The Chase & District
Museum & Archives
Want to do some research at the Museum?
We welcome researchers to visit and check out our collection!
We kindly request that you contact us via phone, email, or Facebook messenger at least one business day before you intend to visit so that we can ensure there are no conflicting engagements.
What do we have in the collection?
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The Shuswap Weekly/The Chase-Shuswap Weekly Newspaper 1962-1988
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Telephone Directories
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1916 Kamloops and area
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1950 Kamloops and District
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1954 Kamloops and District
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1956 Kamloops and District
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1963 Kamloops and District
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1964 Kamloops and District
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1970 Kamloops and District
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"Family Files" - Information organized by surname
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Reference Files - Information on businesses, events, communities, etc.
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Building Reference Pages - Information organized by street address, both residential and commercial
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Fonds collection - Original documents relating to groups/societies/organizations and businesses of Chase (and area)
Most of our photograph collection is available online, click HERE to find out more.
What if I can't come to the Museum?
We know that getting here in person isn't always possible. Employees are happy to conduct research on your behalf but know that this has a fee.
Research conducted by an employee on the behalf of an individual or non-profit organization:
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The first 20 minutes are free, after that every 30 minutes is $15.00CAD
Research conducted by an employee on the behalf of a company or for-profit organization:
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Every 30 minutes is $15.00CAD
*Please note that these fees do NOT include photocopying or photographic services fees