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MSA Museum Society
Identity area
Identifier
MSA
Authorized form of name
MSA Museum Society
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Museum
Type
Museum;Historical Society
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Christina Reid, Collections Manager
Address
Street address
2313 Ware Street
Locality
Abbotsford
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V2S 3C6
Telephone
604-853-0313
Fax
1-866-373-2771
Description area
History
The Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Museum was established in 1969. Its archival holdings consist of records pertaining to the growth and development of the Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford area.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
The holdings consist of documents and photographs pertaining to the history, growth and development of the Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford area. Material includes the defunct municipality of Sumas government records, Ministry of the Environment records of the Sumas Reclamation Project, Clayburn Company records, and complete bound editions of the local newspaper, the A.S.M. News (1923-present) and the Abbotsford Post (1910-1924).
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: 28 meters
Inclusive Dates: 1860 to present
Predominant Dates: 1900 to present
Inclusive Dates: 1860 to present
Predominant Dates: 1900 to present
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
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, July 8, 2010.
