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=== Introduction ===
===Introduction===
Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, the provincial archives is dedicated to provincial government organizations, city archives to municipal affairs, and University archives to university personnel and records. Most archives and libraries house records of local residents including biographies, family histories, photographs and local histories. Additionally church records, school files, newspapers, and passengers lists are also available. Additionally resources are available about nearby places contained in maps, gazetteers, and place-finding aids. Reference helps and special indexes are available for important local sources. When paying a visit to an archive or a library, visit their website, contact them and ask for information on their collection, hours, services, and fees.  
Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, the provincial archives is dedicated to provincial government organizations, city archives to municipal affairs, and University archives to university personnel and records. Most archives and libraries house records of local residents including biographies, family histories, photographs and local histories. Additionally church records, school files, newspapers, and passengers lists are also available. Additionally resources are available about nearby places contained in maps, gazetteers, and place-finding aids. Reference helps and special indexes are available for important local sources. When paying a visit to an archive or a library, visit their website, contact them and ask for information on their collection, hours, services, and fees.  


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<br> The following archives, and libraries have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers:  
<br> The following archives, and libraries have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers:  


== National Libraries and Archives ==
==National Libraries and Archives==


*[[Library and Archives Canada]]
*[[Library and Archives Canada]]
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*[[Canada Archives and Libraries]]
*[[Canada Archives and Libraries]]


== Provincial Archives ==
==Provincial Archives==


The Saskatchewan Archives Board has two locations.<br><br>For southern locations:
The Saskatchewan Archives Board has one location.<br>  


'''Saskatchewan Archives Board, Regina Office'''<br>University of Regina<br>Regina, SK S7N 0W0<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-787-4066, 306-787-4068, or 306-664-5832<br>Fax: 306-787-1975<br>Internet: [http://saskarchives.com/ http://saskarchives.com/]
: '''Saskatchewan Archives Board - Regina Office'''University of Regina 3303 Hillsdale Street NOTE moving to 2440 Broad Street ''Mailing Address:''P.O. Box 1665 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3C6 Telephone: 306-787-4068


For northern locations:  
: CLOSED '''Saskatchewan Archives Board - Saskatoon Office''' All branches of the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan are now located in the City of Regina


'''Saskatchewan Archives Board, Saskatoon Office'''<br>Murray Memorial Building<br>University of Saskatchewan, 3 Campus Drive<br>Saskatoon, SK 57N 5A4<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-933-5832<br>Fax: 306-933-7305<br>Internet: http://saskarchives.com/
=='''Provincial Libraries'''==


== '''Provincial Libraries'''  ==
*[http://www.libraries.gov.sk.ca/libdirectory.html Library Directory Saskatchewan Libraries]
 
*[http://www.libraries.gov.sk.ca/libdirectory.html Library Directory Saskatchewan Libraries]  
*[http://www.libraries.gov.sk.ca/libdirectory.html Encore!] Search the above Provincial *Saskatchewan Libraries Book Catalogue
*[http://www.libraries.gov.sk.ca/libdirectory.html Encore!] Search the above Provincial *Saskatchewan Libraries Book Catalogue


== '''University Libraries''' ==
=='''University Libraries'''==


*[http://sundog.usask.ca/ University of Saskatchewan Library Catalogue]  
*[http://sundog.usask.ca/ University of Saskatchewan Library Catalogue]
*[https://www.uregina.ca/library/#page=page-1 University of Regina Online Catalogue]
*[https://www.uregina.ca/library/#page=page-1 University of Regina Online Catalogue]


== Other Libraries and Archives ==
==Other Libraries and Archives==


Other archives and libraries that may be useful include:  
Other archives and libraries that may be useful include:  


*'''Statistics Canada'''<br>R.H. Coats Building, Tunney's Pasture<br>Ottawa, ON K1A 0T6<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 1-800-263-1136<br>Fax: 1-800-363-7629<br>Internet: [http://www.statcan.ca/ http://www.statcan.ca/ ]
*'''Statistics Canada'''<br>R.H. Coats Building, Tunney's Pasture<br>Ottawa, ON K1A 0T6<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 1-800-263-1136<br>Fax: 1-800-363-7629<br>Internet: http://www.statcan.ca/


*'''Registrar of Estates and Wills, Regina Courthouse'''<br>2425 Victoria Avenue<br>Regina, SK S4P 3V7<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-787-5382<br>Internet: [https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/directory?ou=a6242505-0e88-4d50-af3a-30b9119b0234 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/directory?ou=a6242505-0e88-4d50-af3a-30b9119b0234]
*'''Registrar of Estates and Wills, Regina Courthouse'''<br>2425 Victoria Avenue<br>Regina, SK S4P 3V7<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 306-787-5382<br>Internet: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/directory?ou=a6242505-0e88-4d50-af3a-30b9119b0234


*'''Family History Library'''<br>35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>USA<br>Internet: [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]
*'''Family History Library'''<br>35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>USA<br>Internet: [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]
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*'''Association of Canadian Archivist'''s<br>Box 2596, Station D<br>Ottawa, ON K1P 5W6<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 613-443-0251<br>Fax: 613-443-0261<br>Internet: [http://archivists.ca/ archivists.ca/]<br>
*'''Association of Canadian Archivist'''s<br>Box 2596, Station D<br>Ottawa, ON K1P 5W6<br>Canada<br>Telephone: 613-443-0251<br>Fax: 613-443-0261<br>Internet: [http://archivists.ca/ archivists.ca/]<br>


== Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards ==
==Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards==


Computers with modems can be useful tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers:  
Computers with modems can be useful tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers:  


*Post queries.  
*Post queries.
*Send and receive E-mail.  
*Send and receive E-mail.
*Search large databases.  
*Search large databases.
*Search computer libraries.
*Search computer libraries.


