  For
Remembrance Day in this special Year
of the Veteran, the Archives of Ontario invites you
to hear the story of one veteran from Ontario, told
in his own words. Join
us in reading and listening to excerpts from the World
War One diaries of John Mould, a patriot
and a two-time veteran, who recounts his experiences
training and fighting during the war. He returned to
France in 1936 to see the unveiling of the magnificent
monument to fallen Canadians war heroes at Vimy Ridge.
The Year of the Veteran: Celebrate, Honour,
Remember. [MORE]
(November 7, 2005) |
 |
 This
year marks the centennial of The James Bay Treaty,
also known as Treaty No.9. As part
of the centennial marking the signing of the Treaty,
the Archives of Ontario is proud to present The
James Bay Treaty Turns 100, an exhibit
outlining the main historical events leading to Treaty
No.9. [MORE]
(August 29, 2005) |
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New Year of Vital Statistics Available.
Indexes and registrations for 1908 births,
1923 marriages, and 1933 deaths
are now available on microfilm. These records are available
for consultation in our Main Reading Room. They may
also be borrowed through our Microfilm
Interloan Service, consulted at a Family
History Centre, or purchased from the Ontario
Genealogical Society. (July 15, 2005)
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|
 Canadians
and Ontarians take great pride and interest in their
health care system, and the Archives of Ontario is proud
to hold an important key to the province’s heritage
through the health-related records that it acquires,
preserves, and makes accessible to the public. Medical
Records at the Archives of Ontario is an
exhibit that explores the variety and scope of medical
records held by the Archives of Ontario. [MORE]
(June 30, 2005)
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|
The Archives of Ontario holds a rich collection of
government records documenting the evolution of public
elementary and secondary education in Ontario from
1799 to the present-day. Lessons
Learned: The Evolution of Education in Ontario
is an exhibit and resource that explores
the history of our
educational system from blackboards to the web. [MORE]
(June 9, 2005)
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| New
Research Guide on Early Land Settlement Records
The Archives of Ontario is pleased to announce the
release of Research Guide 215, From Grant to Patent:
A Guide to Early Land Settlement Records, ca. 1790
to ca. 1850. If your ancestor owned, leased, or was
granted land in early Ontario, you will find this
Guide very useful. For the first time, we have in
one document a comprehensive overview of land records
relating to the early settlement process. The Guide
also provides advice on how to proceed with your research
after using the Ontario Land Records Index, which
is the primary starting point for most researchers
interested in early land records. [MORE]
(June 9, 2005) |
|
 The
Archives of Ontario is pleased to announce the completion
of an updated description of the David
Thompson fonds (F 443). David Thompson
(1770-1857) was a fur trader, surveyor, and astronomer
for the Hudson Bay Company and the Northwest Company.
His 'Great Map' , which can be viewed in our Main Reading
Room, was one of the most accurate depictions of Western
Canada of its time. The updated description includes
entries from his many journals
and notebooks documenting the daily experiences
and observations of this celebrated Canadian explorer.
[MORE]
(April 22, 2005)
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|
 The
Archives of Ontario Celebrates Our Agricultural Past
Whether living and working in a farming community,
or watching a harvest sunset while travelling a rural
highway, Ontarians take great pride in their agricultural
heritage. The Archives of Ontario is proud to hold
an important key to the province’s agricultural
heritage through the documents it acquires, preserves
and makes accessible to the public. This exhibit celebrates
the farming way of life focusing on the settlement
of the land, its use, and the people who have made
agriculture one of the province’s greatest assets.[MORE]
(April 22, 2005) |
|
 Panoramic
photography was very popular during the late 1800s and
early 1900s. One leader in the field was John R. Connon
of Elora, Ontario who patented the cycloramic panoramic
camera in 1887. John and his father Thomas were both
photographic innovators who experimented with many different
photographic processes. To learn more visit our exhibit,
Thomas
and J. R. Connon a Photography Legacy.
