Archives
We have agreed that the MHSA will engage:
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We are open every Saturday from (10:00 to 4:00) and Fridays by appointment. Members, visitors, researchers & helpers are welcome to drop in. See About Us for more details. Our archival holdings (known as fonds) are described on our website in detail according to Canadian standards ("Rules for Archival Description") and are indexed with the Archives Network of Alberta and Canadian Archival Information Network. The holdings listings are continually being increased and inventoried. The fonds are kept in an environmentally controlled vault for security and long term preservation reasons. See also our listing of fonds held at other archives, but of relevance to those interested in Alberta Mennonite history. Genealogical researchers will find a great many resources on our websites (this one - especially the Projects Page (our projects), the Mennonite Genealogical Data Index (comprehensive listing of on and offline genealogy resources for Mennonite researchers), and our MHSA Blog (hints 'n tips and motivational entries!). Our Library Holdings page identifies the books (including family histories, local histories, genealogical reference materials, major Mennonite history works, old hymnals and textbooks) and copies of all the major Mennonite periodicals. Our Commitment to PrivacyPersonal Information Disclosed in Archival RecordsAlberta’s PIPA (Personal Information & Privacy Act) requires that care is taken regarding archives’ provision of personally-identifying information. Part 4, Section 12, Subsection 2 outlines the requirements and results in our carrying out the policies below. We will provide personally-identifying information for research purposes if:
If all three conditions cannot be met, the MHSA can strike a formal research agreement to ensure that the personally-identifying information is:
The research agreement will also specify that any breach of the points
above will be reported to the MHSA. Our HistoryAn initial home for MHSA and MCA (Mennonite Church Alberta) archival materials was been found in the basement of the MCC (Alberta) building on Skyline Crescent NE in Calgary, Alberta. But, before long we outgrew this. And, in summer 2002, the MHSA moved to the mezzanine level of the MCC Thrift Store in Calgary (2946 - 32 Street NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7). In summer 2004 we moved again - to a newly constructed 1500 sq foot space on the same floor. See the building journal. Donations NeededThere are lots of little tasks, technical tasks, donations (cash, labour, in kind & archival records) that are needed - so that everyone can help a little.
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