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Prince Rupert City and Regional Archives
Identity area
Identifier
PRC
Authorized form of name
Prince Rupert City and Regional Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Historical Society
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Jean Eiers-Page
Address
Street address
100 1st Avenue East
Locality
Prince Rupert
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
Telephone
250-624-3326
Fax
250-624-3706
Contact information
Mailing Address
Address
Street address
P.O. Box 1093
Locality
Prince Rupert
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V8J 4H6
Telephone
Fax
URL
Description area
History
The Prince Rupert City and Regional Archives was established in 1980 and moved to its present site in 1990. The archives' holdings include archival records (including photographs), newspapers, books and periodicals, and other reference material pertaining to Prince Rupert and communities on the north coast of B.C. and in the northwest interior.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Holdings include records relating to Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Port Essington, Port Simpson, Porcher Island, Digby Island, Metlakatla, and surrounding areas.
Buildings
Holdings
Inclusive Dates: 1880-1995
Predominant Dates: 1906-1995
Predominant Dates: 1906-1995
Finding aids, guides and publications
Website provides information about the functions and activities of the Archives includes a detailed listing of archival holdings and an online database of historical photographs depicting Prince Rupert and area.
Access area
Opening times
Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
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
Revised
Level of detail
Full
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised October 2009.
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 18, 2011.
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 18, 2011.
