Canadian: Local History and Special Collections

Optional Print Course Material: Canadian: Local History and Special Collections

*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.

This course is designed to go beyond the basic genealogical sources of censuses, vital statistic records and church records by introducing the professional to other collections that could enhance their search. Emphasis will be on the variety of sources held at Library and Archives Canada, company and professional archives, and local archives. Among other sources to investigate will be professional and fraternal associations, Dunn and Bradstreet, law reviews, photographic collections, maps, etc. Consideration will also be given to the burgeoning resources now available on the Internet, such as digital libraries. 

This course will inspire you to think about spreading your wings and venturing “outside the box” when you hit your brick wall.