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2012 Nominations Deadline May 31st
The Mission Community Archives is once again accepting nominations for the Paths & Pathfinders: Women of Mission Program. Since 1996, the Community Archives has recognized and built its holdings on local women who have helped to shape the community in the past and the present. Nominations for this year's event are being accepted until May 31, 2012. To download a nomination form or to obtain more information click here.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities abound at the Mission Community Archives for those who enjoy working with people, have an insatiable curiosity, an interest in local history or want to learn more about it.

The archives is currently seeking volunteers to assist with collection development, reference services, and public programs. Please Email the Archivist, Val Billesberger for more information.

Support the Archives!
Operated by the Mission District Historical Society, a non-profit organization, the Mission Community Archives welcomes your financial support to advance our programs and services. Your donation will help us to preserve and provide better access to the community's documentary heritage.



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The Mission Community Archives serves as a central repository for all community records that document the social, economic, and political development of the District of Mission and the Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Areas: I (Dewdney-Hatzic Island), J (Nicomen Island – Deroche), K (Lake Errock) and L (McConnell Creek-Hatzic Prairie).

The holdings include the records of individuals and families, arts and community organizations, clubs and local businesses and some local government. The archives also maintain a small reference collection pertaining to the history of the municipality, genealogical research, and the administration of archives.

Rick Hansen received a hero's welcome when he arrived in Mission on May 21, 1987. Thousands of people crowded into the Leisure Centre parking lot for a welcoming ceremony. The Archives will have a display about Rick's 1987 visit as part of local celebrations at the Mission Leisure Centre (North Arena) on May 16 from 12 to 2:30 pm to mark the 25th anniversary of his journey around the world.

Fraser Valley Record fonds / Mission Community Archives