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Archives
Visiting the Archives
The Archives reading room is open to all, Tuesday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. We are closed daily from noon to 1:00 pm. An appointment is required to consult archival records.
We can be reached by email at archives@laurentian.ca or by phone at 705-675-1151 ext. 3306. We are available to assist you, to respond to your questions and provide reference.
We would like to acknowledge that the J.N. Desmarais Library & Archives are located on the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnaabek, and Wahnapitae First Nations which are within the Robinson-Huron Treaty territory.
Located on the first floor of the J.N. Desmarais Library, the Archive Repository houses the holdings of archival fonds of organizations and individuals from the Northern Ontario community as well as seven different special collections: the Faculty Collection, Fourth Year Honour’s Essay, Graduate Theses, the Rare Books Collection, the Regional collection, Reference sources, and Vertical files (from Mining & Environment database).
All collections are accessible to everybody but all have to be consulted in the Angus Gilbert Reading Room, in the Archives. The Angus Gilbert Reading Room is a quiet space that can accommodate up to forty (40) researchers. No food or drink is permitted in the Reading Room.
Hours of operation* (September 6, 2022 – April 28, 2023)
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 10:00am - 12pm; 1pm - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 12pm; 1pm - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 12pm; 1pm - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 10:00am - 12pm; 1pm - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
* Archives hours are subject to change
Archival Fonds
Introduction
Presented in the Fonds Descriptions section are some of the private archival collections and fonds of the holdings of Laurentian University Archives. These fonds and archival collections are arranged by broad subjects or major themes. Furthermore, the subject or theme does not represent an exhaustive analysis of what topic areas are in each fonds and the list does not include all fonds or archival collection of the holdings.
The groupings are in alphabetical order.
In accordance to our policy on processing of archival materials, and in compliance to the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) the archival fonds are described in the language of the producer. Occasionally the description can be in the language of the documents instead of the producer.
Marthe Brown, Archivist
What is an Archive?
Recorded information, regardless of date, form or medium, that is of continuing value.
What is a fonds?
The whole of the records, regardless of date, form or medium, that are created, received, used, and automatically accumulated by an individual or corporate body in the performance of their activities or functions.
What is a collection?
An artificial accumulation of documents of any provenance brought together on the basis of some common characteristic (e.g., way of acquisition, subject, language, medium, type of document, name of collector) and treated as a descriptive unit under a common title. Collectors may be those outside the archives who assembled the material or in some cases may be an archival repository itself.
How to read the fonds-level description
| Accession number | P090- |
| Title of fonds (Name of producer of the records) |
District Court of Manitoulin Records fonds |
| Dates of creation of the material | 1888-1915 |
| Length & nature of materials | 1m 20cm of textual records |
