts Pine River winding between forested hillsides. Several islands covered with trees are located in the middle of Pine River. The river leads to Kinuseo Falls also known as Kinoosao Falls.