History
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Government Documents in History
In the Government Documents area on the 2nd Floor of the Central branch library, you can find fascinating history resources such as :
The Bank of Canada: an illustrated history
Normandy, 1944: the Canadian summer
Canada and the battle of Vimy Ridge
A history of the vote in Canada
Magazine, Newspaper, Encyclopedia & Journal Articles
Use Information Databases to search thousands of current and expert articles on your topic at one time.
American History
American Revolution
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: American Revolution
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Type in American Revolution for concise historical overview of this time in American history.
World Book Encyclopedia
Type in American Revolution in the search window to retrieve numerous articles on this topic.
The American Heritage Encyclopedia of American History
Look up Revolution, American for information.
The Oxford Companion to United States History
A chronological account is listed under Revolution, American.
Searching for Books?
Books about the American Revolution
Books about George Washington
Books about Thomas Jefferson
Books about John Adams
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Audio books about the American Revolution
DVD biographies of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Type your subject in the ‘Search by Name’ field
- Choose from among the results listed.
Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
- Search in "Advanced Search"
- Search for "Full Text" and "Peer Reviewed", only
- Search term: American Revolution
- Type "American Revolution" in the search box
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Library of Congress guide to the American Revolution
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with the American Revolution, including manuscripts, broadsides, government documents, books, and maps. This guide compiles links to digital materials related to the American Revolution that are available throughout the Library of Congress Web site.
Liberty! The American Revolution (PBS television program)
LIBERTY! The American Revolution is a dramatic documentary about the birth of the American Republic and the struggle of a loosely connected group of states to become a nation. This award-winning PBS series brings the people, events and ideas of the revolution to life through military reenactments and dramatic recreations.
The Charters of Freedom (U.S. National Archives exhibit)
The American Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights have tried to guarantee the rights and freedoms of Americans for over 200 years. The United States National Archives web site reveals the dramatic events which led to the creation of these historic documents in the 18th century and their impact on the course of world history.
Mount Vernon (Virginia estate of George Washington)
For 150 years, Mount Vernon has existed as the national monument to the United States’ first president. Today, roughly 500 acres of this historic estate have been preserved 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., on the banks of the Potomac River.
Civil Rights
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books? 
World Book Online Search for "Civil Rights"
Books about American civil rights workers
Books about civil rights of African Americans
Books about the history of the civil rights movement in the United States
Searching for Audiovisual material?
DVDs about the civil rights movement in the United States
Music from the civil rights movement
Words From the Frontlines: Excerpts from the Great Speeches of Malcolm X
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Suggested search terms: Civil Rights -- United States -- History; Civil Rights -- History; African Americans -- Civil Rights -- History; Civil Rights Movements
Also try Discovering Collection or the Biography in Context
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Civil Rights Digital Library
Detailed information on people, places, and events of the civil rights movement as well as an archival collection of relevant documents, photos, videos, and sound recordings.
Civil Rights Movement Veterans
Includes a detailed history, a time line of events, and firsthand accounts of participants in the civil rights movement.
CongressLink: Civil Rights Act of 1964
Read about the history of the Civil Rights Act and the impact it had.
Feminism
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books? 
World Book Online
Search for "Feminism" or "Women's Movement".
Searching for Books?
Biographies of American feminists
Books about the history of feminism in the United States
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Videos about the history of feminism
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Try an advanced search for "Feminism" and "History" as Subject
Terms, and "United States" as All Text - Other suggested search terms: Women's Rights Movement; Women's Rights -- History; Women's Rights -- United States
Also try: Discovering Collection or Biography in Context
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Visit the Central Branch for microfilmed copies of the feminist magazine Ms. dating back to 1972, and microfilmed copies of the New York Times published during the feminist movement.
Recommended Websites
Documents From the Women's Liberation Movement
An online archive of documents from Duke University related to the origins of the Women's Liberation Movement in the United States.
The Feminist Chronicles, 1958-1993
Read excerpts from the book by Toni Carabillo, Judith Meuli, and June Bundy Csida including a detailed time line of the feminist movement in the United States.
The National Organization for Women
NOW is the largest feminist organization in the United States. Learn about the history of the organization, the role it played in the feminist movement, and the issues that are facing women today.
National Women's History Museum's CyberMuseum
Online exhibits about the history of women in the United States including the Progressive Era, the suffrage movement, and women reform leaders.
