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The item is a photograph slide depicting a map of Mackenzie Island. The map depicts Central Fort George, South Fort George, Mackenzie Island and the Nechako/Fraser River confluence. Annotation on the slide states, "Mackenzie island."

The item is a photograph slide reproduction depicting houses in the flooded Cottonwood area, Prince George in 1972. Annotation on the slide states, "Cottonwood Isl 1972."

The item is a photograph slide reproduction depicting a flooded river and covered area in Fort George Park, currently Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park.

The item is a photograph slide reproduction depicting the raised floodwaters on the Nechako River.

The item is a photograph slide reproduction depicting the raised floodwaters on the Fraser River and the Cottonwood Trail.

The item is a photograph slide reproduction depicting low water levels and the dried riverbed on the Fraser River.

The item is a photograph depicting low water levels and the dried riverbed on the Fraser River. Annotations on accompanying yellow sticky note states, "JPGs in Photo Store -> Floods LOW WATER."

The item is a photograph depicting the CN Railway Yard during the Nechako River flood in January 1937.

The item is a photograph depicting men clearing railway tracks at the CN Railway Yard during the Nechako River flood in January 1937.

The item is a photograph depicting a train along the river during the Nechako River flood in January 1937. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "1937 Nechako River Flood."

The item is a photograph depicting the CN Railway Yard during the Nechako River flood in January 1937. Annotation on the photograph states, "Depot - Round House."

The item is a photograph depicting Riverside Avenue during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on the front of the photograph states, "River Avenue water level." Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Ice Flood on Riverside Ave. Dec 20th, 1948 - Looking East from office of Caine Lbr Co Ltd."

The item is a photograph depicting the river during the Nechako River flood on 20 December 1948. Annotation on reverse side of photograph states, "Nechako River Flood Dec. 20/48 Opposite the Cutbank."

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to mining in British Columbia. Includes various clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper (2003-2008).

File consists of a report titled "Nechako and Stuart River Corridors" prepared by the Ministry of Forests for the Province of British Columbia. The report has background data and reference information for a recreation planning study of the Nechako and Stuart River Corridors.

File consists of "The Spruce Needle" newspaper, vol. 1 no. 2 (24 Aug. 1982). The serial described itself as having "Prince George Community News and Views".

File consists of "The Spruce Needle" newspaper, vol. 1 no. 4 (7 Sept. 1982). The serial described itself as having "Prince George Community News and Views".

File consists of the Special 75th anniversary edition of the "This Week Prince George" newspaper (28 Feb. 1990).

File consists of a special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper titled "70 years of Rail!" (27 Jan. 1984).

File consists of a "BC Rail" special edition of the Prince George Citizen newspaper celebrating 75 years of railway (21 May 1987).

Subseries consists of materials collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding fur trade history in British Columbia. Includes histories of the Hudson's Bay Company; historic trails utilized for fur trade; fur trade by the North West Company in the interior of British Columbia; Simon Fraser, a Canadian explorer and fur trader with the North West Company; and David Thompson, a surveyor, cartographer, and fur trader with the Hudson's Bay Company.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the history of the Hudson's Bay Company in Prince George. Includes: "Project Proposal - Historical Kiosks in Fort George Park" typed assignment proposal from Barb Lloyd (10 Aug. 2007); "RE: Photo ID" printed email from Dan Savard to Kent Sedgwick (28 Oct. 2003); and photograph reproductions from the BC Archives depicting the Fort George trading post and South Fort George jail cell room.

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to the Hudson's Bay Company fur trade in British Columbia, particularly in Fort St. James and Fort George. File primarily consists of Kent Sedgwick's handwritten notes on the Hudson's Bay Company fur trade in British Columbia. Includes: "Parks Canada Lower Fort Garry National Historic Park" brochure published by Parks Canada [199-?]; and "Fort Langley National Historic Park" brochure published by Parks Canada (1979).

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Simon Fraser, Canadian explorer and North West Company fur trader who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia and founded a number of BC communities, including Prince George (Fort George). Includes a photograph depicting a bicentennial celebration at Fort George Park (1993).

Subseries consists of material collected and created by Kent Sedgwick for research regarding parks and outdoor recreation in Prince George. Material on parks includes Fort George Park (renamed to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park in 2015); Cottonwood Island Park; Connaught Hill; Moore's Meadow; L.C. Gunn Park; the Nechako Cutbanks; Paddlewheel Park; Monkman Provincial Park; Fraser Canyon Park; and Carp Lake. Also includes information on the creation of plaques and monuments, including the Alexander Mackenzie monument; the “Arrival of Steel” CN railway plaque; heritage interpretative signs for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway; the Millar addition; and flooding and rivers. The files consists of various pamphlets and correspondence regarding the development of parks and the creation of interpretive materials.

