Ian Matheson City Archives
The Ian Matheson City Archives offer an insight into the historical development of Palmerston North, with practical advice on making the most of a visit to us.
- If you are interested in finding out about Palmerston North or Palmerstonians, the City Archives is the gateway to exploring your city and its people. archive records must be studied in our reading room
- an appointment can speed up help with your enquiry
What are archives?
Archives are the records that are made or received and accumulated during the life of an organisation or person. They are preserved because of their continuing evidential or informational value, and are generally unique and irreplaceable.
Who uses the archives?
All those who are interested in local history and the development of Palmerston North and its environs, such as local historians, academic and school researchers and genealogists, or for one-off local interest enquiries.
Where do our archives come from?
As well as receiving archives from the Palmerston North City Council, we encourage the local community to consider donating the records of businesses, organisations or families.
Archives Search
Archives Search is a database of the Community Archives and Research Files that are available for research purposes. While some references to the City Council archives are included, a full listing of all the records cannot yet be found online.
Pataka Ipurangi - Manawatu Memory Online
Pataka Ipurangi : Manawatu Memory Online is our Local History Digital Library, containing a selection of digitised resources from the Palmerston North City Library and the Ian Matheson City Archives collections.
Pataka Ipurangi literally means Online Storehouse. Manawatu Memory Online currently consists of historical photographs, manuscripts, maps, and documents
Location
Ground Floor
Palmerston North City Library
Hours
10am-5pm weekdays
Archives Staff
City Archivist: Lesley Courtney
Assistant Archivist: Barbara Olsen
Photograph Collection Assistant: Robyn Wilson
Local History Assistant: Warrick Taylor