Living the Legacy: The Women's Rights Movement 1848-1998
Learn about the history of the Women's Rights Movement and explore a detailed time line of key events.
Prohibition
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
Search the following online reference encyclopedias using keyw
ords such as Prohibition, and Prohibition Party, Temperance movement and Mafia.
Encyclopedia.com
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
World Book Encyclopedia
Searching for Books?
Books about Prohibition
Books and materials on Prohibition in Canada
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Movies about Prohibition or Gangsters
Videos about Prohibition
Books, movies and videos about Al Capone
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
Biography in Context
Type in names of prominent Americans from Prohibition era such as Al Capone, or Eliot Ness.
- Click on advanced search.
- Type in "Prohibition and Depression and United States" in the select a field box.
- Click on search.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Prohibitionrepeal.com
Uses archival photos and text to lavishly illustrate this period in American history. It covers the history, legacy, alcohol industry responsibility, and legislative information about Prohibition.
The Mafia During Prohibition
Wikipedia offers a quick overview of the Mafia’s growth during Prohibition, with references provided.
Prohibition in the United States
Wikipedia provides a brief, yet concise overview of the Prohibition years in the United States.
Watergate
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
World Book Encyclopedia
In addition to a search feature to locate topics, this online version of the World Book Encyclopedia guides the student on how to organize a research project and includes a biography feature to locate persons of interest.
In the Search window, type in keywords such as,
- Watergate affair
- Richard Nixon
- Carl Bernstein
- Bob Woodward
to obtain essays and historical perspectives on this topic.
Searching for Books?
Books about the Watergate Affair, 1972-1974
Books about U.S. President Richard M. Nixon
Books by or about American journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward
Books about ex-FBI agent Mark Felt (Deep Throat)
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Movies about Watergate
Original Frost/Nixon interviews
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
Biography in Context
Type in person’s name to obtain concise biographical information and illustrations.
- Click on advanced search.
- Type in Watergate Affair, or names of prominent Americans involved in this political scandal.
- Click on search.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Washington Post ‘Watergate’ archives
A special report website that is an archive of the Washington Post coverage of this tumultuous point in American history.
Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
A virtual archive on the life and times of this U.S. President, with a section dedicated to an overview of Watergate.
Canadian History
Recommended Websites
General
Canada in the Making
This site has been designed for students and teachers of Canadian studies, history and law, but will also be useful to researchers and anyone else interested in Canada's past. It includes: Pioneers and Immigrants; Canada's political history; First Nations history. Use the Site Map and Site Index to find lots of great information and illustrations
Canadian Encyclopedia
A comprehensive and authoritative source on all things Canadian. There are special sections for a "Timeline of Canadian History" and "100 Greatest Events in Canadian History". This site can be searched by Keyword or through the Subject Index. Historica presents this site free of charge to all Canadians and to interested users around the world.
Canadian Information by Subject - Canadian History
THE definitive list of Internet resources compiled by Library and Archives Canada
Exploration: the fur trade and Hudson's Bay Company
This site is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the oldest and largest company in Canadian history: Hudson's Bay Company. Check out the Personalities section for biographies of explorers.
Great Canadian Mysteries
Find out about historical cold cases including sections on the Donnellys and the black slave Angelique who was accused of burning down Montreal.
Histor!ca
Discover the richness of Canada's history.
Historical censuses 1665 to 1871
Electronic version of 'Censuses of Canada, 1665 to 1871, Statistics of Canada, Volume IV’ was printed in Ottawa in 1876. This volume contains about 350 statistical tables on the social and economic conditions of Canada from 98 Censuses of the earliest settlements to Confederation in 1867 and on to 1871. The sidebar links to nine sections: eras in Canadian history from early exploration to 1871, the population of Aboriginal peoples, and finally, the Place names of localities by province, arranged according to the year they're first mentioned in the Censuses.
Historical maps of Canada
A Canadian Geographic site with many great historical maps of Canada
Historical Statistics of Canada
Must have Excel to open this online version of the 1983 edition of Statistics Canada's Historical Statistics of Canada. 1088 statistical tables concerning social conditions in Canada 1867 - mid 1970s
History of Canada (Wikipedia)
Online history of Canada
Library and Archives Canada
This website provides access to the collections and services of the national archives and national library of Canada. Select "Browse Selected Topics" from menu on the left side of the page. And don't miss "More topics ..."
