Alert Bay Public Library and Museum

Identity area

Identifier

ABL

Authorized form of name

Alert Bay Public Library and Museum

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    Other form(s) of name

      Type

      • Museum
      • Library

      Contact area

      Joyce Wilby, Head Librarian/Archivist Primary contact

      Type

      Address

      Street address

      118 Fir Street

      Locality

      Alert Bay

      Region

      British Columbia

      Country name

      Canada

      Postal code

      V0N 1A0

      Telephone

      250-974-5721

      Fax

      250-974-5026

      Email

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      Type

      Mailing Address

      Address

      Street address

      P.O. Box 440

      Locality

      Alert Bay

      Region

      BC

      Country name

      Canada

      Postal code

      V0N 1A0

      Telephone

      Fax

      Email

      URL

      Note

      Description area

      History

      The Alert Bay Public Library and Museum is operated by the Alert Bay Public Library and Museum Association and was created in 1958 as a centennial project. The Association moved into its present building in 1959. The Library and Museum serves as the library for the Village of Alert Bay and also houses museum artifacts and archival records pertaining to Alert Bay and area.

      Geographical and cultural context

      Mandates/Sources of authority

      Administrative structure

      Records management and collecting policies

      Holdings consist of early records of the Village of Alert Bay starting with incorporation in 1946, minute books from local organizations, a collection of copies of the Pioneer Journal published by Ron E. Shuker (1939-1941, 1951-1964) and other local newspapers. The photographic collection consists of 6,900 images dating from the mid 1800s to today. The collection area is confined to Alert Bay and surrounding vicinity.

      Buildings

      Holdings

      Total Volume: 50 linear feet
      Inclusive Dates: 1920-1990
      Predominant Dates: 1950-1960

      Finding aids, guides and publications

      Website provides information on the activities and services of the Alert Bay Library and Museum and provides sample photographic images from its archival holdings:

      Access area

      Opening times

      September-June: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 13:00-16:00.
      July and August: Monday through Saturday, 13:00-16:00

      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, Nov. 6, 2010

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