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Addresses on the Internet change frequently. As of September 1997, the following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites:<br>  
Addresses on the Internet change frequently. As of September 1997, the following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites:<br>  


=== Saskatchewan Online Records ===
===Saskatchewan Online Records===


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=== Canada GenWeb ===
===Canada GenWeb===


*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/ Canada Gen Web]  
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~canwgw/ Canada Gen Web]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/ Saskatchewan GenWeb] *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/library.html Library Resources] *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/archive.html Archive Resources]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/ Saskatchewan GenWeb] *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/library.html Library Resources] *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~cansk/Saskatchewan/archive.html Archive Resources]


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''' ===
==='''Canadian Genealogy Resources'''===


[http://www.cangenealogy.com/ http://www.cangenealogy.com<br>]  
[http://www.cangenealogy.com/ http://www.cangenealogy.com<br>]  
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Lists county, provincial, and national sources; personal pages; and publications.  
Lists county, provincial, and national sources; personal pages; and publications.  


=== Roots-L ===
===Roots-L===


[https://mailinglists.rootsweb.com/listindexes/search?query=canada Rootsweb Canada Lists]  
[https://mailinglists.rootsweb.com/listindexes/search?query=canada Rootsweb Canada Lists]  
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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 ===
===FamilySearch===


The Family History Library and some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing several million names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your research. Some of the records come from compiled sources; some have been automated from original sources.  
The Family History Library and some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing several million names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your research. Some of the records come from compiled sources; some have been automated from original sources.  

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations, the provincial archives is dedicated to provincial government organizations, city archives to municipal affairs, and University archives to university personnel and records. Most archives and libraries house records of local residents including biographies, family histories, photographs and local histories. Additionally church records, school files, newspapers, and passengers lists are also available. Additionally resources are available about nearby places contained in maps, gazetteers, and place-finding aids. Reference helps and special indexes are available for important local sources. When paying a visit to an archive or a library, visit their website, contact them and ask for information on their collection, hours, services, and fees.

The Family History Library has copies of some records of these archives and they have recently come online and are available for free. The Family Search Center has available documents of the Saskatchewan Provincial Archives dated between 1879-1987. Among these 767,737 images are pioneer questionnaires, biographies, military and municipal records, teacher registries, voter lists, homestead files and Henderson's Directories.


The following archives, and libraries have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers:

National Libraries and Archives[edit | edit source]

395 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N3
Canada
Telephone: 613-996-7458
Internet: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/index-e.html

Provincial Archives[edit | edit source]

The Saskatchewan Archives Board has one location.

Saskatchewan Archives Board - Regina OfficeUniversity of Regina 3303 Hillsdale Street NOTE moving to 2440 Broad Street Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1665 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3C6 Telephone: 306-787-4068
CLOSED Saskatchewan Archives Board - Saskatoon Office All branches of the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan are now located in the City of Regina

Provincial Libraries[edit | edit source]

University Libraries[edit | edit source]

Other Libraries and Archives[edit | edit source]

Other archives and libraries that may be useful include:

  • Statistics Canada
    R.H. Coats Building, Tunney's Pasture
    Ottawa, ON K1A 0T6
    Canada
    Telephone: 1-800-263-1136
    Fax: 1-800-363-7629
    Internet: http://www.statcan.ca/
  • Family History Library
    35 N. West Temple Street
    Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400
    USA
    Internet: www.familysearch.org

Most microfilms available at the library can also be distributed to its Family History Centers. A current list of Family History Centers in your area can be obtained from the Family History Library or at Find a FamilySearch Center FamilySearch.Org

  • Association of Canadian Archivists
    Box 2596, Station D
    Ottawa, ON K1P 5W6
    Canada
    Telephone: 613-443-0251
    Fax: 613-443-0261
    Internet: archivists.ca/

Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards[edit | edit source]

Computers with modems can be useful tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers:

  • Post queries.
  • Send and receive E-mail.
  • Search large databases.
  • Search computer libraries.
  • Join in computer chat and lecture sessions.

You can find computerized research tips and information about ancestors from Saskatchewan in a variety of sources at local, state, national, and international levels. The list of sources is growing rapidly. Most of the information is available at no cost.

Addresses on the Internet change frequently. As of September 1997, the following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites:

Saskatchewan Online Records[edit | edit source]

Links to online databases and indexes that may include vital records, biographies, cemeteries, censuses, histories, immigration records, land records, maps, military records, naturalizations, newspapers, obituaries, or probate records.

Canada GenWeb[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

http://www.cangenealogy.com

Lists county, provincial, and national sources; personal pages; and publications.

Roots-L[edit | edit source]

Rootsweb Canada Lists

A useful list of sites and resources. Includes a large, regularly updated research coordination list.

FamilySearch[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library and some Family History Centers have computers with FamilySearch™. FamilySearch is a collection of computer files containing several million names. FamilySearch is a good place to begin your research. Some of the records come from compiled sources; some have been automated from original sources.