Ontario History Quest
Ontario History Quest is a student learning resource dedicated to discovering Ontario's history - its people, their dreams, struggles and achievements.
Framing Canada: a photographic image
Featuring photographs from various public and private collections, Framing Canada: A Photographic Memory presents a searchable database of digitized photographic images from 1843 to the mid-20th century. Produced by Library and Archives Canada.
Images Canada
Images Canada provides central search access to the thousands of images held on the websites of participating Canadian cultural institutions.
Biographies
Canadian Information by Subject : BIOGRAPHY
Search this National Library of Canada website under the alphabetic listing for Biography where there are numerous sources of information on notable Canadians from many fields of endeavour, through historic and contemporary time periods.
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Explore the history of Canada's inhabitants and their culture through this online resource which includes persons who died between the years 1000 and 1930. This major research project is produced by the University of Toronto and the Universite Laval.
heroines.ca : a Guide to Women in Canadian History
Includes individual and some group biographies of Canadian women in all fields of endeavour, as well as covering topics such as stamps, statues, historic sites, 'This month in Herstory' (significant dates), films and videos, etc.
Canadian Women and World War II
Searching for Reference Books?
Canadian Encyclopedia: “Wartime Home Front”
Searching for Books?
Books about the Canadian Women’s Corps
Biographies of Canadian War Brides
Books about Canadian women, 1939-1945 – Home and abroad
Other titles
Equal to the Challenge: an anthology of Women’s Experiences during World War II
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
CBCA or Canadian Reference Centre
- Use the “advanced search” button
- Try “Canadian” or “Canada”, “women “,”world war II”, or “second world war”
Here are links to 2 great articles in CBCA and in the Canadian Reference Centre.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
There are microfilmed copies of Chatelaine Magazine and the London Free Press, published during the war, located at the Central Library. These are an excellent primary source of material for your research.
Recommended Websites
On Every Front: Canadian Women in the Second World War
National Film Board
Film excerpts, photo archives and an article by a specialist
“One Hundred Years of Labour Force” in Canadian Social Trends – Summer 2000
English French Relations
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: French Canadian Nationalism
Searching for Books?
Books about the Bloc Quebecois
Books about French Canadian Nationalism
Books about the Meech Lake Accord
Books about the Parti Quebecois
Books about Réne Lévesque
Books about the Quebec Referendum
Searching for Audiovisual material?
CBC documentary on the Referendum (DVD)
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Click on advanced search
- Try Quebec AND Separatism or Quebec AND Referendum or Bloc Quebecois
- Look at the list of suggested topics at the top of the page to further refine your search
- Limit to “full-text documents only”
- On the results screen, use the tabs labeled scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers to see results from these sources
Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
- Search for any of the related topics – e.g. Quebec Separatism
- Use the tabs across the top of the screen to see results from these sources
Also try Canadian Reference Centre
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
"Speaking Out: Quebec's Debate over Language Laws" from CBC
Explorers
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Exploration
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Henry Kelsey
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Champlain
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Arctic shores
Encyclopedia of Exploration
Historical Atlas of Canada:Canada’s history illustrated with original maps
Searching for Books?
Books about Canada - discovery and exploration
Books about Canada social life and customs to 1763
Books about explorers in Canada
Books about explorers’ biographies
Books about the Northwest Passage
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Movies about the discovery and exploration of Canada
Movies about the early fur trade in Canada
Movies about the “coureurs des bois”
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Click on basic search
- Type Explorers
- Click on search
- Choose World History
- Click on Canadian History
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Full Circle First Contact: Vikings and Skraelings in Newfoundland and Labrador
An exhibit of the Newfoundland Museum
Pathfinders & Passageways: The Exploration of Canada
From Library and Archives Canada
First Nations
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books? 
Canadian Encyclopedia: Native Peoples
Canadian Encyclopedia: Native Tribes
Canadian Encyclopedia: Material Culture
UXL Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Searching for Books?
Books about First Nation History
Books about Residential Schools
Books about First Nation and Government Relations
Books about First Nation Spirituality, Folklore, Myths and Legends
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Videos about First Nations history
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Aborginal Canada Portal
Created by the Government of Canada, this is a gateway to First Nations, Métis and Inuit online resources and government programs and services.
