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Dr George Alexander Purvis

Recently acquired Dr George Alexander Purvis documents including family tree. He was a well-known medical doctor, active in the community, owned the lived in the Stone building, built in the mid 1800s in Portage du Fort, Quebec.

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Christmas Vacation at the Archives

November 25, 2025

Please note that the Archives will be closed for the Christmas break. We will be open for our last day of 2026 on Thursday, December 11th. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 6th. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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Jelly Massee Art Fundraiser at the Archives

September 26, 2025

Local artist Jelly Massee has donated one of her historical paintings to the Pontiac Archives for an online auction. The piece, entitled “Camping on the Ottawa”, will be open for bids until 10:30 am on October 22, 2025. Please visit https://auction.pontiacarchives.org to take part in the auction.

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Pontiac Archives Launches New Website

November 7, 2024

The Pontiac Archives is excited to introduce its brand-new website, now open for a “soft launch” with exclusive access to hundreds of historic photos, rare documents, and audio recordings from the Pontiac’s colorful past. This isn’t just a website; it’s a digital journey through time, capturing the heart and soul

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