Jane Cameron National Archives
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The Jane Cameron National Archives are the National Archives of the Falkland Islands, ensuring the long-term survival and easy accessibility of all those records most important to the history and administration of the Islands.
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🌟 Our latest service update has been circulated and you can access it below to read about the new material we have uploaded to the JCNA website on natural history (fauna), government letter books and much more! 🧾
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🌟 Our latest service update has been circulated and you can access it below to read about the new material we have uploaded to the JCNA website on natural history (fauna), government letter books and much more! 🧾
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
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nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
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May 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
🌟 Our latest service update has been circulated and you can access it below to read about the new material we have uploaded to the JCNA website on natural history (fauna), government letter books and much more! 🧾
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@falklandsinuk.bsky.social
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Day 30 #WhyArchives
For the final day of #Archive30 we considered why our Archives are so important to the Falkland Islands.
View our online collections here: nationalarchives.gov.fk
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For the final day of #Archive30 we considered why our Archives are so important to the Falkland Islands.
View our online collections here: nationalarchives.gov.fk
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Day 30 #WhyArchives
For the final day of #Archive30 we considered why our Archives are so important to the Falkland Islands.
View our online collections here: nationalarchives.gov.fk
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
For the final day of #Archive30 we considered why our Archives are so important to the Falkland Islands.
View our online collections here: nationalarchives.gov.fk
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 29: #ArchiveFuture #Archive30
Like many archives worldwide, we are increasingly receiving material born in digital formats. Future plans will involve building expertise and resources to manage and preserve these materials.
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Like many archives worldwide, we are increasingly receiving material born in digital formats. Future plans will involve building expertise and resources to manage and preserve these materials.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 29, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Day 29: #ArchiveFuture #Archive30
Like many archives worldwide, we are increasingly receiving material born in digital formats. Future plans will involve building expertise and resources to manage and preserve these materials.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Like many archives worldwide, we are increasingly receiving material born in digital formats. Future plans will involve building expertise and resources to manage and preserve these materials.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 28: #ArchiveOutreach #Archive30
Over the past two years we have engaged in a number of outreach activities to increase awareness for our service.
You can sign up to our mailing list to find out more:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Over the past two years we have engaged in a number of outreach activities to increase awareness for our service.
You can sign up to our mailing list to find out more:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 28, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Day 28: #ArchiveOutreach #Archive30
Over the past two years we have engaged in a number of outreach activities to increase awareness for our service.
You can sign up to our mailing list to find out more:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Over the past two years we have engaged in a number of outreach activities to increase awareness for our service.
You can sign up to our mailing list to find out more:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 27: #archivebeginnings #Archive30
Whilst our collections predominantly start with the arrival of Governor Moody in 1841, we do hold some correspondence relating to the Islands from the 1830's.
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Whilst our collections predominantly start with the arrival of Governor Moody in 1841, we do hold some correspondence relating to the Islands from the 1830's.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Day 27: #archivebeginnings #Archive30
Whilst our collections predominantly start with the arrival of Governor Moody in 1841, we do hold some correspondence relating to the Islands from the 1830's.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Whilst our collections predominantly start with the arrival of Governor Moody in 1841, we do hold some correspondence relating to the Islands from the 1830's.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
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Day 24: #businessarchives #Archive30
The JCNA holds an extensive collection of records from the Falkland Islands Company Limited, which since 1851 has remained one of the main employers on the Islands.
Find out more on our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
The JCNA holds an extensive collection of records from the Falkland Islands Company Limited, which since 1851 has remained one of the main employers on the Islands.
Find out more on our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
April 24, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Day 24: #businessarchives #Archive30
The JCNA holds an extensive collection of records from the Falkland Islands Company Limited, which since 1851 has remained one of the main employers on the Islands.
Find out more on our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
The JCNA holds an extensive collection of records from the Falkland Islands Company Limited, which since 1851 has remained one of the main employers on the Islands.
Find out more on our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
Day 23: #ArchivePeople #Archive30
The 'People' section on our website provides access to information about some of the early settlers to the Islands, descendants of which still remain.
See our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
The 'People' section on our website provides access to information about some of the early settlers to the Islands, descendants of which still remain.
See our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Day 23: #ArchivePeople #Archive30
The 'People' section on our website provides access to information about some of the early settlers to the Islands, descendants of which still remain.
See our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
The 'People' section on our website provides access to information about some of the early settlers to the Islands, descendants of which still remain.
