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 National Archives of Canada
National Archives of Canada, formerly the Public Archives of Canada until 1987, merged with the NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA in 2004 to become LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA.
As the national keeper of Canada's documentary unpublished records, the former National Archives continues to house material from many sources and relating to all aspects of Canadian life.
An order-in-council (1872) appointed an officer in the Department of Agriculture to be responsible for historical documents of national significance.
thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0005605   (336 words)

  
 Canadian History and Studies
Census of Canada, 1901 (National Archives of Canada)
Canada at Scale [exhibition on historical maps of Canada] (National Archives of Canada)
Anti-Slavery Movement in Canada (National Archives of Canada and Library of Canada)
www2.tntech.edu /history/canada.html   (1023 words)

  
 National Archives of Canada Act
Every person who was a member of the National Archives of Canada Advisory Board referred to in section 9 of the Act immediately before the coming into force of section 49 of this Act shall cease to hold office on the coming into force of section 49 of this Act.
The National Archives of Canada Act, chapter 1 of the 3rd Supplement to the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, is repealed.
(1) There is hereby established a branch of the public service of Canada to be known as the National Archives of Canada presided over by the Minister and under the direction of the National Archivist of Canada.
laws.justice.gc.ca /en/n-2.5/text.html   (1554 words)

  
 The Role of the National Archives of Canada and the National Library of Canada: Report Submitted to the Honourable Sheila Copps. by Terry Cook
The National Archives also needs to reinforce 'total archives' by sponsoring, with the Canadian Council of Archives, a systematic national acquisition strategy for private-sector records, and it must with Treasury Board and other government partners, develop requirements and processes for identifying, then capturing, managing, and preserving, the electronic records of the Government of Canada.
The National Archives of Canada and the National Library of Canada are two of Canada's premier cultural institutions where historians undertake academic research.
On this recommendation, perhaps the government was listening, for the National Archives and National Library were mentioned in the spring 2000 Throne Speech for the first time in living memory and granted significant new funding for digitizing their holdings.
www.utpjournals.com /product/chr/814/library1.html   (1021 words)

  
 Computing Canada: Building a home for Canada's data - data storage technology at the National Archives of Canada - Technology Information
Such is the size of the National Archives of Canada's new facility now under construction in the Gatineau region near Ottawa.
An example of the sheer volume of data that the National Archives stores can be found simply by examining one project it's involved in with Industry Canada.
The National Archives has been burned once or twice, including one experiment involving the use of 12-inch optical disks.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0CGC/is_n23_v22/ai_18858521   (783 words)

  
 National Archives
The congressional act of 1934 organized the National Archives Establishment, to be administered by the archivist of the United States.
National Archives Raises Curtain on William G. McGowan Theater Sept. 10; New Theater is Centerpiece of National Archives Experience.
National Archives, official depository for records of the U.S. federal government, established in 1934 by an act of Congress.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/history/A0834931.html   (522 words)

  
 can-mil.txt
Speaker: Grace Brymner Canadian Forces Records Branch National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington, Ottawa, On K1A ON3 (formerly P.A.C) There are no lists of Muster Rolls available from the Archives, but the speaker has compiled some for an article for FAMILIES, Dec 19__.
She is Director of RCAF History; NAC has existed for 105 years and houses records of those serving in its military forces.
These were transcribed in 1899 and copies sent to Canada in 1950.
ftp.cac.psu.edu /pub/genealogy/text/guides/can-mil.txt   (1069 words)

  
 National Archives of Canada 4 / 10
The National Archivist is ultimately responsible for all activities of the National Archives of Canada.
This Branch is responsible for the long-term preservation of all of the holdings of the National Archives of Canada, and for making them available to the staff and public through circulation, loans and copying.
As an active member of various national and international committees, the National Archivist is involved in numerous associations and councils on archives.
infosource.gc.ca /inst/arc/fed04_e.asp   (618 words)

  
 CARTOGRAPHIC RECORDS - BC ARCHIVES
Consult with Archives staff before ordering copies as the age, condition, and quality of some archival maps may prevent copies being made or may result in copies in which the details are not as clear as on the originals.
The BC Archives has over 63,000 maps, atlases, and architectural drawings relating to the exploration, discovery, and development of the province of British Columbia.
The Archives will try to advise clients on the best option to choose when ordering copies but can accept no responsibility for the final result of the choice made by the client.
www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca /cartogr/general/maps.htm   (1070 words)

