File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to federal government buildings in Prince George. Includes: "Fw: Info - Prince George Former Post Office - 1294 3rd Avenue" printed email from Trelle Morrow to Kent Sedgwick (27 May 2011); "City of Prince George" typescript letter to Noel O'Beirne from Kent Sedgwick (13 Nov. 1991); "Possible users for federal government building 3rd Avenue/Quebec Street" typescript letter to Alderman Becott from Kent Sedgwick (10 Oct. 1989); "City of Prince George" typescript letter to Dr. Colin Campbell, Director of Heritage Conservation Branch from Kent Sedgwick (5 May 1989); "RE: Municipal Heritage Designation of Federal Government Building" typed letter from Ian Whitbread to Kent Sedgwick (28 Mar. 1991); "Bylaw No. 5538" typescript document from the City of Prince George (3 Apr. 1991); "Public Notice 'Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 5538, 1990'" typescript document from B.C. Williams, City Clerk (1990); "Intersect" typed letter to Kent Sedgwick from Kathy Antonyk (14 Mar. 1994); and "Heritage Conservation in your community..". pamphlet from the Heritage Advisory Committee (1994). Also includes a photograph depicting the old Post Office in Prince George (1990).
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).
Subseries includes research material created and collected by Kent Sedgwick relating to land survey, development, and settlement in Prince George and British Columbia. Land surveys were conducted in British Columbia by surveyors George Dawson, the North Coast Land Company, Alfred R.C. Selwyn, and the Geological Survey of Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. James C. Anderson and engineer J. Gill conducted topographical surveys for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway on Fort George and the Indian Reserve. Surveyors and land plot companies developed the land for sale to promote settlement in the area. Also includes materials regarding the continued development of the City of Prince George throughout the 20th century. The files primarily consist of newspaper clippings, research notes, and photocopied documents.
The Canada Chart depicts Canadian federal and provincial and government information and graphics.
Photograph depicts a mayoral portrait of John Backhouse.
Image depicts the Provincial Government Building located in Stewart, B.C.
Image depicts the City Hall of Prince Rupert, B.C.
Image depicts City Hall in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a view of George Street with the Prince George City Hall at the corner of George Street and 7th Avenue.
Image depicts the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre on the north side of 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre on the north side of 3rd Ave in Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts an old government building, believed to have once housed the RCMP, in 150 Mile House, B.C.
Image depicts Prince George City Hall. Map coordinates 53°54'46.3"N 122°44'41.9"W
Image depicts George St in downtown Prince George with City Hall in the background. Also visible are the Prince George Hotel and a movie theatre. Map coordinates 53°54'55.0"N 122°44'36.1"W
Image depicts a group of people in Cottonwood Park with an individual, possibly former mayor Elmer Mercier, making an announcement.
Image depicts Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C., cutting the ribbon to open Cottonwood Park's Heritage Trail.
Image depicts a man holding up a board which appears to have maps of the Cottonwood Park on it.
Image depicts a woman holding a sheet of paper in a room with numerous other unidentified individuals. The man standing behind her is possibly Elmer Mercier, a former Mayor of Prince George, B.C.
Image depicts a man and woman shaking hands in a building at an uncertain location, possibly in Cottonwood Park. The man standing behind the two is possibly Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C.
Printed captions below images on recto read: “Souvenir of Prince Rupert BC; Prince Rupert June 1st, 1909; Prince Rupert Sept 1st, 1913; Public School; Water Front; City Hall; Haye Cove; Margaeto Fleet; Harbour Scene; SS Prince Marquitta at Prince Georg; Sunrise Prince Rupert Harbour; General Hospital; Gold Storage Place; Prince Rupert from Summit”.
Photo of buildings behind street, fenced on either side. Man and horse can be seen on street. Printed annotation on verso reads: “The Government buildings Fort George B. C.” Handwritten annotation on recto reads: “This is the place I receive my patent from next June.”
File contains postcards portraying life in Prince George, B.C. Images depict street scenes (George Street, Central Avenue, and Hamilton Avenue), government buildings, Hotels, a theatre, a baseball game, and construction of a pier.
Photograph depicts large three story building, road and parked cars in foreground.
Annotation on verso: “Court House and Prov. Govt. offices at Pr. George. Once used to be 'Alexandra Hotel' now site occupied by Kresge’s. Alexander Hotel. Opened Sept 25, 1915."
Photograph depicts two women with flowers and three men standing on grass and boardwalk in foreground, large building in background.
Handwritten annotation on verso: “Government Agency at S. Fort George 1922."
Portrait of Lady Dufferin, wife of Lord Dufferin (Governor General of Canada, 1872-1878) was given to W.H. and Marion Collison on the occasion of their visit to the North Coast in 1876.
