Simcoe County Archives

Simcoe County Archives

Record #: MID0350

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

The Archives collects, preserves and makes available:

Corporate records of the County and local municipal governments
Private manuscripts, such as the personal papers of residents
Business records
Papers of clubs, institutions, and associations
Community newspapers and publications
Photographs
Maps
Oral history and other sound recordings
Moving images
Genealogical information

Records reflect some aspect of the County's history

Service Details

Hours	Archives: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Open to public by appointment: Mon 1:30 pm-4 pm * Tue-Fri 9 am-11:30 pm, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Researchers and members of the general public can book an onsite visit to the Archives. Appointments will also be available for reference services and to schedule record donations. Schedule an appointment
Languages	English
Fees	Service - Fees for reproductions, call for information ; None - No admission, entry, or access fees.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Springwater
Address & Map	1149 Highway 26 Springwater, ON Canada L9X 0Z7
Intersection	Highway 26 W and County Rd 27
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-726-9331 ext 1287, General Line ; 705-726-9331 ext 1285, General Inquiries
Toll Free Phone	1-866-893-9300 ext 1287
Fax	705-725-5341
E-Mail	archives@simcoe.ca
Website	https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/arc
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countyofsimcoe/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-simcoe/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/simcoecounty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CountyofSimcoe
Primary Contact	Matthew Fells, County Archivist; Phone: 705-726-9300 ext 1285; Email: matthew.fells@simcoe.ca
Mailing Address	ON Canada

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