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2008.3.1.16.5 · Item · 13 May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Handwritten annotation on recto: "Bridget Moran thanks the B.C. Historical Federation for recognizing her as best author of 1988." Moran stands behind microphone, holding award. Don Sale and Naomi Miller of the B.C. Historical Federation Writing Competition Committee stand in background.

2008.3.2.4.2 · Item · May 1989
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Photograph depicts Moran seated between two unidentified women at table with pitcher and large open book in front of them. Projection screen stands midground, banners hang on wall in background. Photograph taken during a three day meeting of the B.C. Council of the Canadian Federation of University Women, to honour the 25th anniversary of the Prince George club, and release the new edition of their book 'Prince George Street Names: Our History'. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "4-5 Conf".

Honours and Awards
2008.3.3 · Series · 1989-1999
Part of Bridget Moran fonds

Series consists of photographs, event itineraries and programs, letters of congratulations, letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, invitations and place name cards all pertaining to Bridget’s receipt of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal, the B.C. Book Prize, and honourary doctorate degrees from both the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the University of Victoria (UVic).

Alcan correspondence
1996.7.1.07 · File · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

File consists of outgoing correspondence from BCUC (and others) to Alcan as well as incoming correspondence to BCUC from Alcan and their solicitors. Prominent correspondents include Bill Rich, Vice President for British Columbia for Alcan, and their solicitors, Lawson Lundell Lawson & McIntosh.

BCUC documents
1996.7.2.2 · File · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

File consists of miscellaneous documents created or received by the British Columbia Utilities Commission regarding the Kemano Completion Project review hearings. Includes news releases, newsletters, meeting notes, excerpts from hearings transcripts, lists of registered participants, schedules, terms of reference, "Kemano Completion Project Review Draft Public Hearing Procedures", and a chronology of DFO's involvement in the project.

Reference material
1996.7.2.6 · File · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

File consists of photocopies of reference material sent to BCUC for the Kemano Completion Project review hearings. Includes excerpts from Shirvell's thesis "Effects of Abstraction on a Trout Stream"; Shirvell's lecture notes on Instream Flow Incremental Methodology; a 1974 article by Larkin entitled "Play it Again Sam--An Essay on Salmon Enhancement"; graphs of results from the Fraser River Temperature Program; a copy of a September 28, 1989 agreement between Alcan and the Cheslatta Band; and a "Response to Department of Fisheries and Oceans Discussion Paper, Toward a Fish Habitat Decision on the Kemano Completion Project" by Save the Bulkley.

1996.7.3.7 · File · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

File consists of requests for information sent to various participants by the British Columbia Utilities Commission and other registered participants in the Kemano Completion Project Review. Also includes responses to those information requests, summaries of information requests, and accompanying correspondence.

1996.7.4 · Series · 1993-1994
Part of BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review Collection

Series consists of submissions and final arguments submitted by registered participants and intervenors to the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes submissions to community hearings, submissions to the review hearings, final arguments, and rebuttals to submissions and final arguments. Submitters include Alcan, BC Hydro, the province of BC, the Government of Canada, private individuals, environmental organizations, community groups, and others.

Daphne Baldwin Collection
2003.7 · Fonds · 1942 - 1970s

This collection consists of textual records related to the history of Northern B.C. and the community of Prince George. Series consist of : (1) Kiwanis Club of Prince George ; (2) Miscellaneous ; (3) Yukon/Alaska Ephemera ; and (4) Josephine Mitchell.

1970 Labour Strike
2000.1.1.3.22 · File · 1970
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

File contains photographs depicting individuals at Cassiar on strike in the winter time, marching down roads, holding picket signs, carrying small children who hold signs, and driving cars covered with strike slogans. Many of the signs read "U.S.W.A. LOCAL 6536" (United Steel Workers of America).

