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The Salvation Army Heritage Centre and Archives tells the story of the Salvation Army since the 1880s to the present. We have a particular interest in history relating to New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.
We collect, preserve, record, research and make accessible material that provides an accurate and comprehensive record of The Salvation Army’s life and work.
We can also help with research on Salvation Army work in other parts of the world.
We are based at Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters in Wellington.
Nominal fees are charged for research, regardless of outcome. They are:
A limited number of photocopies and laser prints of documents are included in the above fees, but copies of photographs are extra.
Please note that all the above fees are exclusive of GST and are in NZD.
There are numerous and extensive Salvation Army research sites around the world. The Salvation Army's International Heritage Centre is a must for any researcher interested in the work of the Army.
go to The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre website
Limelight: the world’s first film studio
The Limelight Department was the Salvation Army’s pioneering film production and presentation unit in Australia. Between 1892 and 1909 it produced many productions, including 300 films and the major multimedia presentations Soldiers of the Cross and Heroes Of The Cross. The unit also documented Australia’s Federation ceremonies in 1901.
go to the Limelight film production unit's website
In preparation for its relocation to Booth College of Mission in Upper Hutt, the Heritage Centre and Archives will be closed to external inquiries from 1 September 2010 and then fully closed from 1 November 2010. The centre is expected to be fully operational in its new location by 17 January 2011.
The Salvation Army Archives Department
204 Cuba Street
Wellington, 6011
Phone: + 64 4 382 0732
Email: Archives
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Salvation Army Heritage Centre and Archives welcomes information and donations of Salvation Army memorabilia.
We welcome: photographs, slides, videos and films; letters, books and oral histories; records, cassettes and digital recordings; books and manuscripts; uniforms and badges; plus records from Salvation Army corps and centres.