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              49 Archival description results for Prince George, BC

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              Woman with a Paper
              2012.13.1.133.10 · Item · 1985
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              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.

              "The Canada Chart"
              2012.13.2.01.07.1 · Item · 1983
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              The Canada Chart depicts Canadian federal and provincial and government information and graphics.

              Ray Williston fonds
              2000.13 · Fonds · 1914 - 1999, predominant 1954 – 2001

              Fonds consists of photographs, scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and memorabilia, correspondence, reports and other textual material. The photographs relate to Mr. Williston’s life from childhood to the late 1990s, the scrapbooks document Mr. Williston’s years in political office, and the textual materials relate to both Mr. Williston’s public life and private interests.

              Williston, Ray Gillis
              2000.13.1.25 · Item · 1958
              Part of Ray Williston fonds

              Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret on July 17, 1958 at an event staged in the Prince George railway yards. Alex Moffat dressed as a prospector demonstrates panning for previously salted gold nuggets, which were later given to the Princess.

              Princess Margaret on a train
              2000.13.1.115.3 · Item · 1958.
              Part of Ray Williston fonds

              Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret on the back deck of the Royal train's caboose just prior to her departure from Prince George during her 1958 visit to British Columbia.

              Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.

              2000.13.1.115.2 · Item · 1958.
              Part of Ray Williston fonds

              Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret arriving by Canadian Air Forces jet at Prince George. Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross is walking beside the Princess.

              Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.

              2000.13.1.115.1 · Item · 1958.
              Part of Ray Williston fonds

              Item is a photograph of Princess Margaret arriving by Canadian Air Forces jet at Prince George. Lieutenant-Governor Frank Ross is walking beside the Princess.

              Originally mounted on a poster with photographs 115, 115.2, 115.3.

              2012.13.2.02 · Subseries · 1941-2011
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              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.

              Photographs
              2000.13.1 · Series · 1914 - 1997
              Part of Ray Williston fonds

              Series consists of photographs relating to Ray Williston's life from childhood to recent times, air photographs of Prince George, photographs of Bangladesh, and a listing of photographs slated for use in Mr. Williston's biography "Forests, power and policy: the legacy of Ray Williston" written by Eileen Williston and Betty Keller.

              2009.5.1.93 · Item · [after 1917]
              Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

              Photograph depicts two men lifting rocks onto or off of a truck with "DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS" painted on its side. Rocky hill in background, road in right foreground. It is speculated that one of these men may be Hugh Taylor, or his son in law Bob Baxter who also worked for the department of public works.

              2000.13.1.27 · Item · 1970
              Part of Ray Williston fonds

              Item is a photograph of Mr. Williston (Minister of Lands, Forests & water Resources), Pat Jordan (Minister without Portfolio), Prince George Mayor Harold Moffat, Grace McCarthy (Minister without Portfolio) and Premier W.A.C. Bennett.

              Map Board?
              2012.13.1.133.11 · Item · 1985
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              Image depicts a man holding up a board which appears to have maps of the Cottonwood Park on it.

              2008.3.1.85.1 · Item · 23 January 1995
              Part of Bridget Moran fonds

              Photograph depicts Justa Monk standing to right of Premier Harcourt in unknown room. John Alexis can be seen between them in background. Handwritten annotation on recto of photograph: "Justa Monk / John Alexis Tachie Village / The Premier / Taken in Prince George, B.C. Jan 23/95 / 'The day Kemano 2 was killed'."

              2009.6.1.591 · Item · 2000
              Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

              Photograph taken in front of the 'icebergs' at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, B.C.

              Label affixed to verso reads: “Interim Governing Council 2000: Back Row: Tom Steadman, Hans Wagner, Charlie Lasser, Murray Sadler, Bruce Strachan, Front Row: John Chapman, Margaret Warcup (Dediluke), Anne Martin, Walter Harwood”.

              Handshake
              2012.13.1.133.09 · Item · 1985
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              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.

              Green Gold-
              2002.12.12 · Item · 1985
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Item consists of transcript of documentary consisting of forum with prominent members of the forest industry discussing the history of forestry in North Central British Columbia c.1960s-c.1980s. Participants include Bill Young, Keith Yorston, Ken Bernsohn, Hector Richmond, Russ Cousins, Harry Gairns, Don Gould, Orville Gorley, Frank Oberle, Includes 'logger's commandments' song.

              Harkins, Bob
              2011.3.2.06 · Item · [ca. 1910]
              Part of North Coast & Central BC Postcard Collection

              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.”

