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- Digital Historical Air Photos of Kitchener-Waterloo and Surrounding AreaIn October 2007, the University Map Library launched an archival air photo scanning project, where approximately 1500 historical air photos for the years 1930 and 1945-47 of Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding areas were scanned and saved electronically. These images have been digitized and are available for public viewing and downloading from …In October 2007, the University Map Library launched an archival air photo scanning project, where approximately 1500 historical air photos for the years 1930 and 1945-47 of Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding …Waterloo University Library
- Cambridge GalleriesCambridge Galleries' policy of collecting contemporary Canadian fibre art was established in 1986 to reflect upon Cambridge's historical connection to the textile industry as well as looking to the future, to new and innovative concepts in art-making. Acquisitions have been supported by annual fundraising events, acquisition grants from the Ontario …Cambridge Galleries' policy of collecting contemporary Canadian fibre art was established in 1986 to reflect upon Cambridge's historical connection to the textile industry as well as looking to the future, …Region of Waterloo Library
- Royal Canadian Henley Regatta DatabaseTo celebrate 100 years of rowing in St. Catharines, the St. Catharines Public Library developed the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta Database. The database has three components: trophies, race results and historical programs.To celebrate 100 years of rowing in St. Catharines, the St. Catharines Public Library developed the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta Database. The database has three components: trophies, race results and …St. Catharines Public Library
- Canadian History in Vintage PostcardsHighlighting in vintage postcards the history of towns and townships in the greater Lake Nipissing and Lake Temagami areas of Northern Ontario, Canada, including the Nipissing District and portions of the Parry Sound District in the “Blue Sky Region.”Highlighting in vintage postcards the history of towns and townships in the greater Lake Nipissing and Lake Temagami areas of Northern Ontario, Canada, including the Nipissing District and portions of …Temagami First Nation Public Library
- Tweedsmuir History BooksThe Wellington County Tweedsmuir history books are an informative resource for local history that has in the past been overlooked by researchers, historians and genealogists. Access to this important research tool has been limited to viewing the original books or microfilm of the books in an archive or library setting...until …The Wellington County Tweedsmuir history books are an informative resource for local history that has in the past been overlooked by researchers, historians and genealogists. Access to this important research …Wellington County Museum & Archives
- Virginia and Co. An exhibition for Virginia Woolf's 125th BirthdayVirginia Woolf (Jan. 25, 1882 – March 28, 1941) was one of the most influential writers of her day and continues to fire the popular imagination.Virginia Woolf (Jan. 25, 1882 – March 28, 1941) was one of the most influential writers of her day and continues to fire the popular imagination.Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- George Baxter (1804-1867): A Bicentenary Exhibition of Prints and IllustrationsGeorge Baxter said of his prints, "while their artistic beauty may procure for them a place in the Royal palaces throughout Europe, the prices at which they are retailed introduces them to the humblest cottages."George Baxter said of his prints, "while their artistic beauty may procure for them a place in the Royal palaces throughout Europe, the prices at which they are retailed introduces …Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Celebrating Memory and Mission: John Wesley at 300Books exhibited are from the Wesleyana Special Collection of Victoria University.Books exhibited are from the Wesleyana Special Collection of Victoria University.Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- A century of women in residence at VicThis exhibition was mounted to commemorate the centenary of Annesley Hall at Victoria UniversityThis exhibition was mounted to commemorate the centenary of Annesley Hall at Victoria UniversityVictoria University Library & Special Collections
- Rural History at GuelphResearch in rural history at the University of Guelph aims to transcend simplified views and distortions about the past. Guelph’s historians and their colleagues seek to understand rural men and women, families and communities from their own viewpoints, as they sought to shape themselves and their society. Rural history here …Research in rural history at the University of Guelph aims to transcend simplified views and distortions about the past. Guelph’s historians and their colleagues seek to understand rural men and …University of Guelph Library