See our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 22: #soundandvision #Archive30
Our collections include a growing range of visual and audio material, that we aim to digitise and make more accessible for researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @falklandsradio.bsky.social
Our collections include a growing range of visual and audio material, that we aim to digitise and make more accessible for researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @falklandsradio.bsky.social
April 22, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Day 22: #soundandvision #Archive30
Our collections include a growing range of visual and audio material, that we aim to digitise and make more accessible for researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @falklandsradio.bsky.social
Our collections include a growing range of visual and audio material, that we aim to digitise and make more accessible for researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @falklandsradio.bsky.social
Day 21: #ArchivePlan #Archive30
We hold a number of plans relating to different buildings and structures across the Islands, including Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, monuments and war memorials.
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We hold a number of plans relating to different buildings and structures across the Islands, including Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, monuments and war memorials.
@arascot.bsky.social
April 21, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Day 21: #ArchivePlan #Archive30
We hold a number of plans relating to different buildings and structures across the Islands, including Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, monuments and war memorials.
@arascot.bsky.social
We hold a number of plans relating to different buildings and structures across the Islands, including Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, monuments and war memorials.
@arascot.bsky.social
Day 20: #ArchiveAppraisals #Archive30
Our website provides information on our collections remit and the process we follow to accession materials:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
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Our website provides information on our collections remit and the process we follow to accession materials:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Day 20: #ArchiveAppraisals #Archive30
Our website provides information on our collections remit and the process we follow to accession materials:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Our website provides information on our collections remit and the process we follow to accession materials:
nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv...
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 17: #ArchiveStorage #Archive30
We are very fortunate to now have a purpose-built archive facility, however in the past storage arrangements were rather more vulnerable than they are today!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
We are very fortunate to now have a purpose-built archive facility, however in the past storage arrangements were rather more vulnerable than they are today!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Day 17: #ArchiveStorage #Archive30
We are very fortunate to now have a purpose-built archive facility, however in the past storage arrangements were rather more vulnerable than they are today!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
We are very fortunate to now have a purpose-built archive facility, however in the past storage arrangements were rather more vulnerable than they are today!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 16: #ArchiveMyth #Archive30
Whilst we do not operate in quite the same way as a library or museum, we do provide a public service for the local community and overseas researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social
Whilst we do not operate in quite the same way as a library or museum, we do provide a public service for the local community and overseas researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social
April 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Day 16: #ArchiveMyth #Archive30
Whilst we do not operate in quite the same way as a library or museum, we do provide a public service for the local community and overseas researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social
Whilst we do not operate in quite the same way as a library or museum, we do provide a public service for the local community and overseas researchers.
@arascot.bsky.social
Day 15: #ArchiveConservation #Archive30
We are currently digitising more records in this series relating to wildlife protection and conservation, which will be available soon!
@arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
We are currently digitising more records in this series relating to wildlife protection and conservation, which will be available soon!
@arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Day 15: #ArchiveConservation #Archive30
We are currently digitising more records in this series relating to wildlife protection and conservation, which will be available soon!
@arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
We are currently digitising more records in this series relating to wildlife protection and conservation, which will be available soon!
@arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 14: #unusualarchives #Archive30
Many files and correspondence in our collections document the unusual challenges faced for the administration of a remote island community, and the solutions they devised to overcome these challenges.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Many files and correspondence in our collections document the unusual challenges faced for the administration of a remote island community, and the solutions they devised to overcome these challenges.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 14, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Day 14: #unusualarchives #Archive30
Many files and correspondence in our collections document the unusual challenges faced for the administration of a remote island community, and the solutions they devised to overcome these challenges.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Many files and correspondence in our collections document the unusual challenges faced for the administration of a remote island community, and the solutions they devised to overcome these challenges.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 13: #ColourfulArchives
Our map collection contains some colourful maps and plans, especially those depicting the different farm boundaries. This example is from 1950.
