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Dominion Day arch in downtown Prince Rupert
Dominion Day arch in downtown Prince Rupert
2009.7.1.299 · Item · 1 July 1909
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Large crowd gathered on the street in downtown Prince Rupert around a lavishly decorated arch which reads "Come One Let 'Em All Come Come All. Welcome to Prince Rupert." Annotation on recto reads: "Arch Prince Rupert, BC. Dominion Day Celebration 1909. Allen Photo."
Dominion Day celebration 1909
Dominion Day celebration 1909
2009.7.1.257 · Item · 1 July 1909
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph of a large crowd in formal wear gathered on a slope. Some spectators can be seen perched atop extremely high poles. Annotation on recto reads: "The Crowd at Prince Rupert's Dominion Day Celebration 1909. Allen Photo 1-7-09."
Early Days - "Stoney Creek Woman"
2008.3.1.015 · File · 1983-1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Press release and order form: "Tillacum Library announces the publication of Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John" (Winter 1989)
  • Book launch invitation: "Tillacum / Pulp Press invite you to a book launching for Stoney Creek Woman by Bridget Moran
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from Linda [Field], Tillacum Library (a division of Arsenal Pulp Press Book Publishers) re: formatting and editing of Stoney Creek Woman (June 21, 1988)
  • News release for Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John by Bridget Moran
  • Handwritten note featuring "Stoney Creek Woman" in the Carrier language
  • Letter to Bridget Moran from John Matters re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 25, 1989)
  • Letter of acceptance to Bridget Moran from Linda Field re: publication of Stoney Creek Woman by Tillicum Library (May 26, 1988)
  • Newspaper clipping re: news release of Stoney Creek Woman
  • "A step or two in her moccasins" by Bridget Moran; a synopsis of Stoney Creek Woman; a Prologue of Stoney Creek Woman*"Pictures" - photograph key
  • Book signing newspaper advertisement: "Bridget Moran & Mary John will once again be at Mosquito Books to autograph copies of Stoney Creek Woman"
  • Publishers press release for Stoney Creek Woman: The Story of Mary John (Winter 1989)
  • Memorandum sent to The Bulletin re: Bridget Moran's newly published book Stoney Creek Woman. (May 24, 1989)
  • Handwritten note sent by Mary Ann [Lyall] to Bridget (?) re: strategic gifting of copies of Stoney Creek Woman
  • Handwritten note sent to Oscar Bedard, Executive Director, Program Development, Ministry of Education from Bridget Moran re: Stoney Creek Woman (Jan. 4, 1989)
  • Photographs: Elders' gathering, 1983, Mary John stretching a hide, Mary John in a flower print dress, standing in a field, Lazare in a kitchen serving ice cream to a little boy.
Edward R. Gosnell
2000.23.1.052 · File · [197-?]
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of material relating to Edward R. Gosnell. Gosnell was the first Provincial Librarian from 1893 to 1898 and also the first Provincial Archivist from 1908 to 1910. He wrote one of the earliest histories of British Columbia. Research materials include reproductions of photographs from BC Archives and reproductions of articles. Highlights include:

  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway entitled "Track layer laying steel from Kitselos to Hazelton", 1913
  • Reproduction of photograph from BC Archives depicting the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, [191-??]
Eleanor Millard - Yukon
2008.3.1.100 · File · 1970, 1995-1998
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

File consists of:

