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Atlin Museum - Moose Hall
2012.13.1.98.13 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Moose Hall in the Atlin Museum. A sign above the door reads: "In 1905 this building was the new Arctic Brotherhood Hall in Discovery. Some years later it was hauled here in two parts by horses to become the Moose Lodge and Community Hall."

Atlin - the Tarahne
2012.13.1.98.29 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.

Atlin - the Tarahne
2012.13.1.98.32 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a boat named "the Tarahne," which is located in Atlin, B.C. Atlin Lake and Mountain are visible in the background.

Atlin - Discovery Jail
2012.13.1.98.35 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts an old building which used to be the Discovery Jail. The plaque on it reads: "It cost $800 to build this two cell jail in 1902. The solid walls are 2"x6" laid flat one on top of the other. It was skidded to Atlin in the 1920s and used as a residence for many years."

Atlin - the Garrett Store
2012.13.1.98.37 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Garrett Store in Atlin, B.C. A plaque on it reads: "John Garrett, a prominent English cricket player, came to Atlin in 1910 to mine gold. In 1917 he opened this grocery and dry goods store where he also sold his wife's fresh baked bread and sweets."

Atlin - Mural
2012.13.1.98.38 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a mural of Atlin with information about the Globe Theatre and Edwin L. Pillman on it. It reads: "Talented businessman arrived in Atlin in 1899, and for nearly fifty years operated a variety of businesses ~ grocery and drug stores, undertaker, market gardens and the theatre. Assissted by his loyal wife Elizabeth." It also states that the Globe Theatre was built in 1917 and was used until the early 40's.

Atlin Cemetery Sign
2012.13.1.98.49 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a sign in the Atlin Cemetery, it reads: "In 1898, Fritz Miller and Kenny McLaren found gold on nearby Pine Creek, triggering British Columbia's last placer gold rush. The boom subsided by 1908, but gold has kept Atlin alive. Now Miller and McLaren lie here among hard-bitten prospectors, young miners, northern aviators, brave women and new-born infants, all part of Atlin's pioneer heritage R.I.P."

2012.13.1.98.55 · Item · 1999
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts a memorial plaque which reads: "In memory of the Atlin men who gave their lives for their country in World War II," and then proceeds to list several individuals.

2012.13.2.03.08 · File · [between 2000 and 2011]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of cards produced by Tourism Prince George featuring artwork prints from the six bridges of Prince George series by local artists in Prince George. Includes: "Foothills Bridge" water colour painting print by Ruth Hansen; "Grand Trunk Pacific Bridge" painting print by Vivian Antoniw; "Simon Fraser Bridge" water colour painting print by Anne Bogle; "Yellowhead Highway Bridge" painting print by June Swanky Parker; "John Hart Bridge" painting print by Doris Dittaro; and "Cameron Street Bridge" painting print by Caroline Moorhouse.

2012.13.2.08 · Subseries · 1976-2010
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research relating to museums and historical societies within Prince George. Includes material regarding the Fraser Fort-George Regional Museum, the Exploration Place Museum, the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum, the Fraser-Nechako Historical Society, the Prince George Oral History Group, and the Prince George Genealogical Society. Also includes publications such as newspapers and calendars created by the museums and societies and various materials regarding activities conducted by the institutions.

Fannie Kinney
2012.13.2.10.05 · File · 1970-2003
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Fannie Kinney who was a school teacher from 1944 to 1966 at the Elementary School in South Fort George. Includes: "Heritage Trail Sign - Fannie Kinney" typescript letter to Matte DeNys Public Works from Kent Sedgwick (27 July 1988); and "Fanny Kinney" typescript transcript off Pioneer Tape Cassette 16-A from the Prince George Public Library (ca. 1970). Includes photographs depicting Fannie Kinney's house and a sign erected to honour her in the community (2003).

