Portage Collegiate Institute is the oldest operating collegiate in the province, established in 1883.  The 1904 building was destroyed by fire in 1954, leaving an historical void.

The PCI Archive was created as a result of discussions with the Millennium Committee of 2000.  The Committee felt that PCI needed to preserve the history of the school for future generations.  The Archive started in 2001.  Following meetings with representatives of the Manitoba Association of Archives, a group of students were instructed in basic archive management.  These students drew up policies and procedures to establish the PCI Archive.

The PCI Archive was created to “house and preserve materials related to the history of Portage Collegiate Institute”.  The Archive accepts donations of artifacts, documents and photographs.  All donated items go through a conservation procedure and accessioning.  Item descriptions are entered on a database.  All donations are placed in the school archive for permanent safe keeping, available for generations to come.

In addition to handling material items, the Archive has expanded to include an oral history project, a web page and a video library; all related to PCI and its former students.

The Archive is open to the public by prior arrangement only.  Appointments may be made by calling the school’s general office at 857-6843.

PCI Archive Mission Statement:

"Preserving the collective memory of Portage Collegiate Institute."