[BCMA] Royal BC Museum and Archives Sad News

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I'm very sad to share the news that Claire Gilbert, archivist and librarian for the Royal BC Museum and Archives passed away this weekend after a short battle with cancer. It was too quick and our thoughts are with her family.

Claire joined the organization in 2001 and in addition to caring for the Archives library collection, worked in the Archives Reference Room, liaised with court services, supported FOI and privacy services, as well as a myriad of other responsibilities over the years.  Claire cared deeply about the BC Archives and the preservation of BC's history.  She always took great care each and every time she assisted researchers and the public, and I relied on her knowledge of the Archives collections pretty much daily.  Her professional legacy is notable, Claire led projects to describe and ensure business records such as those of BC industries Ocean Falls and Pemberton Homes collections were preserved and made accessible for future generations, her organizational skills helped to ensure the success of the Archives cold storage program, and her commitment to active collaboration and strong community relations was evident, not more so than in the Archives partnership with the Sisters of St Ann Archives.

She will be missed by everyone at the Royal BC Museum and Archives and our thoughts are with her family. Information regarding a service will be shared as it becomes available.

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David Alexander       Head of Archives, Access and Digital  |  Archives and Museum Operations

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