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- A.P. Coleman: Geologist, Explorer (1852 – 1939) – Science, Art & DiscoveryThe exhibit is a thematic exploration of the life and work of a distinguished Canadian geologist and glaciologist. The early part of Dr. Coleman’s career was spent prospecting, mapping and charting ore deposits in Ontario on behalf of the Ontario Bureau of Mines, (notably in the Sudbury nickel region); for …The exhibit is a thematic exploration of the life and work of a distinguished Canadian geologist and glaciologist. The early part of Dr. Coleman’s career was spent prospecting, mapping and …Victoria University Library & Special Collections
- Directory of Loyalists' NamesPerhaps as many as 50 000 or more individuals were Loyalists - estimates range from 30,000 to over 100,000.Perhaps as many as 50 000 or more individuals were Loyalists - estimates range from 30,000 to over 100,000.United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada
- Window Shopping HistoryAn historical promenade along an ever-changing Dundas Street in the JunctionAn historical promenade along an ever-changing Dundas Street in the JunctionWest Toronto Junction Historical Society
- 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
- Manuscript FragmentsCollection of 190 pieces of vellum in Greek and Latin illustrating the history and development of handwriting from the 4th century until the end of the Middle Ages. Items 1-21 (which are Coptic in origin) illustrate the development of uncial writing from the beginning up to its decline in Egypt …Collection of 190 pieces of vellum in Greek and Latin illustrating the history and development of handwriting from the 4th century until the end of the Middle Ages. Items 1-21 …University of Toronto Libraries
- Medici Archive Project: Documentary Sources for the Arts and HumanitiesThis evaluation version of MAP's Documentary Sources database, developed by the Medici Archive Project and published on the web by the University of Toronto Libraries, currently describes 200 volumes of documents in the Medici Granducal Archive (Archivio Mediceo del Principato), with document records for approximately 10,000 letters and biographical records …This evaluation version of MAP's Documentary Sources database, developed by the Medici Archive Project and published on the web by the University of Toronto Libraries, currently describes 200 volumes of …University of Toronto Libraries
- Mexican Political Pamphlets, 1808-1832One of the most important research collections pertaining to the independence movement in Mexico, 1789-1828, compiled by the late Prof. James McKegney. The collection contains a bibliographic database of more than 11,000 citations and over 1,150 digital copies of pamphlets listed in the database. This database and the accompanying documents …One of the most important research collections pertaining to the independence movement in Mexico, 1789-1828, compiled by the late Prof. James McKegney. The collection contains a bibliographic database of more …University of Toronto Libraries
- Reed Patrons and PerformancesProfessional performers of all kinds in England and Wales toured to provincial towns, monasteries and private residences before 1642. The REED Patrons and Performances Web Site is a searchable database about professional performers on tour in the provinces – their patrons, the performance venues they used and the routes they …Professional performers of all kinds in England and Wales toured to provincial towns, monasteries and private residences before 1642. The REED Patrons and Performances Web Site is a searchable database …University of Toronto Libraries
- PollyclaveGeneralizable web-based multiple entry species identification key. Current Pollyclave databases: Carolinian trees, seed flora of La Perouse Bay, Ontario Ericaceae, Leaves (a teaching database of 21 vine and tree leaf types), and Phalaenopsis species. PollyClave can be used as a web interface for any DELTA-format polyclave database.Generalizable web-based multiple entry species identification key. Current Pollyclave databases: Carolinian trees, seed flora of La Perouse Bay, Ontario Ericaceae, Leaves (a teaching database of 21 vine and tree leaf …University of Toronto Libraries
- Toronto Korean Language NewspapersThis page contains two significant Toronto Korean-language newspapers: The Minjoong Shinmoon (Jan. 1982; Jan. 1989 - Mar. 1993) and The New Korea Times (May 1982 - May 2003). The collection features approximately 7,420 pages. This digitization project was an international collaborative project funded by the National Institute of Korean History.This page contains two significant Toronto Korean-language newspapers: The Minjoong Shinmoon (Jan. 1982; Jan. 1989 - Mar. 1993) and The New Korea Times (May 1982 - May 2003). The collection …University of Toronto Libraries
- Wenceslaus Hollar Digital CollectionThis digital collection features over 2500 of the prints of Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), a great master of the art of etching. The lion’s share of Hollar’s work was produced in and about his adopted England, but his artistic interest was broad ranging and the site also includes religious and historical …This digital collection features over 2500 of the prints of Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), a great master of the art of etching. The lion’s share of Hollar’s work was produced in …University of Toronto Libraries
- All aboard Toronto! Railways and the Growth of the CityThe role that railways have played in the history and development of Toronto is celebrated with a train tour, an online gallery and some interactive “fun and games.”The role that railways have played in the history and development of Toronto is celebrated with a train tour, an online gallery and some interactive “fun and games.”Toronto Public Library