              George Street
              2012.13.1.7.220 · Item · May 2001
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              Image depicts a view of George Street with the Prince George City Hall at the corner of George Street and 7th Avenue.

              Cottonwood Park Opening
              2012.13.1.133.12 · Item · 1985
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              Image depicts Elmer Mercier, a former mayor of Prince George, B.C., cutting the ribbon to open Cottonwood Park's Heritage Trail.

              City Hall
              2012.13.1.3.165 · Item · May 2001
              Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

              Image depicts Prince George City Hall. Map coordinates 53°54'46.3"N 122°44'41.9"W

              Cabinet members in canoe
              2000.13.1.115 · Item · 1958.
              Part of Ray Williston fonds

              Item is a photograph of Ray Williston and other cabinet ministers paddling a birch bark canoe in the grass during BC Centennial celebrations in Prince George.

              Originally mounted on poster with photographs 115.1, 115.2, 115.3.

              Bridget Moran fonds
              2008.3 · Fonds · 1935 - 1999, predominate 1954 - 1996

              This fonds illustrates Bridget Moran’s careers as a writer, a social worker and a social activist primarily within the Prince George region of British Columbia. This fonds also contains records pertaining to her personal relationships with family and friends and her receipt of various honours and awards.

              Types of records reflective of her career as a writer include: published articles and unpublished manuscripts, drafts and front cover mock-ups, correspondence with editors from Arsenal Pulp Press, grant applications, notebooks, background material, writer’s workshop invitations and overviews, photographs, oral history interviews and transcripts, and VHS recordings of classroom talks given by Bridget Moran, Mary John and Justa Monk re: her publications.

              Types of records reflective of her career as a social worker and social activist include: annual reports, work journals, correspondence and published newspaper articles re: social policy, photographs, and general background material. Correspondence, photographs and newspaper clippings highlight her personal relationships, while her receipt of honours and awards is demonstrated through copies of letters of recommendation, newspaper clippings, photographs, VHS recordings of award ceremonies, event itineraries, congratulatory correspondence, and invitations.

              The Bridget Moran fonds has been divided into the following four series:

              1. Published and Unpublished Materials
              2. Career Related Materials
              3. Personal Papers and Correspondence
              4. Honours and Awards.
              Moran, Bridget
              2002.12.30 · Item · c.1970s
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Item consists of transcript and tape summary of recorded interview with Gordon Wood, pharmacist, businessman and sports enthusiast who lived in Prince George c.1920s-c.1970s. He discusses various events that impacted Prince George including the Great Depression of the 1930s and set up of relief camps; the set up of army camps during World War II. He also discusses local politicians, his drugstore business and community members.

              Harkins, Bob
              2002.12.19 · Item · c.1979-c.1980
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Item consists of transcript and tape summary of recording and speeches during the Freeman Banquet honouring Harold Moffat, Mayor of Prince George on his retirement as mayor.

              Harkins, Bob
              2002.12.4 · Item · c.1979 - c.1989
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Item consists of transcript of taped interview with Prince George Fire Chief Harold Dornbierer conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding his career in fire protection. Dornbierer also discusses history of of the fire department of Prince George.

              Harkins, Bob
              2002.12.5.1 · Item · c.1970 - c.1989
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Item consists of transcript of interview with Bruce Douglas conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding his career in early railways in Prince George region and memories of the sawmills in Giscome area..

              Harkins, Bob
              2002.12.11.2 · Item · c.1986
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Item consists of transcript and tape summary of analog recording of interview with Bill Woycik and Howard Foot on the history of the Recreational Services Division of City of Prince George. Includes information on various events hosted including aquatic, circus and sports events c.1958-c.1986.

              Harkins, Bob
              2002.12.2.1.1 · Item · c.1989
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Item consists of transcript of interview with Heritage Advisory Committee member Bev Christensen conducted by Bob Harkins at Prince George Radio Station, CJCI regarding the need for a city archives

              Harkins, Bob
              Accrual
              2002.12 · c. 1970 - 1989
              Part of Bob Harkins fonds

              Collection consists of 30 audio cassettes containing 46 interviews conducted primarily by radio & TV broadcaster Bob Harkins with local personalities. Most recordings were conducted at CJCI Studios, Prince George. The station was launched in 1970 by Central Interior Radio, broadcasting on 620 AM. In 1983, Central Interior also launched CIBC-FM in the city. Central Interior Radio was acquired by the Vista Broadcast Group in 2005.

              Harkins, Bob