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Archives collect and preserve original documents created by organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published books, maps, microfilms, and other sources. This section describes major repositories of [[ | Archives collect and preserve original documents created by organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published books, maps, microfilms, and other sources. This section describes major repositories of [[Canada|Canada]]’s genealogical and historical records. Many archives have Web sites. To find them do a Google search for the name of the archive or its locality. When you need the address of an archive or library, look in this section. | ||
Before visiting an archive, contact it and ask for information about its collection, hours, services, and fees. | Before visiting an archive, contact it and ask for information about its collection, hours, services, and fees. | ||
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Coderre, John E., and Paul A. Lavoie. ''Guide to Birth, Marriage and Death Records at the National Archives of Canada''. Ottawa: Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1987. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=652374&disp=Guide+to+birth%2C+marriage+and+death+rec%20%20&columns=*,0,0 971 K23c 1987]) The 1977 edition is on microfilm at the Family History Library under the title ''Parish Registers Held at the Public Archives of Canada'' (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=58806&disp=Parish+registers+held+at+the+Public+Arch%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1036008]) | Coderre, John E., and Paul A. Lavoie. ''Guide to Birth, Marriage and Death Records at the National Archives of Canada''. Ottawa: Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 1987. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=652374&disp=Guide+to+birth%2C+marriage+and+death+rec%20%20&columns=*,0,0 971 K23c 1987]) The 1977 edition is on microfilm at the Family History Library under the title ''Parish Registers Held at the Public Archives of Canada'' (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=58806&disp=Parish+registers+held+at+the+Public+Arch%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1036008]) | ||
=== Library and Archives Canada, formerly the National Library of Canada === | === Library and Archives Canada, formerly the National Library of Canada === | ||
Formerly, the National Library was not the same as the National Archives, although it has the same street address. It has been combined with the former National Archives of Canada, to form the new Library and Archives Canada. It is still in a "separate" building though. It has a helpful collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. It also has periodicals from genealogical and historical societies across Canada. Write for information about their holdings and services: | Formerly, the National Library was not the same as the National Archives, although it has the same street address. It has been combined with the former National Archives of Canada, to form the new Library and Archives Canada. It is still in a "separate" building though. It has a helpful collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. It also has periodicals from genealogical and historical societies across Canada. Write for information about their holdings and services: | ||