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Audio Recordings 400 audio recordings centre on the lives
of residents of the region, and contain a wealth of historical information
based on personal experiences [interviews]. Also a small holdings of broadcast
and popular music recordings.
Films, Negatives, Photographs, Slides and Videos over
250,000 still and moving images are in our holdings! These images record
almost every aspect of the history of Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta
since photography was introduced here. Collections of note include
- The Lethbridge Herald
- de Jourdan Studio
- Terry Bland Photography
- a portion of the work of A.E. Cross Studio
Government and Government Agency Records historical
records of the City of Lethbridge are maintained at the Archives. At present,
these include
- early tax rolls
- City Council minutes
- Fire and Police Department records
- cemetery records
- early records of the City Manager
The early records of the Town of Magrath, and of the Oldman River Regional
Planning Commission are also maintained here.
The City of Lethbridge maintains a records centre under the direction
of a Records Manager. Inquiries regarding municipal records can be directed
there: 403.320-7383 | kathy.wolansky@lethbridge.ca
Maps and Technical Drawings
- topographical sheets
- architectural drawings of commercial and public buildings
- fire insurance maps for Lethbridge
- land ownership maps
- technical drawings dealing with aspects of urban and rural planning
and delivery of services