First Nations - Wikipedia
The online encyclopedia's entry for Native people in Canada. Includes a list of First Nations communities and a list of Canadian place names of Native origin. Links to the Report on the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. See also Wikipedia's entry for Indigenous Peoples.
First Peoples of Canada
This virtual exhibition looks at some facets of the history of Canada's Aboriginal peoples, underlining their fight for cultural survival and indicating the wealth of their modern-day contributions. It is based largely on information and artifacts presented in the First Peoples Hall of the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Native Women's Association of Canada
This Association is considered to be the national voice representing aboriginal women in Canada.
Native Drums
A website that is dedicated the culture and music of Native Canadians.
Land Claims
Canada in the Making
Provides a history of Canada’s First Nations with a timeline of treaties.
Indian Claims Commission
The commission is an independent and impartial group that looks at land claims. There are useful links to other government departments and First Nation Organizations.
National Aboriginal Document Database
The information found on this site can be used for research projects such as documenting land claims, or for studying independent Statutes and Acts, Treaties and Court Decisions.
Great Depression
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: The Great Depression 
Searching for Books?
Books about the Great Depression in Canada
Searching for Audiovisual material?
CBC Clip: On to Ottawa, June 1935
CBC Clip: Devastating Dry Spells: Drought on the Prairies, 1936
Videos about the Great Depression
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Click on Topics tab and type in “Great Depression Canada” as keywords.
- Click on view documents under the following topics, “Great Depression” AND “Canadian History” or “Canada (location) AND “Great Depression”.
Canada’s Heritage from 1844 (The Globe and Mail)
For first-hand news reports on specific events – e.g. the Stock Market Crash of October 24-29, 1929.
Immigration
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
Canadian Encyclopedia Online: You will find articles by searching on your 
topic. Sample searches are“Immigration”, “Immigration Policy”, or “War Brides” . To find the history of a specific group of peoples in Canada, type in the name of that group (ex. “Albanians” or type in “Ethnic Groups” to see a complete list of all the articles related to people of different ethnic backgrounds in Canada.
Encyclopedia of Canada’s Peoples
An online encyclopedia maintained by a group of universities and libararies in Canada with detailed information about every ethnic group in Canada, including arrival and settlement.
Historical Statistics of Canada, 1965 edition
Historical Statistics of Canada, 1983 edition
Searching for Books?
For books about specific ethnic groups, try a Keyword search with the words “Portuguese and Canada” or “Poles and Canada”, etc.
Books and videos about the history of immigration to Canada
Books and videos about immigrant experiences: in history and modern times
Books about Barnardo children
Books about War Brides
Other titles
Pier 21: an illustrated history of Canada’s gateway
Grosse Ile: gateway to Canada, 1832 - 1937
The Role of Transportation in Canadian Immigration 1900-2000
Searching for Audiovisual material?
CBC News in Review, May 2008
A Scattering of Seeds: the creation of Canada a 13 vol. DVD series covering the following groups: Russians, Irish, Chinese, Mennonites, Blacks, Acadians, Italians, Japanese, Germans, East Indians, Ukrainians, French, Scottish
Walk a mile: the immigrant experience in Canada a 4 vol. DVD series
Nobody’s child: Canada’s home children
Strong hearts, steady hands: the Portuguese destiny in Canada
Searching for historical statistics and maps?
Statistics Canada is the government departments that collects, analyzes and creates reports based on statistics gathered from the census, surveys and other methods. Find information at the following,
Statistics Canada: Ethnic Diversity and Immigration
Canadian Social Trends: Immigration, diversity and language.
Canadian Social Trends are excellent articles with statistics and maps. Some focus on a specific group, ex. “Blacks in Canada: A long history”.
Longitudinal survey of immigrants to Canada: a portrait of early settlement experiences 2005
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)
- Select the advanced tab
- Type in Canada, Immigration, History in each of the search boxes and select "subject" from each drop down beside each search box you have entered these into.
- Click on "Search".
Recommended Websites
A Hundred Years of Immigration to Canada: a Chronology Focusing on Refugees and Discrimination
This website by the Canadian Council for Refugees consists of : Part 1 (1900-1949) and Part 2 (1950-1999) .
