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File consists of an oral history given by Jerline Doucette, 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.

File consists of an oral history given by Rose Bortolon, 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.

File consists of an oral history given by Antonia Brommeland, 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.

File consists of records created and collected by Kent Sedgwick regarding Cottonwood Island in connection with his employment with the City of Prince George Planning Department. Includes briefs, proposals, memoranda, correspondence, newspaper clippings, questionnaires, legal correspondence, meeting minutes, and photocopied excerpts from maps/plans. Also includes two polaroid photo prints depicting garbage in Cottonwood Island Park circa 1979. Highlights include:

• Prince George Kiwanis Club, "Brief to City Council, City of Prince George, re: Nechako Riverfront Park", 12 Mar. 1973.
• New Caledonia Institute of Environmental Studies, "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a Park Reserve", Summer 1973.
• "Cottonwood Island Study", [before 1975] (photocopy).
• Mary Fallis, "Letter to the Editor of The Citizen", 5 Mar. 1976 (photocopy).
• City of Prince George Planning Department, "Ownership, Legal and Assessment Data - Private and School District Properties within the Proposed Replot Area [Island Cache]", 11 Oct. 1978.
• "Assessed Values for City and Crown Lands within the Proposed Replot Area North of First Ave" (handwritten table), 16 Oct. 1978.

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned: "Construction work - GTP railway bridge into Prince George. Townsite conditions harsh. Floating ice piling up a danger. Winter 1913-1914."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned: "Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Bridge construction (falsework) crossing Fraser River from East entering Prince George."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned: "Construction Days - GTP Railway."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned: "Interior of the CNR station till 1922". This photograph is presumed to depict the interior of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway station in Prince George, circa 1922. In 1923, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was absorbed into Canadian National Railways.

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.

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned "#72004 - Arrival of the semi-weekly [stagecoach] in Fort George, B.C. 1912. Mr. Al Young is the driver."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned "#15539 - Indian Village at Fort George, B.C."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned "George Street - Prince George, B.C. January 26th, 1915." The King George Hotel is depicted in the photograph.

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned "Railroad Construction at Prince George, B.C. February 15th, 1914."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph is captioned "Prince George GTP Railway yards, just recently put into use. April 12, 1914."

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph depicts the B.C. Provincial Police Constable's sitting room in South Fort George.

This reproduction of a BC Provincial Archives photograph depicts four men at the courtroom in South Fort George.

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 material relating to Prince Rupert. Materials include correspondence, a postcard, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, a book, a magazine, photographs, reproductions of journal articles and reproduction photo negatives. Highlights include:

• National Harbours Board, "Port of Prince Rupert", 1977 (pamphlet)
• Prince Rupert Port Facilities, "Port of Prince Rupert", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• National Harbours Board, "Port Directory, the keys to international Commerce", 1975 (book)
• Western Ports Symposium, "Kitimat-British Columbia's Newest Port", 1977 (reproduction)
• Prince Rupert Visitors Bureau, "Prince Rupert Beautiful British Columbia the gateway city halibut capital of the world", [197-?] (magazine)
• Prince Rupert Visitors Bureau, "Welcome to Canada's Northwestern City", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• Motor Crest Hotel, "Prince Rupert B.C.", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives, "B.C Bureau of Mines, Omineca mining district", 1915 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Swannell Survey", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "B.C Bureau of Mines", 1909 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Omineca mining district", 1915 (photograph reproduction)
• 29 photographs of unidentified photographs [poor reproductions]

The publication is of the Prince George Citizen newspaper, titled "Happy Birthday Prince George 70 years: Look at us now!" from March 6, 1985.

The publication is for the 75th anniversary of Northern Hardware & Furniture Company in the Prince George area. The newsletter was published by Northern Hardware in 1994.

This issue of The Citizen newspaper was themed around "British Columbia Centennial 1871 to 1971" and published Tuesday July 20, 1971. The centennial publication features articles on pioneers, local businesses, and major events.

