Primary contact
10329 101 Ave
PO Box 687 Station Main
Grande Prairie, Alberta
CA T8V 3A8
Identity area
Identifier
GPR
Authorized form of name
South Peace Regional Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Grande Prairie Regional Archives (2000-2003)
Type
- Regional
Contact area
Ellyn Vandekerkhove, Executive Director
Type
Address
Street address
10329 101 Ave
PO Box 687 Station Main
Locality
Grande Prairie
Region
Alberta
Country name
Canada
Postal code
T8V 3A8
Telephone
7808305105
Fax
Director@southpeacearchives.org
URL
Note
Jack Lawrence, Archivist
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Address
Street address
Locality
Region
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
archivist@southpeacearchives.org
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Teresa Dyck, Administrative Assistant
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Street address
Locality
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Fax
info@southpeacearchives.org
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Description area
History
"Grande Prairie Regional Archives" was established in January 2000 as an interim project while negotiations to form a permanent regional archives for the south Peace River District were on-going. The archives is sponsored by the Grande Prairie Museum, City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, the Municipal District of Greenview, and the Municipal District of Spirit River. Its purpose is to promote and encourage the appreciation and study of the history of the south Peace by acquiring, preserving and making accessible to the public, records in any format which reflect the history of this area. Since 2007, South Peace Regional Archives has been operated by the South Peace Regional Archives Society.
Geographical and cultural context
South Peace Regional Archives is responsible for acquiring, preserving, and making accessible the documentary heritage of the entire south Peace region, including the areas contained within the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Municipal District of Spirit River, Saddle Hills County, and Birch Hills County.
Mandates/Sources of authority
The mandate of South Peace Regional Archives is to acquire, preserve and make accessible to the public records of on-going value from individuals, families, businesses and organizations, which reflect the political, social and economic life of the south Peace River Country of Alberta. These records are in all formats and media, including textual records, photographs, films, sound recordings, maps, plans and drawings.
Administrative structure
South Peace Regional Archives is governed by a Board of Directors including representatives from the funding municipalities (City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, and Municipal District of Spirit River) and interested community members. Permanent Archives staff includes an Executive Director, Archivist, and Archives Technician.
Records management and collecting policies
South Peace Regional Archives seeks to acquire archival materials from local municipalities, businesses, organizations, families, and individuals by transfer and gift.
Buildings
The head office of the South Peace Regional Archives is located in the Grande Prairie Museum, which is located in Muskoseepi Park.
Holdings
Total Volume: 100 linear metres of textual materials, 60,000 photographs, audio visual material, maps, library of reference material, and newspapers. <BR>Inclusive Dates: 1834 - 2011 (predominant dates: 1920 - 1960).
Finding aids, guides and publications
Finding aids for holdings are available through https://southpeacearchives.org/
Access area
Opening times
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
Reading Room: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00-4:00
Access conditions and requirements
Researchers are requested to contact the Archives to schedule an appointment. There are no fees for in-person research. A research fee may be charged for lengthy long-distance research requests. To book your appointment, visit our website: https://southpeacearchives.org/book-a-research-appointment/
Accessibility
South Peace Regional Archives is in the Grande Prairie Museum building.
Services area
Research services
Staff are fluent in English. A reference area is available with a researcher computer, clippings files, and reference library.
Reproduction services
Reproduction services are available.
Public areas
The Grande Prairie Museum (in the same building as the Archives) includes a gallery, a heritage village, gift shop, and community room.
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
South Peace Regional Archives
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Final
Level of detail
Full
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised May 25, 2013
Revised March 3, 2022
Language(s)
- English