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Sointula Museum
Identity area
Identifier
SOI
Authorized form of name
Sointula Museum
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Museum
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Curator
Address
Street address
P.O. Box 23
Locality
Sointula
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V0N 3E0
Telephone
250-973-6683
Fax
250-973-6683
URL
Description area
History
The Sointula Museum is located on Malcolm Island and is affiliated with the Sointula Recreation Association. The museum acquires, preserves, and makes accessible artifacts, archival records, and historical reference material pertaining to the community of Sointula and area, and, in particular, relating to the history of Finnish immigrants and settlers on the island.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Sponsor: Sointula Recreation Association.
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
The museum acquires, preserves and makes accessible archival records and historical reference material pertaining to the community of Sointula and area, and, in particular, relating to the history of Finnish immigrants and settlers on Malcolm Island. Holdings include records of early Finnish organizations on the island, as well as records of more recent community organizations.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: .5 metres
Inclusive Dates: 1890 to present
Predominant Dates: 1901-1972
Inclusive Dates: 1890 to present
Predominant Dates: 1901-1972
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Winter: open by appointment. Summer: Daily, 11:00-12:00, 2:00-3:00 (and by appointment)
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
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 22, 2011.
