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Subject Guide - Genealogy & History
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Local Resources |
 Family
Tree Trackers
Family Tree Trackers is an informal and fun way to learn more
about the fascinating field of genealogy. Each meeting starts
with a 30 minute educational presentation and is followed by
time for participants to share resources, stories and ideas.
Meeting information:
Ongoing Weekly & Monthly Adult Programs | More info on
their website:
http://familytreetrackers.weebly.com/
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Genealogy Pathfinders
Beginning a genealogical research project? Not sure where to begin? Try
these pathfinders to find out what information is available at the
Strathcona County Library, in the Edmonton Public Library collection,
and from Library & Archives Canada:
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From Our Files:
Obituaries - How To Find Them
Finding obituaries in electronic newspaper archives can be tricky. Find out how from our Frequently Asked
Questions.
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 Maps: What's in
our map collection? We carry maps of local,
provincial, national, & historical interest.
Our maps are all in our catalogue.
Use the
subject "Map Collection" to find them.
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Databases |
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Academic
Search Elite
- find articles from academic sources on many subjects. |
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Ancestry Library Edition [IN LIBRARY ONLY]
- search census records, military records, and more.
This product is available in the library only; ask at
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AtoZ Maps Online - Current and historical maps. |
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World Book Online - Atlas info, charts, animations, articles and
related web links from the electronic version of World Book
encyclopedia. Material suitable for all ages. |
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our complete list of databases |
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E-Books |
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Magazines |
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Find more
on these subjects:
Search our whole digital magazine collection |
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Canadiana.org
- Search for digital historical information from archives,
libraries and museums across the country. Includes photos,
videos, audio recordings, scrapbooks, online exhibitions, and
more.
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Canadian Encyclopedia - This free resource,
provided by the Government of Canada, is an excellent
starting point for research on Canadian history,
geography, and culture.
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Canadian Genealogy Centre - Library & Archives Canada
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The starting place for genealogical research in the collections
of Library & Archives Canada. Find passenger lists, historical
census information, military records, and much more.
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online - This
free resource, provided by the Government of Canada,
contains biographies of hundreds of people from Canadian
history.
Contains entries for people who died before 1930.
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Our Future, Our Past
- The Alberta Heritage Digitization Project (AHDP) is a place to
access many Albertan historical materials in digital format.
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Peel's Prairie Provinces -
The University of Alberta's collection of digital historical
information includes local postcards and photographs, early
newspapers, and Henderson's Directories for many Alberta cities.
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View all links in category:
Genealogy |
History
Subcategories:
Local |
Canada |
World Genealogy |
World History |
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