Naval Marine Archive - The Canadian Collection
Tourism Region: Prince Edward County
The Society is a charitable organization dedicated to marine history and conservation, maritime research and nautical education and specialize in maritime history, mostly Canada/US and Europe, mostly 18, 19, 20th century. Our collections include books, pamphlets, reviews, magazines, charts, artwork, photographs, plans, sound and video recordings, etc.
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Location
Address: "The Victory", 205 Main StreetPicton, Ontario
K0K 2T0
Telephone: 1-613-476-1177
"The Victory", 205 Main Street, Picton, Ontario
K0K 2T0
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
Open: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Additional hours on request - please call.
Closed:
Public holidays (extended over Christmas / New Year)
Administration fees
Admission:
Free
About Collections
Books, magazines, reviews, journals, pamphlets, artwork, plans, charts, video and sound recordings, photographs
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 500,000
Archives
logbooks, monographs, limited genealogy
Cartographic Materials •
Electronic Records •
Prints and Drawings •
Manuscripts •
Microforms •
Films and Videos •
Photographs •
Sound Recordings •
Textual Records
Other: customs records, war of 1812, rebellion of 1837, yachting, ships plans,
Fine Arts
Canadian Society of Marine Artists; originals and prints,
other marine art; many prints; allin 4,000 sq. ft. gallery space.
Culture:
Canadian •
Aboriginal or First Nations •
Inuit •
European
Period:
Modern •
Historical
Media:
Painting •
Prints and Drawings •
Sketchbooks or Albums •
Film and Video
Human History
Mostly maritime and Great Lakes, including environmental, but the Society holds the Professor Herbert Lee Gray Collection (late 19th century missionary and teacher) of approximately 500 works on philosophy and comparitive religion.
Exploration and Survey
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Fisheries
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Marine History and Technology
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Military History and Technology
•
Musical Instruments
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Religious or Liturgical Objects
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Imaging
: Photographs
: Video
•
Transportation
: Marine
Services & Activities
Reading room, research library, assistance with research, photocopy (Members only and within the limits of copyright)
Research Services
Research library, assistance with research, photocopy (Members), microfiche reader, internet (Members), electronic and paper indexing
Archival Records •
Conservation or Restoration •
Films •
Library •
Video Library
Other: International cooperation with similar institutions, particularly with indexing.
Educational Programs
Classes, talks, lectures at high school, college and university level. Talks for other historical societies, modelers' clubs, library associations, etc
Classes or Workshops
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Lectures
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School Programs
Other: We collaborate on the "Cooperative Education" programme with the Prince Edward Collegiate Institute.
Visitor Services
Research assistance, photocopy (Members), internet (Members)
Bilingual Services
•
Films and Videos
•
Meeting Room Rental
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Gift shop
•
Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
•
Washrooms
Other Guided Tours: The Society is a member of the Chamber of Tourism and Commerce - and refers these matters to them
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 15
Activities: Various aids for the members and the public; indexing; curatorial assistance.
Member Privileges
Newsletter, absentee research, consultations,
Internet Services
General Information •
Collections •
Events •
Directions or Map
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Other Services
Other Services
Canadian Society of Marine Artists - permanent collection and special exhibitions
Publications & Products
Newsletter - three times a year; annual exhibition of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists, colour catalogue
Annual Reports •
Brochures •
Catalogues •
Magazines •
Newsletters •
Scholarly Papers •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps
Other: Surplus books and magazines, souvenirs
