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Kitimat Northern Sentinel
2009.6.13.47.02 · Item · June 1978
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

This newspaper is the issue of the Kitimat Northern Sentinel for the 25th anniversary of Kitimat. In celebration of the anniversary, the first page is a reprint of the original first page of the Kitimat Northern Sentinel Vol. 1 No. 1. Other topics covered in this anniversary issue include: the history of Kitimat, a historical sketch of the Alcan Project, Kenney Dam, the 16 km tunnel, the Kemano powerhouse, the transmission line, the smelter and the townsite.

Quesnel Forks cabin
2012.13.2.19.02.7 · Item · 2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a cabin at Quesnel Forks. There is a sign on the cabin that states, "Happy 150th Anniversary Cariboo Gold Rush 1859 - 2009."

Canadian Literature
1996.2.1.1.108 · File · 1983
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains correspondence to Brian Fawcett from W.H., Editor at the Canadian Literature. Includes a letter requesting Brian send in new poetry for publication in their 25th anniversary edition for 1984. Letter dated June 6, 1983.

History of the Quest Club
2001.1.077 · Item · 1999
Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

This 75th anniversary history of the Quest Club presented by Margaret Moffat and Joan Grainger at a celebratory luncheon held at Esther's Inn on October 12th, 1999 was gleaned from the History of the Quest Club prepared by Joy McMillan and Joan Grainger in 1984 for the 60th Anniversary of the Quest Club, and from Minutes of the Quest Club meetings up to 1999.

The Quest Club was started by six Prince George women who quested for more information in all fields of knowledge.

Log house
2012.13.1.135.5.24 · Item · 2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Photograph depicting a small log cabin with a front porch and a sign reading "Happy 150th Anniversary Cariboo Gold Rush 1859-2009", presumably taken in Quesnelle Forks.

UNBC June 2000
1994.1.1.1.188 · File · [after 1990]
Part of UNBC Office of External Relations

File consists of photographs of UNBC in June 2000. Includes images of: Jennifer Catherall; James Moore Radio Show; Disability Management Announcement; Aboriginal Awareness Day; and the 10th Anniversary & Donor Recognition.

2012.13.2.15.32 · File · 1987-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Pacific Great Eastern Railway line. Includes: "Remembering" special edition of the Coupler Marking the 75th anniversary of BC Rail and the PGE Railway (Jan. 1987). Also includes a photograph depicting the Ahbau railway bridge (2005).

2020.4.2.3.126 · Item · 2008
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is an original copy of the presentation booklet "Celebrating 35 Years of the Agricultural Land Reserve: 1973-2008" created by Farmland Defence League of BC for an anniversary event. Includes an article by G. Gary Runka entitled "BC's Agricultural Land Reserve - Its Historical Roots".

2009.6.1.592 · Item · 17 August 2004
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph taken in front of the 'icebergs' at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C. Campagnolo stands in middle row, third from right.

Card accompanying photograph reads: “UNBC’s 10th Anniversary, 08/17/04, With the compliments of Charles J. Jago, President and Vice-Chancellor”.

Warner Winter
1996.2.1.1.669 · File · 1985
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains correspondence to Brian Fawcett from Warner Winter. Includes a letter to Brian Fawcett from Warner Winter, Head of the English Department in the Emery Collegiate Institute, requesting Brian's presence to assist with their celebrations of the 25th anniversary. Letter dated September 1, 1985.

Accrual
2004.23 · [ca. 1985]
Part of Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. fonds

Collection consists of 1 framed print given by the BC Cancer Agency Capital Fund Campaign to Northwood Pulp & Timber Ltd. for their contribution to the annual campaign, c. 1985 ; Northwood company hats ; Northwood 25th anniversary flag ; Northwood lumber wrap.

Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd.
2012.13.2.12.01 · File · 1989-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of newspaper clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the history of various newspapers in Prince George. Also includes "Prince George This Week" newspaper article "New weekly makes debut" (13 Sept. 1989) and the 70 year anniversary edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper (16 May 1986).

Speeches: April, 2005 (I)
2009.6.11.061 · File · 2005
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File contains speeches, memoranda, draft memoranda, event programmes, event itineraries, and background material. Includes:

  • 19 Wing Comox Mess Dinner in Celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Comox, April 1, 2005
  • Abbotsford Police Department's 50th Anniversary Dinner, Abbotsford, April 2, 2005
  • City Status Celebration, Campbell River, April 4, 2005
  • Citizen Reaffirmation Ceremony in Honour of the 100th Anniversary of Rotary, Campbell River, April 4, 2005
  • Grand Council of the Order of St. John Dinner, Victoria, April 5, 2005
  • The International Association of Women Judges, Judges Across Borders Conference Opening Reception, Victoria, April 6, 2005
  • Coastal Carvers Exhibition, Nanoose Bay, April 8, 2005
  • Cathedral Deans of North America Conference Tea, Victoria, April 8, 2005
  • Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils Dinner, Prince George, April 9, 2005
  • Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in the B.C. Wine Industry Call for Entries Launch, Victoria, April 11, 2005
  • The Royal Canadian Legion Book Launch: We Will Remember Them (includes copy of book) Victoria, April 12, 2005
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada Awards, Victoria, April 13, 2005
  • Tribute to the late George Radford, Victoria, April 14, 2005
  • Historic Anniversary Memorial of the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Concentration Camp at Bergen Belsen, Victoria, April 14, 2005
Grace (Tommy) and Rex Boice
2008.3.4.4.1 · Item · April 1993
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Rex and Grace Boice sitting hand in hand and side by side in lawn chairs on patio. Flowers and hedges in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "April 1993 Arizona. Rex died May 1, 1993 at home in Haliburton (heart attack). We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary in March /93. We had a good Marriage! I miss him very much."

