Primary contact
P.O. Box 20146
Perth, Ontario
CA K7H 3M6
Identity area
Identifier
ON00146
Authorized form of name
Archives Lanark
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Lanark County Archives
Type
- Regional
Contact area
Mailing Address
Type
Address
Street address
P.O. Box 20146
Locality
Perth
Region
Ontario
Country name
Kanada
Postal code
K7H 3M6
Telephone
Fax
info@archiveslanark.ca
Note
Location
Type
Address
Street address
1920 Concession 7 Road, Drummond Centre
Locality
Perth
Region
Ontario
Country name
Kanada
Postal code
K7H 3C8
Telephone
Fax
URL
Note
Off Highway 7 about 8 kilometers east of Perth
Description area
History
The Archives is a central repository for historical and genealogical documents pertaining to the cultural, genealogical and historical heritage of Lanark County, in eastern Ontario. Open since 2002, collections include the land records and original deeds from the mid 1850s to the mid-1950s for all 14 original townships in the County; original newspapers; local listings for cemeteries, census, church and community groups; scrapbooks and publications.
Archives Lanark is an independent, non profit, volunteer organization, incorporated in Ontario and a registered charity in Canada. The nine-member Board includes representation from County Council.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Open to the public from 10 am to 3 pm
Accessible for people with disabilities.
October to May - 1st & 3rd Fridays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays
June to September- Every Friday & Saturday
Or by appointment (charges will apply) info@archiveslanark.ca