UNBC Hosts Open Houses For Upper Fraser Local History Project
May 3, 2001 For Immediate Release
Efforts being undertaken by UNBC researchers to document the historical heart of the northern BC forest industry are including a series of open houses to gain information and review the research that has been conducted so far.
Efforts being undertaken by UNBC researchers to document the historical heart of the northern BC forest industry are including a series of open houses to gain information and review the research that has been conducted so far.
The Upper
Fraser Historical Geography Project is documenting the historical,
cultural, social, and economic geography of the communities along the
Upper Fraser. Those communities include Giscome, Aleza Lake, Sinclair
Mills, Penny, and Crescent Spur - all located along the Fraser River
between Prince George and McBride.
Archive research, mapping, and oral histories will tell the story of
the Upper Fraser region. To date, more than 75 interviews have been
conducted with pioneers in the region and hundreds of photos have been
collected.
"The roots of the northern BC forest industry can be traced to
communities located along the Upper Fraser, and it's important that
we properly document their histories," says UNBC History prof Aileen
Espiritu, one of the researchers working on this project. "Their
stories are similar to those of many other communities right across
Canada - communities that developed around a resource industry. We're
looking at how these communities changed over time, the impact of government
policies, gender issues, the effects of industry consolidation, and
the role of new technologies."
The open houses are open to those who would like more information about
the research or those who have their own stories about the history of
Upper Fraser communities:
Prince George, UNBC Winter Garden
Thursday, May 3, 7-10 pm
Friday, May 4, 10am-4:30pm
Saturday, May 5, 10am-4:30pm
Prince George, UNBC Winter Garden
Thursday, May 3, 7-10 pm
Friday, May 4, 10am-4:30pm
Saturday, May 5, 10am-4:30pm
Open houses will also be in Dunster (June 7-9), McBride (June 14-16),
and Sinclair Mills (June 21-23).