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Rocky Mountain history
2012.13.2.19.11 · Bestanddeel · 1978-2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to history of the Rocky Mountains. Includes: "Cave & Basin Hot Springs" pamphlet prepared by Parks Canada (1985); "Canadian Rockies Heritage" pamphlet by The Whyte Foundation (1985); "The Alpine Club of Canada" pamphlet by the Alpine Club of Canada (1990); and "Snow War: a guide to the history of Rogers Pass" pamphlet by Parks Canada (1978).

Kitimat
2012.13.2.19.21 · Bestanddeel · 1979, 2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, reproductions, and typed documents relating to Kitimat.

2008.27.4 · Bestanddeel · 1998-2003
Part of Knox McCusker Collection

File consists of the following materials:

  • Letter to Vernon C. Brink from the National Archives of Canada re: Knox McCusker holdings (March 1, 1999)
  • Photocopy of article: "Living Landscapes: Exploring the wilds of northeaster BC" by Ross Peck and Brian Apland
  • Some materials for an article on Knox McCusker, D.L.S.
  • Material about the life of Knox Freeman McCusker
  • Letter to Mrs. Rutherford (Oct. 5, 1999) re: access to interview of Knox McCusker by Frank Willis
  • Accession information print-out re: interview of Knox McCusker by Frank Willis in 1954
  • National Archives of Canada accession information print-out re: Dominion Land Surveyor Diaries, 1881-1930
  • Mary Henry / Knox McCusker "Team" (April 19, 1998)
  • Letter to Mrs. Rutherford from George Ungar re: background information on Knox McCusker
2012.13.3.2.03 · Bestanddeel · 2002-2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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).

2012.13.5.09 · Bestanddeel · 2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to a book chapter titled "Frontier Outpost to 'Northern Capital': the functional transformation of Prince George, B.C., Canada" written by Kent Sedgwick and Greg Halseth for "Beyond the Metropolis: Urban Geography as if Small Cities Mattered". Includes: "RE: Book Chapters" printed email from Ben Ofori-Amoah to Greg Halseth and Kent Sedgwick (14 Sept. 2004). Includes a CD containing notes and material relating to the book chapter co-written by Kent Sedgwick and Greg Halseth (2004).

2012.13.2.09.04 · Bestanddeel · 1986-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to bibliographic references about the central interior of British Columbia. Includes: "Pioneers of the Central Interior" pamphlet from the Prince George Public Library (Nov. 1986) and "Manitoba Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs" typescript letter from Shirlee Anne Smith to Frank Leonard (9 May 1980).

2012.13.2.14.26 · Bestanddeel · 2001-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of reproductions and pamphlets relating to outdoor recreation in Prince George. Includes material regarding bird watching, fishing, hiking, and regional and provincial parks. Includes: "Prince George Backroads" clipped article from The Angler's Atlas magazine (Sept. 2004); "Bird Viewing around Prince George" pamphlet prepared by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks in cooperation with the Prince George Naturalist Club; "Forests for the World" pamphlet prepared by the City of Prince George; and "Regional Parks" pamphlet prepared by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

2012.13.2.20.01 · Bestanddeel · 1980, 2002-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Strathnaver, BC. Also includes maps depicting Cottonwood River and Hixon areas of the Cariboo Land District (1972 and 1980).

2012.13.3.1.03 · Bestanddeel · 1970-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to heritage homes in Central Fort George. Includes a "BC Rail" typescript letter from Dick Rowe at BC Rail to Kent Sedgwick (10 Nov. 1987); "Irene Jordan brothel location" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick (1990); and "Heritage inventory record" booklet describing heritage buildings in Prince George (1990). Also includes photographs depicting veteran housing on Burden Street in Prince George; a house at the address 510 Douglas Street in Prince George (2003); and Erle's Iron Works shop with a man outside welding the turrets for the Sikh temple (Aug. 1990).

Guest lecture for GEOG 200
2012.13.5.08 · Bestanddeel · 1998-2004
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Kent Sedgwick's guest lecture for UNBC course "GEOG 200 Geography of British Columbia".

East Line photos
2012.13.2.17.06 · Bestanddeel · [between 1999 and 2005]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and printed photographs relating to the East Line. The file includes photographs that depict various areas on the Upper Fraser and within the communities, including Dome Creek; Sinclair Mills; Penny; Grand Canyon; and Crescent Spur (between 1999 and 2005).

