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Cumberland Museum and Archives
Identity area
Identifier
CUB
Authorized form of name
Cumberland Museum and Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Museum;Historical Society
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Barbara Lemky, Curator
Address
Street address
2680 Dunsmuir Avenue
Locality
Cumberland
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
Telephone
250-336-2445
Fax
Contact information
Mailing Address
Address
Street address
P.O. Box 258
Locality
Cumberland
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V0R 1S0
Telephone
Fax
URL
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 The museum acquires artifacts, archives, and historical reference material pertaining to Cumberland and area, including Union Bay, Bevan, Royston, and Comox Lake.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
Predominant Dates: 1880-1970s
Predominant Dates: 1880-1970s
Finding aids, guides and publications
Website 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
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Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, Nov 29, 2010.