2013.6.21.1.3 · File · 1981-2013
Part of David Davies Railway Collection

File consists of material related to Canadian National Railway general and non-regional organization, management, finances, and national policies. Predominantly consists of photocopy reproductions, excerpts from books, and clippings from periodicals. Includes the following works: "The 40th Anniversary of the CN Symbol"; "Best Worst to First in 10 Years" by Tom Murray; "Designs for the Times: The Story of the CN Design Program"; and "CN Takes Control of BNSF's Vancouver Lines".

2012.13.2.06.05 · File · 1986-2009
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of businesses within Prince George. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "The History of Pastry Chef Bakery" (Nov. 2010); "Sole man" (June 2009); "Celebrating 95 years in Prince George" (Feb. 2006); and "Overwaitea Remembers Famous Green Teapot" (Feb. 1986). Also includes a CKPG Radio special anniversary issue of "Golden waves" and photographs depicting the demolition of Parkwood Mall (8 Apr. 1997).

2008.3.1.16.9 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing between two unidentified women. Fourth woman semi-visible on far right. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.

2009.6.13.38.081 · File · 1979
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

File consists of Campagnolo's incoming and outgoing correspondence in French and English regarding financial assistance for amateur athletics and programs. Also includes a report on the non-profit organizations of the National Sport and recreation Centre, ParticipACTION, the Coaching Association of Canada, and Hockey Canada, an application for federal financial aid from la Fondation du Sport Amateur de la Cote Nord Inc. [the Amateur Sport Foundation of the North Coast Inc.] in Quebec, and an application for federal financial aid for the 150th Anniversary of the Welland Ship Canal.

Periodicals
1996.2.9.6.11 · File · [before 2003]
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File consists of periodicals used in the research for "Virtual Clearcut". Includes issues of "The Prince George Citizen", "Plus! Magazine", the "Wilderness Committee Educational Report", the Alcan "Ingot", a feature on Northern Hardware's 75th anniversary. "The Omineca-Peace Renewal Report", "The Prince George Free Press", "Beautiful British Columbia" magazine, "Alberta Report" magazine, "British Columbia Report", "Alcan in British Columbia", and a special edition of "Time" magazine for September 11th 2001.

2020.4.3.10 · File · 1997
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of selected correspondence, mailings, periodicals, and pamphlets. Includes:

  • "A Tribute to the BCFA British Columbia Federation of Agriculture 50th Anniversary 1936-1986" supplement to the December 1986 issue of Country Life in BC
  • An invitation to participate in transforming and evolving the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at UBC, with an included 'Scenario Workbook'
  • BC Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food "Fast Facts" pamphlet
2008.3.2.4.2 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated between two unidentified women at table with pitcher and large open book in front of them. Projection screen stands midground, banners hang on wall in background. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "4-5 Conf".

2012.13.2.02.13 · File · 1979-1989
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of promotional material and economic information related to Prince George between 1979 and 1989. Includes: "Prince George and Region" booklet (1980); "Today's consumer magazine" second anniversary issue of Consumer newsmagazine (Mar. 1989); "Prince George official guide" promotional magazine (1980); "Northeastern coal megaproject fires up city's economy" article reprint (May 1982); "Prince George, B.C. 1979" promotional booklet (1979); and "Greater Prince George Analysis of Employment 1979" typescript document (1979).

Railway ephemera
2022.03.08 · File · 1933, [between 1973 and 1983]
Part of Stowell Forestry Collection

File contains:

  • Signed Christmas greeting card from British Columbia Railway, circa 1973-1983
  • Original commemorative presentation folio with railway illustration print and leaflet "The President and Directors of the Northern Pacific Railway Company announce the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Completion of the First Northern Transcontinental Railway System, September 8, 1883 - September 8, 1933"
2008.3.1.16.8 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing to right of unidentified woman. Banner hung in background reads: "PRINCE GEORGE B.C. / U.W.C / FORUMS SCHOLARSHIPS / LOCAL HISTORY". Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.

2008.3.2.4.3 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran standing second from left in group on four women. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'.Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "4-7 Conf".

2000.23.1.009 · File · 1964-1992
Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

File consists of two ornate holiday greeting cards produced by Canadian Forest Products, which provide a detailed history of the founding of Prince George in relation to the fur trade and the discovery of the site of Vancouver. Also includes a commemorative pictorial essay booklet by John M. Horton entitled "Re: Discovery' 92: An Exhibition of Marine Paintings and Historical Writings to Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Voyage of Discovery by Capt. George Vancouver featuring the Marine Paintings of John M. Horton" (1992).