| Presentation of the producer | Administrative history: The District Court of Manitoulin located in Gore Bay, Ontario was the public administrative office where chattel mortgages and chattel mortgage renewals were filed between 1888 and 1915 |
| Description of the material | Scope and content: This fonds consists of chattel mortgages and chattel mortgage renewals filed at Manitoulin District Court from 1888 to 1915. The records provide information on what moveable property was held as collateral security. |
| History of the material | Custodial history: The fonds was donated by Dr. W.R. Wightman from the University of Western Ontario, Department of Geography. It was received in one accrual on October 26, 1992. Dr. Wightman obtained these documents as part of a research project that is now completed. |
Fonds Descriptions
International
| P137 | Fonds Tiphaine Dickson |
| P146 | Joseph Herman Molohon fonds |
National
| P229 | Canadian Association in Support to Native Peoples (CASNP) Collection |
Northern Ontario
1. Arts, culture and communications media
1.1 Arts & culture
| P023 | Fonds Théâtre du Nouvel Ontario |
| P033 | Fonds Galerie du Nouvel Ontario |
| P036 | Fonds Jocelyne Villeneuve |
| P084 | Sudbury Operatic Society fonds/ Société d'opérette de Sudbury |
| P114 | Margaret (Peg) and Dennis Roberts fonds |
| P124 | Fonds André Paiement |
| P126 | Fonds Lucien Pelletier |
| P127 | Fonds Robert Dickson |
| P133 | Fonds Fondation André Paiement |
| P138 | Fonds La Ruche des Artistes Inc. |
| P149 | Florence Isabella Craig-Yeigh Fonds |
| P183 | Fonds Albert Régimbal |
| P186 | Highway Bookshop Fonds |
| P221 | John Doerr Fonds |
| P222 | Fonds Michael Gallagher |
| P226 | Albert George (Bert) Weir Fonds |
1.2 Newspapers & publications
| P010 | Fonds Revue Réaction |
| P034 | Canadian Mining Journal fonds |
| P050 | Arachnee fonds |
| P100 | Fonds Le Communicautaire (Nouvel Ontarien) |
| P110 | Fonds La coopérative du livre de Sudbury |
| P234 | Laurentian Publishing fonds |
1.3 Radio stations
| P082 | CBCS fonds |
2. Clubs & social organizations
2.1 General
| P049 | Sudbury and District Historical Society fonds |
| P085 | Canadian Federation of University Women, Sudbury Branch fonds |
| P089 | YMCA John Island Camp fonds |
| P139 | Fonds Société Historique du Nipissing |
| P147 | Fonds Carrefour francophone de Sudbury |
| P198 | Fonds Georgette Simard-Paquette |
2.2 Health Services
| P093 | Fonds Auxiliaires bénévoles HRSRH Auxiliaries |
| P148 | Sudbury History of Nursing Group fonds |
2.3 Social assistance
3. Economy
| P013 | Canadian Association of Single Industry Town (CASIT) fonds |
| P090 | District Court of Manitoulin Records fonds |
| P094 | David Leadbeater fonds |
| P097 | Monica Neitzert fonds |
| P107 | Lloyd Wagner fonds |
4. Education
| P041 | Fonds Roger St. Louis |
| P083 | Fonds Liliane (Gauthier) Beauchamp |
| P092 | Fonds Jean-Louis Bourdeau |
| P101 | Fonds Association franco-ontarienne des conseils d'écoles catholiques |
| P111 | Ernie Checkeris fonds |
| P112 | Roman Catholic School Board fonds [Sudbury Region] |
| P115 | Fonds Conseil des écoles séparées catholiques romaines du District de Sudbury |
| P117 | Fonds Conseil scolaire de district catholique du Nouvel Ontario |
| P214 | Jackson Pind fonds |
| P235 | Shirley K. Wigmore fonds |
4.1 Laurentian University
5. Forestry and related activities
| P219 | James McNiece Austin fonds |
| P220 | Benjamin f. and Mary Adelaide (née Stone) Avery fonds |
| P225 | George Hill fonds |
6. Labour
| P002 | Cleve Kidd fonds |
| P003 | Brian Hogan fonds |
| P009 | N.O.L.I.A. fonds |
| P015 | Brotherhood of Railway Carmen fonds |
| P019 (previously RG 11) |
Mike Solski fonds |
| P020 | IUSWA /District 6 (Timmins) fonds |
| P021 (previously RG 33) |
Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation fonds |
| P024 | USWA. Local 5417, Elliot Lake fonds |
| P026 | International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter workers (IUMMSW) fonds |
| P030 | Victims of Mining Environment (VOME) fonds |
| P035 | Nelson Thibault fonds |
| P037 | Roger Leblanc fonds |
| P038 | International USWA/District 6(Sudbury) fonds |
| P040 | Homer Seguin (USWA) fonds |
| P046 | Elmer McVey Fonds |
| P047 | Barbara Dunphy fonds |
| P048 | Gilbert H. (Gib) Gilchrist fonds |
| P051 (previously RG 001) |
James L. Kidd fonds |
| P052 (previously RG 002) |
Gordon Hurley fonds |
| P053 (previously RG 003) |
Alfred Fraser fonds |
| P054 (previously RG 004) |
Norman Stephen fonds |
| P056 (previously RG 006) |
Jack. L. Giroux fonds |
| P057 (previously RG 007) |
Robert H. Carlin fonds |
| P058 (previously RG 008) |
Frank Southern fonds |
| P059 (previously RG 009) |
Jim Tester fonds |
| P060 | Dorothy Wigmore fonds |
| P062 previously RG 012) |
Tom Hannaway fonds |
| P064 | Mike Farrell fonds |
| P065 (previously RG 015) |
Roy Scranton fonds |
| P068 (previously RG 018) |
Anne Morrison Collection |
| P069 (previously RG 19) |
Dan Sweezy fonds |
| P070 (previously RG 20) |
George Prusila fonds |
| P071 (previously RG 21) |
Victor Baumruck fonds |
| P074 (previously RG 24) |
IBEW fonds |
| P075 (previously RG 25) |
Alan Senter fonds |
| P076 (previously RG 26) |
Louis Brema fonds |
| P080 (previously RG 30) |
Bricklayers and Allied Craftmen fonds |
| P081 (previously RG 31) |
Paul Hatala fonds |
| P095 | Laurentian University Staff Union fonds |
| P099 | Canadian Union of Professional Employees, Local 1555 (CUPE) fonds |
| P102 | David Letho and George Prusila collection |
| P105 | Gowganda Miners Union fonds |
| P120 | United Copper Nickel Workers fonds |
| P130 | USWA Local 4440 fonds |
| P140 | Robin and Archibald McArthur fonds |
| P150 | Kerr Addison Mine Employees' Association |
| P151 | USWA Local 4458- Timmins fonds |
| P152 | USWA Local 4461- Timmins fonds |
| P153 | USWA Local 4462- Timmins fonds |
| P154 | USWA Local 4857- Timmins fonds |
| P155 | USWA Local 6779- Timmins fonds |
| P156 | USWA Local 7056- Timmins fonds |
| P157 | USWA Local 7243- Timmins fonds |
| P158 | USWA Local 7267- Timmins fonds |
| P159 | USWA Local 8091- Timmins fonds |
| P160 | USWA Local 9171- Timmins fonds |
| P161 | USWA Local 13911- Timmins fonds |
| P162 | USWA Local 4305- Timmins fonds |
| P163 | USWA Local 7580- South Porcupine fonds |
| P164 | USWA Local 4438- South Porcupine fonds |
| P165 | USWA Local 9283- Kirkland Lake fonds |
| P166 | USWA Local 4639- Kirkland Lake fonds |
| P167 | USWA Local 7308- Kirkland Lake fonds |
| P168 | USWA Local 7964- Kirkland Lake fonds |
| P169 | USWA Local 6409 - Kirkland Lakefonds |
| P170 | USWA Local 4354- Kirkland Lake fonds |
| P171 | USWA Local 4584- Kirkland Lake fonds |
| P172 | USWA Local 951- Cobalt fonds |
| P173 | USWA Local 4374- Cobalt fonds |
| P174 | USWA Local 4423- Cobalt fonds |
| P175 | USWA Local 5138- Cobalt fonds |
| P176 | USWA Local 6217- Cobalt fonds |
| P177 | USWA Local 6270- Cobalt fonds |
| P178 | USWa Local 4501- Cobalt fonds |
| P179 | USWA Local 6896- Kirkland Lake fonds |
| P180 | USWA Local 5506- Cobalt fonds |
| P181 | USWA Local 4866- Cobalt fonds |
| P182 | USWA Local 6258- Cobalt fonds |
| P191 | Provincial Mine Workers of Ontario fonds |
| P192 | Fonds Jean Gagnon |
7. Mining industries and related activities (see also Labour Relations)
| P007 | Denison Mines fonds |
| P078 | Falconbridge fonds |
| P079 | McIntyre Mines fonds |
| P096 | Zepha Trevorrow fonds |
| P121 | Charles Kenneth Leith fonds |
| P141 | William Ernest Hale fonds |
| P208 | Leslie M. Sheridan fonds |
| P218 | John Dunlop Evans fonds |
8. Politics & Politicians
| P005 | Elmer Sopha fonds |
| P006 | Floyd Laughren fonds |
| P011 | Graeme Mount fonds |
| P017 | Grace Hartman Mead fonds |
| P028 | Walford-Nepawhin Ratepayers Association fonds |
| P029 | Barbara Hanley fonds |
| P043 | William S. (Bill) Beaton fonds |
| P061 | Fonds Jean Étienne (Stephen) Fournier |
| P108 | Socialist Party of Canada, Local 33 fonds |
| P142 | Angus Gilbert Collection |
| P190 | Adrienne and Ricardo de la Riva fonds |
8.1 Activism
| P001 | Dorothy Zaborszki fonds |
| P027 | Joan Kuyeck fonds |
| P073(previously RG 23) | Mick Lowe fonds |
| P113 | Jennifer Keck fonds |
| P144 | Mercedes Steedman fonds |
9. Population & socio-ethnic groups
9.1 Socio-ethnic groups/ groupes socio-ethniques
| P004 | Finnish National Society of Sudbury fonds |
| P022 | Gertrud Jaron Lewis collection |
| P039 | Fonds Association canadienne-française d'Ontario du grand Sudbury (ACFO) |
| P104 | Federation of the ethnic groups of Sudbury fonds |
| P119 | Abdul Zia fonds |
| P123 | Oiva W. Saarinen fonds |
9.2 Early settlements (population)
| P012 | Sandra Slater collection |
| P014 | Underwriter's Survey Bureau fonds |
| P042 | Robert Boudignon fonds |
| P045 | Charles Ferguson fonds |
| P088 | Buchanan Family fonds |
| P090 | District Court of Manitoulin Records fonds |
| P091 | Rose and Nick Perkovich fonds |
| P103 | Catharine Dixon fonds |
| P106 | Marguerite (Buell) Blakely fonds |
| P116 | Town of Copper Cliff, collection |
| P145 | Fonds Joseph Alphonse Lévesque |
| P188 | Gerald Goltz Collection |
| P189 | Kunkel Family Collection |
| P195 | William Meredith Ireton fonds |
| P196 | Élorie Trottier fonds |
| P206 | Robert S. (Bob) Atkinson Collection |
10. Religious Communities
| P032 | Anglican Diocese of Moosonee fonds |
| P066 | Sudbury and District Ministerial Association fonds |
| P086 | Fonds Paroisse St. Eugène |
| P087 | Fonds Paroisse St. Casimir Parish (Catholique) |
10.1 Missionaries
| P205 | William G (Reindeer) Walton fonds |
| P212 | James Scanlon fonds |
| P227 | Rev. Reginald Joselyn Fonds |
| P233 | Lina Agnes (née Jackson) Duke Fonds |
11. Sudbury
11.1 Land-use Planning
| P122 | Sudbury Mining Heritage Committee inc. fonds |
| P132 | Sudbury Planning Board/ Junction Creek fonds |
| P204 | William O. Mackasey fonds |
Anglican Diocese of Moosonee
Search Request Forms
Please refer to the Anglican Church Diocese of Moosonee Search Request form in pdf format to make a request for parochial records. Please be advised that this form is obligatory in order to submit your search request.
These are the only records located in the archives with information that could be relevant to genealogical research. If you are enquiring about any other records or publications (census, microfilms of newspapers, or books) pertaining to genealogical research, please refer to the online catalogue, Borrower Services desk, or reference email.
If you would like information on how to access the parochial or other records from the Anglican Church Dioceses of Moosonee, you can send a detailed email to:archives@laurentian.ca or you can call the Archives at (705) 675-1151 ext. 3306.
Ensure that you have read the rules and conditions of access as well as the list of locations in which we have some parochial records
Anglican Diocese of Moosonee
In an effort to ensure the preservation of their records and to facilitate access, the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee has deposited their records at the Laurentian University Archives. We provide access under the policies and conditions stipulated by the Diocese of Moosonee.
The records deposited in the archives were generated by the Synod Office and by parishes of the Diocese.
Synod Office Records:
The Synod Office records consist of administrative and historical diocesan records documenting the history of the diocese.
Information concerning parish registers can be found under the following Parochial Records section.
Parochial Records:
There are 69 parishes in the Diocese of Moosonee for which we have records. They mainly consist of documents that were produced, received, and accumulated by the parishes. Due to the fragile state of preservation of the parish registers and the nature of the information, these are not accessible to researchers. The archives' employees will do the search for any request of baptism, marriage and burial records. (See access conditions)
Record Requests:
Archives staff will provide assistance with research services; however, we are unable to commit to more than two hours of our time for such research.
Policies and conditions of access:
The following PDF document outlines the policies and conditions for accessing the parochial records. It will allow you to determine your eligibility for access, and it will identify the information that you will need prior to making a request.
Related Resources
- Diocese of Moosonee
- Anglican Church of Canada Archives
- HBC Archives
- HBC Archives descriptive database (to search for digitized microfilms, type pdf in the search box)
Parochial Record Locations
Locations for which we have Anglican Church Parochial Records
For each of these locations the Archives may have all or some of the following parochial records: Parish Registers including baptism, confirmation, marriage, and burial records; service books; minutes; vestry books; account books.
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A Abitibi Abitibi Group Agumiska Island Albany Allanwater Bridge Ameson Amos Angus Ansoville Anthony Armstrong Arntfield Attawapiskat Auden
B Baie du Poste Beardmore Belcher Islands Berylvale Birch Lake Biscotasing Boston Creek Bourlamaque Brower Brunswick House Brunswick Post Burleyville C Cadillac Calstock Cape Hope Island Caramat Central Patricia Champion Lake Chapais Chapleau Cheminis Chibougamau Chisasibi Clute Cobourg Cochrane Collins Constance Lake Cooper’s Camp Coral Rapids Currie D Driftwood Dunns Lake Dunning Duparquet
E Eastern Moosonee Mission Eastford Eastmain Englehart English River
F Factory River Farmborough Fee Spur Ferland Flying Post Foleyet Fort Albany Fort George Fort Hope Fort Rupert Fort William Fournier Franz Fraserdale Frederick House
G Gagnon Siding Geraldton Gogama Grand Cascapedia Grassett Great Whale River Ground Hog |
H Haileybury Halet Hanna Hazel Hearst Henley Hornepayne Hunta I Iroquois Falls Island Falls J Jacobs Joutel
K Kanaapiskat Kannapiskaw Post Kapiskow Kapuskasing Kashechewan Kearns Kewagama Keyano Kirkland Lake Kitigan L Lake Doré Lake Nemisca Landsdowne Larder Lake LaSarre La Tuque Lawashe Little Long Rapids Little Whale River Longlac LowBush River Loweville Lowther M Macamic Sanatorium MacDougal Chutes Malartic Marathon Marten’s Fall Matagami (QC) Matawakumma Matheson Matooskow River Mattagami Mattice McInnis Siding McPherson Mic Mac, mine Mile 113 Mine: see: under name of the mine Miquelon Missanibi Mistassini Monjambert Monteith Morrison River Moose Factory Moose Fort Moose River Moose River Crossing Moosonee
N Nahma Nakina Nemegos Nemiscau (Camp) Nemiska Neokaskow New Post Nicholson (Siding) Nitchequon Noranda Normétal Norrie North Bay Nottawa |
O Oba Ogoki Old Factory River Ombabika Onakawana River Sawmill Opasatika Opemisca Osnaburgh Otter Rapids P Paguachequn Pagwa River Paint Hills Parent Parkham Penny Lake Perron Peterbell Pickle Crow Pickle Lake Pineal Lake Pointe Bleue Porquis Junction Port Arthur Pustikamiska Q Quevillon, Mission R Richmond Gulf Roberval Roggan River Rouyn Rupert’s House S St. Matthew’s Mission Sault Ste. Marie Schumacher Seal River Senneterre Shamokan Shawkey Mine Shekak Shillington Siscoe Smooth Rock Falls South Porcupine Spirit Lake Stackpool Sudbury Sullivan Sultan Swastika T Thornhill Timmins Tophet Toronto V Val D’or Vassan Virginiatown W Waconici Waskaganish Waswanipi Watabeag Webequa Wemindji Wenisk Western Moosonee Mission Weykache Whapmagoostui White River |
Special Collections
Special Collections
Located on the first floor of the J.N. Desmarais Library, the Laurentian University Archives houses seven different special collections:
- Faculty Collection
- Fourth Year Honours Essays
- Graduate Theses
- Rare Books Collection
- Reference Sources
- Regional Collection
- Vertical Files (from the “Mining and the Environment database”)
Special Collections are accessible to everyone, but must be consulted in the Angus Gilbert Reading Room. All Special Collections publications can be found in the J.N. Desmarais Library online catalogue. It is unnecessary to make an appointment to view these publications.
Faculty Collection
The Faculty Collection consists of Laurentian University faculty publications.
All publications from the Faculty Collection are catalogued, and call numbers can be found in the online library catalogue. Publications in this collection end with Fac (example: FC 3061 G47 1989 Fac).
Fourth Year Honours Essays
Fourth Year Honours essays are written by undergraduate Laurentian University students. Call numbers for student essays can be found in the online library catalogue. You can search for an essay by author name, title, or subject.
You can also search by University department. In the Omni catalogue advanced search box enter in the search filters: call number contains: ESS. And in Any Field select the topic or department. You can also filter your search by language ( any language; English; French .. )
In accordance with sections 29 and 30 of the Copyright Act (Exceptions for Educational Institutions, Libraries, Archives and Museums), you must complete a form provided at the Archives in order to obtain authorization to reproduce part of a student essay.
Graduate Theses
Since the 1st of July, 2013, theses and Master’s essays are submitted electronically and deposited online in the LUZoneUL research repository. You can search by author, title, subject or date. While the Archives continues to store and give access to theses and Master’s essays that were submitted and approved prior to June 30th, 2013, as of that date, we no longer receive printed copies for preservation.
Laurentian University students’ Graduate theses and essays (prior to 2013) are housed in the archives.
Start your search for a thesis in the online library catalogue. You can search for the thesis by author’s name, title, or subject.
You may also search using the title of the Master’s program. In the catalogue advanced search box enter in the search filters: call number contains: THE And in Any Field select the topic or program You can also filter your search by language ( any language; English; French .. )
For Master's essays use M. ESS. (M.spaceESS,) instead of THE
Rare Books
All rare books housed in the Archives are catalogued, and call numbers can be found in the online library catalogue.
In order to help better serve you, we require the full call number found in the catalogue listing (example: 92-3333 C44 ).
Reproduction of rare books may be restricted because of a publication's fragility. In such a case, the use of a camera may be permitted.
Reference Sources
This collection consists of Laurentian University publications such as the Laurentianna (yearbook) and the Gazette.
It also comprises finding aids for archival fonds from our holdings and other additional repositories.
We also conserve publications produced by Federal and Provincial government archives and publications related to our archival holdings. Call numbers for reference sources can be found in the online library catalogue.
Regional Collection
The regional collection includes books and publications on Northern Ontario.
All books and publications from this collection are catalogued, and call numbers can be found in the online library catalogue. Call numbers for books from the regional collection end with Reg (example: TD 171.5 C32 S92 2001 Reg.).
Vertical Files
As part of the Mining and Environment database, vertical files include copies of articles, article summaries, and papers.
All vertical files are catalogued, and call numbers can be found in the online library catalogue by selecting "Mining Environment Database" in the Laurentian Library menu.
Please note that, although each item is associated with a call number, the files are arranged alphabetically by title. Please ensure that you have the full title when you come to the Archives.
Policies & Procedures
Laurentian University archives are accessible to all. We do require that you make an appointment if you wish to access archival fonds which are housed in the Archives.
Archival fonds and the special collections housed in the Archives cannot be borrowed through Inter-Library Loan services or taken out of the Angus Gilbert Reading Room. Only in-house consultation is authorised.
Archives staff will provide assistance with research services, however we are unable to commit to more than three hours of our time for such research.
Note:
- You will be charged for postage, when applicable.
- There is no transmission of documents by fax.
- There is no transmission of documents by email.
Procedures and Costs for the Scanning of Photographs (PDF)
Procedures and policies for photocopies of archival documents (PDF)
Request for reproduction of archival material (PDF)
Use of a Camera by Researchers in the Archives
Rules and Registration Form (PDF)
Floor Plan in pdf format
Acquisition Policy
Related Sites
Other online sources of archival information include:
National
- Canadian Archival Information Network
- Aboriginal Heritage
- Library and Archives Canada
- Sharing Stories Digitization Initiative/aboriginal heritage (LAC)
Provincial
Northern Ontario
- City of Greater Sudbury Archives
- Centre d’Archives de la Grande Zone argileuse
- Archives Nipissing University and Canadore College
- Algoma Universty Archives
Legislation
- Copyright Act
- Exception for Educational Institutions, Libraries, Archives and Museum Regulations (P.C. 1999-1351, July 1999)
How to
FAQ
Archival Fonds
- What is an "archival record"?
An archival record is: recorded information, regardless of date, form or medium and of continuing value.
- What is a fonds?
A fonds is: The whole of the records, regardless of date, form or medium, created, received used and automatically accumulated by an individual or corporate body in the course, or in the performance of their activities or functions, constituting the integral, organic and recorded information of the body or the individual.
- What is a collection?
A collection is an artificial accumulation of documents of any provenance brought together on the basis of some common characteristic, e.g., way of acquisition, subject, language, medium, type of document, name of collector, to be treated for description purposes as a descriptive unit under a common title. Collectors may be those outside the archives who assembled the material, or may in some cases be an archival repository itself.
- I need to consult records from your archival fonds, can I just show up?
To access the archival fonds, an appointment is required prior to your visit. Access to and reference for archival materials are generally offered only on Thursdays and Fridays. You can contact us by telephone at: (705) 675-1151 ext. 3306 or by email at archives@laurentian.ca
- Do you have old copies of LU student newspapers?
Yes we do! Currently, we carry complete series and current issues of L'Orignal déchaîné and Lambda as well as other LU student newspapers. In addition, L'Orignal déchaîné and Lamba have been digitized and are available online.
- I live outside of the city. Can you send me archival documents by interlibrary loan?
Archival fonds and the special collections housed in the archives cannot be borrowed through Inter-Library Loan services or taken out of the Angus Gilbert Reading Room. Only in-house consultation is authorized.
- I am not able to go to the archives. Can you do the research for me?
Unfortunately, the archives staff cannot provide research services.
- Can I use my camera instead of photocopying or scanning the document?
It is possible under certain circumstances. When a book or document is too fragile to be photocopied or scanned, we suggest that you bring your camera and take pictures. However, you must fill out a special form and let us know that you are planning to take pictures. Please consult our policy on use of camera in the archives.
- I am looking for information on a family member, are there genealogical records at the archives?
The only documents in the archives that may contain pertinent genealogical information are those from the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee fonds. If you are enquiring about any other records or publications (census, microfilms of newspapers or books) pertaining to genealogical research, please refer to the online catalogue or Research Help desk or reference email.
Special Collections
- Do you have copies of previous exams that I can use to help study?
In March 2020, Senate directed the library to remove the previous exams database from the library website. The exams in the database were largely outdated and often failed to reflect the content or approach used in current courses. Senate instead encourages professors to share sample exams with their students on D2L or through other means.
- Can I use my camera instead of photocopying or scanning the document?
It is possible under certain circumstances such as when a book or document is too fragile to be photocopied or scanned, we suggest that you bring your camera and take pictures. However, you must fill out a special form and let us know that you are planning to take pictures and we will explain the policies and procedures.
- Can I just show up?
If you wish to access publications from the Special Collections (Regional, Faculty, Rare Books, Essays and Thesis), they are accessible during our regular business hours. No appointment is necessary.
- Can I borrow books from the Special Collections?
No. However, there is a self-serve photocopier in the Reading Room. The rules applying to the special collections are similar to the rest of the library, except that publications need to be consulted in the Reading Room. Exceptions may apply to our Rare Book collection, as they may be fragile and not conducive to scanning or photocopying.
- I need to access publications from the Special Collections, but I can’t go to the archives during your operating hours. Can I still consult these books?
YES. If you have a valid student card or LU library card, you can call us or send an email 24 hours ahead of time, and give us the title and call numbers of the books you need to consult, we will put them on reserve for you at borrower service desk (Maximum 5 books). NOTE: Only items from the 4th Year Honours’ Essays cannot be put on reserve. It also may not be possible to put some of the rare books on reserve, given their fragile state of preservation.
- Do you have old copies of LU student newspapers?
Yes we do! Currently, we carry complete series and current issues of L'Orignal déchaîné and Lambda as well as other LU student newspapers. In addition, L'Orignal déchaîné and Lamba have been digitized and are available online.
- Do you have theses from other universities?
No, we do not keep other universities’ graduate theses. We only keep the Laurentian University graduate theses in the archives.
- Do you have 4th Year Honour’s Essays from every department?
No, not every department. The 4th Year Honour’s Essays are sent to the archives on a voluntary basis from different departments.
- I live outside of the city. Can you send me books from the Special Collections by interlibrary loan?
Special Collections housed in the Angus Gilbert Reading Room cannot be borrowed through Inter-Library Loan services or taken out of the Angus Gilbert Reading Room. Only in-house consultation is permitted.
- I am not able to go to the Angus Gilbert Reading Room. Can you do the research for me?
Unfortunately, the staff cannot provide research services.
Contact Us
By mail
Archives
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON, Canada
P3E 2C6
By email
By fax
(705) 675-4877
By telephone
Archives Reception: (705) 675-1151 Extension 3306
In person
The Laurentian University Archives are located on the first floor of the J.N. Desmarais Library at the Laurentian University campus on Ramsey Lake Road in Sudbury, Ontario. We are situated in the heart of the Laurentian University campus just minutes away from one of Sudbury’s main arteries, Paris Street.
Those making their way by car will find several parking lots on campus. Those flying into the Greater Sudbury Airport will want to arrange for a shuttle or taxi.
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Directions By Car
From Highway 69 North (from Toronto)
- Take Highway 69 North to Sudbury, which becomes Regent Street
- Turn right onto Paris Street at the Paris and Regent intersection.
- Turn right on Ramsey Lake Road (where Science North is located).
- Turn right on University Road.
From Highway 17 East (from Ottawa)
- Take Highway 17 West towards North Bay and Sudbury.
- In Sudbury, take the “Kingsway,” which becomes Brady Street.
- Turn left on Paris Street
- Turn left on Ramsey Lake Road (where Science North is located).
- Turn right onto University Road
From Highway 17 West (From Sault Ste. Marie)
- Take Highway 17 East to Sudbury
- Exit at Long Lake Road
- Turn right at exit onto Regional Road 80 North
- Continue onto Regional Road 80 North, which becomes Paris Street
- Turn right on Ramsey Lake Road (where Science North is located).
- Turn right on University Road
From Highway 144 South (from Timmins)
- Take 144 South towards Sudbury
- Take the Big Nickel Road ramp
- Continue onto Regional Road 55 east which turns into Lorne Street.
- Turn right on Douglas Street which turns into Brady Street.
- Turn right on Paris Street
- Turn left on Ramsey Lake Road (where Science North is located)
- Turn right on University Road