Canada’s Immigration Museum
As well as being a museum site, there is also a brief history of Pier 21 as an important landing place for ships coming to Canada.
Japanese Canadian Internment
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Japanese Canadians
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Prejudice and Discrimination
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Internment
Searching for Books?
Books about the evacuation and relocation of Japanese Canadians
Books with the personal stories and memoirs of Japanese Canadians who were relocated
Books about the history of civil rights in Canada for Japanese Canadians
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Movies about the evacuation and relocation of Japanese Canadians
CBC-TV News in Review: September 2003 - The Asahi Baseball Team remembered
Searching for Magazine, Newspaper and Journal Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Click on advanced search.
- Type in JAPANESE -- Canada -- Evacuation & relocation, 1942-1945 and choose SU subject terms in the select a field box.
- Click on search.
- Click on Advanced to do an advanced search.
- Try these search phrases "Japanese Canadians" AND "World War II" or "Japanese Canadians" AND "Reparations"
- Limit to “full-text documents only” .
- On the results screen use the tabs labeled scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers to see results from those sources.
Also try
Canada’s Heritage from 1844 (the Globe and Mail)
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
5 Generations: a virtual history of Japanese Canadians
Information about the Internment camps, prairie camps, Ontario work camps and the resettlement “east of the Rockies” initiative. There are also recordings of Japanese Canadians describing their experiences during WWII.
Japanese Canadian Timeline
A detailed timeline of events that includes the specific laws and orders that the Canadian government used to support the Japanese Canadian internment and resettlement during WWII.
Multicultural Canada: an encyclopedia of Canada’s peoples
Select "Japanese"to find information on the background and context for the Japanese internment policy of World War II.
National Association of Japanese Canadians: Japanese Canadians Then and Now
National Film Board: Enemy Alien
Enemy Alien is one of several documentaries the NFB has made about the internment.
The Politics of Racism
The history of the internment of Japanese Canadians.
Relocation to Redress: The internment of the Japanese Canadians (CBC archives)
This website has video footage and photographs, information and interviews as well as related websites for more information.
Prime Ministers
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
Canadian Encyclopedia: The Prime Ministers of Canada
For information about an individual prime minister, type in his or her name and the word biography.
World Book Online Student: Search on "Prime Ministers of Canada".
Searching for Books? 
Biographies of Canadian Prime Ministers
Books about Canadian Prime Ministers
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Click on Advanced Search
- Type in Prime Ministers and Biography and then limit search by location - Canada.
- Type in Prime Ministers Canada biography in search box.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Prime Minister of Canada: Canada’s Prime Ministers
Riel Rebellion
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Louis Riel
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Metis
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Northwest Rebellion
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Red River Rebellion
Dictionary of Canadian Biography: Louis Riel
Dictionary of Canadian Biography: Gabriel Dumont
Dictionary of Canadian Biography: Sir Frederick Dobson Middleton
Searching for Books?
Books about the Red River Rebellion
Books about The Riel Rebellion
Books by Louis Riel
Searching for Audiovisual material?
The great possibility:Louis Riel & the Metis resistance
Spirit of the strings Music of the Metis
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Do a basic search for “Louis Riel”
- Then choose Louis Riel from the Subject headings list.
- Click search.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Resources for Aboriginal Studies for the Northwest Resistance 1885
Winnipeg General Strike
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Winnipeg General Strike
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Working-Class history
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Strikes and Lockouts
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Women’s Labour Leagues
Searching for Audiovisual material?
CBC Digital Archives “Remembering the Winnipeg General Strike”
Movies about the Winnipeg General Strike
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Click on Basic Search
- Enter search phrase “Winnipeg General Strike” and “Labor Unions and Canadian History”
- Limit to “full-text documents only”
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Women's Movement
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Women's Movement
What is the Women's Movement? How does it relate to women's role in history in Canada? Read this entry from The Canadian Encyclopedia to find out more!
The Canadian Encyclopedia: The Famous Five
Searching for Books? 
Books on Famous Canadian Feminists
Books on Women's Movement & Women's Rights
Includes books on Persons Case, The Famous Five, Right to Vote.
Books on Women's Suffrage in Canada
Other titles
Herizons
Since 1979, this magazine has been publishing articles about the women's movement and the ongoing quest for equal rights in Canada.
Searching for Audiovisual material?
