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File consists of notes and reproductions for use by Kent Sedgwick for lectures. Includes: "Annual Meeting Western Division Canadian Association of Geographers" conference program and abstracts (7-8 Mar. 1997).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the "Attics to Archives" presentations for the Local Writers Series at the Prince George Public Library, including Kent Sedgwick's presentation on using maps for historical research. Includes: "Local Writers Series" poster from the Prince George Public Library (27 Mar. 2007) and "Location! Location! Location" typed notes for Kent Sedgwick's presentation (2007). File also includes a CD titled "Images for property presentation" containing images Kent Sedgwick used for his property presentation (2007).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a 2006 Lheidli T'enneh Cemetery presentation conducted by Kent Sedgwick.

File consists of a loose-leaf print of "A Documentary Study of the Lheidli T'enneh Cemetery Prince George" written by Kent Sedgwick.

File consists of a book titled "The Canada Sea-to-Sea Expeditions, 1989-1993 - Final Report" by Jim Smithers and the expedition group.

File consists of a spiral bound booklet titled "The Sir Alexander Mackenzie 'Canada Sea-to-Sea' Bicentennial Expeditions" prepared by Alexander Mackenzie Committee.

File consists of a spiral bound booklet titled "Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Management Plan" prepared by the Province of British Columbia.

File consists of a spiral bound booklet titled "Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Draft Management Plan" prepared by the Province of British Columbia.

File consists of a booklet titled "Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Master Development Plan" prepared by Parks Canada.

File consists of typed documents, letters, and reports relating to the Alexander Mackenzie voyageur route near Vanderhoof. Includes: "Nuxalk-Carrier Grease Trail / Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur route" management plan annual report from the Vanderhoof Forest District (Jan.-Dec. 1994) and "RE: Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail" letter to the regional managers of the Prince George Forest Region and Cariboo Forest Region and the Director of the Archaeology Branch from Greg Nicoholls, the chair of the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail Coordinating Committee (19 Apr. 1995).

File consists of a spiral bound book titled "The Alexander Mackenzie Trail: An interpretive history" by Rick Blacklaws and the Heritage Research Group in Ganges, British Columbia prepared for Parks Canada.

File consists of bound documents, plans, and reproductions. Includes: "Public input summary" spiral bound book from Parks Canada (Dec. 1985) and "Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail" bound book published by Parks Canada (17 July 1985).

File consists of reproduced copy of "To the Memory of Alexander Mackenzie's Granddaughter and last Descendant Mrs. Heald (Alexandra Isabel Mackenzie)" originally published in 1933.

File consists of notes and printed emails relating to the British Columbia Historical Federation.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the 1999 Heritage BC Conference. Includes: "Heritage-scapes" pamphlet from the Heritage Society of British Columbia (1999).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) 2001 Annual Conference, with the theme "A Planning Odyssey".

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the urban geography field trip conducted by Kent Sedgwick for the Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers (WDCAG).

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a field trip to Shelley conducted by Bev Christensen. Includes: "Lheidli T'enneh and Fort George" typed document by the BC Historical Federation (May 2003).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a downtown walking tour conducted by Sedgwick for the British Columbia Historical Federation 2003 conference. Also includes photographs depicting participants of the BC Historical Federation Conference on a downtown walking tour in Prince George (2003).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF) conference of 2003. Includes: the 2003 BCHF conference schedule, titled "Work and Society: Perspectives on Northern BC History" (May 2003); "RE: BC Historical Federation Conference" typed letter from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to Kent Sedgwick (24 Feb. 2003); and "Organizing Committee Members" typed letter from the City of Prince George to Kent Sedgwick (17 Feb. 2003).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a New Caledonia theme for the Heritage Society of British Columbia Seventh Annual Conference. Includes: "New Caledonia: The Frontier Yesterday and Today" typescript document by Garvin Moles and Kent Sedgwick (June 1985) and "Horizon 2" journal publication vol. 24 no. 2 (1986).

File consists of notes and photocopied photographs depicting historical Prince George that were used by Kent Sedgwick for tours.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to general Prince George history and heritage. Includes material regarding the L'heidli T'enneh People; Fort George; heritage houses in Prince George; buildings designed by architect Henry Wilson (Sacred Heart Church, Knox United Church, and City Hall); Fort George origins; the three Georges (South Fort George, Fort George, and Prince George); and other historic sites of Prince George.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Luther Collins Gunn and L.C. Gunn Park. Luther Colins Gunn was a survey engineer who had done work for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and the Pacific Great Eastern Railway when he arrived in Prince George. The L.C. Gunn trail follows the same route used by Gunn when surveying the rail routes in the Prince George area. Includes: "Gunn Point" typescript document by Ted Williams for the Heritage Advisory Committee (1985); "A Proposal - The L.C. Gunn Viewpoint" typescript letter to Mr. Mac Norris, president of the B.C.R. Company from Ted Williams and the Heritage Advisory Committee (27 Jan. 1987); and "Item of business, proposed use of District Lot # 486" typescript letter from the Heritage Advisory Committee to Beverley Pitman, Planning Assistant (31 May 1979). Also includes photographs depicting the Moffat farm (2005).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to hotels and motels in Prince George, including material on the former Prince George Hotel, which was on the corner of Fifth Avenue and George Street; the Alexandra Hotel which was built in Central Fort George at the corner of Third Avenue and Brunswick Street; The Europe Hotel on Third Avenue; The National Hotel at 1201 First Avenue; the London Hotel at 1479 Third Avenue; Astoria Hotel at 233 George Street; The Canada Hotel at 206 George Street; The Columbus Hotel which was at 1250 Third Avenue; and the Northern Hotel in South Fort George. File primarily includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper and printed photographs from The Exploration Place Museum database and The Royal BC Museum and Archives.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Ben Ginter's house. Ben Ginter was a Polish immigrant who grew up in rural Manitoba. He had owned a construction company and later bought the failing Cariboo Brewing. He opened Tartan Brewing in 1962. Ginter began innovating the brewing industry in British Columbia before dying of a heart attack in 1981. He was a controversial figure in Prince George. His house, which was where the now Ginter Park is, was the site of many legendary parties. File primarily consists of newspaper clippings and reproductions discussing the City of Prince George's decision to demolish the building and the controversy surrounding this decision. File also includes photographs depicting the interior and exterior of Ben Ginter's house prior to it being torn down (1997).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to 3067 Queensway, Prince George. The Queensway home was built in 1910 by Harry Close and Charlie Brown who operated a general store in South Fort George. It was purchased by a man named McLaughlin who was a wealthy lumberman, and later sold to Bert Roddis a government agent. The house had many occupants, but was next passed to Pat Moran in 1965 who continued to occupy the house into the late 1970s. Pat Moran owned Moran's Trailers in Prince George. Includes: "Queensway home built in 1910 by bachelors" clipped article from the Prince George Citizen (8 Dec. 1977); Also includes a photograph depicting a house on Queensway, Prince George and printed photographs depicting the house after a fire in 1998.