- L.W. Conolly Theatre Archives Set ModelsNormally, three-dimensional architectural scale models, also known as maquettes, would not be part of a typical theatre archives. But, because of the unique way that L.W. Conolly, many faculty in theatre studies, and the University Library "rescued" some theatre collections commencing in the 1980s, more than 125 small models were …Normally, three-dimensional architectural scale models, also known as maquettes, would not be part of a typical theatre archives. But, because of the unique way that L.W. Conolly, many faculty in …University of Guelph Library
- Barren Lands: J.B. Tyrell's Expeditions for the Geological Survey of CanadaThis site documents two exploratory surveys of the Barren Lands region west of Hudson Bay, in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the area now known as Nunavut. Drawing on materials from the J.B. Tyrrell, James Tyrrell and related collections at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, it …This site documents two exploratory surveys of the Barren Lands region west of Hudson Bay, in northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan and the area now known as Nunavut. Drawing on materials …University of Toronto Libraries
- Books OnlineBooks Online are books that have been digitized, from the University of Toronto Libraries. They are freely available online and out-of-copyright. The full text of these books can be searched, and they are also listed in our catalogue.Books Online are books that have been digitized, from the University of Toronto Libraries. They are freely available online and out-of-copyright. The full text of these books can be searched, …University of Toronto Libraries
- Canadian Poetry and PoetsPoetry, biographies, and bibliographies of more than seventy Canadian poets. Also provides information about literary events and awards, Canadian poetry journals and magazines, other poetry sites, and other related resources.Poetry, biographies, and bibliographies of more than seventy Canadian poets. Also provides information about literary events and awards, Canadian poetry journals and magazines, other poetry sites, and other related resources.University of Toronto Libraries
- Canadian Printer and PublisherThis site contains the first 20 years of the most significant Canadian trade journal documenting the history of the printing and publishing industry.This site contains the first 20 years of the most significant Canadian trade journal documenting the history of the printing and publishing industry.University of Toronto Libraries
- Champlain SocietyEighty three of the Champlain Society's most important volumes (more than 41,000 printed pages) dealing with exploration and discovery over three centuries. It includes first-hand accounts of Samuel de Champlain's voyages in New France as well as the diary from Sir John Franklin's first land expedition to the Arctic, 1819-22.Eighty three of the Champlain Society's most important volumes (more than 41,000 printed pages) dealing with exploration and discovery over three centuries. It includes first-hand accounts of Samuel de Champlain's …University of Toronto Libraries
- Discovery and Early Development of Insulin, 1920-1925This site documents the initial period of the discovery and development of insulin, 1920-1925, here at the University of Toronto. It presents over seven thousand page images reproducing original documents ranging from laboratory notebooks and charts, correspondence, writings, and published papers to photographs, awards, clippings, scrapbooks, printed ephemera and artifacts.This site documents the initial period of the discovery and development of insulin, 1920-1925, here at the University of Toronto. It presents over seven thousand page images reproducing original documents …University of Toronto Libraries
- FADIS Fine Arts Digital Imaging SystemFADIS (Fine Art Digital Imaging System) is a fine art and architecture repository and teaching tool of 30,000 digital images, videos and audio files with accompanying meta data for private study and research. Courseware tools include the creation of lecture carousels with image notes, multiple image display options for in …FADIS (Fine Art Digital Imaging System) is a fine art and architecture repository and teaching tool of 30,000 digital images, videos and audio files with accompanying meta data for private …University of Toronto Libraries
- G8 Information CentreG7/8 summit and ministerial meeting documents from 1975 to present; G7-related news articles; G7/8-related scholarly articles. Developed together with the University of Toronto G8 Research Group, under the direction of Prof. John Kirton.G7/8 summit and ministerial meeting documents from 1975 to present; G7-related news articles; G7/8-related scholarly articles. Developed together with the University of Toronto G8 Research Group, under the direction of …University of Toronto Libraries
- Lexicons of Early Modern EnglishLEME searches and displays word-entries from monolingual English dictionaries, bilingual lexicons, technical vocabularies, and other encyclopedic-lexical works, 1480-1702. Texts of word-entries whose headword (source) or explanation (target) language is English tell us what speakers of English thought about their tongue in the period. Edited by Prof. Ian Lancashire, this publication …LEME searches and displays word-entries from monolingual English dictionaries, bilingual lexicons, technical vocabularies, and other encyclopedic-lexical works, 1480-1702. Texts of word-entries whose headword (source) or explanation (target) language is English …University of Toronto Libraries