Identity area
Identifier
Authorized form of name
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Religious
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
Locality
Region
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
Note
Description area
History
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
The mandate of our Congregational Archives is to identify, collect, preserve and organize materials pertaining to the history, spirit and growth of the Sisters of Charity – Halifax. These include not only the official papers of past administrative officers, but also material reflective of the life and works of the Sisters as individuals across Canada, the United States, Bermuda, Peru, and Dominican Republic.
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
Holdings of the Sisters of Charity - Halifax archives includes records of administrative officers, convents, and institutions such as Halifax Infirmary, Halifax Infirmary School of Nursing, Mount Saint Vincent Academy, Hamilton Memorial Hospital (North Sydney, NS), St. Elizabeth Hospital (North Sydney, NS), St. Elizabeth Hospital (Barrhead, AB), Immaculata Hospital (Westlock, AB), St. Anne Hospital (Hardisty, AB), Seton Hospital (Jasper, AB), and Swan River Hospital (Swan River, MB).
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
By appointment only.
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
The archives is located in the Sisters of Charity Centre. The building, including the washrooms, is wheelchair accessible.