[MORE]
(March 23, 2005)
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|
 Preservation
of the Wm. Thomson Freeland Panoramas
On May 16, 2003, 2 large panorama photographs were
discovered in the attic of the Ontario Provincial
Parliament building at Queen’s Park. The two
panoramic views of Niagara Falls are almost 6 metres
long and over 90 years old. Quite possibly the largest
photographs in the world at the time. The Archives'
Preservation Services Unit have been working hard
to return the panoramas to their original grandeur.
[MORE]
(March 18, 2005) |
|
 Papermaking
in Ontario
Few industries have played a more significant role
in Ontario's history than the manufacture of paper.
For nearly two hundred years the industry has been
vital and influential in the growth and development
of the province both economically and geographically.
This exhibit traces the evolution of the paper industry
in Ontario from the beginnings to the present. [MORE]
(January 28, 2005) |
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This
year marks the centennial of the James
Bay Treaty, also known as Treaty
No. 9. The treaty was signed at 14 hinterland
settlements during the summers of 1905-1906 by the ancestors
of today’s Nishnawabe-Aski Nation. The Archives
of Ontario will be mounting a web exhibit this summer
to mark the signing of the treaty. [MORE]
(March 15, 2005)
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|
 The
Santa Claus Parade Turns 100
The 100th running of the Santa Claus Parade in Toronto
took place in November. The parade, which has survived
the great depression, two World Wars and all manner
of inclement weather is one of the largest productions
of its kind in North America and has run uninterrupted
since 1905. From 1905 to 1981 the parade was staged
by Eaton's Department Store and was known as the Eaton's
Santa Claus Parade. This virtual exhibit remembers
those first 77 parades. [MORE]
(December 21, 2004) |
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 Canadian
Posters from the First World War
Throughout the 19th century and into the early 20th
century, broadsheets and posters had become an effective
way of reaching a wide audience. This method of communicating
with people was perhaps never more effective than
during the First World War when many
posters were created to encourage the public's support
of the war effort. This virtual exhibit focuses on
a selection of Canadian posters from the First World
War and, in particular, those that can be found in
the Archives of Ontario poster collection (C
233). [MORE]
(November 3, 2004)
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|
 The
Archives of Ontario is pleased to announce the acquisition
of a major accrual to its holdings of T. Eaton
Company records through a donation by Sears
Canada Inc. One of the most widely recognized
companies in Ontario and Canada for over a century,
the T. Eaton Company at one time touched on many aspects
of the lives of Ontarians and Canadians, both through
its retail outlets and its contribution to the community.
This accrual complements the already extensive Eaton’s
holdings donated by the T. Eaton Company in 1988 and
1991. Over the last 15 years, the T.
Eaton Company fonds (F 229), has been consistently
one of the most popular collections at the Archives,
as a critical source of our social and economic history.
[MORE]
(October 22, 2004)
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|
 Art
at Queen's Park is a virtual tour of the
spectacular works of art located in the corridors, foyers
and gardens of the Macdonald Block
in Toronto, where Ontario's provincial government is
centred. The 1950s and 1960s saw an unprecedented growth
in Ontario's Public Service and a large complex - The
Macdonald Block - was built to provide additional
office space. A number of artworks, including paintings,
murals, stained glass and sculpture, were commissioned
from some of Canada's best known artists to add interest
to the buildings. [MORE]
(August 31, 2004)
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|
New Year of Vital Statistics Available.
Indexes and registrations for 1907 births,
1922 marriages, and 1932 deaths
are now available on microfilm. These records are available
for consultation in our Main Reading Room. They may
also be borrowed through our Microfilm
Interloan Service, consulted at a Family
History Centre, or purchased from the Ontario
Genealogical Society . (July 26, 2004)
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|
 In
the summer of 1604, a group of settlers which included
Samuel de Champlain founded a French settlement in North
America, on Sainte-Croix Island, Sainte-Croix River
(Bay of Fundy). Over the following century and a half,
the French explored much of eastern North America, including
the territory which would come to be known as Ontario.
