Saanich Pioneers' Society Museum and Archives

Identity area

Identifier

SPS

Authorized form of name

Saanich Pioneers' Society Museum and Archives

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    Other form(s) of name

      Type

      • Museum;Historical Society

      Contact area

      Type

      Address

      Street address

      7910 Polo Park Crescent

      Locality

      Saanichton

      Region

      BC

      Country name

      Canada

      Postal code

      V8M 2J4

      Telephone

      250-652-1116

      Fax

      Email

      Note

      Description area

      History

      Geographical and cultural context

      Mandates/Sources of authority

      Administrative structure

      Records management and collecting policies

      The society promotes the preservation of the historical record of the Saanich Peninsula by acquiring, preserving and making accessible artifacts, archival records and historical reference material. The collection of photographs depicts individuals and families on the Saanich Peninsula, as well as community associations and events. Collection includes a significant number of photographs of the following families: Brethour, Butler, Marcotte, Oldfield, Turgoose, John, and Lidgate.

      Buildings

      Holdings

      Total Volume: 88 cm of textual records, photographs<br /> Inclusive Dates: 1850-1995<br /> Predominant Dates: 1876 to present

      Finding aids, guides and publications

      Access area

      Opening times

      The Museum is currently closed.
      The Archives is open Mondays (except statutory holidays) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, or by appointment.
      Please phone ahead.

      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

      Level of detail

      Dates of creation, revision and deletion

      Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 20, 2011.

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          Maintenance notes

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