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Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History
Identity area
Identifier
NEL
Authorized form of name
Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Touchstones Archives
- Shawn Lamb Archives
Type
Museum; Archives
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
Laura Fortier, Archivist and Collections Manager
Address
Street address
502 Vernon Street
Locality
Nelson
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V1L 4E7
Telephone
250-352-9813 ext. 268
Fax
250-352-9810
Description area
History
The Nelson Museum was first incorporated as the Kootenay Museum in 1955 and has been administered by the Kootenay Museum Association.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Sponsor: Nelson and District Museum, Art Gallery, Archives and Historical Society.
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
The society collects, conserves and provides suitable access/interpretation to artifacts and archival items of the Kootenay area. Holdings include the Notre Dame University/David Thompson University Centre Kootenaiana archival collection, 54th Kootenay Battalion Association collection, Nelson Daily News collection, West Kootenay Forest History archives, and the Channel 10 archives.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: approx. 50 metres
Inclusive Dates: 1890-1995
Predominant Dates: 1900-1990
Inclusive Dates: 1890-1995
Predominant Dates: 1900-1990
Finding aids, guides and publications
Website provides contact information, information about archival holdings and links to other archival resources.
Access area
Opening times
Archive Hours:
Thursday to Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday to Wednesday
Thursday to Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday to Wednesday
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 23, 2011.