File consists of material relating to Prince George, British Columbia. Materials include a newspaper, calendars, newspaper, pamphlet, map, newsletters, booklet, postcards, photograph reproductions, and articles. Highlights include:

• The Citizen, "Prince George Official Guide", [198-?] (magazine)
• Brian Gardiner, M.P. Prince George-Bulkley Valley, "Calendar", 1993
• The Citizen, "Happy Birthday Prince George 70 years: Look at us now!", March 6, 1985 (newspaper)
• Prince George Town Centre Business Association, "Your Guide to Downtown Prince George", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Fraser Fort George Museum, "A Millar Addition Heritage Tour, Prince George, B.C.", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• Prince George Railway Museum, "Self-Guided Tour", [199-?] (pamphlet)
• Prince George Railway Museum, "On Track", 1983 (newsletter)
• Boston Pizza, "The Official Prince George Tourist Street Map", [198-?] (map)
• Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, "Conserving A Proud Heritage", 1983 (reproduction booklet)
• Fort George Regional Museum, "Museum Mirror", Vol. 3 No. 2, 1987 (newsletter)
• Fort George Regional Museum, "Museum Mirror", Vol. 3 No. 1, 1986 (newsletter)
• Fort George Regional Museum, "Museum Mirror", Vol. 1 No. 1, 1985 (newsletter)
• Fort George Regional Museum, "Fort George Railway", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• QM Industries LTD, "People Producing Ideas and Equipment For Industry", [198-?] (booklet)
• Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, "Prince George, B.C. 1978", [198-?] (booklet)
• Greater Prince George Visitors and Convention Bureau, "Prince George British Columbia Canada", [197-?] (pamphlet)
• Fort George Museum, "The Arrival of the Steel 70th Anniversary", 1984 (calendar)
• Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, "Historic Huble Homestead, Prince George British Columbia", [199-?] (pamphlet)
• Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, "Regional Parks", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Prince George Region Development Corporation, "Circle Tours in Prince George Area", 1996 (pamphlet)
• The Citizen, "70 years: look at us now!", March 6, 1985 (newspaper)
• Northern Hardware, "75 Years of Service in the Prince George Area", 1994 (magazine)
• The Citizen, "Centennial 1871-1971", July 20, 1971 (newspaper)
• Marie Nagel, "The 1984 Historical Calendar of Prince George", 1983 (calendar)
• Prince George Public Library, "Local History of Prince George" 1984 (booklet)
• Prince George Chamber of Commerce, "Prince George British Columbia", [198-?] (pamphlet)
• Regional Development Commission, "Prince George B.C", 1975 (booklet)
• Jessie Bond Sugden, "In the Shadow of the Cutbanks", 1985 (book)
• Prince George Public Library, "Local History of Prince George", 1983 (pamphlet)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Bridge Construction Crossing Fraser River from East entering Prince George", [190?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Construction Days G.T.P. Railway", [190?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Construction work G.T.P railway bridge into Prince George", [between 1910 and 1914] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "The court room at South Fort George, B.C", [190?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "B.C. Provincial Police - South Fort George, B.C, Showing the Constable's sitting-room", [190?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Interior of the CNR Station", [192-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Prince George from G.T.P. Railway Yard", April 12, 1914 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Railroad Construction at Prince George, B.C", 1914 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "George Street Prince George", 1915 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Indian Village at Fort George, B.C", [191-?] (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Arrival of the semi-weekly stage at Fort George, Mr. Al Young is the driver", 1912 (photograph reproduction)
• BC Provincial Archives, "Sports South Fort George", 1912 (photograph reproduction)

Kent Sedgwick’s research subject files contain original research notes, interviews and oral histories, news clippings, and collected primary and secondary sources. The series also includes both original and reproduction photographs, audio recordings, and maps. The subject files primarily relate to the history, urban planning, and historical geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia, especially Prince George area and the East Line communities over the course of the 20th century. They also include extensive notes on geographic features, landscapes, interpretative trails, architectural history, industrial history, history of Western exploration and land survey, and the First Nations history of the region.

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.

This fonds consists of material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick, author, professor, Prince George urban planner, and prominent local historian. This body of records documents Sedgwick’s research interests in the history and geography of the Central Interior of British Columbia. The fonds also reflects his work as a Prince George Senior City Planner, his involvement in local community organizations, and his teaching at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia.

The fonds includes:
1) Photographs taken by Kent Sedgwick across British Columbia, predominantly in the Central Interior region;
2) Research subject files consisting of original research documentation and collected reference material, predominantly focusing on topics relating to local history, city planning, and geography in the Prince George area and the British Columbia Central Interior;
3) Documentation of Kent Sedgwick’s community involvement, including records created over the course of his work with the Prince George Heritage Commission, , the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Association, and other local organizations;
4) Writings, publications, and lectures written, edited, or conducted by Kent Sedgwick;
5) Professorial records consisting of lectures and material relating to Sedgwick’s teaching appointments at the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia;
6) Maps collected by Kent Sedgwick covering historical and contemporary British Columbia.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Upper Fraser Historical Geography Project done on the East Line and Upper Fraser in collaboration with the University of Northern British Columbia researchers. Includes a CD titled "Kent's Upper Fraser Files" containing Kent's research files for the Upper Fraser project (7 Jan. 2004) and a computer diskette titled "Oral Histories" containing an oral history interview with a woman (2004).

