Identity area
Identifier
Authorized form of name
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Museum;Historical Society
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
Locality
Region
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
Note
Type
Address
Street address
Locality
Region
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
URL
Note
Description area
History
The Cumberland Museum and Archives was opened in its present location in 1981 and is operated by the Cumberland and District Historical Society. The museum acquires artifacts, archives, and historical reference material pertaining to Cumberland and area, including Union Bay, Bevan, Royston, and Comox Lake.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Sponsor: Cumberland and District Historical Society
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Holdings consist of community records (1880-1970s) including photographs, business records, hospital records, Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir miningrecords, Fire Department records, family records, school records, and records and information files on various cultural groups including the Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and British. Holdings also include heritage building information and newspapers (1897-1931).
Buildings
Holdings
Inclusive Dates: 1800-1970s<br /> Predominant Dates: 1880-1970s
Finding aids, guides and publications
<a target=newpage href="http://cumberlandmuseum.ca">Website</a> provides information on the holdings and family and general research services of the Archives.
Access area
Opening times
Summer: Daily, 9:00-5:00, Winter: Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
Reproduction services
Public areas
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, Nov 29, 2010.