Island Archives is your portal to the Robertson Library’s PEI digital heritage collections and exhibits, and provides online access to an ever-growing collection of content related to Prince Edward Island and its rich history.
Explore our collections of published and archival materials
The materials in these collections have been digitized from our physical collections, our partners' collections, and items provided by individuals or organizations. Learn and discover the Island's history through maps, books, images, postcards, music, interviews, and more. Learn more about the Island Archives Project
New & Featured Collections
Tku Atlasma'lit Digital Archive (New June 2026)
L’nuey, the Mi’kmaw rights organization for Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island, has created this archive of textual documents to help address gaps in the historiography of Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq. Here you will find a wide variety of documents pertaining to the history of Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq, including government documents such as proclamations, reports, and official correspondence; community texts such as petitions and appeals; private correspondence and writings; archival published material like pamphlets and newspaper accounts, and more.
PEI Postcard Collections
Now housed here on Island Archives
Digitized and transcribed vintage postcards highlighting a variety of Island communities, scenery, tourist attractions, and time periods. Postcards have been digitized and transcribed. Transcription was completed through a combined effort by the Robertson Library team and community input via a social media campaign.
Georgina Fane Pope Collection
A selection of photos and letters created by Georgina Fane Pope, the first Canadian nurse deployed in the British military contingent, during her time serving in the South African War, 1900.
The Island Magazine (1976 - 2021)
Back catalogue of The Island Magazine, a publication of the PEI Mueseum and Heritage Foundation. Upated with new issues annually
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