02412cam a22003133u 4500 36992 UtSlPG 20260610133837.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Fraser, Alexander, 1860-1936 The Ontario Archives: Scope of its Operations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-06 Produced by James Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (http://link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) "The Ontario Archives: Scope of its Operations" by Alexander Fraser is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the organization and functioning of the Ontario Bureau of Archives, emphasizing its role in the preservation and management of provincial records. By detailing the distinctions between government documents and historical archives, Fraser elucidates the importance of maintaining a comprehensive repository for both current governance and future research. In the body of this book, Fraser outlines the various types of archives held by the Ontario Bureau, including legislative records, judicial documents, and materials related to agriculture and land management. He discusses the meticulous processes involved in collecting, classifying, and preserving these records, as well as the immense value they pose for historical inquiry and societal understanding. The work further explores the significance of local documentation, genealogical records, and the collaborative relationships between the Bureau and historical societies, making a compelling case for the integral role archives play in comprehending the past and informing future governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Archives -- Ontario Ontario. Bureau of Archives https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36992 77832 77832