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Provincial Archives of New Brunswick
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The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick collects, preserves, and makes available for research, documents and records bearing upon the history of New Brunswick.
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Search 3,580,310 names from 38 databases in one place!

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Associates At the Archives Associates web site you will find membership information, and a wealth of helpful publications and merchandise for sale including census records, marriage records, maps, post cards, videos and more!
Corporate Information Management
The Corporate Information Management Unit of the Provincial Archives provides advice and assistance in records and information management to all government departments, agencies, corporations and commissions. Under provincial legislation, records management policies and procedures apply to all records, in any form, which are created or received in the administration of public business.
Frequently Asked Questions
The thought of undertaking research can be intimidating but shouldn’t be. Anyone can do it; you don’t have to be a professor or lawyer, and you don’t need special permission. Everyone is a first-time user once and you can gain expertise very quickly. All you need to do is invest a little time.

Archives can be daunting because each one is a little different and generally people are less familiar with Archives than with libraries and museums. Archival research has you leading the process and direction of finding the information you seek. No fear there are staff to help. These FAQs will address some of your preliminary questions.
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What's New
July 30, 2021
* Frequently Asked Questions
The thought of undertaking research can be intimidating but shouldn’t be. Anyone can do it; you don’t have to be a professor or lawyer, and you don’t need special permission. Everyone is a first-time user once and you can gain expertise very quickly. All you need to do is invest a little time.

Archives can be daunting because each one is a little different and generally people are less familiar with Archives than with libraries and museums. Archival research has you leading the process and direction of finding the information you seek. No fear there are staff to help. These FAQs will address some of your preliminary questions.


June 25, 2021
* RS141 Vital Statistics
9,010 digitized images have been added for Westmorland County registrations of birth from 1888 to 1899 (RS141A5).

June 25, 2021
* RS141 Vital Statistics
348 digitized images have been added for Sunbury County registrations of birth from 1888 to 1899 (RS141A5).

June 17, 2021
* Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Guide to Researching Property in NB
Wondering who put that odd shaped extension on your house, whose initials are carved in the beam in the basement, or what was previously located where your apartment stands? We can’t promise to identify the reported ghost in the attic, but if you are looking to research the history of your house or property this new guide will provide a starting point.

Location
Provincial Archives
Richard Bennett Hatfield Archives Complex
Bonar Law - Bennett Building
23 Dineen Drive
UNB Campus
Fredericton, NB Canada

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Hours
Monday to Friday : 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Also open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM the following Saturdays:
  • August: 7th & 21st


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Contact
(506) 453-2122
Email Us
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB CANADA
E3B 5H1

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