Courses
Courses
HIST 3357 - H Nelson
- Archives homeContact info, location, hours, and basic info about holdings and services.
- Archives SearchSearch descriptions of holdings, and view digitized records and photographs.
For assignment: Browse by "Archival descriptions" to see a list of fonds/collection descriptions.
- Archival research guideA general introduction to archival records and how to search for/access them.
Handling Archival Records
- Make sure that your hands are clean and dry.
- Handle records carefully, assuming that they could be fragile.
- Place records flat on the table when viewing them.
- Do not write on or mark records.
- Always keep file contents in their original order, and do not remove items from files.
- When handling books and bound items, don't force them open or put pressure on the binding. Ask archives staff for a book stand to support fragile bindings.
- Photography of records without flash is permitted for research purposes, except in some cases were there are restrictions noted in the finding aid.
Useful Links
- PennState: Advertising history and archivesA list of online digital collections about the history of advertising from archives and libraries across the US. Make sure to click the 'Subject-Based Collections' tab for more links.
- MRU guide to Chicago-style citation for assignments in History (2019-2020)MRU's guide to Chicago-style citation for assignments in History. Covers how to format your notes and bibliography.
- Archives in CalgaryA map of archives in Calgary.
- Alberta on RecordAn online portal to archival collections throughout Alberta and Yukon.
HIST 1100 - N Birjandifar
- Archives SearchSearch descriptions of holdings, and view digitized records and photographs.
- Make an archives requestUse this form to request access to items or files from the Archives' holdings.
For assignment: Place a request by Monday, Feb 24 for 2 files or items to consult on the Feb 25 research day. If you need help, please email archives@mtroyal.ca
- Archival research guideA general introduction to archival records and how to search for/access them.
- Archives homeContact info, location, hours, and basic info about holdings and services.
Handling Archival Records
- Make sure that your hands are clean and dry.
- Handle records carefully, assuming that they could be fragile.
- Place records flat on the table when viewing them.
- Do not write on or mark records.
- Always keep file contents in their original order, and do not remove items from files.
- When handling books and bound items, don't force them open or put pressure on the binding. Ask archives staff for a book stand to support fragile bindings.
- Photography of records without flash is permitted for research purposes, except in some cases were there are restrictions noted in the finding aid.
Student Evaluation of Instruction
- Student Evaluation of InstructionProvide feedback on the Feb 4 archives session, and Archivist Peter Houston's teaching. Thank you!
Useful Links
- Archives in CalgaryA map of archives in Calgary.
- Alberta on RecordAn online portal to archival collections throughout Alberta and Yukon.
