Primary contact
803 Switzer Drive; Hinton, Alberta; T7V 1V1
Identity area
Identifier
HINT
Authorized form of name
Hinton Municipal Library & Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
Contact area
Shannen Shott
Type
Address
Street address
803 Switzer Drive; Hinton, Alberta; T7V 1V1
Locality
Region
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Phone: 780-865-6051
Fax
Fax: 780-865-4292
sshott@hintonlibrary.org
Note
The mandate of the Hinton Coal Branch Archives, as part of the Hinton Municipal Library, is to acquire and preserve records of historical and cultural value to the Town of Hinton and surrounding community, and to make such records available to the public.
Description area
History
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
Archival holdings consist of textual records, photographs, journals, maps and moving images. Our Research Library includes local history books, newspapers on microfilm, and clipping files.
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Sunday 12 - 4pm; Monday 4-8 pm; Tuesday 12 - 4 pm; Closure may occur due to staff holidays or unforeseen circumstances. Researchers from out of town are advised to call ahead.