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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 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).

The Church Missionary Intelligencer. New Series. 1 September 1873

Photograph depicts a mayoral portrait of John Backhouse.

The Canada Chart depicts Canadian federal and provincial and government information and graphics.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to electric power in Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Lighting controversy a tempest in a light bulb" (Jan. 2009) and "Lighting up the night" (Aug. 2003). Also includes a "Heritage site inventory" typescript document and a photograph depicting the powerhouse in Prince George [before 1999].

File consists of notes, reproductions, and clippings relating to the cemetery in Prince George. Includes: "Landscape of the Past: A brief history of the Prince George municipal cemetery" photocopied essay by Gary McKivett (1999); "RE: SFG cemetery" printed email from Robin and Barbara Fairservice to Kent Sedgwick (8 July 2008); "City of Prince George Memorandum" typescript document from the Heritage Advisory Committee (14 Mar. 1991); "The Prince George Family History Society" brochure (1991); and "City of Prince George by-law no.732" reproduction of a typescript document (Dec. 1953). Also includes "Plan of subdivision of part of Lot 925" a map reproduction depicting the lots beside the Fraser River and the original cemetery (1910).

File consists of clippings, letters, notes, and reproductions relating to the development and use of a coat of arms for the city of Prince George. Includes: "Coat of arms committee minutes" (9 Dec. 1994); printed photos of the proposed coat of arms and flag for the city of Prince George (Jan. 1995); "Ceremony for the Presentation of Armorial Bearings and Letters Patent to the City of Prince George" (29 July 1996); an invitation from the office of the mayor (29 July 1996); "Proposed armorial bearings for the city of Prince George"; "Symbolism in the armorial bearings of Prince George, B.C". (12 May 1995); and "The Canada Chart". Also includes a poster entitled "The Canada Chart". Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Coat of arms tell own story"; "City, CNC join old tradition" (30 July 1996); "Coat of arms carved for chamber" (19 Nov. 1996).

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).

Series consists of material related to courses taught by Weller as a professor at Bishop’s University, Lakehead University and UNBC. Material includes lecture notes, syllabi, reading lists, exam questions, assignments, photocopied articles, and newspaper clippings.

Series consists of images pertaining the Collison family, North Coastal First Nations communities, means of transportation along North Coastal British Columbia, and various church structures and religious events.

File consists of material relating to Thomas Dufferin Pattullo who was a politician, businessman, public servant, and premier of BC in 1933. Materials include a reproduction of Bill Russell's book "Thomas Dufferin Pattullo", and reproductions of journal articles.

File consists of a photocopied newspaper clipping (1934) and a newspaper article transcription (1930) regarding the economic depression in Prince George and northern BC in the 1930s.

Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to land survey, development, and settlement in Prince George and British Columbia. Land surveys were conducted in British Columbia by surveyors George Dawson, the North Coast Land Company, Alfred R.C. Selwyn, and the Geological Survey of Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. James C. Anderson and engineer J. Gill conducted topographical surveys for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway on Fort George and the Indian Reserve. Surveyors and land plot companies developed the land for sale to promote settlement in the area. Also includes materials regarding the continued development of the City of Prince George throughout the 20th century. The files primarily consist of newspaper clippings, research notes, and photocopied documents.

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).

Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to the incorporation of the City of Prince George. Topics include the naming of the City of Prince George, city boundaries, the city amalgamation with Fort George and South Fort George, city census records, and mayors of Prince George.