Primary contact
227 Water Street
Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador
Identity area
Identifier
NL0018
Authorized form of name
Botwood Heritage Society
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Contact area
Janis Boone
Type
Address
Street address
227 Water Street
Locality
Botwood
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
709-257-3330
botwoodheritage@hotmail.com
URL
Facebook - Botwood Heritage Society
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Description area
History
The Archives began about as a natural outgrowth of the collection and research done by the Botwood Heritage Society and the Botwood Library Board. Formally established in 1989, the Archives continue to accept material from local and former residents of Botwood.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
The Archives contains manuscripts, photographs, film, audio and videotapes, and artifacts relating to the town of Botwood, its history and culture. Highlights include an extensive collection of military and early aviation photographs, including Sidney Cotten, Charles Lindbergh and the first trans Atlantic air passenger service.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Finding aids are available for some holdings previously arranged and described. A database is available at the Botwood Library. The Heritage Society has also published Botwood: History of a Seaport (1992).
Access area
Opening times
The Archives is open by request. Researchers are asked to make an appointment to visit; however, researchers may have access to the database containing archival information at the Botwood Library.
Access conditions and requirements
Archival material must be used on-site.
Accessibility
Services area
Research services
Reproduction services
Photocopying and photograph reproduction are available for a fee.
Public areas
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Created - April 4, 2013
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
2011 Directory of ANLA Member Institutions