The Archives of Ontario is pleased to present, “French
Ontario in the 17th and 18th Centuries”
an online exhibit which commemorates four centuries
of French presence on the Continent. [MORE]
(July 9, 2004)
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|
 The
Archives of Ontario Remembers the Home Front Sixty
years ago, on June 6, 1944, the liberation
of Europe began with the D-Day invasion,
involving the combined forces of Great Britain,
the United States, Canada
and their allies. Several Ontario-based regiments participated
in the landings and fighting on a section of the beach
at Normandy code-named Juno. The Archives of Ontario
is remembering the contribution of Ontario, its citizens
and all Canadian soldiers on that day by exploring how
the Home Front supported the war effort.
[MORE]
(June 3, 2004)
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|
 In
partnership with the Friends of the Archives
of Ontario, we are pleased to present the Toronto
Emigrant Office Assisted Immigration Registers Database.
This online database is an index to the four volumes
of assisted immigration registers, commonly known as
the Hawke Papers,
created by the Toronto Emigrant Office between 1865
and 1883 (series RG 11-3). The registers
present a chronological listing of those new immigrants
who were assisted by the government to travel to many
different destinations across southern Ontario. Over
29,000 entries have been transcribed from the registers.
[Search the Database]
(May 21, 2004)
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|
 As
part of Contact 2004, the Toronto Photography
Festival, the Archives of Ontario is pleased to present
a new virtual exhibit featuring the work of the Toronto
journalist, writer and amateur photographer, M.
O. Hammond. The exhibit features a selection
of images from the Archives fonds of 13,000 prints and
negatives taken by Hammond between 1896 and 1934. Selected
images are accompanied by entries from Hammond’s
personal diaries which are part of the M. O. Hammond
fonds at the Archives of Ontario. [MORE]
(May 10, 2004)
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|
 On
the night of April 19-20th 1904, Toronto experienced
the worst fire in its history. The exact cause of the
fire was never determined but it levelled nearly 20
acres of land and over 5,000 jobs were lost, at least
temporarily. Fortunately, no lives were lost but the
fire, which lasted less than 9 hours, dealt a serious
blow to the commercial heart of the city. In The
Great Toronto Fire, the Archives of Ontario
remembers this significant event in the city's history.
[MORE]
(April 27, 2004)
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|
 The
Archives of Ontario is pleased to present
a new exhibit about a formative event in the history
of Ontario.The
War of 1812 had long term effects on the
economic, social and political life of the province.
This extensive exhibit and history resource showcases
some of the personalities and locations that played
a role in the war and explores the events of that conflict
as told through the correspondence and diaries of those
who lived it. These words are illustrated with artwork,
maps and photographs from the holdings of the Archives,
many being made widely available for the first time.
We invite you to explore this exhibit and experience
the War
of 1812 in Upper Canada. (April 15, 2004)
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|
 On
March 30th, 1954, Canada’s
First Subway opened for service. It was an
immediate hit with the people; 250,000 rode it on the
first day. It quickly became an icon for the booming
post-war economy that would define Toronto in the closing
stages of the 20th century.
The Subway Turns Fifty is a small
online exhibit that looks back at the building of the
subway and key milestones in its development. [MORE]
(March 30, 2004)
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|
 The
Archives of Ontario, in partnership
with the Toronto Public Library and
the City of Toronto Archives, presents
Ontario History
Quest an online learning resource for
Ontario students in grades 7, 8, 10 and 12 studying
history from 1820-1970. [MORE]
(February 16, 2004)
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|
 A
Celebration of Winters Long Ago. The past
year has been an exciting one for the Archives as we
have been busy celebrating our 100th Anniversary. Now,
as 2003 is drawing to a close,
and talk of ice and snow begins to dominate our conversations,
it is delightful to think about the winter season
of 1903, when the Archives was just brand new. In this,
our final centennial exhibit, the Archives of Ontario
invites you to enjoy some images from our collection
that portray winter scenes and pursuits from early in
the 20th century. [MORE]
( December 19, 2003) |
|
 Documents
from the Front: The American Civil War and Fenian Raids
in the 1860s. Two recent additions to the
Archives' collection show, through the private lives
of Ontarians, how wider military conflicts and political
issues affected Ontario (Canada West) in the 1860s.
