Photograph depicts a street scene along Second St. in Fort George. Wagons line the dirt road which is flanked by wooden buildings. A group of unidentified men stand on the boardwalk outside of Rigg's Restaurant. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph: "Second St. Ft. George".
Photograph depicts crowd and horses gathered in front of street building with the sign "The Northern Lumber Co Ltd."
Handwritten annotation on verso “Second St., South Fort George, 1912".
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to secondary sources of Prince George's development and historiography. Includes: "Ted Williams Slides" notes by Kent Sedgwick; "Nechako River cutbanks" card with a painting depicting the Nechako River cutbanks in Prince George; "Historic Timeline of Prince George" typed document created by Kent Sedgwick (2009); "Historiography of Northern British Columbia Project" typed document sent out to College Height Secondary School by Ted Renquist regarding a project to develop a historiography of Northern British Columbia (15 Apr. 1991); and "Canadian Encyclopedia" typed letter from Adriana Bryenton with the Canadian Encyclopedia requesting review of the Prince George article for the Canadian Encyclopedia (29 June 1994).
Photograph depicts village buildings along shore.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "67 Section of Massett as it is".
Photograph depicts men and women standing on the floating platform of Mrs. Lanes’ floating home with two boats docked in the foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “This taken after service at Mrs. Lanes”. Photographer’s stamp on verso states: “W.E. Nicholson”
File consists of a note and a reproduction relating to the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Prince George. The Seventh Day Adventist Church was built in 1949-1950 at 975 Patricia Boulevard in Prince George. The church was later moved to 4388 15th Avenue before being demolished circa 2005.
File consists of an oral history given by Sharon Simmonds and Ken Switzer, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.
Photograph depicts the graves of Edmund Shepherd, Elsie Rankin, and Elize Shepherd at the Soda Creek Cemetery.
File consists of an oral history given by Sherry Lewis, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's Island Cache Recovery Project. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original media.
Shops stand along riverside boardwalk. Storefront sign for R. Cunningham & Sons visible. Many people stand and sit on boardwalk, and canoes and small boats float in water in foreground.
Handwritten photo captions beside image read: "R. Cunningham & Sons - Probably Port Essington", "NW coast canoe".
Photograph depicts sign in foreground outlining rules and restrictions for behaviour at Moricetown Canyon. Traditional fishing territory visible behind sign at waterfall in the Bulkley River, B.C. Highway and buildings can be seen in background.
File consists of notes and reproductions relating to sign technology and placement. Includes: "RE: Information on Plaques" from Kent Sedgwick to Trelle Morrow (16 Mar. 1990); "Interpretive signs for heritage river trails" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Mike Maguire (4 May 1988).
Photograph depicts three young women wearing "PRINCESS SILVER STAR" banners, standing to left of "CASSIAR ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD" display table. Table features photos, rock samples possibly containing asbestos, and objects presumably made from asbestos fibre. Large snowflake symbol visible on wall in background. Photo speculated to have been taken at an event in Vernon, B.C. Handwritten annotation on verso of photograph: "1963".
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Simon Fraser Days event in Prince George. Includes various photocopied articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and "Prince George Simon Fraser days" booklet (June 1960).
Photograph depicts men standing in cleared dirt area, in front of oars and poles that lean against fallen tree trunk. One man holds a shovel, and forest trees can be seen in background. Handwritten annotation on verso and recto of this photograph reads: "Tilicums". It is is believed that this photograph was taken near the Upper Fraser River.
Street view of Sixth Street in Prince Rupert BC. A small group of men is shown loitering on the sidewalk. Annotation on recto reads: "Sixth St. Prince Rupert BC." Handwritten annotation on recto is heavily obscured by glued on paper and reads: "Prince Rupert [illegible] 12th 12 Dean Harry! [Illegible] lived here last night after [illegible] pleasent[sic] trip. What do you think of this city since you saw it last. Saw George before I left Vancouver, he looks still the same. Kindest regards to you & wife. Nib [??]." Postcard is addressed to: "Mr H Banker 2732 Arch Ave West Seattle Wash USA." Postcard is affixed with a one cent Canadian stamp. Postmark reads: "Prince Rupert BC PM 2 1 JUN 12."
People, boardwalks, and store signs visible in street scene. Printed annotation on recto reads: “6th St. Prince Rupert. B.C.” Handwritten message in ink on verso is addressed to: “Mrs. Loistram Halls Buildings Nicholas St Limerick Ireland”. Verso stamped "PRINCE RUPERT JUN 30 10".
Street scene depicts people, boardwalks, and buildings with store signs. Printed annotation on recto reads: “6th St. Prince Rupert. B.C.” Pencil marking on recto reads: “1912”(incorrect?). Handwritten message on verso in ink is addressed to: “Mrs. Willis Messinger Portland Oregon” Cancelation mark on Canadian 1 cent stamp reads: “Prince Rupert BC MR 11, 12”
Forest in background.
Handwritten notation included with photograph reads: “The ‘Beloved North,’ Skeena Riding (always)”.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Kispiox”.
Unidentified building stands in midground, water and hill on opposite shore visible in background.
Crowd stands in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Fall 1978, Kispiox, 2 Poles by Walter Harris”.
The pair sits in unknown room, office spaces in background.
Empty tables visible in background.
The group stands in unknown room, wood panel walls in background.
The pair stands in unidentified room, crowd in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Vince Gaspar--25 yrs., Kitimat”.
The pair stands in unknown room, desk in background.
