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New
Westminster
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New Westminster Museum and Archives Presents
The City Archives
 There are 13,000 archival treasures in our collection such as this 1859 Royal Engineer map of Queensborough which was renamed the City of New Westminster on July 20, 1859 . |
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The New Westminster Archives is home to a diverse array of documentary heritage that tells the story of New Westminster ’s evolution from a colonial capital carved out of the forest to a bustling city centre. Preserved for present and future generations are archival records that document local organizations, businesses, government, families and individuals for about 150 years.
The Archives houses over 8,000 historic photographs and over 5,000 maps, plans, diaries, letters, city records, oral histories and reference files.
If you have questions about your family’s history, the age of your house, the development of your neighbourhood, the history of a New Westminster business or about the administration of local government, the New Westminster Archives is the place to find some answers.
Browse through our people, subject, business, building or photograph files to get your answers. The Archives is a treasure trove of information!
For additional details on the Archive's services or options, please review the links below:
Donating Archival Records
Help us to preserve the history of New Westminster! We are always looking for archival records including: photographs, maps, film, paper records or document histories about people, organization or business that tell us about the story of New Westminster .
You can donate your family’s papers or your community group or business records by contacting our archivist:
Barry Dykes, 604-527-4642.
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Archival Collection Samples
Check out the links below to see a few samples of our archival holdings. A brief history is accompanied by interesting photos:
Archival Treasures
Featuring amusing, poignant or unusual bits from deep within the Archives’ holdings
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The Titanic in drydock. |
Crew loading mail bags onto the Titanic. |
This letter was found with the papers of the Official Administrator for the County Court of New Westminster. This official was responsible for winding up the affairs of people who died intestate (without a will). We do not know who ‘Uncle’ is, but the letter itself is fascinating for the two topics mentioned: Irish Home Rule and the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In particular, the writer is affected by the enormous impact the Titanic disaster had on the people of Belfast , many of whom worked on or were involved with its construction. RMS stands for Royal Mail Steamer; not only was the Titanic the largest passenger steam ship of its time, it could also carry the mail. In fact, the writer’s previous letter to her uncle was on the Titanic when it sunk. Source: IH 993.40 |
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Archival Collections
Wanted! A Few Good Volunteers!
Are you addicted to the History Channel? Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you keen to learn more about New Westminster ’s past? If so, the New Westminster Archives wants you to help take care of the Royal City ’s documentary heritage! Help researchers with enquiries, perform conservation on old documents, and assist with archival descriptions! For more information, see links below or call Rob McCullough at 604-515-3842.
Other Heritage Information Sources:
The New Westminster Museum & Archives has received generous financial support from