2012.13.3.1.14 · File · 1980-2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the Centennial Fountain in Prince George. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper; "Centennial Fountain - Status report" typed letter to The Mayor and City Council of Prince George from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (11 June 1981); "Centennial Fountain Landscape" typed letter to C.A. Jeffery from C.E. Obst (21 Aug. 1986); "Centennial Fountain" typed letter to Mrs. Carrie-Jane Gray from Mark B. Stagg, City Planner (12 Dec. 1980); and "Office of the Mayor" typed letter to Mrs. Gwen Boyle from E. Mercier, Mayor of Prince George (9 Dec. 1980). Also includes photographs depicting the Centennial Fountain (1980).

Europe Hotel, Prince George
2012.13.3.1.17 · File · 1978-1986
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, typescript documents, and reproductions relating to the Europe Hotel in Prince George. Includes: "RE: Demolition of 'Europe Hotel'" typescript report to Prince George Heritage Advisory Committee by I.K. Hirvi (25 Apr. 1985); "Evansford Development Proposal on Block 133" memo to file from Graham Farstad, Acting City Planner (4 Mar. 1983); "RE: Europe Hotel Prince George, B.C". typescript letter to Mr. C. A. Jeffery, City Manager from Gunnar Rasmussen (8 Feb. 1979); "Appraisal Report Europe Hotel 1235 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, B.C". typescript document by Gunnar Rasmussen (Feb. 1979); "Europe Hotel" typescript letter to Downtown Development Committee from C.A. Jeffery, City Manager (12 Dec. 1978); "Office of the Deputy Minister" typescript letter to Mr. C.A. Jeffery from Tex C. Enemark, Deputy Minister (7 Sept. 1978); "RE: 'Derelict Problem' in the Downtown" typescript letter to the Mayor and Council from Downtown Development Committee (29 Sept. 1978); "Minutes: Special meeting of the Heritage Advisory Committee to consider the Europe Hotel" typescript meeting minutes (25 July 1985); "RE: Europe Hotel" typescript letter from the Prince George Towncenter Business Association to Wayne Buchanan (21 Feb. 1985); and "RE: Europe Hotel" typescript letter to Mr. Lanson Lee from Wilson, King & Company (2 Aug. 1984). Also includes photographs depicting the Europe Hotel site (1985-1986).

Woodpecker Church
2012.13.3.1.25.2 · Item · [between 2000 and 2010]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a painting of Woodpecker Church by Vivian Antoniw. The plaque in the picture states, "'Woodpecker Church' Handcoloured Dry Point Etching by Vivian Antoniw."

Aleza Lake Church
2012.13.3.1.25.3 · Item · [between 2000 and 2010]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

The item is a photograph depicting a painting of a church at Aleza Lake by Vivian Antoniw. Note attached to the back of the picture states, "Vivian Antoniw - church at Aleza L."

Ann Walsh fonds
2019.12 · Fonds · 1959-2018

This fonds illustrates the writing career of Canadian author Ann Walsh. Types of records included in this fonds include: published and unpublished short stories, manuscripts, correspondence, grant applications, photographs, audio and video recordings, contracts, book reviews, plotting notes, speaking notes, promotional materials and workshop materials.

Walsh, Ann
"Sunflowers" short story
2019.12.1.09 · File · 1995, 2007
Part of Ann Walsh fonds

Includes 1 colour photograph featuring Ann Walsh holding a bouquet of sunflowers, correspondence with publishers, copies of published article, draft manuscript of "Cariboo Sunflowers."

2019.12.2.04.01 · File · 1997-1998
Part of Ann Walsh fonds

Includes 1 b&w photograph from the BC Archives featuring a gold rush town (Barkerville?) ca. 1860, copies of 2 alternate novel covers, promotional bookmarks, related correspondence, fan mail, handwritten author's notes, book reviews, background research material, draft manuscript, bestseller’s listings, press clippings and The Doctor’s Apprentice Teacher’s Guide.

Reviews, articles
2019.12.3.11 · File · 1983-2013
Part of Ann Walsh fonds

Includes event programmes and posters, news clippings, book reviews, publisher's catalogues, and 1 colour photograph featuring a sock monkey hanging onto a pencil next to a copy of "The Doctor's Apprentice".

Photographs
2019.12.4.13 · File · 1980-2005
Part of Ann Walsh fonds

File consists of photographs relating to Ann Walsh's literary career, as well as her Banff Centre membership card.