The item is a photograph depicting a group of people on either side of the new Alexander Mackenzie monument for the unveiling in Fort George Park. Date handwritten on the reverse side of the photograph states, "July 31/85."

The item is a photograph depicting the canoe brigade on the Fraser River paddling into Prince George. This is part of the Parks Canada bicentennial celebration at Fort George Park.

The item is a photograph depicting the canoe brigade on the Fraser River paddling into Prince George. This is part of the Parks Canada bicentennial celebration at Fort George Park.

The item is a photograph depicting a crowd gathered in Fort George Park. The group is in a large circle surrounding a smaller crowd carrying various flags.

The item is a photograph of MP Frank Oberle and Alderman Monica Becott unveiling the Alexander Mackenzie monument at Fort George Park. The location is Taylor Drive in Prince George. Annotation on revers side of picture states, "MP Franke Oberle Alderman Monica Becott."

The item is a photograph depicting a plaque on the reverse side of the Alexander Mackenzie monument titled, "Alexander Mackenzie's Route 1793 'From Canada by Land.'" The map shows Mackenzie's route from Alberta to the Pacific Ocean through British Columbia. Annotation on the slide states "PG new plaque by BC Corp of Land Surveyors."

File consists of notes, letters, and reproductions relating to the "Arrival of Steel" CN Railway plaque in Prince George. Includes: "Invitation" from the City of Prince George for the unveiling of the CN plaque (27 Jan. 1989) and correspondence letters between CN and the City of Prince George (1987-1989). Also includes photographs depicting the CN plaque and the unveiling ceremony (Jan. 1989).

The item is a photograph depicting the unveiling of the Arrival of Steel monument at 772 1st Avenue, Prince George. Bruce Anderson and Mayor John Backhouse are in front of the monument. A crowd is standing around the monument watching the unveiling. Tilden Truck Rentals can be seen in the background.

The item is a photograph depicting the unveiling of the Arrival of Steel monument at 772 1st Avenue, Prince George. The focus is on the crowd surrounding the monument.

The item is a photograph depicting the unveiling of the Arrival of Steel monument at 772 1st Avenue, Prince George. Ted Williams, Bryan Gardiner, Bruce Strachan and John Backhouse are standing in front of the monument with another woman.

The item is a photograph depicting the unveiling of the Arrival of Steel monument at 772 1st Avenue, Prince George. Ted Williams, Bryan Gardiner, Bruce Strachan and John Backhouse are standing in front of the monument with another woman. Annotation on the reverse side of the photograph states, "Ted Williams Bryan Gardiner MP Bruce Strachan MLA assistant? John Backhouse Mayor CN Rail."

The item is a photograph depicting the unveiling of the Arrival of Steel monument at 772 1st Avenue, Prince George. Ted Williams and a woman are photographed looking at the plaque on the monument.

The item is a photograph depicting the unveiling of the Arrival of Steel monument at 772 1st Avenue, Prince George. Ted Williams and a woman are photographed looking at the plaque on the monument.

File consists of notes, reproductions, and letters relating to L.C. Gunn Park in Prince George. Includes: "Signage for Gunn Park" letter from Kent Sedgwick to the Mayor and Council (21 Dec. 1989); "L.C. Gunn viewpoint a proposal" documents within a duotang (1987); and "Donation to the City of Prince George" typescript letter from Graham Farstad to the Administration Committee ( 1 June 1988). Includes photographs depicting the opening of L.C. Gunn Park and the sign unveiling (3 Oct. 1988).

The item is a photograph of an Indigenous painting depicting a Canada goose.

The item is a photograph depicting John Backhouse, Hab King, Harold Moffat and Ted Williams at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of L. C. Gunn Park.

The item is a photograph depicting John Backhouse, Hab King, Harold Moffat, Ted Williams and a fifth man at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of L. C. Gunn Park.

The item is a photograph depicting a 1/48 scale model of the Cameron Street bridge. The angle is a side view of the bridge with a blue and a yellow model car on the bridge. Annotation on the reverse side of the photograph states, "Oct. 2008 1/48 scale model of the Cameron St. bridge 1931-2005 by Roy Groeneveld."