qathet Museum & Archives
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Archives

Research Requests
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For research queries, we offer both in-person research as well as distance research.
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Archival Descriptions
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Explore our fonds through their descriptions made available online!
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Powell River Digesters
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Read through the Powell River Company's monthly publications; The Digester. 
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Indexes & Finding aids
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Search several indexes and finding aids useful for research in our archival records and collections. 
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Phone Books
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Find names & addresses in the Powell River Phone Books from 1938 to 1957.

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Military Service Records
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Lists of local servicemen and servicewomen during WWI & WWII. 

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Good Citizen Awards
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See which locals were awarded the "Good Citizen" Award, a contest created by the Powell River News.
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Photographs Terms of Use

Historical photographs from our collections are used throughout our website and some topics feature more extensive photo galleries. Please keep in mind the following when using our archival photographs:
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The digital images are created by the qathet Museum & Archives (qMAS) and the qMAS owns the copyright for these digital images. All images are covered under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 2.5 Canada License. These images can be used for personal or research use without the need for prior permission from the qMAS. Any other use, including, but not limited to, commercial or scholarly reproductions, redistribution, publication, or transmission whether by electronic means or otherwise without prior written permission from the qMAS is prohibited. The qMAS will grant or withhold permission on a case-by-case basis.

Acceptable uses for the images are:
  • Teaching
  • Research or reference
  • Private study
  • General interest​​
The images on the qMAS website are low resolution files in jpg format. High resolution Tiff or Jpeg files are available for purchase. The images must not be altered or manipulated in any way and proper credit must accompany all images.

Credit
When you reproduce an image from the qMAS, the following information must appear with the image as part of the credit line:"Images courtesy of the qathet Museum & Archives"

​The qMAS' archives preserve and provide access to the records of the activities of community members in the qathet Regional District from the late 19th century to the present day. It includes a substantial collection of photographs, newspapers, books, papers, maps, and architectural drawings contributed by our community. If planning on coming to the archives in person, making an appointment is strongly recommended. Click here for more information on research requests. 

Archival records related to the qathet Regional District that are available onsite include:
  • Family Records
  • Records on Local Businesses
  • Newspapers and Periodicals
  • Reference Library Collection
  • Maps and Architectural Drawings Collection

Heritage Service Fees:

Fees do not include applicable taxes, packages or shipping costs. ​

qMAS Members
If you are a member in good standing with the qathet Museum and Archives Society, there is a 15% discount on all heritage fees.

Indigenous Individuals
For individuals from Indigenous communities located on the northern Sunshine Coast or southwestern British Columbia, Canada there is no charge for digital prints of records, including photographs, reflecting your community and its history.
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Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 am to 3 pm

Closed Statutory Holidays
Contact Us
604-485-2222
info@qathetmuseum.ca
​4790 Marine Avenue, Powell River BC

© 2023 qathet Museum & Archives
​Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of material on this website. Dates and times are subject to change. 
Territorial Acknowledgement 
The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​Emote!
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Forestry Building
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Riveting Women
      • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
      • Capturing Mountains
      • Story of Cedar
      • Powell River Firsts
      • Rod LeMay Collection
  • Collections
    • Objects
    • Archives >
      • Research Requests
      • Indexes & Finding Aids
      • Archival Descriptions
      • Powell River Digester
      • Phone Books & Directories
      • Good Citizen
      • Record of Military Service
    • Local History Books
  • Programs
    • Public Programs Calendar >
      • Little Wonders
      • Remember When Club
      • Spring Speaker Series
      • Fall Speaker Series
      • Mini-Curators
      • Papermaking
      • Summer Camps
      • Museum In the Park
      • Archaeology Day
    • School Programs >
      • Exhibit Visits
      • Outreach Kits
      • Portal to the Past
      • Educator's Survey
    • Virtual Programs >
      • Virtual Portal To the Past
      • A Taste of qathet's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • Indigenous History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Memories of the Mill
    • Community History
    • Blast from the Past
    • The Coast Memoirs
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us