Lanark County Archives

	Lanark County Archives
	1920 Concession 7 Road, Drummond Centre


History The Archives opened in 2002. The concept of an archival depository, accessible to the general public, for all genealogical and historical documents pertaining to Lanark County, developed after the Province of Ontario accepted a proposal from the Lanark County Genealogical Society to preserve the Land Records for posterity.		Who uses the Archives? Any one interested in genealogy and the history of Lanark County. Local historians, school children, church groups and family members looking for long lost relatives come from all over Canada, the USA and as far away as Europe. Each year over 250 people visit the Archives.
Resource Materials - The Lanark County Land Registry Abstract Books and Land Deeds dating from 1868 to 1955; - Listings for local cemeteries, census records, early church records of baptisms and marriages; - Scrap-books of births, deaths and marriages gleaned from local newspapers. Compiled alphabetically, they complement the published indexes of the Almonte Gazette, Lanark Era and Perth Courier which cover the earlier years up to the 1930s; - Original copies of The Almonte Gazette - 1920 - 1980 (also available on micro film); - Tweedsmuir History Books - Family histories		Services The Archives is equipped with modern computers, a photocopier and a reader/printer for microfilm and microfiche. Original land deeds and most other official records are available for viewing. Archives volunteers will retrieve them on request. Copying of archival material is for the purpose of research only. Use for any other purpose is subject to copyright laws. The Archives reserves the right to limit access or photocopying of documents that are restricted for privacy reasons or in a fragile condition.
Some of our Collections - Viola Reid Collection, Pakenham Township - Early Photographs & Glass Slides - late 1800’s, by R.J. Stead, local photographer - The Poole Papers - The Geddes Diaries Other resource materials are available so why not come in and see if we have the key to your past. You may also visit our main website at www.globalgenealogy.com/LCGS or write to P.O. Box 512, Perth, ON K7H 5K4 Donations The Archives welcomes monetary donations, as well as, books, documents and photographs of historical value. Charitable receipts for Income Tax purposes are issued for all gifts valued at $25 or more or upon request if less than $25.		Location The Archives is located in the former Drummond Township Municipal Building at 1920 Concession 7 Rd. at Drummond Centre. The Archives is easily accessible from Hwy No. 7 and is approximately mid-way between Innisville and Perth. Parking is available and the building is accessible to the handicapped.
		Hours of Operation Winter Hours - October to May - 1st & 3rd Fridays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays Summer Hours - June to September - Every Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Or by appointment (Charges Will Apply) 613-267-2232



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