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.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter U, including Bill and Mary Umphreville.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter T, including: Harry Thacker, Connie Tiljoe, Stephen Tingley, Philip and Emily Tompkins, George and Mary Tomlinson, Mack Toodick, George Toombs, Charles Trowse, Kenneth and Phillip Trombley, Joe Trulson, and Pat Turkki.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter W, including: Olga Walker, Bill Wallace, Milt Warren, Jim Watson, Paul Watson, Hilary Wearne, Norm Weseen, Fred Wells, Moses Wesley, William Anthony Augustine West, Willis West, Wiley Wilford, Jimmie Williams, Ray Williston, Earl and Alice Willsie, Art Wilson, Jack Wilson, Peter Wilson, James Shaver Woodsworth, Kate Helen Woods, James William Woods, Steven Wong, Bill Woycik, William W. Wrathall, Bob R.J. Wylie, Keith Yorston, Bill and Eleanor Zelisney, Martha Zlot, and Wally and Alice Zubrecki.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter S, including: Sage Noble Walter, Polly Sargent, John Sargent, Arthur Sampson, Sater Synove, Louis Schibli, Sam Service, Granny Seymour, Dave Shaw, Arthur Shelford, George Simpson, Alexander Sinclair, Marcus Smith, Andy Spisak, John Stephens, Monica Storrs, Jessie Sugden, and Twain Sullivan.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter V, including: Elizabeth Anderson Varley, Jim Somer Van, Rhyn B. J. Van, William Cornelius Van Horne, and Vaart Ralph Vander.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter R, including: Jane Bertha Ranahan, Bertha Ranahan, Wharton Redman, Merle Redding, Harper Reed, Ernst Reimann, Bill Robertson, Sammy Robinson, Winnie Robinson, Hans Roine, Leo Rossi, and Bert Russell.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter M, including: Ben Muma, Vic Morgan, Martha Morgan, Mazie Armitage Moore, Dorothy Moore, Joanne Monaghan, Walter Moberly, Alfred A. Milne, Olive Miller, Beryl Miller, Joe Mettler, Anna Maria Mellace, Adrien and Jo Meeuwissen, Mildred M. Matheson, Jacob Martens, and Ruth Marko.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter N, including: E.J. Norman, John Nilson, Frank Neurauter, John Neilsen, and Harold Neave.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter O, including: William Ogilvie, Ken and Sadie Olson, Wiggs O'Neil, Imbert Orchard, Annie Ormandy, and Ted Owen.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter P, including: Thor Paulsen, Frank and Adele Paquette, Louie and Flora Perrin, Margret and Milles Perry, Duncan Pitman, and Clarence and Laura Pollard.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter Q, including Bill and Bea Quadros.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter J, including: Alfred Joseph, Dan Jones, Jimmy Joseph, Joseph Jollymore, Lukin Johnston, Chester Jeffery, and Captain Jackman.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter K, including: Henry John Keefe, Jack Kendrick, Alma Kerr, Archie Kerr, Carol Kerr, Vera Kerr, Jean Kilpatrick, Eileen Kimball, Marion and Don Knoerr, Anne Konst, Bonne Koopmans, Hilda and Barney Kruisselbrinks, Barney Kruisselbrink, and Maria Kryklwyj.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter H, including: Harry Hagman, Brown Haig, Lynn Hancock, John Bishop Hannen, Ernest Hann, Addie and Ernie Hann, John Canon Hannen, Thomas Hankin, Bob Harlow, Eliff Harrison, Donald Graham Harvie, Lester Hawkes, Ernest Heal, Harmon Helmericks, Della Herman, Jessie Hewlett, Yvonne Hibder, Clarence Hickey, Clarence Higenbotham, Herd Hill, Sarah Hindle, Ann and George Holdways, Christine Holland, Arthur Richard Holzworth, Jack Hotell, James Houston, Ivor Howells, Peter and Ellen Huber, Norman Hueston, Tony Hunt, Ivy Hunter, and Bruce Hutchison.

This subject file consists of collected information about people with last names starting with the letter I, including: T.A.K Irwin, Harold Adams Innis, and Guy Ilstad.