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BISA - Benevolent Irish Society Archives

Contributed by Barbara McGrath

The Archival materials is located in the BIS building on Queen's Road. The Society is currently developing an archives policy and its records are in the early stages of organization, so access to them is only by appointment with the Society president. The BIS was established in 1806, the first of its kind in Newfoundland, founded as a benevolent and charitable organization in helping the poorer people of St. John's and region. The Archives includes the almost complete minutes of the Society from 1822 to present as well as various documentation of the Society's activities over the years. An inventory of the materials contained in the Archives is being prepared and can be made available for consultation when completed. The minutes are presently being transcribed and stored on computer for preservation and easier access. Some minutes have been microfilmed and are available at PANL. The following is the address, phone numbers, etc. for the BISA - Benevolent Irish Society Archives ADDRESS: BIS Building 48 Queen's Road St. John's, Newfoundland A1C 5M3 Tel #: (709) 754-0570 Fax #: (709) br> e-mail Address not available homepage: Not available for Newfoundland, however, there is a homepage for the Main BIS located in England and the Heritage Foundation has the BIS Building listed as a historical building at http://www.avalon.nf.ca/heritage Robert Gillard - President

Contributed by Barbara McGrath -- (July 2000)
REVISED: 13 July 2000 (Don Tate)

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