Fraser River Big Bend
2012.13.2.17.11 · Bestanddeel · [between 1999 and 2005]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of aeriel photographs depicting the Fraser River Big Bend, where the Fraser River changes direction from westbound to southbound at its "Big Bend" near the Huble Homestead Historic Site, 45 km north of Prince George, British Columbia.

2012.13.2.17.34 · Bestanddeel · 1982, 2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Mount Robson and the Red Pass. Also includes photographs reproduced in 1982 depicting the Mount Robson Ranch (date of original photographs unknown).

Prince George climate
2012.13.2.11.08 · Bestanddeel · 1984-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to climate in Prince George. Includes: "Annual meteorology summary Prince George, B.C". document from Environment Canada (1989).

2012.13.2.11.16 · Bestanddeel · 2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to place-based computing geography methodology regarding inter-disciplinary research on experiences of place to teach history and geography and used by Kent Sedgwick.

Fort George Park
2012.13.2.14.01 · Bestanddeel · 1978-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to Fort George Park (renamed in 2015 to Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park). Includes: "Fort George Park" typescript document; "Plan No17962" reproduction of downtown map and plan no 17962 (1969); "Fort George Park" handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick; and "Park No. JK 85 Fort George Park" map depicting plans for Fort George Park (28 June 1978).

2012.13.2.11.07 · Bestanddeel · 2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to maps and mapping in British Columbia. File primarily consists of resources from the University of Northern British Columbia, the College of New Caledonia, the Prince George Public Library, and printed secondary sources for where to find maps, mapping techniques, how to produce maps, and surveying processes. Includes: "Prince George and District map collection finding aid" typescript document from the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum and Archives (Oct. 1989).

2012.13.2.02.46 · Bestanddeel · 2001-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Hudson's Bay Company subdivision. Includes material on the subdivision, survey, and sale of lands in Fort George owned by the Hudson's Bay Company.

McBride and Dunster
2012.13.2.17.31 · Bestanddeel · 1983, 2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Mcbride and Dunster. Includes photographs depicting the Croyden cemetery and the Dunster ferry site (2005).

Central BC resource surveys
2012.13.2.02.26 · Bestanddeel · 2002-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to historical and contemporary natural resource surveys in British Columbia. Includes material on oil discovery, farming conditions, timber stands, the Alaskan Highway, and railway development. File predominantly consists of search results from the University of Northern British Columbia library, College of New Caledonia library, and Prince George Public Library regarding British Columbia's natural resource surveying.

East Line communities
2012.13.2.17.01 · Bestanddeel · 1998-2005
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the East Line Section of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in Central British Columbia.

Fraser River Big Bend
2012.13.2.17.12 · Bestanddeel · [between 1999 and 2005]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of aerial photographs depicting the Fraser River Big Bend, where the Fraser River changes direction from westbound to southbound at its "Big Bend" near the Huble Homestead Historic Site, 45 km north of Prince George, British Columbia.

Land survey information
2012.13.2.02.25 · Bestanddeel · 1997-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to contemporary and historical land surveying in British Columbia, includes material on Hunter Joseph who surveyed Quesnel to Salmon River in 1874; F.P. Burden and the surveying of the Cariboo District; and Mr. J.D. Pemberton, the colonial surveyor in 1851. File primarily consists of Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes on land surveying in British Columbia and printed search results for the College of New Caledonia and BC Archives on land surveying. Includes: "Owning land: what you should know" pamphlet published by The Canadian Council of Land Surveyors (2004) and "Survey Systems in BC" email chain between Kent Sedgwick and John Whittaker, a B.C. Land Surveyor, discussing past land survey systems and surveyed areas in British Columbia (6 Oct. 2009).

2012.13.2.02.43 · Bestanddeel · 2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of maps and notes relating to the original Prince George city plans by Brett and Hall. Brett & Hall were landscape architects from Boston, MA who designed the original plan for Prince George, including features such as the Crescents neighbourhood. Includes photographs depicting the original plans by Brett & Hall for Prince George (2006).

Prince George rivers
2012.13.2.14.22 · Bestanddeel · 1980-1991, 2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to rivers in Prince George. Includes: "Proposal for Cottonwood Island as a park reserve" typescript document by the New Caledonia Institute of Environmental Studies [ca. 1980]; "Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services" typescript letter from John McMurdo to Graham Farstad (15 Dec. 1982); "Rip-rap for Goat Island" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Ernie Obst (23 Oct. 1986); "Ted Williams' river tour notes" typescript document by Ted Williams (June 1991); and "RE: Moffat A.L.R Exclusion and Archaeological Site F1Rq 2" typescript letter from Steve Acheson to Daniel Guerrette (11 May 1982).

