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- Museum
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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 The museum acquires, preserves, and makes accessible artifacts, archival records, and historical reference material pertaining to the community of Sointula and area, and, in particular, relating to the history of Finnish immigrants and settlers on the island.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The museum acquires, preserves and makes accessible archival records and historical reference material pertaining to the community of Sointula and area, and, in particular, relating to the history of Finnish immigrants and settlers on Malcolm Island.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.
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Total Volume: .5 metres<br /> Inclusive Dates: 1890 to present<br /> Predominant Dates: 1901-1972
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Winter: open by appointment. Summer: Daily, 11:00-12:00, 2:00-3:00 (and by appointment)
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Revised by BCANS Coordinator, March 22, 2011.