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Museum of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment
Identity area
Identifier
FAR
Authorized form of name
Museum of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives Society
Type
Museum;Military
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Lt. Col. R.V. Stevenson, Director
Address
Street address
Bessborough Armoury, 2025 West 11th Avenue
Locality
Vancouver
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V6J 2C7
Telephone
604-666-4370
Fax
604-666-4083
URL
Description area
History
The Museum of the the 15th Field Artillery Regiment collects photographs, documents, and artifacts telling the story of the Artillery and its contribution to the life and defence of Vancouver, B.C.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
The archives collects archival material related to artillery units and installations in the Greater Vancouver area. The holdings consist primarily of unit orders, wartime (World War II) documents such as war diaries and records of defence installations, and photographs of Vancouver units with the emphasis on the 15th Field Artillery Regiment. A collection of artillery training items and equipment is also available.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: 26 linear feet
Inclusive Dates: 1920 to present
Predominant Dates: 1939 to present
Inclusive Dates: 1920 to present
Predominant Dates: 1939 to present
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Wednesdays 10:00-14:00, Thursdays 19:00-21:00 (By appointment for days.)
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
Reproduction services
Public areas
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, Feb 17, 2011.
