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*Meyer, Mary K. ''Directory of Genealogical Societies in the USA and Canada''. 11th ed. Mt. Airy, Md.: M. K. Meyer, 1996. (Family History Library Ref book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=524506&disp=Meyer%27s+directory+of+genealogical+soci%20%20&columns=*,0,0 970 C44m].) A separate section for Canada lists names and addresses of more than 100 genealogy and family history societies and branches. The list is organized by province. | *Meyer, Mary K. ''Directory of Genealogical Societies in the USA and Canada''. 11th ed. Mt. Airy, Md.: M. K. Meyer, 1996. (Family History Library Ref book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=524506&disp=Meyer%27s+directory+of+genealogical+soci%20%20&columns=*,0,0 970 C44m].) A separate section for Canada lists names and addresses of more than 100 genealogy and family history societies and branches. The list is organized by province. | ||
=== Historical Societies === | === Historical Societies === | ||
Historical societies in Canada and in some parts of the United States can be valuable sources of information on Canada. Many societies have special collections of books and manuscript material for Canada. See the "[[Canada Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline. More than 220 historical societies are affiliated with: | Historical societies in Canada and in some parts of the United States can be valuable sources of information on Canada. Many societies have special collections of books and manuscript material for Canada. See the "[[Canada Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section of this outline. More than 220 historical societies are affiliated with: | ||
Heritage Canada Foundation<br>P.O. Box 1359, Station B<br>Ottawa, ON K1P 5R4<br>Canada | Heritage Canada Foundation<br>P.O. Box 1359, Station B<br>Ottawa, ON K1P 5R4<br>Canada | ||
They are listed in: | They are listed in: | ||
''Canadian Almanac and Directory''. Toronto: Canadian Almanac and Directory Publishing Co., annual. ( | ''Canadian Almanac and Directory''. Toronto: Canadian Almanac and Directory Publishing Co., annual. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=824622&disp=1998%20%20&columns=*,0,0 971 E4ca].) | ||
Addresses of local history societies and museums in Canada and over 100 ethnic heritage historical societies in North America are in: | Addresses of local history societies and museums in Canada and over 100 ethnic heritage historical societies in North America are in: | ||
Wheeler, Mary Bray, ed. ''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada''. 14th ed. Nashville: American Association for State and Local History, 1990. ( | Wheeler, Mary Bray, ed. ''Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada''. 14th ed. Nashville: American Association for State and Local History, 1990. (Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1007248&disp=15th+ed%2E+%282001%29%20%20&columns=*,0,0 970 H24d].) This directory lists by province the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of more than 1,100 local historical societies and museums in Canada. It briefly describes their programs, services, and collections. Many of the societies and museums have genealogical collections or services. | ||
=== Fraternal Societies === | === Fraternal Societies === | ||