Stratford-Perth Archives

Record #: PER0053
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2023

Description

Description (Service) Municipal and community archives for County of Perth (including lower tier municipalities) and City of Stratford. Collects, preserves, and makes available the documentary heritage of local governments, community organizations, businesses, schools, churches and families.

Service Details

Hours Appointments needed for researchers using original archival material like photographs and Council minutes. Drop-in visitors welcome to use microfilm and reference books during open hours. Reading Room and Exhibit Gallery open 10 am-3 pm Tue-Fri plus Sat from 10 am-3 pm over the summer. Open Saturdays by appointment only the rest of the year. Donations to collections welcome. Please call or email to set up a time to come in.
Areas Served Perth County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Phone or email for information or requests
Languages English
Fees Service ; Exhibit Gallery is always free. Reading Room with staff to assist free for all who live in Perth County or Stratford. $5 daily admission fee for Reading Room for researchers who live outside of Perth County. Will provide an hour of free research by staff each year for those who are unable to visit in-person. Fees for photocopying and scans. See website for details.

Address and Location

Located In Community Stratford
Address & Map
4273 Line 34
RR 5
Stratford, ON
Canada N5A 6S6
 
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Intersection Huron St. and O'Loane
Mailing Address 4273 Line 34 
RR 5 
Stratford, ON 
Canada N5A 6S6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-271-0531 Ext 259
Fax 519-273-5746
E-Mail archives@perthcounty.ca
Website https://www.perthcounty.ca/en/StratfordPerthArchives.aspx#
Primary Contact Ellen Thomas, Archives Reference Technician; Phone: 519-271-0531 Ext 259; Email: archives@perthcounty.ca
Alternate Contact Betty Jo Belton, Manager of Archives Services/Archivist; Phone: 519-271-0531 Ext 259; Email: bbelton@perthcounty.ca

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