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''[[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ontario Genealogy|Ontario]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ontario_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ''[[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ontario Genealogy|Ontario]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ontario_Archives_and_Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ||
== Repositories == | |||
The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers: | The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers: | ||
'''[[Library and Archives Canada]]'''<br>395 Wellington Street <br>Ottawa ON K1A 0N4<br>CANADA <br>Telephone: 613-996-5115 or 1-866-578-7777 (toll free in Canada and the US)<br>Fax: 613-995-6274<br>TTY: 613-992-6969 or 1-866-299-1699 (toll free in Canada)<br>Internet: [http://www.collectionscanada.ca/index-e.html Canada Collections] | |||
=== Archives of Ontario === | |||
[[Archives of Ontario]]<br>134 Ian MacDonald Blvd.<br>Toronto, ON M7A 2C5<br>CANADA<br>Phone: 416-327-1552<br>Fax: 416-327-1999 <br>Internet: [http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/ Archives] | |||
:Many records for the old pre-1867 "Province of Canada" (which combined present Ontario and Quebec) are at the National Archives of Canada. Other records for the province and counties of Ontario are at the Archives of Ontario. Many records from both archives are available on microfilm at the Family History Library. | |||
:Both the Archives of Ontario and the National Archives of Canada lend copies of many of their microfilmed records to public libraries through the interlibrary loan service. | |||
: | :If you plan to visit either of these archives, contact the organization and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. | ||
[http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/Toronto Public Library] | === Toronto Reference Library === | ||
'''Toronto Reference Library'''<br>789 Yonge Street<br>Toronto, ON M4W 2G8<br>CANADA<br>Phone: 416-393-7131<br>TTY: 416-393-7030<br>Internet: [http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/Toronto Public Library] | |||
The Toronto Reference Library houses and extensive genealogical research collection. While the strength of this collection is it's Canadian content, it also includes numerous resources for the U. K., Ireland and northeastern United States, as well as some international coverage. | :The Toronto Reference Library houses and extensive genealogical research collection. While the strength of this collection is it's Canadian content, it also includes numerous resources for the U. K., Ireland and northeastern United States, as well as some international coverage. | ||
=== University of Western Ontario D. B. Weldon Library === | |||
'''D. B. Weldon Library'''<br>The University of Western Ontario <br>1151 Richmond Street North<br>London, ON N6A 3K7<br>CANADA<br>Phone: 519 661-2111 x81111<br>Fax: 519 850-2979<br>Internet: [http://www.lib.uwo.ca/weldon/ Weldon Library web page] | |||
Major church archives are discussed in [[Ontario Church Records]]. To learn about Ontario municipal archives, see sources cited in [[Canada Archives and Libraries]]. | :Major church archives are discussed in [[Ontario Church Records]]. To learn about Ontario municipal archives, see sources cited in [[Canada Archives and Libraries]]. | ||
== Ontario Online Records == | |||
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== Inventories, Registers, and Catalogs == | |||
A directory of addresses, telephone numbers, hours, and brief description of collections is: | A directory of addresses, telephone numbers, hours, and brief description of collections is: | ||
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*Bloomfield, Elizabeth, ed. ''Inventory of Primary and Archival Sources: Guelph and Wellington County to 1940''. Guelph, Ontario: University of Guelph, 1989. (Family History Library {{FHL|538859|title-id|disp=book 971.342 H23i; fiche 6104305}}.) | *Bloomfield, Elizabeth, ed. ''Inventory of Primary and Archival Sources: Guelph and Wellington County to 1940''. Guelph, Ontario: University of Guelph, 1989. (Family History Library {{FHL|538859|title-id|disp=book 971.342 H23i; fiche 6104305}}.) | ||
== Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards == | |||
Computers with modems (commonly known as the internet) can be useful tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks serve as libraries. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers: | Computers with modems (commonly known as the internet) can be useful tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks serve as libraries. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers: | ||
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Addresses on the Internet change frequently. As of May 2007, the following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites: | Addresses on the Internet change frequently. As of May 2007, the following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites: | ||
== Canada GenWeb == | |||
*http://www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/ | *http://www.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/ | ||
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A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for each county and province. | A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for each county and province. | ||
== Canadian Genealogy Resources == | |||
*http://genealogy.about.com/od/canada/ | *http://genealogy.about.com/od/canada/ | ||
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Lists county, provincial, and national resources; personal pages; and publications. | Lists county, provincial, and national resources; personal pages; and publications. | ||
== Roots-L == | |||
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/canada.html http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/canada.html] | *[http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/canada.html http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/canada.html] | ||
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A useful list of sites and resources. Includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list. | A useful list of sites and resources. Includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list. | ||
== FamilySearch™ == | |||
*[http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] | *[http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] | ||
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