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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

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.

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

Revised

Level of detail

Full

Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Revised November 2009.
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 18, 2011.

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