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How does one access the information from the Provincial Archives?

Some of the information below was gleaned from the NL&L Government webpage by Stephen Baker. Updated 2016 by webmaster

The Provincial Archives Division of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is responsible for

"Acquiring, preserving, organizing and making available records from both government and non-government sources. Developing a genealogical resource for the enhancement of the province's tourism potential. Creating an outreach unit to support the development of a consciousness of Newfoundland and Labrador's heritage including support for the development of heritage exhibits."

Please contact the Archives for further information and cost of research at:

Mailing Address
The Rooms Provincial Archives Division
The Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador
9 Bonaventure Avenue
P.O. Box 1800, Station C
St. John's, NL, Canada A1C 5P9

Telephone: (709) 757-8030
Fax: (709) 757-8031

Email
The Rooms Archives

Or visit their web site:
Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador