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Using an archives for the first time can be an intimidating experience for the unitiated. A tour of the City of Toronto Archives is a useful introduction for undergraduates or postgraduates of any discipline to the world of archival research.
We will design a tour of our facilities is to fit your requirements. We can organize asimple general tour of the building, provide an educational workshop on archival theory and using an archives, or cover a specific research area.
Bringing a group of university students to the City of Toronto Archives will familiarize them with
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University convocation, 1913
City of Toronto Archives
Fonds 1244, item 368
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our collection, make them aware of the resources they have access to within this city and will provide them with skills to conduct further research projects in the future.
Here are a few groups who have visited the City of Toronto Archives recently:
University of Toronto, Dept of Religion
religious institutions within the city and local community
University of Toronto, Dept of History
social and living conditions of immigrants and the working classes in early 20th century Toronto
Ontario College of Art and Design
archival resources for artists and designers
York University, Dept of Sociology
introduction to archival research and research methods
York University, Faculty of Urban Planning
property ownership and land use records
Ryerson University School of Journalism
introduction to archival research and archival resources for journalists
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University College, 1907
City of Toronto Archives
Fonds 1244, item 3043
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The recommended size of groups is 30 or less.
Please contact the Archives at 416-392-0558 or at archives@toronto.ca to book a tour.
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