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Would your group like to get a behind-the-scenes look and a greater understanding of how to use the Archives of Ontario?
Does your group need an orientation on how to use our Reading Room?
A typical tour can include a visit to the Special Collections Reading Room to see some of the treasures of the collection; a visit to the Preservation Services lab and a short orientation on how to use the Archives’ online access tools.
The Archives of Ontario offers tours Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tours last approximately 30 minutes to 1 ½ hours depending on the interests of your group.
We require one month advance notice of your tour.
We can accommodate groups as small as 10 and as large as 45.
For more information:
Tel: 416-212-2035
Toll free: 1-800-668-9933 (Ontario residents)
Email: tours@archives.gov.on.ca
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The Archives of Ontario maintains a dynamic and informative Speakers Bureau.
This program enables Archives staff to go and speak, free of charge, to interested organizations and groups.
Staff have expertise on a variety of subjects related to the Archives of Ontario, its collections and archives in general.
If you are interested in having a speaker visit your organization, we require at least one-month advance notice and information on the topic of interest to your group.
For more information:
Tel: 416-212-2035
Toll free: 1-800-668-9933 (Ontario residents)
Email: lisa.singer@archives.gov.on.ca
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The Archives of Ontario has developed an active travelling exhibits program that showcases the Archives of Ontario’s holdings in a variety of subject-based exhibits.
The exhibits are available free of charge to any institution that wishes to borrow them.
Current exhibits available for loan are shown below. Click on "PDF" to download a pdf version of the exhibit where available and click on "HTML" to go to the companion online exhibit.
The Archives of Ontario Remembers our Sporting Past
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.
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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…
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The War of 1812
The
War of 1812 had long term effects on the
economic, social and political life of the province.
This exhibit 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. We invite you to explore this exhibit and experience
the War
of 1812 in Upper Canada.
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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. 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.
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Medical Records at the Archives of Ontario
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.
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The James Bay Treaty Turns 100
2005 marked 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.
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All of the exhibits have been produced on easy to erect panels that are approximately 2' by 7' in size. The exhibits range from three to five panels and come equipped with lights.
The length of time the exhibits can be borrowed can range from one to three months. The Archives of Ontario, however, will consider longer or shorter loan periods depending on the needs of the host institution or event
For more information:
Tel: 416-212-2035
Toll free: 1-800-668-9933 (Ontario residents)
Email: lisa.singer@archives.gov.on.ca
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