The Darroch donation consists of rare letters of Canadians
serving in the American Civil War . The Willson acquisition
is the unique minutes of the Committee of Safety, formed
in response to an incursion of Fenians near Fort Erie
in 1866. [MORE]
(December 19, 2003) |
|
 For
the last two years the Archives has included an
Eaton’s
Santa Claus Parade Colouring Book as
part of our online Christmas exhibit. These printable
colouring books have proven to be very popular,
so this year we're pleased to present another one.
To go directly to the colouring book, click
here. (December 19, 2003)
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|
 The
St. Lawrence Starch Company. Established
in 1889 in Port Credit, Ontario, St. Lawrence Starch
became one of the leading Canadian manufacturers of
corn-based starch, glucose and feed products. The company
recently donated virtually all of its corporate archives
to the Archives of Ontario. These records which cover
over 100 years form a rare and exceptional example of
a truly comprehensive business fonds. This virtual exhibit
illustrates the wide range of the company’s activities
that are documented in this fonds (F 4392). [MORE]
(December 12, 2003) |
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  War
Artists from the First World War.
This November the Archives has chosen to highlight
the work of artists who contributed to the Canadian
War Memorials Fund and whose artwork was
exhibited in 1919 at the first major exhibition to
showcase images created during the First World
War. The images, created by war artists between
1914 and 1918, are poignant reminders of a devastating
war that took place almost one hundred years ago.
[MORE]
(November 7, 2003)
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|
 Bringing
the Archives to Life: The
Archives of Ontario Remembers Our Sporting Past:
The Archives of Ontario is pleased to present an online
exhibit that Remembers Our Sporting Past. We invite
you to view images from the collection celebrating Ontario’s
athletic heritage, including those leading moments and
personalities in Ontario sports history, and the citizenship
of those businesses that supported and promoted sports
and fitness for Ontario and Ontarians. [MORE]
(October 24 , 2003) |
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 Bringing
the Archives to Life: Stories
From Ontario's Movie Theatres. Do you remember
the excitement of that special night out at the movies?
Was it your first evening show as a child, the first
date with your future spouse, or maybe just the thrill
of seeing the best movie ever? Those are your personal
stories of movie going: the theatre regulatory files
held by the Archives of Ontario tell stories of the
theatres, their owners, and sometimes even their patrons.
Come along for a tour of some of Ontario’s movie
theatres… [MORE]
(September 11, 2003) |
|
 On
August 5, 2003 the Archives
of Ontario, in conjunction with Citizenship
and Immigration Canada, hosted a Citizenship
Ceremony in which 32 individuals representing
18 countries became Canadian citizens. The ceremony
was held in the Main Reading Room of the Archives. As
part of the Archives’ centennial celebrations
this event was held to help mark Simcoe Day.
[MORE]
(August 5, 2003)
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|
 Preserving
Ontario’s history is a formidable challenge. The
Archives’ collection has grown substantially over
the last hundred years and now comprises a wide variety
of materials and formats ranging from textual records,
maps and architectural plans to photographs, documentary
art and audiovisual media. In our new online exhibit,
Preserving
Ontario's Memory - Conservation at the Archives of Ontario,
you are invited behind the scenes as we highlight some
of our recent preservation efforts. Also featured is
a section outlining basic tips for preserving your own
archival collections. [
MORE] (July 28, 2003) |
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|
 The
Archives of Ontario 100th anniversary reception
was held on June 11, 2003 at the historic Royal
Meridien King Edward Hotel, which is also celebrating
its centenary. This event was a great opportunity to
celebrate the AO's 100th anniversary with our archival
colleagues across Canada. We were very pleased to have
in attendance Mrs. Shelagh Fraser Goldschmidt,
the daughter of the first Archivist of Ontario, Alexander
Fraser. [MORE]
(July 17, 2003) |
|
 Earlier
this year, artists from across Ontario were invited
to participate in a juried competition to celebrate
the 100th anniversary of the Archives of Ontario. The
resulting exhibition, A
Celebration of Ontario Artists featured
the work of thirty-four artists and was displayed at
the John B. Aird Gallery in Toronto.