  
 The National Archives of Canada
Our group knew that the National Archives spent some time on displaying some of our nations' first people.
At the National Archives building, the room temperatures have to be closely observed to preserve the images in perfect condition.
The Archives possess many photographs, maps (architectural, engineering, and cartographic), textual records, governement documents, letters, and diaries, posters, photo albums, films, and audio visual documents showing the past of immigrants and first peoples.
www.canada.uottawa.ca /minicourse/2001grp5day1.htm   (482 words)

  
 national archives of canada
DPR 2003-2004-National Library of Canada and National Archives of...
National Library of Canada and National Archives of Canada) Royal Philatelic Society of Canada Space Philately...
Information on the Library and Archives Canada collection of Canada's documentary heritage...
canada6.myinfoplan.com /national-archives-of-canada.html   (300 words)

  
 Humbul full record view for -- National archives of Canada : maps, plans and charts
Since 1872 the National Archives of Canada has acquired, preserved and commemorated the cartographic heritage of Canada.
ArchiviaNet is the National Archives of Canada's online research tool designed to give users acess to information resources related to archival holdings.
National archives of Canada : maps, plans and charts
www.humbul.ac.uk /output/full2.php?id=9049   (193 words)

  
 RPP 2003-2004-National Archives of Canada
The National Archives of Canada is committed to serving them better, to encouraging their participation, and to helping them to take their rightful place in our society.
The melding together of the National Archives and the National Library to create the new Library and Archives of Canada will present a unique opportunity to transform both organizations into one world-class cultural institution.
Legislation Administered by the National Archives of Canada
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /est-pre/20032004/NA-AN/NA-ANr34_e.asp   (9573 words)

  
 The National Archives of Canada
The Archives doesn't have connections with the rest of the world in the documents it preserves because the paintings, photographs, paper documents, of maps are evaluated to see if they are actually of Canadian significance.
If these items are found in other nations, the Archives would chck to see if they would buy or loan the materials to the Archives, this is because the Archives believes that Candian materials belong to Canada.
This is interesting because Canada helps itself as a country as well as the rest of the world with materials supporting the country.
www.canada.uottawa.ca /minicourse/2001grp6day1.htm   (1017 words)

  
 Canadian Genealogy and History Links - Archives - Libraries - Museums
Archives Canada The main purpose of Archives Canada is to make easily available to all canadians the information that is held in archival institutions across Canada.
United Church Archives Preserves the historical records of The United Church of Canada and its antecedent denominations.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada Founded in 1936, it was established as Canada's first Ukrainian museum and serves as a centre dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and preservation of Ukrainian Heritage in Canada.
www.islandnet.com /%7Ejveinot/cghl/archives.html   (2743 words)

  
 National Archives of Canada - Ottawa Attractions
The headquarters building of the National Archives of Canada is located at 395 Wellington Street, in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, a few blocks west of the Parliament Buildings and next to the Supreme Court of Canada.
The National Archives of Canada is a treasure chest holding tens of millions of public and private documents.
The National Archives has a new building in the Capital Region which is considered the most advanced archival storage facility in the world.
www.ottawakiosk.com /national_archives.html   (579 words)

  
 APROPOS PLANNING - National Archives of Canada, Museum of Science and Technology, 1000 Islands Historic Village
APROPOS PLANNING - National Archives of Canada, Museum of Science and Technology, 1000 Islands Historic Village
In 1998, Apropos was asked to advise the National Archives on the idea of developing a discovery room focused on archival materials and processes.
Acting on the recommendations in our report, Archives staff have decided to pursue a discovery area as part of their new exhibit hall, rather than a separate area.
www.apropos.ca /pages/projects/3older_projects.html   (147 words)

  
 National Archives of Canada 5 / 10
Description: The National Archives of Canada acquires and conserves moving images and sound, recordings of national historic significance, produced by government departments, agencies, film and broadcasting companies, corporations and individuals.
Access conditions for records acquired from the private sector are normally established by negotiation between the organization or donor and the National Archives of Canada.
To find out more about the historical records held at the National Archives of Canada, researchers are encouraged to examine a variety of sources readily available to them.
infosource.gc.ca /inst/arc/fed05_e.asp   (1916 words)

  
 nac98.txt
Datasets held by: Government Archives Division National Archives of Canada Permanent status only.
A trip was defined as a journey of 50 miles or more away from home, originating in one of the ten provinces, and ending between July 1 and September 30 (inclusive), 1978 of the 25,480 responses only 24,722 usable responses remained after consideration of errors incurred during the research process.
F773 TIMSPA : 1976-1979 F774 GEOCOV : Canada F775 UNIANA : Individual/Job episode F777 SAMPLE : 14843 F778 NOVAR : 58 F780 VARBLE : SIC code used to classify the form A employer, SGC code used to identify the region where the Form A employee is located, tel.
www.chass.utoronto.ca /datalib/other/nac98.txt   (5716 words)

  
 swails - aqwc02 - Generated by Heritage Family Tree Deluxe
National Archives of Canada, 1861 Nominal Census, Reel C-1073, National Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
National Archives of Canada, 1851 Nominal Census, C-1122, National Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
National Archives of Canada, 1881 Nominal Census, C-13206, National Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
webhome.idirect.com /~sainsbury/family_history/swails/aqwc02.htm   (5716 words)