  • Two photographs depict a man with a video recorder. Some photos feature plant buildings, two were taken at night. One photograph depicts a note that reads: "THERE WILL BE NO AFTERNOON SHIFT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th 1970."
  • Many photos depict areas in the mine showing snow impacts, fissures in the mountain, asbestos evidence and other environmental activity. The picket signs contain protests regarding contracts, safety, environment, and ethics.
  • Handwritten annotation on original envelope containing photographs: "Pictures 1970 Strike."
  • Integrated into file are fourteen photos from file marked "Mr. B. Pewsey" that depict an area where a large rock fell, measuring tape, and protest sign.
Man of the year 1
2000.13.1.60 · Item · 1964.
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving the Man of the Year Award from the Newsmen’s Club of BC for outstanding achievement in public service. The award was presented by Dr. John B. MacDonald, President of UBC on November 7, 1964.

2000.13.1.20 · Item · 1967
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston receiving five silver teaspoons with the centennial crest, one for each 100 hundred miles of a personal centennial project which was to run 500 miles, the equivalent of the distance to Prince George. The spoons were presented by YMCA Physical Education Director Art Burgess (left) and YMCA Secretary James A. McConnell. The run took place on the YMCA track in Victoria.

Ray Williston bowling
2000.13.1.22 · Item · 1968
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of members of the Legislative Bowling Team, from left, Minister of Recreation Earl Westwood, Ray Williston Minister of Lands and Forests and Ken Kiernan.

Hazelton Hockey Game
2009.5.1.61 · Item · [ca. 1910]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Longs Vs. Shorts. Hockey - Hazelton B.C. Yours truly in Goal." Ten players can be seen skating on ice enclosed in rink boards made of wood planks. Goalie stands on far left. Trees and hills in background.

2009.6.1.417 · Item · [1980 or 1981]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France.

Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Summer 81 Paris, Putting the case for Calgary 1988 Olympic Games at Intercontinental Hotel, Conference du Presse (awake for 36 hours here)”.

Image is one of 15 photographs accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81” See also items 2009.6.1.406 - 2009.6.1.420.

2009.6.1.418 · Item · [1980 or 1981]
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph taken at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France.

Image is one of 15 photographs accompanied by notation on piece of paper reading: “1980 Paris, Bid for 1988 Calgary Olympics with Roger Jackson,” and “Reportage minister du Canada, 14.5.81, Reportage Pele der 14.5.81” See also items 2009.6.1.406 - 2009.6.1.420.

2009.6.1.493 · Item · November 1987
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Photograph is one of seven images orginally included within a diary dated 12-22 November 1987. Photos depict a day to day account of Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) mission to establish whether or not a Canadian presence is justified in the fight against Apartheid and for the liberation of Namibia within a Soviet Sphere Socialist State. See also items 2009.6.1.490 - 2009.6.1.496.

2009.6.1.497 · Item · November 1987
Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

Children visible in background. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Waku Kungo, Angola - Nov/87,” and “MPLA Fighters”.

Photograph was taken during Iona Campagnolo's mission trip with the Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO). See also items 2009.6.1.490 - 2009.6.1.499 for more images featuring Angola.

Archives in Prince George
2012.13.2.01.04 · File · 1988-2000
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of clippings, notes, and reproductions relating to the development of an archive in Prince George and at the University of Northern British Columbia. Includes the following clipped articles from the Prince George Citizen newspaper: "Memories live on in boxes at UNBC, historical book in the works" (23 July 2000); "History in Boxes" (20 June 1997); "Material for archives sought" (May 1990); and "Record collector: Michael Taft works to keep local history alive" (24 Feb. 2000). Also includes a "Prince George City Archives Inventory" document; a Heritage Advisory Committee meeting agenda (30 June 1988); and an "Archives" report from the Heritage Advisory Committee of the City of Prince George.

2012.13.3.2.03 · File · 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).

2000.13.1.19 · Item · 1957
Part of Ray Williston fonds

Item is a photograph of the BC Centennial Committee Board of Directors, wearing their centennial blazers, taken with Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross in 1957. From left: Mr. Williston, Provincial Archivist Willard Ireland, Alderman Bill Orr of Vancouver, Mr. Ross, Deputy provincial secretary Laurie Wallace, Assistant to Mr. Wallace name unknown, Theodore Adams representing BC Municipalities, Minister of Mines Ken Kiernan and UBC Professor Dr. Malcolm McGregor.