Photograph depicts crowd of people in foreground near log fence. More crowds can be seen in distance at base of ski jump on either sides of the run. Jump visible at top of tree-covered hill in background. It is believed that this photograph was taken near the current location of City Hall.
Photograph depicts Slim Williams and four members of his dog team in the centre of the image, with a group of men, women and children standing behind him looking towards the camera. Handwritten annotation along bottom of photograph reads: "'Slim' Williams and Dog Team From Alaska to Chicago 1933". It is believed this photograph was taken in Hazelton, BC. and documents Slim Williams on his way to the Chicago Fair.
File consists of material relating to Smithers, B.C. Materials include newspaper clippings, a postcard, pamphlets, a booklet, a map, and reproductions of images, articles, and photographs. Highlights include:
- District of Smithers, "Smithers, British Columbia", [197-?] (pamphlet)
- Winter Games Committee, "Northern British Columbia Winter Games", 1979 (pamphlet)
- Bulkley Valley Museum, "An Historical Tour of Main Street, Smithers", 1981 (pamphlet)
- Town of Smithers Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Commission, "Smithers, British Columbia", [197-?] (booklet)
- Department of Regional Economic Expansion, "Land Capability Analysis, Canada Land Inventory Bulkley Area", [197-?] (Map)
- Province of British Columbia Lands Service, "The Prince Rupert Smithers Bulletin Area", [197-?]
- BC Provincial Archives, "Indians leaving Aldermere, B.C with dog team", 1911 (photograph reproduction)
- BC Provincial Archives, "Post office Telkwa Hotel at Aldermere B.C.", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
File consists of clippings and notes relating to social issues in Prince George. File predominantly consists of articles clipped from the Prince George Citizen relating to Aimhi, Boy Scouts, Prince George Rotary Club, homeless shelters, St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, social work, and health issues in Prince George.
File consists of photographs depicting Soda Creek Cemetery and presumably the general Soda Creek area. Also includes photographs of a personal residence and Kent Sedgwick with a dog.
Image depicts the old community hall in Soda Creek, B.C.
File consists of an oral history given by Ruth Suvee regarding her mother, Sophia Suvee, which was gathered as part of Dr. Mike Evan's oral history project with the Prince George Metis Elders Society. Includes consent forms, transcripts, and the recorded oral history on the original cassette.
Handwritten caption above this photo reads: "Sophie [Haach?] [lived?] in the Adams House". Photograph depicts Sophie seated behind table, curtains in background.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to South Fort George. Includes: "South Fort George - A trip to the past" heritage brochure produced by South Fort George Community Association (1987) and "B.C. Express Co. Heritage Site" typed document prepared by the Heritage Advisory Committee (Feb. 1994). Also includes photographs depicting various buildings from old South Fort George.
File consists of "South Fort George: A trip to the past", a heritage brochure prepared by the South Fort George Community Association.
File consists of notes, typescript documents, and clippings relating to the heritage potential of South Fort George. Includes: "Heritage Potential of South Fort George" typescript document by the Heritage Advisory Committee (Feb. 1982) and "Fort George Area - Historical and Heritage Opportunities Study" letter to the Mayor and Council of Prince George from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (5 Feb. 1982).
Photograph depicts a row of spectators wearing nice clothing, sitting on the curb in the shade of mature chestnut trees. Many of the spectators appear to be Indigenous women and children. They may be gathered to watch a parade or special event. There are Union Jacks and Canadian Red Ensign flags hanging in the trees, suggesting the event may be a Dominion Day event. Although the location is unknown, the presence of the chestnut trees suggests that this may have been taken on Lillooet Main Street.
File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to sports in Prince George, such as hockey, baseball, curling, skiing, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, boxing, horse racing. File predominantly includes clipped articles relating to development of parks and stadiums to hold sporting events. Includes various photocopied articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Gyro summary" printed email from Valerie Giles to Kent Sedgwick (14 July 2009); "RE: Commercial centre name" printed email chain between Kent Sedgwick and Rupinder Basi (7 Mar. 2007); and "Bylaw amendment #5909" letter to the mayor from Kent Sedgwick (20 Sept. 1993). Also includes photographs taken in 2005 of the Mark Gabriel stadium.
This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned: "#72961 - Sports - July 1st. South Fort George, B.C. 1912." The photograph likely depicts Dominion Day games in front of the Fort George Theatre.
Photograph depicts men on sternwheeler in river, opposite shore in background.
Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. “Charlotte,” Quesnel. B.C.” Handwritten message on verso is addressed to “Mr. O. Winter 1016 V Park St. Victoria B.C.” Cancellation stamp on Canadian 1 cent stamp reads: "ASHCROFT B.C. JUN [10?] 11".
Postcard photograph depicting Sternwheeler traveling in river with mountains in the background. Large group of people can be seen on deck, and two unidentified men stand on shore in foreground.
Printed annotation on recto reads: “S.S. Port ‘Simpson Hazelton BC”. Handwritten message on verso is dated “July 31st 1911”.
Church stands behind white fence, road and power lines in foreground.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "St. Andrew's Church, Sandwick, [?] Campbell River Rd (Maud Highway) The mother church in the '[?] District'."
File consists of a note, a clipping, and a reproduction relating to St. Andrew's United Church at 3555 Fifth Avenue, Prince George. This church was later on known as Trinity United Church.
File consists of a note and a reproduction relating to St George's Anglican Church in Central Fort George.
File consists of notes, clippings and reproductions relating to St. Michael's Church in the Millar Addition of Prince George.
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to St. Michael's Anglican Church, originally built at 1505 Fifth Avenue in Prince George.