Welcome to the R. T. Orr Reading Room!
This is where researchers can access archival materials such as newspapers, microfilm, correspondence, books, letters, maps, photographs, minute books, and so much more.
Researching on Site |
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Please email or call the Archives to book appointments to gain access to material from the Collection's Room. Appointments need to be made at least a week in advance of your visit. If you are not a resident of Perth County or Stratford, a small admission fee will apply. Please see our Hours & Announcements page for our current hours. For those wishing to use resources from the Reading Room, we welcome walk ins during our open hours. Prior to your first visit to the Archives, you must fill out a Registration Form. All researchers must agree to the Rules for the use of Stratford-Perth Archives Collections. While using the reading room, you will also have access to a public computer workstation / microfilm reader with:
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Retrieving materials for your visit |
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| When you book a research appointment, staff will work with you to determine what materials will be most relevant to your request. When you arrive, the material you requested will be waiting at your workstation.
Please see the Finding Aids and Digitized Collections page in order to assist you with your search before contacting us. |
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Researching from a Distance |
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If you are unable to visit the Stratford-Perth Archives, we can undertake some research on your behalf. Please email, call, or write us a letter with your query. We ask that you include what you would like us to research (what you want to find out) including relevant names, dates, and places, as well as a list of resources that you have already consulted. Due to COVID-19, we are offering some research for free but a fee of $30 an hour will be applied for any additional research. We take credit cards over the phone and accept cheques made out to the County of Perth. |
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Services and Fees |
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| We can make photocopies of materials for researchers unless the item is too fragile. Please consult with a staff member before using images for social media, publication, or display.
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