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Copying Archives Material
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/education-and-early-years/copying-archives-material
2024-03-01
You can copy archival records for research or private study. If you intend to use copies for any other purpose (eg. print or electronic publication, exhibition, commercial purposes, etc.) you must get written permission from the Public Archives and Records Office.
Reproducing archival material...
Search Public Archives Material Online
2023-11-09
Archival material can be searched online through our databases: the PARO Collections Database and Memory PEI.
What is the PARO Collections Database?
The PARO Collections Database can be searched for item-level access to vital statistics records, census material, and some of our most popular...
Browse Public Archives Online Exhibits
2022-09-08
Staff at the Public Archives regularly create exhibits on a variety of themes in Island history. You can view the current exhibit at the Public Archives or, in many cases, view the exhibit online.
What exhibits are available online?
Some of the exhibits available online include:
Celebrating ...
The Subject is Taste: Architectural Plans at the Public Archives
2022-09-08
Prince Edward Island’s built heritage is an evocative symbol of our past. Historic churches, houses, and businesses speak to more than just the day-to-day; they give a sense of how those who came before us saw themselves, what they valued, and how they hoped to be remembered.
An ever-increasing...
Public Archives Historic Buildings Research Guide
2022-09-08
This guide outlines some useful resources for researching an historic home or building in Prince Edward Island. Each source has been annotated providing geographical areas, dates of material, and the type of information included. It includes printed materials on the styles and history of...
One Box at a Time: Recorded Information Management (RIM) Strategy and Three-Year Plan 2.0, 2021-2024
2022-01-24
This document outlines the Provincial Government's RIM strategy and three year plan for 2021-2024.
Visiting the Archives
2021-02-26
The Public Archives and Records Office is located at the Atlantic Technology Centre (Lower Level, Suite L20), 175 Great George Street in Charlottetown.
All visitors require a research pass to enter the Public Archives. On your first visit you will be asked to complete a registration form and...
Recorded Information Management Program, Public Archives and Records Office
2021-01-22
Recorded Information Management (RIM) is the systematic control of all recorded information regardless of media from creation or receipt to final disposition. Effective records management:
supports decision making;
reduces costs;
meets business, legal, and accountability requirements; and...
Public Archives COVID-19 Project
2020-04-02
The Public Archives and Records Office recognizes that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on all Islanders. We know there are many things happening to you, your families, and your communities during this difficult time. Every day brings new challenges. There are changes in our...
Common Abbreviations and Nicknames for Given Names
2016-02-04
A list of the most common abbreviations and nicknames for given names. This resource can be very useful when searching original records at the Public Archives and Records Office.