Primary contact
10440 108 Avenue, NW
Edmonton, Alberta
Identity area
Identifier
EDM
Authorized form of name
City of Edmonton Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Community
Contact area
Reference Desk
Type
Address
Street address
10440 108 Avenue, NW
Locality
Edmonton
Region
Alberta
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
Fax: (780) 496-8732
cms.archives@edmonton.ca
Note
Description area
History
The City of Edmonton Archives Committee formed on September 26, 1938 and was renamed the Archives and Landmark Committee in 1947. The committee actively collected records and artifacts. Their outreach activities included running exhibit spaces in the Civic Block and marking buildings and significant locations with plaques and monuments.
In 1966, the Archives and Landmark Committee bylaw was amended and the Edmonton Historical Board (EHB) was formed as part of the Parks and Recreation Branch. The EHB concentrated on commemorating Edmonton's heritage through the annual Plaques and Recognition Awards. Parks and Recreation took over the archives and artifacts, forming the City of Edmonton Archives and the City's Artifacts Centre.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Prince of Wales Armouries
Holdings
Total Volume: 3500 meters<BR>Inclusive Dates: 1880's - current<BR>Predominant Dates: 1892 - current<br><br>Holdings consist of the permanently valuable records of the Corporation of the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas acquired by annexation. This material includes Council minutes, by-laws, correspondence, administrative records, tax rolls, blueprints, building permits, oral history interviews, photographs and moving images. Also included in the Archives are manuscript collections relating to founders of Edmonton and district, records of local businesses, sporting organizations, social clubs, other organizations and individuals. The archives is the official repository for the records of the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the 1983 Universiade Games.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Online catalogue: ; <a href="http://archivesphotos.edmonton.ca/"> www.archivesphotos.edmonton.ca/</a>
Access area
Opening times
8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 AM-8:00 PM, Wednesday
Access conditions and requirements
Archival assistance is always available in the reference room and there are many self service options.
There are periods when certain services are unavailable:
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Daily between noon and 1pm retrievals of new research material, photocopying and payments are not available
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There are no retrievals of new research material after 4pm, including Wednesday evenings
If you plan to visit the Archives during the lunch hour or on Wednesday evenings, please arrange with archivists at cms.archives@edmonton.ca or at 780-496-8711 to have your material retrieved and on hold prior to your visit.
Accessibility
The Prince of Wales Armouries can only be accessed from west of 105 Street along 108 Avenue.
The building has accessible parking, a ramp at the front entrance, power doors, elevators and accessible washrooms in the main area.