CBC Radio Archive: Women as Persons
Listen to Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and Nellie McClung from a CBC Radio broadcast in 1938 celebrating the "Persons Case" -- when women earned the right to be equal, to be known as "persons.
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Use the Advanced Search button
- Type "Women's Rights Movement" and "History" and choose "Subject" from the drop down menu
- Type "Canada" and choose "Location" from the drop down menu.
- Limit to full-text
- Use Advanced Search
- Type "women's rights" in the first line, and "history" in the second line, and choose "Subject Terms" for both lines from the Select a Field menu.
- Type "Canada" and choose "Geographic Term" from the Select a Field menu.
- In the right hand sidebar "Limit Your Results", check "Full-text"
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Canadian Women's History: Parks Canada:
Parks Canada website offers some basic information and links to Historical Sites that commemorate the role of women in Canadian history.
Celebrating Women's Achievements: Library and Archives Canada
From women activists to women in government, sports and art, this website provides biographies and historical context on women's role in Canadian life.
The Famous Five: University of Alberta Libraries
This interactive website provides a history and context for the women's suffrage movement led by five women from Alberta, now known as the Famous Five.
Decades
Websites
Decades - Wikipedia
An excellent source of information. Index to information by Decades from 1690 BC to 2050! Click on the Decade and history will be revealed!
Fashion-Era
Fashion-era contains 595 content rich, illustrated pages of Fashion History, Costume History, Clothing, Fashions and Social History.
Info Please - Year by Year, 1900-2006
Lists world events year by year or by decade; also timelines for world history, music, fashion.
World History to 16th Century
Recommended Websites (general)
BBC History pages
Extensive list of historical persons; BBC site concentrating on Ancient History, British history (Tudors, Victorians ..., WWI, WWII and recent history (Sept.11, Iraq)
Best of History Web Sites
Portal for students, educators, and enthusiasts covering Prehistory onwards. Websites are rated; includes teaching ideas.
HistoryWorld
Contains over 400 articles and thousands of historical events. Also provides a link to the OCEAN searchable index of websites with historical content.
Ancient Greece
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books? 
World Book Encyclopedia Online: Search for "Ancient Greece" and then choose research guide from the left column
Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
Searching for Books?
General Books about ancient Greece
Books about ancient Greek philosophy
Books and movies about the Persian Wars (500-499 BC)
Books and movies about the Peloponisian War (431-404 BC )
Books and movies about Alexander the Great and his campaigns
Books about daily life in Athens during the classical age
Books about theatre in ancient Greece
Books about Sparta
Books and movies about ancient Greek art and architecture
Books about ancient Greek warfare
Books and movies about democracy and ancient Greece
Books about women in ancient Greece
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Movies about ancient Greece
Music of ancient Greece
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
Biography in Context for researching specific people.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Ancient Rome
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
World Book Online: search for Ancient Rome
Searching for Books?
Books about Ancient Rome (general)
Books about daily life in Ancient Rome
Books about the Roman Republic 265-30 BC
Books about the Roman Empire 30 BC – 476 AD
Books about Roman Mythology
Books about Roman Art and Architecture
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Movies about ancient Rome
Julius Caesar’s Rome (DVD)
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Use for finding information about a specific person, such as Julius Caesar
Middle Ages
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
World Book Online: Search for the broad term Middle Ages or on a specific topic such as feudalism or plague.
Searching for Books?
Books about the Middle Ages (general)
Books about art and architecture
Books about the black death/ plague
Books about clothing
Books about feudalism
Books about military and warfare
Books about medicine
Books about philosophy
Books about the role of religion
Books about scientific beliefs and discoveries
Books about society and daily life
Books about women’s lives
Searching for Audiovisual material?
The late Middle Ages (DVD)
A DVD set with 24 lectures given by a professor discussing major developments, leaders, accomplishments and thought in the history of Europe from about 1300 to 1500 AD.
The Crusades (DVD)
Produced by the History Channel.
Music from the Middle Ages
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
Recommended Websites
The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
From Georgetown University.
World History: 16th century to present
Recommended Websites (general)
BBC History pages
Extensive list of historical persons; BBC site concentrating on Ancient History, British history (Tudors, Victorians ..., WWI, WWII and recent history (Sept.11, Iraq)
Best of History Web Sites
Portal for students, educators, and enthusiasts covering Prehistory onwards. Websites are rated; includes teaching ideas.
