How do I request records from The Salvation Army?

It depends on whether you want records from a Children's Home or a maternity hospital.

How to request records about a Children’s Home 

Requesting and accessing your records can bring up a range of emotions. You can find support to help you during this process. You can request records about a Children’s Home or (Rescue Home for adults) by contacting Salvation Army Archives by:  

• email: archives@salvationarmy.org.nz  
• phone: (0064) 04 528 8628 option 2 (Booth College of Mission) 
• writing to: 

The Salvation Army Heritage Centre and Archives  
PO Box 40542  
Trentham  
Upper Hutt 5140. 

Or you can use our online records request form. This form lets you request records from one or more organisations at a time. 

If you want to talk through the process with The Salvation Army, you can arrange an in-person or Zoom meeting with them. You can also have a lawyer, advocate or support person talk to them on your behalf.How to request records from a maternity hospital 

You can request records from a maternity hospital (also known as Bethany Hospitals) by: 

• email: bethanyrecords@salvationarmy.org.nz  
• phone (0064) 04 802 6269 ext 24603 
• writing to: 

Maternity Hospital Records 
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters  
PO Box 6015  
Marion Square 
Wellington 6141  

You can request your records if you are in prison 

If you are in prison and have no email access, you can request your records in writing.

Printed records will be couriered to you at the prison.