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Wells Historical Society Archives
Identity area
Identifier
WHS
Authorized form of name
Wells Historical Society Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Historical Society;Museum
Contact area
Contact information
(Primary contact)
W.G. Quackenbush, President
Address
Street address
Barkerville Historic Town, Barkerville, B.C.
Locality
Wells
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
Telephone
250-994-3422
Fax
250-994-3435
Contact information
Mailing Address
Address
Street address
P.O. Box 244
Locality
Wells
Region
BC
Country name
Canada
Postal code
V0K 2R0
Telephone
Fax
URL
Description area
History
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
The Museum acquires papers and photographs relating to Wells and area from the 1920s to present. Holdings include: records of the Cariboo Gold Quartz Company Ltd., Wells Hospital material, records of Wells residents, 1200 photographs, and other historical reference material relating to the local area.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: 10 linear meters
Inclusive Dates: 1930 to present
Predominant Dates: 1930-1960
Inclusive Dates: 1930 to present
Predominant Dates: 1930-1960
Finding aids, guides and publications
Website provides information about the archives and its services, along with a comprehensive set of online finding aids and a searchable historical photograph database.
Access area
Opening times
By appointment only through Wells Museum, 250-994-3422 (summer only) or Barkerville Historic Town, 250-994-3302.
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 25, 2011.