Exploring the French Revolution
Among its offerings are numerous essays, 245 images, 338 text documents, 13 songs, a timeline, a glossary, and short audiovisual lectures from leading historians. The site should help visitors understand the causes of the French Revolution and the reasons for its radicalization.
HistoryWorld
Contains over 400 articles and thousands of historical events. Also provides a link to the OCEAN searchable index of websites with historical content.
Enlightenment
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
World Book Online: type in Enlightenment.
You may also search by the names of major figures, such as
| Jean-Jacques Rousseau | Rene Descartes | Diderot |
| Immanuel Kant | Thomas Paine | Adam Smith |
| John Locke | Thomas Jefferson | Montesquieu |
| Baruch Spinoza | William Harvey | Voltaire |
Searching for Books? 
Books about the Age of Enlightenment
Books about daily life in England during the 18th century
You may also search for individuals in the classic catalogue. Search by subject and type the last name first, ex. Rousseau, Jean-Jacques.
Other titles
The empire of reason; how Europe imagined and America realized the enlightenment
Before the Deluge - Public Debt, Inequality, and the Intellectual Origins of the French Revolution
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
What is Enlightenment?
An English translation of Immanuel Kant’s article written in 1784 in answer to the question, “What is Enlightenment?”.
Russian Revolution
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
Word Book Online: Type "Russian Revolution of 1917"
Searching for Books?
Books about the Russian Revolution
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Type in “Russian Revolution” as search terms.
- Type in "RUSSIA -- History -- February Revolution, 1917"
- On the search results page, you can click on "periodicals" in the left column to see results from magazines and academic journals.
Canada’s Heritage from 1844 (The Globe and Mail)
- For first-hand news reports on specific events during the Russian Revolution such as the revolutions of February 25th and October 25th, 1917.
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Website
St. Petersburg Life.com : the Russian Revolution
A short article on the Russian Revolution from a St. Petersburg (Leningrad) web site.
Scientific Revolution
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
World Book Online:
Science in Context
Searching for Books?
Books about the scientific revolution 
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
Biography in Context
Science Reference Center
See all Information Databases.
What are Information Databases?
Recommended Websites
Scientific Revolution
Professor Robert A. Hatch of the University of Florida has created a diverse and engaging introduction to the Scientific Revolution. He provides an overview and background to the Scientific Revolution, bibliographic essays, outlines, timelines, a glossary, biographies of major sources, well organized links to primary and secondary sources, manuscript and archive sources, and books on-line.
World War I
Looking for Books?
Books and videos about Aerial Operations
Books and videos about the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Books and videos about Canadian soldiers
Books and videos about battles and campaigns
Books and videos about the Western Front only
Books and videos about the Middle East Front only
Books and videos about Gallipoli
Songs and music of the first World War
Recommended Websites
World War I Photograph Collection
Browse a collection of over 1000 photographs from World War I digitized by the University of British Columbia. These images were originally distributed to overseas diplomats by the British government.
First World War.com
The purpose of the First World War.com website is to provide an overview of the First World War. Battles, maps, timeline, photos, posters, memoirs and diaries and an encyclopedia
Maps of the First World War
Many excellent maps of World War 1
Trenches on the Web
An Internet history of World War 1; Scroll down the homepage to the Reference Library which is where you will find the site map. Lots of great history here and a good collection of photographs.
World War 1 (Wikipedia)
Online encyclopedia's entry for World War 1. Causes, battles, war crimes, images, movies and literature, good bibliography.
World War 1 Document Archive
This archive of primary documents from World War I has been assembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List (WWI-L)[an international membership of historians, scholars and students]. The archive is international in focus and intends to present in one location primary documents concerning the Great War.
Canada and the First World War
Veterans Affairs History web site detailing Canada's involvement in WWI. Includes interviews with veterans, excerpts from diaries and letters and a biography of John McCrae.
Canadian Air Aces and Heroes
Pilots from World War 1, World War 2 and Korea
Canadian Letters and Images
The Canadian Letters and Images Project is an online archive of the Canadian war experience, from any war, as told through the letters and images of Canadians themselves. It began in August 2000, located in the Department of History at Malaspina University College. In November 2003 the Project was very pleased to bring in as partners the History Department at The University of Western Ontario. Select "Collections" to find WWI letters and pictures.
