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Addresses for historical research in North America and Canada

Information guide No.4

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This guide provides a curated list of addresses of key research institutions, archives, libraries and museums in North America and Canada that hold records relating to maritime, genealogical and historical research.

USA

Canada

Online resources

Library and Archives Canada preserves and makes accessible the documentary heritage of Canada.Website
Hosts several projects to index Canadian censuses.Website
Alberta Family Histories Society, the genealogical resources section contains useful data organised by geographical staring pointsWebsite
Maritime History Archive - the crew lists (also called crew agreements) and logbooks for voyages terminating in the years 1863-1938 are indexed and can be searched online. The crew agreements for the years 1951-1976 have not been indexed.Website

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Researchers should check availability, accessibility and opening times with the repositories listed before making a personal visit. 

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