Identity area
Identifier
Authorized form of name
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Government
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 Esquimalt Municipal Archives was established in 1985 and is operated by the Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt. The Archives acquires the records of the municipal government and community records of individuals, families, and corporate bodies in the Esquimalt area.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Esquimalt Municipal Archives holds government records dating from the creation of the municipality in 1912, land records of the District of Esquimalt from 1892, and community collections documenting families, business and organizations as well as the municipality's unique relationship with the military. Collections include more than 4000 photographs, 450 maps, 55 oral histories, manuscripts, ephemera, and subject files which include a land records research project and photographing of every building in the municipality.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: 220 metres
Inclusive Dates: 1870-1998
Predominant Dates: 1900-1975
Finding aids, guides and publications
The website provides an introduction to the mandate, holdings, and services of the archives. Our online collections with over 2000 images can also be accessed through the website.
Access area
Opening times
Tuesday, 1:00pm-4:30pm and Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm by appointment.
Please call or e-mail in advance. Closed on all statutory holidays.
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, July 7, 2010; Nov 30, 2010; Apr 23, 2012.