The exhibit is now closed but to see images of all the
selected works, click
here. (June 22 , 2003) |
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| New Year of Vital Statistics Available.
Indexes and registrations for 1906 births, 1921 marriages,
and 1931 deaths are now available on microfilm. These
records are available for consultation in our Main Reading
Room. They may also be borrowed through our Microfilm
Interloan Service, consulted at a Family
History Centre, or purchased from the Ontario
Genealogical Society. (May 20, 2003) |
|
 The
Archives of Ontario is pleased to announce that the
Order
Sons of Italy of Canada fonds is now
available on microfilm in the Main Reading Room and
through the Microfilm
Interloan Service.
These records document the evolution of this fraternal
society from the establishment of its first Canadian
lodge in 1915 to its existence today as a thriving
cultural entity for Italian-Canadians. Consult our
Archives
Descriptive Database for more information
on accessing this material. [MORE]
(May 12, 2003)
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|
Researching records about Ontario municipalities
has just become easier!
The Archives of Ontario is pleased to announce the
release of two new research guides: Municipal
Records at the Archives of Ontario and
Records
of Ontario Municipal Board Hearings.
These Research Guides are a new type of finding aid
and provide user-friendly access to our holdings by
linking directly to descriptions of archival and library
materials on a related subject, record type or function.
They list municipal and Ontario Municipal Board records
held at the Archives of Ontario, offer guidance on
using these unique records, and provide definitions
of terms and historical overviews. (April 7, 2003) |
|
 Bringing
the Archives to Life: An
Introduction to Architectural Records in The Archives
of Ontario.
The Archives of Ontario has a rich and varied collection
of architectural records in its holdings. Every type
of building is included: churches, stores, factories,
houses, office buildings, schools, museums, gas stations
and government offices. Contained in the collection
are over 175,000 drawings,  plans,
specifications, photographs and other items relating
to architecture, dating from the 1820’s to the
1990’s.
A
Record Preserved: Toronto’s 20th Century Architecture
in the Archives of Ontario, held at the
Market Gallery, explores the architectural scene in
20th century Toronto. (March 18, 2003)
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|
 Bringing
the Archives to Life - Anne
Langton, Gentlewoman, Pioneer Settler and Artist
The Archives of Ontario is pleased to present a new
virtual exhibit portraying the life of Anne Langton,
gentlewoman, pioneer settler and artist. Barbara Williams,
an expert on Langton, curated the exhibit selecting
material from the Archives' extensive Langton collection.
This exhibit features informative text, sound bytes,
watercolours, drawings and beautiful, painted miniatures
on ivory.
The Archives of Ontario is particularly pleased to
present this first online co-operative venture between
the Archives and one of its long time researchers.
Barbara Williams started researching the life of Anne
Langton at the Archives in 1972 and in the interim
has used the Archives' facilities extensively. [MORE
] (March 4 , 2003) |
|
 February
is Black History Month and the Archives
of Ontario is pleased to make available, through its
Microfilm
Interloan Service, the historically significant
newspaper The Provincial Freeman. The
Provincial Freeman was published weekly
from 1853 to 1857, first in Windsor, then in Toronto
and Chatham. It advocated equality, integration and
self-education for black people in Canada and the United
States. [MORE]
(February 3, 2003) |
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 Much
of the magic of the festive season swirls around children
and toys and there's nothing more heart-warming than
seeing a young face light up upon opening a Christmas
gift and discovering a longed-for toy inside.