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Our map collection contains some colourful maps and plans, especially those depicting the different farm boundaries. This example is from 1950.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Day 13: #ColourfulArchives
Our map collection contains some colourful maps and plans, especially those depicting the different farm boundaries. This example is from 1950.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Our map collection contains some colourful maps and plans, especially those depicting the different farm boundaries. This example is from 1950.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 10: #CataloguingCollections
Once a record is accessioned into our collections, we follow a process to catalogue each item. This makes it easier for ourselves and researchers to locate information on particular topics or time periods.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Once a record is accessioned into our collections, we follow a process to catalogue each item. This makes it easier for ourselves and researchers to locate information on particular topics or time periods.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Day 10: #CataloguingCollections
Once a record is accessioned into our collections, we follow a process to catalogue each item. This makes it easier for ourselves and researchers to locate information on particular topics or time periods.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Once a record is accessioned into our collections, we follow a process to catalogue each item. This makes it easier for ourselves and researchers to locate information on particular topics or time periods.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 9: #SportArchives
We have an active sporting community in the Falklands, however in the 1920's the Athletic Club faced some unique challenges to playing their weekend game of football!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
We have an active sporting community in the Falklands, however in the 1920's the Athletic Club faced some unique challenges to playing their weekend game of football!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Day 9: #SportArchives
We have an active sporting community in the Falklands, however in the 1920's the Athletic Club faced some unique challenges to playing their weekend game of football!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
We have an active sporting community in the Falklands, however in the 1920's the Athletic Club faced some unique challenges to playing their weekend game of football!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 8: #archivepast
The JCNA letterbooks provide a fascinating insight into the government administration from the 1840's onwards, particularly the challenges faced whilst establishing Stanley as the principle settlement.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
The JCNA letterbooks provide a fascinating insight into the government administration from the 1840's onwards, particularly the challenges faced whilst establishing Stanley as the principle settlement.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 8, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Day 8: #archivepast
The JCNA letterbooks provide a fascinating insight into the government administration from the 1840's onwards, particularly the challenges faced whilst establishing Stanley as the principle settlement.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
The JCNA letterbooks provide a fascinating insight into the government administration from the 1840's onwards, particularly the challenges faced whilst establishing Stanley as the principle settlement.
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 7: #ArchiveAnimals
Whilst we hold material concerning the diverse wildlife of the Falkland Islands, we also have an Agricultural section which gives an insight into early farm management and importation of livestock: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../ag...
@arascot.bsky.social
Whilst we hold material concerning the diverse wildlife of the Falkland Islands, we also have an Agricultural section which gives an insight into early farm management and importation of livestock: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../ag...
@arascot.bsky.social
April 7, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Day 7: #ArchiveAnimals
Whilst we hold material concerning the diverse wildlife of the Falkland Islands, we also have an Agricultural section which gives an insight into early farm management and importation of livestock: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../ag...
@arascot.bsky.social
Whilst we hold material concerning the diverse wildlife of the Falkland Islands, we also have an Agricultural section which gives an insight into early farm management and importation of livestock: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../ag...
@arascot.bsky.social
Day 6: #SomethingSmall
Our photographic collections contain some really tiny photographs that are best appreciated when viewed through a magnifying glass!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Our photographic collections contain some really tiny photographs that are best appreciated when viewed through a magnifying glass!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
April 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Day 6: #SomethingSmall
Our photographic collections contain some really tiny photographs that are best appreciated when viewed through a magnifying glass!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Our photographic collections contain some really tiny photographs that are best appreciated when viewed through a magnifying glass!
@arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social
Day 2: #archivebuildings
At the JCNA we have a substantial collection of maps and plans, including government buildings, street maps, admiralty charts, farm boundaries, and settlement buildings.
nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../bu...
@arascot.bsky.social
At the JCNA we have a substantial collection of maps and plans, including government buildings, street maps, admiralty charts, farm boundaries, and settlement buildings.
nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../bu...
@arascot.bsky.social
April 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Day 2: #archivebuildings
At the JCNA we have a substantial collection of maps and plans, including government buildings, street maps, admiralty charts, farm boundaries, and settlement buildings.
nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../bu...
@arascot.bsky.social
At the JCNA we have a substantial collection of maps and plans, including government buildings, street maps, admiralty charts, farm boundaries, and settlement buildings.
nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../bu...
@arascot.bsky.social
We are excited to be participating in the 2026 #Archive30, sharing more highlights from our fascinating collections.
Follow our social media posts to see how we respond to the chosen themes over the next month.
Today's theme: #YourArchive
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Follow our social media posts to see how we respond to the chosen themes over the next month.
Today's theme: #YourArchive
@arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social
April 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
We are excited to be participating in the 2026 #Archive30, sharing more highlights from our fascinating collections.
Follow our social media posts to see how we respond to the chosen themes over the next month.
Today's theme: #YourArchive
@arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social
Follow our social media posts to see how we respond to the chosen themes over the next month.
Today's theme: #YourArchive
@arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social
The JCNA are pleased to share the latest issue of the newsletter which you can access here: nationalarchives.gov.fk/jdownloads/N...
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February 18, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The JCNA are pleased to share the latest issue of the newsletter which you can access here: nationalarchives.gov.fk/jdownloads/N...
@falklandsinuk.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@falklandsinuk.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social