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).

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 notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the St. Pius X Catholic Church at Lheidli T'enneh Indian Reserve No.2 in Shelley. Includes: "Historic Church" pamphlet prepared for the BC Historical Federation conference (May 2003); "B.C. Heritage Conference '85" poster (1985); and "Special Request" letter from Ellen Edwards to Prince George City Hall (17 Jan. 1995). Also includes photographs depicting the church at the Shelley reserve and its stained-glass windows.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to a heritage house at at 1111 Connaught Drive, Prince George, which was the residence of Dr. John McArthur. Dr. John McArthur was a general practitioner in Prince George, who was involved with community life, including coaching of the local PG Senior Hockey Team.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to John Prince Myers, one of the founders of Cranbrook Sawmill, and his house at 1633 Norwood Street that burnt down in 1933. File primarily consists of photocopied newspaper articles relating to the Cranbrook Sawmill and the burning of the house at 1633 Norwood Street, and printed copies of photographs from The Exploration Place Museum database depicting the house and sawmill. Includes printed email chain between Greg Halseth, Kent Sedgwick, and John G . Myers (Sept. 2004).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Gorse Street, Prince George. Includes: "RE: Gorse pic" printed email from Brian Fawcett to Kent Sedgwick (2 June 2008) and "Heritage Site Inventory 1420 Gorse" typescript document (2009). Also includes a photograph depicting a house at the address 1420 Gorse Street, Prince George (2009).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Lawrence William Popovich. Lawrence Popovich worked for the Canadian National Railway and Via Rail, and later for the Greyhound Bus Lines and Canada Post.

File consists of notes and clippings relating to a presentation on the Millar Addition by Kent Sedgwick. Also includes "Please join us as we celebrate Heritage Week 2000!" printed invitation (26 Feb. 2000).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Millar Addition in Prince George. Includes: "Heritage Walking Tour" pamphlet from Revelstoke Museum (2001); "A Millar Addition Heritage Tour" pamphlet from the Fraser Fort George Regional Museum (1985); and "RE: 1461 and 1423 Ingledew residences" typescript letter from Denise McCallum, Curator at the Fraser Fort George Museum Society to the Roman Catholic Episcopal of Prince Rupert (26 Feb. 1985). Also includes photographs depicting houses within the Millar Addition, including houses at the addresses 1389 Ingledew Street, 1711 Elm Street, and a house on Gorse Street (2008).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Charles Millar and the Millar Addition in Prince George.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to veteran housing in Prince George. File predominantly consists of clipped and photocopied articles about a lack of housing for returning veterans from the Second World War. Also includes a photograph of a house in the Millar Addition.

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 notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Knox United Church at 1448 Fifth Avenue, Prince George. Includes: "Knox United Church earns heritage places award" clipped article from Prince George Citizen newspaper (13 Feb. 2010); "City of Prince George" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Heather Seabrooke (8 May 1989); "Response" typescript letter from Heather Seabrook to Kent Sedgwick (12 Sept. 1989); and "Knox Church" typescript document by Kent Sedgwick (7 Mar. 1991). Also includes photographs depicting the interior and exterior of Knox United Church in Prince George (1991).

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.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the first Pentecostal church originally at 1405 Sixth Avenue, Prince George.

File consists of a note and a reproduction relating to First Methodist Church on Third Avenue, which was later moved to 1389 Ingledew Street in Prince George. File predominantly consists of printed photographs from The Exploration Place Museum database depicting First Methodist Church.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Lutheran churches in Prince George. The Connaught Hill Lutheran Church took over the original Knox Presbyterian Church in South Fort George, which later moved into the new Knox Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Brunswick Street. By 1958 there were two Lutheran Churches including Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at 3590 Dufferin, and the Zion Lutheran Church at 180 South Tabor Street in Prince George.

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 notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Bethel Baptist Church previously at 459 Cassiar Street near Fifth Avenue in Prince George.

File consists of a note and a reproduction relating to St. Stephen's Church (Anglican Church) in South Fort George.

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Knox Presbyterian Church in Prince George. Knox Presbyterian Church was originally established in South Fort George in 1910. First Presbyterian (Fort George, B.C.) and Knox Presbyterian were a single field under the care of one minister until 1913, when they became two separate fields. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was established in the new town of Prince George in 1914, but amalgamated with Knox in 1915. The latter moved to the new townsite from South Fort George in 1916, eventually becoming Knox United Church (Prince George, B.C.).