This year, to celebrate the holiday season, the Archives
of Ontario has created a virtual exhibit called
The Toys of Our Childhood, that celebrates
the magic of toys from the past. (December 12, 2002) |
|
The Archives is adding a new service to its list
of reproduction services. To date,
only images from our Visual Database have been available
for purchase in digital format. You may now also order
digital copies of images (including photographs and
textual documents) not currently in the Database.
Please
see Customer Service Guide 105: Reproduction Services
and Fees for information on prices.
Stay posted for future enhancements to our imaging
service. We have plans to add digital imaging of cartographic
and architectural material in the near future. (November
15, 2002) |
|
 The
Archives of Ontario Remembers Children's
Art from the Spanish Civil War. During
this month of Remembrance the Archives of Ontario turns
its focus on the children who are helplessly caught
in the middle of any armed conflict. This exhibit, comprised
of material drawn from the Archives' holdings, highlights
the artwork created by a group of children who, over
half a century ago, unwittingly found their lives uprooted
by the onset of the Spanish Civil War. (November 8,
2002) |
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The Archives of Ontario has added a new on–line
database to its web site. The
Second Heir and Devisee Commission Case File Database
is an index to 5184 case files that document claims
made to the Second Heir and Devisee Commission between
1804 and 1895.
Detailed search results will provide you with information
about a particular case file: the name or names of
the applicant, the township or town, the year of the
application and the case file number. The case files
have been microfilmed and can be viewed at the Archives
of Ontario in Toronto, or you may borrow microfilm
reels through your local library using Interlibrary
Loan.
For access to the database or for further information
on the case files and the Second Heir and Devisee
Commission please, click
here (November 4, 2002) |
| |
 The
Archives of Ontario joins Canadians in Celebrating
the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
ll. We are pleased to present a new virtual
exhibit that reflects on Queen Elizabeth's first 50
years on the throne and illustrates the many ways
in which the monarchy has touched the lives of Ontarians.
Enjoy images, text and film clips as you travel back
through time and look upon the reign of Queen Elizabeth
ll. (October 3, 2002) |
| |
On September 30, 2002, the Archives
of Ontario Microfilm Interloan Service launched AMIS
(Archives Microfilm Interloan System), a
new interloan circulation and tracking system. This
new system has been designed to provide a more effective
and efficient service for our customers and significantly
improve our ability to expedite your patrons requests.
With on-line access for our library partners and a
completely new internal tracking system we can provide
a service that will provide quality service to all.
In order to accommodate the rollout of our new system
the Archives of Ontario Microfilm Interloan
Service will be unable to process requests from September
25 to September 27 inclusive. During this
time we will be undergoing final testing and staff
training in order to be ready for business on Monday
September 30. There may be some slight service delays
over the following month as we make the transition
from our old system to the new. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause. [MORE
] (September 30, 2002) |
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| New Year of Vital
Statistics Available. Indexes and registrations
for 1905 births, 1920 marriages, and 1930 deaths are
now available on microfilm. These records are available
for consultation in our Main Reading Room. They may
also be borrowed through our Microfilm
Interloan Service, consulted at a Family
History Centre, or purchased from the Ontario
Genealogical Society. (August 12, 2002) |
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| Schools
and Teachers. This addition to the Microfilm
Interloan Catalogue consists of listings
of schools and teachers in the province of Ontario between
1911 and 1966. It also consists of listings of the staffs
of collegiate institutes, high schools, continuation
schools and normal schools in 1911, and between 1923
and 1966. (August 12, 2002) |
|
 Elizabeth
Simcoe (1766-1850), the wife of John Graves
Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada,
was an accomplished artist and avid diarist. Travels
with Elizabeth Simcoe - A Visual Journey Through Upper
and Lower Canada combines selections from
Elizabeth's diaries, sketches and paintings that are
held by the Archives of Ontario. This virtual exhibit
combines sound, visual images and text to create a vivid
portrait of both the raw beauty of the untamed landscape
and the day to day life of a gentlewoman in pioneer
times. (August 5, 2002) |
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![[Thumbnail of News Script]](/web/20061218211415im_/http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/donations/cfpl/pics/cfplthumb.jpg)
CFPL Television started broadcasting
in London, Ontario on November 28,
1953, the second private station to go on the air in
Canada. Now called the New PL and owned by CHUM, the
station is donating all of its newsfilm created
between November 28, 1953 and December 31, 1968 to the
Archives of Ontario. This newsfilm provides a comprehensive
and complete record of their newscasts and has been
preserved over the station's almost fifty years of operation.