In My Community
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
The homesite of the museum of Canada's oldest regular infantry regiment, located in London, Ontario.
World War II
Looking for Books?
Books about World War II (general)
Books about aircraft of the war
Books about World War II atrocities
Books about campaigns and battles
Books about Canadians and the air force
Books about Canada's role in the war
Books about Germany's airforce battles
Books about politics and government in Germany from 1933-1945
Books about social conditions in Germany in the first half of the 20th century
Online guides are also available specifically for,
The library has hundreds of books about World War Two. If you can't find what you're looking for, ask us for help.
Looking for Websites?
Democracy at War: Canadian Newspapers and the Second World War
An online searchable collection of over 144,000 newspaper articles relating to all aspects of the Second World War. This site has also created fifty-five short historical articles about key topics
Encyclopedia of the Second World War
A Spartacus Educational website and enables one to research individual people and events of the war in detail. The sources are "hypertexted" so that the visitor can research the newspaper, organization, etc., that produced the source. There are several subsections including those on: Background to the War; Nazi Germany, Chronology of the War, Political Leaders, European Diplomacy, Major Offensives, British Military Leaders, USA Military Leaders, German Military Leaders, Japanese Military Leaders, The Armed Forces, The Air War, The Resistance, Scientists & Inventors, War at Sea, Resistance in Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, War Artists, Weapons and New Technology.
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the USA's only congressionally chartered museum in its field and a Smithsonian affiliate. Originally known as the National Atomic Museum, it was established in 1969 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
World War II, 1939-1945 - Wikipedia
A complete summary of World War 2 by the online encyclopedia. Causes, chronology, resistance, the home front, casualties, the United Nations, the Marshall Plan ... maps, photos.
Canadian Air Aces and Heroes
Pilots from WWI, WWII and Korea
Canadian Letters and Images
The Project The Canadian Letters and Images Project is an online archive of the Canadian war experience, from any war, as told through the letters and images of Canadians themselves. In November 2003 the Project was very pleased to bring in as partners the History Department at The University of Western Ontario. Click on "Collections" to locate material on WWII
Canadian War Brides
Melynda Jarratt's website detailing resources about Canadian war brides of WWII. Stories, Passenger lists, Statistics, Books, Movies etc.
The Second World War
Veterans Affairs website detailing Canada's participation in WWII; special sections on Dieppe, Belgium, Battle of the Atlantic, Netherlands, Normandy, Italy ... excerpts from diaries and letters.
In my Community
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
The homesite of the museum of Canada's oldest regular infantry regiment, located in London, Ontario.
Hitler
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books?
World Book Encyclopedia Online: Search for Hitler
Searching for Books?
Other titles
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Life Magazine: Adolf Hitler Up Close
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
- Click on Topics Tab and type in “Hitler” as keyword.
- Click on view documents under following topic, “Hitler, Adolf (1889-1945) (person) and History.
- In Advanced Search type in “Adolf Hitler History” as keywords
- Limit search to periodicals.
Holocaust (Shoah)
Searching for Encyclopedias or Reference Books? 
Atlases of the Holocaust
Encyclopedias of the Holocaust
World Book Online: Type in “Holocaust” for dozens of articles
Canadian Encyclopedia Online: Jews: The Great Depression and WWII
Holocaust Encyclopedia: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Searching for Books?
Books about the Holocaust
Biographies of people who lived through the Holocaust
Books about rescue of Jewish people
Books about causes of the Holocaust
Books about the impact of the Holocaust on society and communities
Books with personal stories and interviews of people from that time
Searching for Audiovisual material?
Feature Films and movies about the Holocaust
Documentaries about the Holocaust
Searching for Magazine, Journal and Newspaper Articles?
Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.
Globe and Mail: Canada’s Heritage from 1844
Try searching on jews or names of specific concentration camps and limit your search to specific years in the war.
These are articles considered primary source material. They were published during the war and provide insight on Canadian impressions and gonvernment decisions about the Holocaust and providing asylum to the survivors.
Recommended Websites
Voices of the Holocaust
Listen to recordings of over 100 interviews with Holocaust survivors recorded in 1946.
Yad Vashem
A world center for documentation, research, education and commemoration of the Holocaust.