Simcoe County Archives

Record #: MID0350
Last Modified: 05 Mar 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
     
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    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 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe
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    Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/simcoecounty
    YouTube 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 
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