  
 Canada - Catholic Church Local History and Ancestors Genealogy Research
National Archives of Canadas-Tracing your Ancestors in Canada ]
Sappier was born, in 1956, on the Tobique Reserve in New Brunswick, Canada, to Bertha (Perley) and Peter Sappier.
The undertaking was inspired by the desire to found a city in honor of the Blessed Virgin (Villemarie in the Island of Montreal) which should serve as headquarters for the Indian missions and as a stronghold against the Iroquois...
home.att.net /~Local_Catholic/Catholic-Canada.htm   (7142 words)

  
 Curricular Resources in Canadian Studies: Canadian History
The National Archives of Canada preserves Canada's archival heritage and makes millions of records, including texts, photographs, films, maps, videos, books, paintings, prints and government files available to Canadians.
The National Library of Canada has created a web site to highlight the achievements of women from Canada's past.
The National Library of Canada (NLC) gathers, makes known, preserves, and promotes Canada's published heritage.
www.cln.org /subjects/can-hist_cur.html   (1194 words)

  
 National Archives of Canada 7 / 10
Purpose: The bank was established to identify users of the National Archives of Canada's research facilities, collections and services, to prepare user cards, survey research use, compile statistics, create mailing lists and trace archival documents.
Purpose: The purpose of this bank is to provide documentation for the administration of micrographics courses offered by the National Archives of Canada.
Purpose: The purpose of this bank is to provide documentation for the administration of records management courses offered by the National Archives of Canada.
infosource.gc.ca /inst/arc/fed07_e.asp   (1340 words)

  
 Young Immigrants to Canada (Including Juveniles and Home Children)
The database at the Library and Archives of Canada (LAC) for the children is now online.
Highlight of the afternoon program will be the unveiling of an Interpretive Panel, in Rockingham Centennial Park, to honor John T Middlemore, to preserve the history of the " Fairview Home " Middlemore Distribution Centre and as a Memorial to all Middlemore children who came to Canada.
Other databases of interest at the NAC are for immigration from 1925-1935, First World War Soldiers and Western Land Grants.
ist.uwaterloo.ca /%7Emarj/genealogy/homeadd.html   (787 words)

  
 Home Page - Directorate of History and Heritage (DHH)
These files are also at the Library and Archives Canada specifically on their Canadian Genealogy Centre web site.
Those for the First World War have been more or less opened to general research and are available at the Library and Archives Canada.
At minimum you should be able to provide full name, rank, service number, date of birth and, if required, date of death for the individual whose record you wish to search.
www.dnd.ca /hr/dhh/engraph/home_e.asp   (328 words)

  
 Genealogy
Tracing Your Ancestors in Canada (National Archives of Canada)
Branch library of books, pamphlets, pedigree charts and genealogical periodicals from all provincial genealogical societies within Canada and the 30 OGS branches in Ontario.
Microfilm containing full manuscript census records for Canada are available in the Documents Unit.
stauffer.queensu.ca /inforef/guides/genealogy.htm   (1341 words)

  
 Canadian Corporate News: TREATY 8 : 1899 - 1999 : National Archives of Canada marks National Aboriginal Day with new exhibition@ HighBeam Research
TREATY 8 : 1899 - 1999 : National Archives of Canada
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--The National Archives of Canada will open a new
Treaty 8: 1899-1999 exhibits some of the National Archives' rich
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:21938061&refid=holomed_1   (225 words)

  
 National Archives of Canada, Ottawa MyTravelGuide.com
Improve the National Archives of Canada listing by providing a photo, description or suggesting a correction.
Advertise with us for National Archives of Canada.
Hotels Nearby National Archives of Canada (1 - 10 of 45)
www.mytravelguide.com /attractions/profile.jsp?objectid=79536905   (336 words)

  
 Virtual Viewing: The National Archives of Canada
The National Archives of Canada, while not exactly a museum, does share many of the same characteristics of online galleries and museums when it comes to creating virtual exhibitions.
Also, most of the index pages contain quick links directly to similar Government of Canada heritage and cultural sites, including the National Library of Canada, the Portrait Gallery of Canada, and the Friends of the National Archives.
It is also hard to determine who has been responsible for the creation of the content of many of these exhibitions — their varying designs makes one assume they were created by many different individuals at different times.
www.slais.ubc.ca /courses/libr500/00-01-wt2/www/h_cook/p5.htm   (170 words)

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