[MORE],
(June 27, 2002) |
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| Jean Baptiste
Rousseau family fonds (F 493) - Jean Baptiste
Rousseau (1758-1812), a fur trader, merchant, landowner
and mill owner, was a founder of Ancaster, Ontario.
The Jean Baptiste Rousseau family fonds (F 493,) consisting
of business and personal records of the Rousseau family,
recently has been microfilmed and is available on interlibrary
loan. (June 5, 2002) |
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The Government
of Ontario Art Collection, begun over 150
years ago by Rev. Egerton Ryerson,
is comprised of almost 2,500 historical and contemporary
works of art. The Archives of Ontario has recently been
entrusted with this wonderful collection and we are
delighted to present this small exhibit that outlines
its history and explores a sampling of the works it
contains. A
narrated virtual tour illustrating a few
of the works has recently been included in the exhibit.
(June 3, 2002) |
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| John T. Band, a member of the Friends
of the Archives and the son of Charles Shaw
Band (1889-1968), recently donated two films to the
Archives of Ontario to be added to his family's personal
papers in the Charles Shaw Band fonds
(F 694). Both films are compilations
of home movies that depict the Band family's recreational
activities as captured between 1925 and the 1940s. For
more information search for reference code F
694-2 on the Archives
Descriptive Database. The Archives of Ontario
welcomes the donation for its historic and cultural
value. (February 13, 2002) |
|
 Since
1791, when Ontario was originally created as “Upper
Canada”, there have been numerous and
dramatic changes to its boundaries. The
Changing Shape of Ontario is a unique guide,
prepared by the Archives of Ontario, that provides detailed
background information about changes to Ontario's provincial
and municipal boundaries and includes maps and tables
illustrating those changes. (February 1, 2002) |
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| The Honourable Pauline M. McGibbon,
the first woman Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,
passed away on December 14. She will be remembered as
a great and influential Ontarian. A large and varied
collection of her records are held by the Archives of
Ontario and document her long career. [MORE
] (December 27, 2001) |
|
 For
people who grew up in Ontario or in other parts of
Canada, many of our Christmas memories have been touched,
in one way or another, by Eaton's department store.
During this festive season, the Archives of Ontario
invites you to step back in time and remember
an Eaton's Christmas from half a century
ago. (December 5, 2001) |
| |
|
| Descriptions are now available for all Department
of Immigration records in the custody of
the Archives of Ontario. An additional 18 series level
descriptions in the Archives
Descriptive Database (RG 11-8 through RG
11-25) have been created to improve access to the full
range of our immigration records. [Microfilm
Interloan Catalogue] (October 31, 2001) |
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| The Archives of Ontario Microfilm Interloan Service
will begin accepting interlibrary requests through VDX
(Virtual Document eXchange) system as of October 30,
2001. [MORE]
(October 19, 2001) |
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| Records from one of Canada's most prestigious architectural
firms are now part of Ontario's documentary history
thanks to a donation from Moriyama & Teshima
Architects to the Archives of Ontario. [MORE
] (September 25, 2001) |
| |
Church Records Collection (F2188), St. Peter's
Anglican Church (Brockville)
The Offertory and Poor's Account Book kept by Rev. Edward
Denroche for St. Peter's Anglican Church in Brockville
(1833-1851) is now available through our Microfilm
Interloan Service. (August 16, 2001) |
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First (1797-1805)
and Second (1805-1911) Heir and Devisee Commission Records
These records are now available through our Microfilm
Interloan Service. (July 20, 2001) |
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| Changes to Reproduction Services and Fees.
