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Biography/People

This page offers a selection of Library and Archives Canada resources on the topic of biography and people. (Audio files available Audio files available, Video files available Video files available)

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Digital Collections
 
Searchable collections of materials that are available online, such as textual documents, diaries and recorded music.Graphical element
 
List item Canadian Directories
List item Canadian Poetry Archive
List item The Diaries of William Lyon Mackenzie King (ArchiviaNet Research Tool)
List item The Virtual Gramophone: Canadian Historical Sound Recordings Audio files available
 
Research Aids
 
Tools to help locate and use materials at Library and Archives Canada, such as guides, finding aids, catalogues, bibliographies and reference works.
 
List item Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
List item Memorable Canadians
 
AMICUS and ArchiviaNet
 
In addition to our Digital Collections and Virtual Exhibitions, search AMICUS and ArchiviaNet for access to further materials.
 
List itemAMICUS
Provides bibliographic information about books, periodicals, music, video and other published materials in Library and Archives Canada's collection. AMICUS also shows holdings for other Canadian libraries.
List itemArchiviaNet
Provides access to our archival holdings from governmental and private sources, including textual documents, maps, works of art, photographs, videos and films, sound recordings, architectural drawings, stamps and medals.
Virtual Exhibitions
 
Informative sites that highlight and provide context for selected Library and Archives Canada materials.
 
List item The Anti-Slavery Movement in Canada
List item The Art of Illustration: A Celebration of Contemporary Canadian Children's Book Illustrators
List item Canadian Confederation
List item Canadian Writers Video files available
List item Celebrating Dayal Kaur Khalsa
List item Celebrating Women's Achievements
List item Claude Champagne Virtual Exhibition Audio files available
List item Confederation for Kids
List item Critical Acclaim: Portraits from the National Archives of Canada
List item Famous Canadian Physicians
List item The Famous Five
List item Featuring... Gratien Gelinas Audio files available Video files available
List item First Among Equals: The Prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics
List item Gabrielle Roy
List item The Glenn Gould Archive Audio files available
List item Heroes of Lore and Yore: Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction
List item In Memory of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother
List item Karsh Masterworks: A Tribute
List item Legends in Life and Art: The Portrait Photography of Roloff Beny
List item Old Messengers, New Media
List item Oscar Peterson: A Jazz Sensation Audio files available
List item Pathfinders and Passageways: The Exploration of Canada
List item A Real Companion and Friend: The Diary of William Lyon Mackenzie King Audio files available Video files available
List item Real Stories: A Past in Miniatures
List item Sir Ernest MacMillan: Portrait of a Canadian Musician Audio files available
List item Stephen Leacock: Humorist and Educator
List item Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill