Identity area
Reference code
PR-268
Title
Eileen Archer fonds
Date(s)
- 1939-1948 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
10 photographs
1 flash drive
1 flash drive
Context area
Name of creator
(1934-2013)
Biographical history
Eileen Archer was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on October 8, 1934 to Arthur and Anna Archer. She grew up at 2957 Orillia Street, where she lived for 72 years (1937-2010) until moving to a care facility. She did not marry and had no children. Eileen attended Tillicum Elementary School from 1941-1947; in 2016, framed copies of her photographs were put on display at the school as part of 100th anniversary celebrations. Eileen Archer died on July 8, 2013.
Repository
Archival history
During the clean out of Eileen Archer's home at 2957 Orillia Street in 2010, the photographs in this fonds were thrown in a dumpster outside. A neighbourhood resident recovered them and donated them to Saanich Archives in 2016.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated in 2016.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Fonds consists of photographs, including class photographs from Tillicum School, relating to Eileen Archer of 2957 Street. Includes a flashdrive with a digital copy of an original song about Eileen Archer written by Scott Karpes.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright for song remains with the artist in accordance with copyright law.