See our Summary
of Changes, or, for complete details, see
the revised Customer
Service Guide 105: Reproduction Services and Fees.
(June 11, 2001) |
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| New Year of Vital Statistics Available.
Indexes and registrations for 1904 births, 1919 marriages,
and 1929 deaths are now available on microfilm. These
records are available for consultation in our Main Reading
Room. They may also be borrowed through our Microfilm
Interloan Service, consulted at a Family
History Centre, or purchased from the Ontario
Genealogical Society. (May 14, 2001) |
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| Vital Statistics Microfilm now available for
purchase from the Ontario Genealogical Society.
Microfilm copies of vital statistics indexes and registrations
for Ontario births (1869-1903), marriages (1869-1918)
and deaths (1869-1928) are now available for purchase
directly from the Ontario
Genealogical Society. [FAQ]
(April 30, 2001) |
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| New online databases provide a window on our
past. Visit the Archives of Ontario's new
databases and start your research before
leaving home. To begin, visit our Search
the Collections page or go directly to
one of the databases: Archival
Records, Library
Materials, or the Visual
Database. [MORE]
(April 1, 2001) |
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| The Archives has acquired the records of the Order
Sons of Italy of Canada, a fraternal organization
for Italian-Canadians. The records, which date from
1915 to the 1990s, document the experiences of Italian
Canadians in the 20th century. They are also an excellent
genealogical resource. These records are currently being
arranged and described for public release in early fall,
2001. [MORE]
(March 23, 2001) |
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| New
Immigration Records available February 1, 2001.
Newly-acquired from Columbia University, records from
the Toronto and Kingston Emigrant Offices formerly known
as the "Toronto Emigration Office Records"
or "Hawke Papers" will be
available on microfilm. Date range of records: 1831-1892.These
are now designated as series RG 11-1 to RG 11-7. (January
24, 2001) |
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New additions
to the Interloan Catalogue. The following
microfilm listings are now available online.
These records are available for consultation in our
reading room at 77 Grenville St., Toronto. They may
also be borrowed through our Microfilm Interloan Service.
(November 23, 2000) |
|
New Customer Service Guides are now available
online. Fourteen of the Archives' Information
Handouts are now available online in either HTML or
PDF versions. Recent additions include:
- Handout #4, Sound and Moving Images, HTML,
PDF.
- Handout #5, Special Collections, HTML,
PDF.
- Handout #7, Guide to Citing Archival
Records, HTML, PDF.
Additional Handouts will be added shortly. (November
21, 2000) |
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| A new look
to the Interloan Catalogue. The online
Interloan Catalogue has been undergoing renovations
and is now easier to navigate. (July 17, 2000) |
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| New Year
of Vital Statistics Available on May 1, 2000.
Indexes and registrations for 1903 births, 1918 marriages,
and 1928 deaths are now available. These records are
available for consultation in our reading room at 77
Grenville St., Toronto. They may also be borrowed through
our Microfilm Interloan Service or consulted at a Family
History Centre. (April 27, 2000) |
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| Repro Services Fee Changes: Effective
April 1, 2000 there will be new charges related to certification
of copies and a change in charges for copies from our
Sound and Moving Images collections. (March 9, 2000) |
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| Records
Of The Department Of Immigration, RG 11
This microfilm contains the surviving records of the
Immigration Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture
and Public Works (1869-1873), and its successor the
Department of Immigration (1873-1901). Large proportions
of these records are of genealogical interest. They
were created by the provincial government, mainly in
the period 1869-1880, to document special bonus schemes
and later (1872-75), for other special assisted passage
schemes. (February 22, 2000) |
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| Crown Land
Records RG 1 - various series This microfilm
contains documents relating to the grant, sale or lease
of Crown Lands. Most of these records originated in
the Office of the Surveyor General or the Crown Lands
Department. Land patent indexes created by Provincial
Secretary's Official Documents section are also included
here. Many of the records are summarized in the Ontario
Land Records Index, available on microfiche at many
libraries and archives. (February 11, 2000) |
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