The masthead in the collection belongs to the Saskatchewan Herald, first published in 1878. Newspapers are preserved on approximately 32,000 reels of microfilm. The Archives preserves one of the largest oral history collections in Canada. Thousands of hours of tape-recorded memoirs are available for consultation. Interviews, press conferences, radio programmes and music are included in the collection.
Oral evidence imports a unique perspective on the past.
Its complementary and original information has proven to be as valuable to researchers as the more traditional archival document. Services are available to the public through our Reference service described below. The Saskatchewan Archives is a public service institution dedicated to encouraging and assisting everyone who is interested in exploring our province's history. We are accessible, so please visit us, write, fax or send us an e-mail. It is helpful to prepare for your visit by reading the published sources on the subject before consulting the primary sources in the Archives.