Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island

The mandate of the Public Archives and Records Office is to acquire, preserve and make available for public research, the government records of PEI and those private sector records of individuals, companies andinstitutions, deemed to be of historical value as they pertain to the history of Prince Edward Island. Along with textual documents such as correspondence files, diaries, journals, and newspapers, the Public Archives also holds materials in other formats including photographs, architectural drawings, maps, microforms, film and sound recordings. The Archives holds a large collection of genealogical resources including indexes to many vital records such as census returns, marriage, baptism and death records, dated largely prior to 1902. The holdings of the PARO include more than 1500 linear metres of government records, 680 metres of private sector records, close to 5000 maps, 1300 architectural plans, 40,000 photographs, and approximately 4700 hours of audio-visual materials.

Zone d'identification

Identifiant

PCA

Forme autorisée du nom

Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island

Forme(s) parallèle(s) du nom

Autre(s) forme(s) du nom

  • Public Archives
  • PARO

Type

  • Provincial/d'État

Zone de contact

Type

Adresse

Adresse physique

Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC)
175 Great George Street, Suite L20
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1000

Localité

Charlottetown

Région

Prince Edward Island

Nom du pays

Canada

Code postal

C1A 7M4

Téléphone

902-368-4290

Fax

902-368-6327

Courriel

URL

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/libraries-and-archives

Note

Zone de description

Historique

Under the Archives and Records Act, the Public Archives and Records Office acquires, preserves, and makes available for public research the records of the Government of Prince Edward Island, as well as private sector records deemed to be of lasting historical value.

The Public Archives Unit carries out archival functions, engages in education and outreach in the community, and provides reference services to government and members of the public wanting access to the archival holdings.

The Recorded Information Management Unit is responsible for delivering a corporate program that provides central recorded information management services and support to all departments, agencies, corporations, and commissions within the Government of Prince Edward Island.

Contexte géographique et culturel

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island

Textes de référence

ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ACT, Cap A-19.1

Structure administrative

Gestion des archives courantes et intermédiaires et politiques de collecte

Bâtiments

Fonds

Instruments de recherche, guides et publications

Zone de l'accès

Heures d'ouverture

Hours

Winter:
Monday, Closed
Tuesday to Friday, 10:00am-4:30pm
Thursday evening, 5:00pm-7:30pm

Summer:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm

Closed weekends and holidays

NOTE: All visitors to the Atlantic Technology Centre are required to sign in at the Security Desk on the main level.

Conditions d'accès et d'utilisation

Accessibilité


  • Automatic doors are available at the Great George Street entrance and there is an elevator in the building.


  • Some street parking is available. There are also two parking garages within walking distance, including the Fitzroy Parkade (130 Fitzroy Street) next to the building.

Zone des services offerts

Services d'aide à la recherche

Services de reproduction

Espaces publics

Zone du contrôle

Identifiant de la description

Identifiant du service responsable de la description

Règles et/ou conventions utilisées

Niveau d'élaboration

Niveau de détail

Dates de production, de révision et de suppression

Langue(s)

Écriture(s)

Sources

Notes relatives à la mise à jour de la notice

Points d'accès

Points d'accès

Contact principal

Atlantic Technology Centre (ATC) 175 Great George Street, Suite L20 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1000

CA C1A 7M4
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