Handwritten annotation in pen on the verso which reads: “Given to my parents.” Recto of photograph is signed by Lady Dufferin. Photographers mark on recto reads: “Cabinet Portrait Hunter & Co. Toronto, Ontario”.
Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: "Dad [W.E. Collison] on ‘Naskeena’ – Prince Rupert Harboue en route to Nass River”.
Indian agency boat the “Naskeena” en route to its next destination. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “ ‘Naskeena’ en route”
Indian agency boat the “Naskeena” off Kitkatla B.C. W.E. Collison, Indian Agent standing at the stern.
Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “‘Naskeena’ Gov. patrol boat off Kitkatla BC. W.E. Collison on stern.”
W.E. Collison, Indian Agent, shaves by a mirror propped up against a boat at dry dock while RCMP Officer Ackland prepares for the day.
Handwritten annotation in pencil on verso reads: “W.E. Collison Indian Agent, Maj. Ackland RCMP on inspection trip to village in the Babine area."
Group of six men sit and stand on small boat close to shore. Rev. W.E. Collison stands on far right (son of Marion and Archdeacon W.H. Collison).
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Dr. Macdonald Med officer (Kincolith) / Dr. [McQuarrie?] Med officer Victoria / Steven Clayton Native boat owner / Capt. Bary - Insp. of Indian Schools / W.E. Collison Indian agent. / Inspection trip to villages of upper Nass River".
Three men can be seen on deck of small boat. Rocky shore in foreground, forest and hills on opposite shore in background.
Handwritten annotations on verso read: "Dad - en route up Nass River on official business. (hence the flag & business suit!)"; "Going up the Nass. Dad (Indian Agent) Cap Barry (Inspect. of Schools) travelling up the Nass River to Aiyansh".
Photograph depicts 8 men posing in suits and ties, and a young girl, Ruth Adams, holding trophy seated in foreground. The group is gathered in open field, large building and hills visible in distance. Man on far right stands in uniform.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Gitlakdamix Village Council 1923. [Charlie Morven] Chairman. / Geo. Manase. / John Davis. / Dennis Woods. / Andrew Nass. / James Adams. Secretary. / Frank Blackwing. Chief Constable. / Walter McMillan (Nass). Constable."
Photograph depicts a group of 18 men wearing suits and ties, standing on front steps of large building with pillars.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Conference of Sand Question Committee at Kincolith on Sunday, June 3rd 1923. Mr. [O'Heara?] present. [illegible initials]".
Series consists of images pertaining the Collison family, North Coastal First Nations communities, means of transportation along North Coastal British Columbia, and various church structures and religious events.
Photograph depicts an unknown office assistant in Iona Campagnolo's office in either Prince Rupert or Ottawa.
Photograph depicts a group portrait of Iona Campagnolo, unidentified Chinese delegates, and unidentified others in Campagnolo's Ottawa office.
Photograph depicts a group portrait of Iona Campagnolo, unidentified Chinese delegates, and unidentified others in Campagnolo's Ottawa office.
Photograph depicts a group portrait of Iona Campagnolo, unidentified Chinese delegates, and unidentified others in Campagnolo's Ottawa office.
Photograph depicts a group portrait of Iona Campagnolo, unidentified Chinese delegates, and unidentified others in Campagnolo's Ottawa office.
Photograph depicts a group portrait of Iona Campagnolo, unidentified Chinese delegates, and unidentified other persons in Campagnolo's Ottawa office.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo sitting and talking with a group of unidentified Chinese delegates and others in her Ottawa office. Campagnolo's back is to the camera. A statue of a howling wolf is on the center table, and First Nations art is visible in the background.
Photograph depicts Iona Campagnolo standing and talking with Eugene Whelan, Minister of Agriculture.
Minister Iona Campagnolo speaking at the North Coast District Council, three unidentified men and two unidentified women seated around her. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “North Coast District Council”.
Many people are seated around a meeting table. Hugh Faulkner is at the head of the table, seated beside a flip chart with the word "Agenda" written at the top.
Hugh Faulkner is sitting at a table and speaking into a recording device that is held by two men. A third man is sitting with his back to the camera.
The group stands against wall, banquet tables in foreground.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Minister DINA Hugh Faulkner + Kitamaat Band Council for Land Claim presentation".
Two Kitamaat Band Council members sitting at a table during the Kitamaat Band North Coast District Council meeting and land claim presentation. A third man is sitting in the background with crossed arms.
Hugh Faulkner, Kitamaat Band Council members, and an unknown man sitting at a table talking during the Kitamaat Band North Coast District Council meeting and land claim presentation.
Hugh Faulkner and Kitamaat Band Council members sitting at a table talking during the Kitamaat Band North Coast District Council meeting and land claim presentation.
Iona Campagnolo sitting and speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Doolan in Kincolith during the North Coast Council meeting and land claim presentation with the Kitimaat Band Council.