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Qualicum Beach Archives
Identity area
Identifier
QUA
Authorized form of name
Qualicum Beach Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Museum;Historical Society
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Archivist
Address
Street address
687 Beach Road
Locality
Qualicum Beach
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V9K 1K7
Telephone
Primary: 250-594-2524 (Archives), secondary: 250-752-5533 (Museum)
Fax
Description area
History
The Qualicum Beach Museum was officially established in 1995 by the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society. The society is dedicated to the preservation of history in the area and is currently working on enhancing the facilities to make it a year round destination. The Annex, which houses the archival collection, was added in 2000.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Sponsor: Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society.
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
The archival holdings document the history of Qualicum Beach, its surroundings and the pioneers whose records constitute a wealth of knowledge for researchers in the area. The collection includes records relating to the municipality, schools, churches, businesses, family histories and several service clubs such as the Rotary and the Legion.
Buildings
Holdings
Inclusive dates: 1847 to present
Predominant dates: 1930s to 1950s
Predominant dates: 1930s to 1950s
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Museum Summer Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 4 pm or by Appointment.
Museum Winter Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1 pm to 4 pm.
Museum Winter Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1 pm to 4 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 November 2009.
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 18, 2011.
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 18, 2011.