  • Christmas card and letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Dec.8, 1997)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: copy of letter to John Pollard (Aug.13, 1996)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Oct.20, 1995); includes photo of Eleanor and her dog Lupin.
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (May 10, 1995)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Dec.10, 1995)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: being fired from social work for being outspoken (March 26, 1995)
  • Copy of letter from Bridget Moran to Eleanor Millard et al. re: North Star article written by Bridget on Eleanor's situation (July 15, 1970)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Sept.15, 1997)
  • Card from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (July 7, 1997)
  • Letter from Eleanor Millard to Bridget Moran re: personal update (Feb.24, 1998).
Europe Hotel, Prince George
2012.13.3.1.17 · File · 1978-1986
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, typescript documents, and reproductions relating to the Europe Hotel in Prince George. Includes: "RE: Demolition of 'Europe Hotel'" typescript report to Prince George Heritage Advisory Committee by I.K. Hirvi (25 Apr. 1985); "Evansford Development Proposal on Block 133" memo to file from Graham Farstad, Acting City Planner (4 Mar. 1983); "RE: Europe Hotel Prince George, B.C". typescript letter to Mr. C. A. Jeffery, City Manager from Gunnar Rasmussen (8 Feb. 1979); "Appraisal Report Europe Hotel 1235 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, B.C". typescript document by Gunnar Rasmussen (Feb. 1979); "Europe Hotel" typescript letter to Downtown Development Committee from C.A. Jeffery, City Manager (12 Dec. 1978); "Office of the Deputy Minister" typescript letter to Mr. C.A. Jeffery from Tex C. Enemark, Deputy Minister (7 Sept. 1978); "RE: 'Derelict Problem' in the Downtown" typescript letter to the Mayor and Council from Downtown Development Committee (29 Sept. 1978); "Minutes: Special meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee to consider the Europe Hotel" typescript meeting minutes (25 July 1985); "RE: Europe Hotel" typescript letter from the Prince George Towncenter Business Association to Wayne Buchanan (21 Feb. 1985); and "RE: Europe Hotel" typescript letter to Mr. Lanson Lee from Wilson, King & Company (2 Aug. 1984). Also includes photographs depicting the Europe Hotel site (1985-1986).
Falling totem pole, Nass River, BC
Falling totem pole, Nass River, BC
2009.7.1.102 · Item · [ca. 1878 - ca. 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Photograph depicts a totem pole supported by smaller poles, and a second totem pole standing straight in background. Beach in foreground, fence and hills in distance.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Falling greatness, Chapt. XXI No. 5, A Chief's Totem Pole inclined to fall. [Gitaix?] Encampment, Nass River. Five illustration for Chapt. XXI."
Fannie Kinney
2012.13.2.10.05 · File · 1970-2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Fannie Kinney who was a school teacher from 1944 to 1966 at the Elementary School in South Fort George. Includes: "Heritage Trail Sign - Fannie Kinney" typescript letter to Matte DeNys Public Works from Kent Sedgwick (27 July 1988); and "Fanny Kinney" typescript transcript off Pioneer Tape Cassette 16-A from the Prince George Public Library (ca. 1970). Includes photographs depicting Fannie Kinney's house and a sign erected to honour her in the community (2003).
Fawcett baseball team at Fawcett family reunion
1996.2.3.1.111 · Item · 1988
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

Photograph depicts members of the Fawcett family posed for a baseball team photograph at the Fawcett family reunion in Kamloops in 1988. Top (from left to right): Brian Fawcett, Josh Fawcett, Kelly Fawcett, Alaister Duncan, John House, Stuart Wilson. Middle: Nina Norgan, unknown, Laura Duncan, Serena Foot, unknown. Bottom: Ron Fawcett, Debbie Fawcett, unknown, Nancy Boyd, Max Fawcett, Agnes the Dog.
Fawcett family at Christmas
1996.2.3.1.484 · Item · [1975 or 1976]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

Photograph depicts Fawcett family at Christmas. First row (from top, left to right): Bev Foot (man in polka dot shirt), Ron Fawcett, Richard Norgan, Ken Foot, Brian Fawcett (deliberately crossing eyes). Second row: Joan McLeod Fawcett, Serena Foot, Nina Norgan, Sandra Ross. Third row: Kelly Fawcett (boy on Joan's knee), Hartley Fawcett, Rita Fawcett. Bottom row: Karen Foot holding Jason Fawcett, Laura Holley holding Jesse Fawcett, and Stephen Foot.
Finback whale crest, Southeast Alaska
Finback whale crest, Southeast Alaska
2009.7.1.154 · Item · [ca. 1880 - ca. 1915]
Part of Archdeacon W. H. Collison fonds

Two carved poles stand in foreground, a third smaller pole visible by wood structure in background.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "For heading of Page 12. Fin Back Whale Crest. [?] Totems, S.E. Alaska".
Fire hydrant
1996.2.3.1.390 · Item · 1985
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

Photograph depicts a yellow fire hydrant, produced for Nancy Boyd as a model for artwork.
Fire Place and Couch Snow Sculptures
Fire Place and Couch Snow Sculptures
2012.13.1.3.149 · Item · Apr. 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a snow sculpted fire place and couch on a skating rink, possibly during the Winter City Conference, in Prince George, B.C. Taken at the Prince George Civic Center. Map coordinates 53°54'45.6"N 122°44'59.6"W
First Nations Drums
First Nations Drums
2012.13.1.84.27 · Item · 1994
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts several unidentified individuals standing outside a building, and holding intricately painted drums; the woman on the right is Sue Sedgwick. The location is uncertain.