Unit One History as a Lens to the Past
Many tools exit to help us understand and learn about history. Libraries and museums are filled with books, artifacts, and photographs that give us valuable insight into the past. Even in our homes, our diaries, family heirlooms, and home videos may one day provide useful information for future historians.
Of particular value to researchers, however, are the public archives, which collect and preserve a wide range of historical information. In Newfoundland and Labrador, dozens of archives exist in every region of the province. Search the list below to discover which archives are located near you.
List provided courtesy of the Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Archives.
Regional Index of Archives
Avalon Peninsula
- Anglican Church of Canada - Diocesan Synod of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
- Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's
- Bay Roberts Heritage Society Archives
- Branch Heritage Group
- Colony of Avalon
- Cupids Historical Society Inc.
- Heart's Content Mizzen Heritage Society
- Placentia Area Historical Society
- Presentation Congregation Archives
- St. Lawrence Anglican Church Parish Archives
- St. Paul's Anglican Church Archives
- Torbay Heritage Committee/ Torbay Museum
- Town of Placentia
- Winterton Boat Building and Community Museum
Central Newfoundland
- Anglican Church of Canada - Diocesan Synod of Central Newfoundland Archives
- Botwood Heritage Society Archives
- By the Bay Museum
- Coast of Bays Arts and Exploration Centre
- Diocesan Archives, Diocese of Grand Falls
- Grand Falls - Windsor Heritage Society Inc.
- Greenspond Historical Society and Archives
- Miawpukek First Nation
- North Atlantic Aviation Museum
- Red Indian Lake Heritage Society
- Twillingate Museum and Crafts
Eastern Newfoundland
- Anglican Church of Canada - Diocesan Synod of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
- Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's
- Burin Heritage Tourism Association
- Clarenville Heritage Society Inc.
- Diocesan Archives, Diocese of Grand Falls
- Grand Bank Heritage Society
- Placentia Bay Islands and Area Heritage Foundation
- Resettlement Heritage Committee
- Sir William F. Coaker Heritage Foundation
- Trinity Historical Society Archives
Labrador
- Agvituk Historical Society
- Anglican Church of Canada - Diocesan Synod of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
- Gateway Labrador
- Labrador Institute Library, Memorial University
- Labrador Metis Development Corporation
- Parish of Battle Harbour
- St. Andrew's Anglican Church Archives
- THEM DAYS Labrador Archives
- White Elephant Museum Inc.
Province-wide holdings
- Archives and Manuscripts Division, Queen Elizabeth II Library
- Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador
- CBC Newfoundland and Labrador
- Centre for Newfoundland Studies
- Centre for Newfoundland Studies Archive
- Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Maritime History Archive
- Memorial University of Newfoundland Folklore and Language Archive
- Newfoundland Historical Society Archives
- Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Provincial Resource Library Newfoundland and Labrador Collection (St. John's Public Libraries)
- Sports Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador
- United Church of Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Conference Archives
St. John's and area
- Admiralty House Museum and Archives
- Anglican Church of Canada - Diocesan Synod of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador
- Apothecary Hall Trust Archives
- Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's
- Bishop Feild College/School Archives
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Archive
- Church of the Ascension
- Church Lads Brigade Archives
- City of St. John's Archives
- Cochrane St. United Church Archives and Museum
- Congregation of Christian Brothers' Archives
- Congregation of Sisters of Mercy Archives and Heritage Centre
- Crow's Nest Military Artifacts Association
- Faculty of Medicine Founders' Archive
- Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador
- George Street United Church Archives
- Girl Guides of Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Council Archives and Museum, Isabel Templeton Archives Room
- Grace School of Nursing Archives
- Kittiwake Dance Theatre
- Knights of Columbus Terra Nova Council #1452
- Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador Archive
- Legislative Library, House of Assembly
- Lillian Stevenson Nursing Archives and Museum
- Masonic Hall Joint Stock Company
- Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Nursing Archives
- Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland Pony Society
- Newfoundland and Labrador Health Archive and Museum (NLHCSAM)
- Parish of the Good Shepherd
- Parish of St. Augustine of Canterbury Archives
- Prince of Wales Collegiate/United Collegiate Archives
- Queens College, Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Scouts Canada Provincial Council of Newfoundland & Labrador Archives
- Skate Canada Newfoundland and Labrador
- The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of St. John's
- St. David's Presbyterian Church Archives
- St. James United Church of Canada Archives
- St. Mark the Evangelist Archives
- St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Archives
- St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Parish Archives
- St. Thomas' Anglican Church Archives
Western Newfoundland
- Anglican Church of Canada - Diocesan Synod of Western Newfoundland Archives
- Association regional de la Côte Ouest, Inc.
- College of the North Atlantic Folklore and Language Archive
- Corner Brook Museum and Archives
- Dr. Henry N. Payne Community Museum/Gift Shop
- First United Church, Corner Brook
- French Shore Historical Society
- Rose Blanche Lighthouse
- Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Folklore Collection
Updated June 2012
