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Collections and Research

The Archives
The purpose of the archives is to acquire and preserve material of archival and/or informational value to the Summerland and area and to make such material available to the public by employing accepted archival practices.
Original materials are housed in acid-free storage boxes or envelopes and are accessible by staff only. Descriptions of the holdings are available at www.memorybc.ca

Original documents from individuals, groups, organizations, societies, local government, and businesses.
Information Files that include:
Local places
Businesses
Organizations
Events
Local history topics
Biographical information on families/people
Reference library with
books & information on:


Local and provincial history
Natural history

Photographic database: Over 5,000 historic images
Local newspapers (Summerland Review) – Microfilm
Property assessment records (1908 to 1957)
Summerland & area telephone books.
Okanagan Historical Society Reports back to 1926.
Extensive map collection

 

 


Orchard Workers

 Researchers visiting the archives are welcome to use our public computer to access to our photograph database.

 The Archives are located at 9521 Wharton Street, Summerland, BC , V0H 1Z0

 Hours of operation are Mid-September to mid-June: Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday by  pre-arranged appointment

 Mid-June to mid-September: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

E-mail: info@summerlandmuseum.org Phone: (250) 494-9395 Fax: (250) 494-9326

 Out-of-town researchers coming to the archives are asked to phone or e-mail ahead and book an appointment.


Scouts being reviewed at CPR Wharf by Duke of Connaught, 1924

Archival Services and Fees

Copies of most archival material in the collection are available. The Summerland Museum’s archives can provide one copy of material in our holdings for research and private study when no restrictions apply. However, any further copying or use of the material (for example publication) is subject to the restrictions imposed by the Copyright Act.

Because of the unique nature of the records we do not allow researchers to do their own reproductions from original documents. Staff will do this copying on your behalf.

 
 Be aware that some records may not be immediately available for your use. Access to records may be restricted for the following  reasons:
Personal Information Protection Act of British Columbia.
Restrictions placed on a collection by the donor.
The records are too fragile or damaged to be handled or copied.

  Under no circumstances will original archival records be removed from the museum’s archives.

Long Distance Research Requests
Requests for information will be answered free of charge for the first 20 minutes of research time. A charge of $25.00 per hour will apply for time spent in excess of 20 minutes.
Requests for information will be responded to as quickly as staff time permits. Please allow
14 to 21 days response time.

Professional Research
Companies will be charged a fee of $30.00 for the use of our archival resources plus any charges incurred through photocopying or image reproduction.
Road to Penticton
Road to Penticton

 Archival Supplies

Acid Free Tissue: 24x36 - $ .50 per sheet
Acid Free Envelopes: Legal - $1.75 each
Acid Free File Folders: Legal - $1.25 each
Acid Free Document Boxes: Legal (5" wide) $15.00 each

 Photocopy Charges

Copies from original documents: Staff copied.
 
Letter or legal size: .50 per copy 11 x 17 - $1.00 per copy
All colour copies: Staff copied.
 
 
Letter or legal size: 1.00 per copy 11 x 17 - $1.50 per copy
Researchers can do their own copying from the Micro-film reader- printer. The fee is .50 per copy.(letter size)

Copies of Photographs
Copies of from a scanned image
Photographic image reproductions from the archives’ photograph database are available at the following prices. All photographs are printed on matte paper. Out-of-town requests must be pre-paid.
Print Size          Cost
5 x 7                 $ 5.00
8 x 10               $10.00
11 x 17             $22.00
Anything larger will be reproduced by a local photographer.

Copies of Photographs (digital)
Images from our photograph database can be sent to you via e-mail, or copied to a disc and mailed. (For images scanned to a disc, an additional charge of $5.00 is applied plus $5.00 for shipping and handling.) Images are scanned at 300 dpi in a j-peg format unless otherwise requested. Scanned 300dpi image (j-peg format) via e-mail $10.00 per image (pre-paid)

Digital Image Photocopied Prints

Women's Institute 1914
Women's Institute 1914
Digital Printouts: (on 20lb paper)
  • 8x10 b&w $3.00 per image
  • 8x10 colour $5.00 per image
   

Publication & Commercial Fees
In addition to any print, negative, or digital copying costs, a publication fee will be imposed for each image used for commercial purposes, based on the following rates…
    $10.00 Calendar, brochure, magazine, newsletter, website.
    $20.00 Books, films, video.
    $50.00 Postcards, T-shirts, coffee mugs, etc.
Add 20% to print costs for interior or exterior display panels for a commercial establishment (restaurant).
One complimentary copy of any publication using images from the archives is to be donated to the archives’ reference library.


No publication fees will be imposed for non-profit agencies, other museums, schools or universities for images used for educational purposes.

Mail Out Charges
A minimum charge of $5.00 for shipping and handling will be applied to all requests requiring mailing. This will increase accordingly if postage charges exceed this amount.

Membership in the Summerland Museum & Heritage Society entitles you to 10% off fees for archival services. Contact the museum for more information.

Conditions for Use of PhotographsLister Family

The Summerland Museum is pleased to provide you with the requested photographic images. If these images are being used for purposes other than that of private/academic research or personal enjoyment, then the following conditions must be met:

Permission to use image(s) is granted on a ONE TIME ONLY BASIS and with the understanding they will not be reproduced for re-sale or deposited in another repository. The image(s) must not be altered in any way and any subsequent use of the image will require a second letter of permission.

The Summerland Museum has endeavoured to provide images that are free from copyright restrictions or for which copyright is held by the The Lister Family

Summerland Museum. However, you are advised that you assume all responsibility for use of the images under the terms of the Canadian Copyright Act.

If the images are being used for publication, film or slide presentation, or for any purpose other than private research or enjoyment, the Summerland Museum must be credited. Each photograph but include “Image Courtesy of the Summerland Museum Archives.”




Summerland Cooks!

Books by local authors:
  • Will you have a cup of tea?
    It contains stories of pioneers who arrived in Summerland, 1905 to 1907
  • Ted Tells (Okanagan) Tales
    Written by Ted Logie, it contains true and comical tales that he encountered growing up in Summerland
  • Okanagan Historical Society Reports: past publications
  • Summerland: In celebration of 100 Years
    The Centennial publication published by the Museum and the Centennial Committee includes historical articles, remembrances by residents and historic photos
  • Summerland Remembers
    A Tribute to Summerlanders that died during the two World Wars and the community that supported them. Written by Dr. David Gregory, edited by Sherril Foster
  • Centennial Edition: A Century of Schooling
    The history of School district 67
  • A Bit of Okanagan History
    Written by Dorothy Gellatly, the book is an overview of the history of the Okanagan Valley
  • Our Fair, 1909 to 2009
    In celebration of the centennial of Summerland’s Fall Fair the book by David Gregory and Sherril Foster, is a brief history of the fair which started in 1909 as the Apple Show. Also features the Fair’s trophies (and who won them over the years) and vintage advertisements from the Summerland Review .

  Brochures for Self-Guided tours of Summerland available at the Museum

  • A Walking Tour of Lower Town
  • A Walking Tour of Downtown
  • Heritage Trees of Summerland
  • Geology Tour
  • Heritage Tour - Historical buildings & sites of Summerland
 

Silt Bluffs
Silt Bluffs

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Summerland Museum & Heritage Society - P.O. Box 1491 - Summerland, B.C. - V0H-1Z0 - Canada
Tel : 250-494-9395 - Fax : 250-494-9326 - Email:info@summerlandmuseum.org