The collection includes the records of local and community organisations and clubs, church archives, genealogical records and some business archives, original diaries and manuscripts, as well as the papers of individuals. In the main the material relates to Christchurch, the Canterbury region and Chatham Islands and covers various time periods from the 1850s onward. Enquiries should be directed to the Archives Librarian . We strongly recommend that an appointment be made with the Archives librarian prior to your visit. Using the Archives Collection.
Archives are by their nature unique and irreplaceable.
The Library is always pleased to hear from those who may have material documenting aspects of our past or present-day life. The Library is able to provide a safe place to preserve and make available such important records and will accept donations of material that are in accordance with the Collections Policy.