Museum of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment

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Identifier

FAR

Authorized form of name

Museum of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment

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    Other form(s) of name

    • 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum and Archives Society

    Type

    • Museum;Military

    Contact area

    Peter Moogk, Director Primary contact

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    Address

    Street address

    Bessborough Armoury, 2025 West 11th Avenue

    Locality

    Vancouver

    Region

    BC

    Country name

    Canada

    Postal code

    V6J 2C7

    Telephone

    604-666-4370

    Fax

    604-666-4083

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    Description area

    History

    The Museum of the the 15th Field Artillery Regiment collects photographs, documents, and artifacts telling the story of the Artillery and its contribution to the life and defence of Vancouver, B.C.

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    Records management and collecting policies

    The archives collects archival material related to artillery units and installations in the Greater Vancouver area. The holdings consist primarily of unit orders, wartime (World War II) documents such as war diaries and records of defence installations, and photographs of Vancouver units with the emphasis on the 15th Field Artillery Regiment. A collection of artillery training items and equipment is also available.

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    Holdings

    Total Volume: 26 linear feet<br /> Inclusive Dates: 1920 to present<br /> Predominant Dates: 1939 to present

    Finding aids, guides and publications

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    Opening times

    Wednesdays, 09:30 to 13:30, or by appointment.

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    Research services

    Reproduction services

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    Dates of creation, revision and deletion

    Revised by BCANS Coordinator, Feb 17, 2011; Feb 27, 2015.

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