2012.13.2.02.44 · Bestanddeel · [ca. 2006]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File predominantly consists of photocopies of newspaper articles, along with notes and reproductions relating to the development of the Prince George townsite and subdivision of Fort George, especially the area covered by Cariboo District Plan 1268. Includes material on investments and sale of lots in Prince George, Grand Trunk Pacific development in Prince George, and incorporation of the city of Prince George.

Monkman Pass area
2012.13.2.14.24 · Bestanddeel · 1973-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Monkman Pass area. Includes: "Monkman Pass Memorial Trail" brochure prepared by Tumbler Ridge (2006); "The trail to Monkman Pass" clipped article from BC Outdoors magazine (July 1983); "Regional District of Fraser-Fort George" typescript letter from Y.D. Kennedy to Kent Sedgwick (5 Sept. 1973); and "Alberta Wilderness Association Newsletter" newspaper vol. 13 no. 1 (1983).

Soda Creek
2012.13.2.19.08 · Bestanddeel · 2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Soda Creek, BC. Also includes photographs depicting Soda Creek (2006).

2012.13.5.07 · Bestanddeel · 2002-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Kent Sedgwick's guest lecture at the University of Northern British Columbia on Prince George. Includes: "Situating Prince George" handwritten lecture notes by Kent Sedgwick (2006) and "Geography of British Columbia" university syllabus (2003). Also includes a CD-R "Situating P.G". containing Kent Sedgwick's notes and photographs (Mar. 2006).

South Fort George townsite
2012.13.2.02.47 · Bestanddeel · 1986-2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the South Fort George townsite. Includes "Name change from Glenora Park to Paddlewheel Park" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to The Mayor and Council (12 Sept. 1988).

Chilcotin region
2012.13.2.19.09 · Bestanddeel · 1973, 2006
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Chilcotin region. Includes: "CNC Outdoors Club Trip to Farewell Canyon" poster (Nov. 1973).

Dominion Land Survey system
2012.13.2.02.24 · Bestanddeel · [2007?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Dominion Land Survey system. File primarily consists of photocopies of original township layout systems between 1881 and 1917 and printed secondary sources on the standardization of the Dominon Land Survey system in British Columbia and Alberta.

Hatley Park, Victoria
2012.13.2.02.41 · Bestanddeel · 2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Hatley Park, Victoria, which was designed by landscape architects Brett and Hall. Brett and Hall had also assisted in city planning in Prince George. File also contains a CD titled "RRU Archives Brett and Hall Hatley Plans" containing material about the Brett and Hall Hatley plans from the Royal Roads University Archives.

2012.13.2.11.06 · Bestanddeel · 2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes relating to Kent Sedgwick's collection of maps depicting Prince George and region. File primarily includes handwritten and typed notes from Kent Sedgwick describing and listing various maps he had in his collection.

2012.13.2.02.23 · Bestanddeel · 2001-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to pre-emption crown land grants between 1869 until 1912 in British Columbia, primarily in Prince George. File primarily consists of printed copies of pre-emptor maps of Prince George and region from the Royal BC Archives and Museum.

The Duke of Connaught
2012.13.2.02.37 · Bestanddeel · 2001-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to Prince Arthur the Duke of Connaught, the third son of Queen Victoria who took the place of Governor General in Canada in 1911. Connaught Hill in Prince George was named in rememberance after Prince Arthur. File predominantly consists of printed websites and newspaper articles describing Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, and his role as Governor General.

Fort George Canyon
2012.13.2.03.05 · Bestanddeel · 1982-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Fort George Canyon. Includes: "City of Prince George" typescript letter from Kent Sedgwick to Mr. Ron Drane, Manager of Pine Centre (7 June 1984) and "Fort George Canyon Hiking Trail" pamphlet published by the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum (July 1984). Also includes photographs depicting the Fort George Canyon and men hiking the trail (1985).

2012.13.2.17.03 · Bestanddeel · 2003-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

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).

City Beautiful movement
2012.13.2.02.39 · Bestanddeel · 1996-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the City Beautiful movement across North America. File predominantly consists of photocopied articles: "The City Beautiful" by Fredrick Law Olmsted, Jr.; "The Plan of Chicago 1909" by Amy Diadamo; "Vancouver and the City Beautiful Movement" by Rodger Todhunter; "The Urbanization of America" by Blake McKelvey; and "The Rise of Modern Urban Planning" by Anthony Sutcliffe. File also includes an issue of the "Journal of the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada", Vol. 32 No. 1 (2007).