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Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives

Tourism Region: Ottawa Valley

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The Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives is a non-profit, charitable organization serving the Town of Arnprior and McNab / Braeside Township. The Archives was established to acquire, preserve and make accessible important historical documents pertaining to the history of the area.

The Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives' Registered Charity Number

89011 1990 RR0001

About the Collections

genealogical collections, photographs and maps. Index accessed by individual collection or collection group.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 150 meters

Archives

One hundred twenty-five collections including Town and Township records, business documents, museum material, genealogical collections, photographs and maps. Index accessed by individual collection or collection group.

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Electronic Records • Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Microforms • Films and Videos • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records
Other: Land Records of Renfrew County 1867-1967

Services & Activities

Volunteers assist researchers with enquiries through email, on-site visits etc.

Research Services

Research assistance on-site is free of charge. We offer 1/2 hour research free of charge to off-site clients - additional research costs $20.00 per hour.

Archival Records • Genealogical Research • Information Centre
Other: Access to Microfilm, Microfische, Microfilm reader/printer, audio-cassette equipment, photocopies, scanned documents.

Educational Programs

Outreach kit on the History of Lumbering in the Ottawa Valley.

Classes or Workshops • Lectures

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 22

Activities: Board of Management Service, Reading Room volunteers, Web-site Design & Maintenance, Office support, Special Project volunteers.

Internet Services

General InformationCollections

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions

Other Services

Offer advice to organizations and individuals regarding the disposition and preservation of archival documents related to the Arnprior area.

Publications and Products

Our own publications include:
1. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS
from THE ARNPRIOR WATCHMAN 1892 - 1920
(ISBN 0-9730349-0-4)
2. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS
from THE ARNPRIOR CHRONICLE 1888 - 1916
(ISBN 0-9730349-2-0)
3. GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS
from THE ARNPRIOR CHRONICLE 1917 - 1930
(ISBN 0-9730349-3-9)
4. Arnprior Village 1891 Census
(ISBN 0-973-349-1-2)
( above publications also available in CD format )

Annual Reports • Books • Brochures • CD-ROMS • Educational kits • Commemorative Souvenirs

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Location

Address: 21B Madawaska St.
Arnprior, Ontario
K7S 1R6
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Telephone: 613-623-0001
Fax: 613-623-0001
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Hours of Operation

Operations: Year Round

Open: 1:00 - 3:30 pm on days listed above or by appointment

Closed: Saturday • Sunday
Statutory Holidays; Mid December break till New Year.

Admission: Free
Registration required of first time visitors.