Read about the work of the Archives and Records Management Unit.

Will you be one?

Anyone is welcome to join the Friends of the Virgin Islands (UK) National Archives. The organisation’s objective is to provide financial and other support for the National Archives as required.

Why Help?

After many years of neglect, important and exciting work to preserve and protect public records and archives is now being done via the Deputy Governor’s Office. However, a crucial need is for purpose-built accommodation to store the records and to house the archives. We need a Records Centre for the intermediate records up to 25 years old, and an Archive Repository for the older records of permanent value. The Archives Repository would also provide space for research rooms, exhibitions and a conservation laboratory.  Another need is for funding to obtain microfilm copies of BVI historical materials available from Repositories in the UK and elsewhere. Microfilm copies are now very expensive.

The BVI Government has a role to play in supporting these works, but we need your help as well!

Examples of Support

• Raising funds to help purchase documents and equipment which might otherwise be beyond its means. This could include BVI historical materials on microfilm.
• Making financial contributions towards special projects, such as the building of the National Archives Repository and Records Centre.
• Making grants towards BVI history publications and projects.
• Organizing a volunteer scheme to assist the National Archives Office, working with professional staff.
• Acting as joint sponsors of special projects.
• Providing suggestions.

Membership Benefits

• Free copies of the National Archives Newsletter.
• 20 percent discount on  National Archives publications.
• Invitations to attend special events.
• Opportunity to help with special projects as volunteers.
• Greater involvement with the staff and work of the National Archives.
• Contact with others who share your interests.

How do I join?

Print, complete and submit your membership form to the address below.

Friends Donations
$10 Student
$25 Member
$200 Sponsor
$500. Benefactor
$10,000 Life
$______  Other

Name:  Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Dr. (please circle one)
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Mailing Address:

__Home:_______________________________________
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__Work:_______________________________________
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Telephone number: __________________________
E-mail address _____________________________

___ Yes, I am interested in the volunteer scheme.

Please complete the form above and return, with your membership fee, to the address below. Cheques may be made payable to Friends of the National Archives.

The National Archives
Attn: Membership Secretary
Friends of the National Archives
c/o Deputy Governor's Office
Central Administration Building
Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands
Phone: 284-494-3701
Fax: 284-494-6481
E-mail: vpmoll@gov.vg

For more information, you may also contact the members of the Friends Executive: