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Copyright © Saskatchewan Genealogical Society Last Updated: November 25, 2009 |
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New Online Database: Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead The following announcement was written by Library and Archives Canada: Through this online database, researchers can access references to the service files in the Department of National Defence Fonds (RG 24) for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who lost their lives during this conflict. Over 1,159,000 men and women served in the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War (1939-1945) and 44,093 people lost their lives. The database is available at: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/war-dead/index-e.html Library and Archives Canada gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, without which this project would not have been possible. The contributions of many LAC staff were instrumental in the success of this project, and their efforts are much appreciated. For full press release, see http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/whats-new/013-356-e.html |
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New wiki adds branches to family tree research Chinese-Canadian history available on VPL web pages Chinese-Canadians searching for their roots in this country have had a tough time. Now a new wiki will help Chinese-Canadians, and others, research their ancestors and tell their stories. The Vancouver Public Library and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) have partnered to sponsor the Chinese-Canadian history wiki, a collection of web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content. The wiki is at http://ccgwiki.vpl.ca/ |
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Post-1930 Homestead Records Linda Putz, Chief Archivist, Records Processing Unit and Descriptive Standards Officer of the Saskatchewan Archives Board advised recently on the progress of the indexing of the remaining homestead records. "To date a total of 30,901 entries have been made from information in the records. Working our way east to west, descriptions have been completed for records up to range 9-W3. There are twenty-one ranges to go and approximately 3/4 of the work on physically foldering and rehousing the records has taken place. As we head into the autumn we hope to dedicate more time to the project as we realize how anticipated the availability of this important resource is to your members and other researchers. We are also preparing additional background information on the government agencies responsible for the creation of these records as well as resource notes on what is typically found in the post-1930 record. This will be made available on the website at the conclusion of the Project." |
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Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Moved Vital Statistics has joined Information Services Corporation (ISC) to serve you better. Effective October 14, 2008, their new office address is:
Regina, Saskatchewan S4R 8H2 This transfer will leverage ISC’s significant registry and conversion expertise to modernize the records management system, improve record security and provide customers with enhanced access to the Vital Statistics registry services. Their goal is to make this a seamless transition, with the process remaining as easy for their customers as possible. ISC is working closely with customers and Vital Statistics employees who have expertise in this area to ensure the current and future needs of the registry are met. If you have any questions related to the transfer, please contact our Customer Support Team at ask@isc.ca or toll free at 1-866-275-4721. |
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Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is pleased to announce the launch of: In Quarantine: Life and Death on Grosse Île, 1832-1937 A project funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage through its Canadian Culture Online Program. Featuring a variety of documents preserved and digitized by LAC, such as lists of births and deaths at sea, hospital registers, journals, letters, photographs and maps, this virtual exhibition tells the story not only of the quarantine station, but also of the individuals who experienced life on the island. The contributions of many LAC staff were instrumental in the success of this project, and their efforts are much appreciated. LAC also wishes to thank Parks Canada for its participation and full cooperation in the creation of this virtual exhibition. Immigrants to Canada (Online database). |
Library and Archives Canada Connects Canadians to their Irish roots: New Genealogical Records Available Online
(Ottawa) December 22, 2008 — Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce that its partner, the National Archives of Ireland, has launched the next important phase of an online census research tool for the Irish counties of Antrim, Kerry, and Down for 1911. The census records for all counties for 1911 and for 1901 will be made available online throughout 2009. Library and Archives Canada signed an agreement with the National Archives of Ireland in December 2005 and the two institutions have been working to make the censuses of Ireland for 1901 and 1911 accessible online, free of charge. Library and Archives Canada’s contribution included digitizing microfilm reels, linking images to the database and making the records searchable by name. “With 70 million Irish diaspora around the world, and up to one-fifth of Canadians claiming Irish heritage, this project will connect even more people to their historical roots,” stated Ian E. Wilson, Librarian and Archivist of Canada. Making these records accessible online will give genealogists and historians around the world the chance to explore the age, occupation, religion and marital status of individuals. It will also allow research on Irish society of the early 20th century. The National Archives of Ireland have provided vibrant historical essays on topics such as social life, government, sport and religion and photographs depicting life in Ireland in 1911. Library and Archives Canada and the National Archives of Ireland collaborated on other projects including the popular website The Shamrock and the Maple Leaf: Irish-Canadian Documentary Heritage at Library and Archives Canada and two Irish studies symposia were held in Ottawa in 2006 and 2008. There will be additional phases added to the census online in the coming year. To visit the Irish Census Online and the virtual exhibition on life in Ireland in 1911, please, go to: www.census.nationalarchives.ie (in English only). For more information or for information on Library and Archives Canada and the National Archives of Ireland's partnership, please visit The Shamrock and the Maple Leaf at: www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/ireland/. |
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Library and Archives Canada is pleased to announce that the following pages of the Canadian Genealogy Centre web site have been recently updated: Abbreviations used in French records, Bibliography, Canadian Forces after 1918 (including Second World War), Criminal Records, Divorce, Events, First World War, Genealogical Societies, Irish, Jewish, Newspapers, North West Mounted Police, Notarial Records, Provincial and territorial Archives, Provincial land records, Reference Sites. For most of the pages, the updates are for typos, broken links and change of wording. However, please note that the First World War and Canadian Froces after 1918 pages now include contact information for armed forces of other countries. Also, the search help page for the CEF database has been updated regarding the instructions on how to order a copy of a complete file. Library and Archives Canada is also pleased to announce that the guide Researching Your Aboriginal Ancestry at Library and Archives Canada has been entirely revised and is now available in html and pdf format. Updates include a section about records for the French Regime, revised web links and more book titles in the bibliography. |