WHAT'S AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS?

Research using Microfilm Reader

Many resources are available at the Langley Centennial Museum that will assist you with your research, whatever it might be.

Before coming to do research at the Museum, it is important to make an appointment to ensure that the staff you need to talk to are available, and that the materials you would like to view are accessible and available. An appointment can be made by calling 604-888-3922.


Resources Available to Researchers at the Langley Centennial Museum:

Archive holdings of non-government records
Resource Library containing books about Langley people and places, and B.C. history, including:

a) Local history books and books about heritage homes, including some out of print titles. Some titles are viewable online
b) Reference clippings files, including a vast amount of information. Topics included:

· Obituaries
· Family Histories
· Buildings and Places
· Neighbourhoods
· Landscapes (cemeteries, parks, etc.)
· Organizations
· Events
· Business/Industry
· Local Issues/Concerns

Microfilm of historic and local newspapers, including:
· The British Columbian, 1860-1869; 1890-1931
· The Columbian, 1899-1915
· The Valley Sentinel, March – May 1921
· The Langley Advance, 1931-1996
· The Aldergrove Star, 1974-1995

Bound and unbound copies of:
· Aldergrove News/Aldergrove Star, 1957-1975
· Fort Langley Star, 1969-1977

Oral Histories, searchable on-line

Historic Photographs, viewable on-line

Historic Maps

For additional questions or to arrange a time to drop by, contact Kobi Howard or by phone at the Langley Centennial Museum, 604.888.3922