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=== Public Libraries ===
=== Public Libraries ===
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Calgary Public Library
- W.R.Castell Central Branch'''<br>[http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/ Calgary Public Library - W.R.Castell Central Branch]<br>616 Macleod Trail South East<br>Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M2<br>Telephone: (403) 260-2600<br><span style
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Calgary Public Library
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The Main Branch of
Calgary Public
Library’s contains a wealth of information generally not held by other local institutions
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:[http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/
Calgary Public
Library - W.R.Castell Central Branch]<br>616 Macleod Trail South East<br>Calgary, Alberta T2G 2M2<br>Telephone: (403) 260-2600<br><span style="line-height: 1
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==== Humanities Section ====
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<br>The Main Branch of Calgary Public Library’s contains a wealth of information generally not held by other local institutions.
The '''Humanities Section''' (fourth floor) holds the majority of material of interest to the genealogist.
The '''Humanities Section''' (fourth floor) holds the majority of material of interest to the genealogist.
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*inter-library loans can be arranged from institutions across North America
*inter-library loans can be arranged from institutions across North America
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'''Local History Collection– '''Canadiana Room (non-circulating)
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'''Local History Collection– ''' Canadiana Room (non-circulating)
*published family and local histories
*published family and local histories
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*clippings files
*clippings files
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'''Directories/Government Publications (third floor)'''
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'''Directories/Government Publications (third floor)'''
*the current telephone directories for most locations in the world as well as the current Peel Directories for major Canadian cities and the current Reverse Telephone Directory for Calgary
*the current telephone directories for most locations in the world as well as the current Peel Directories for major Canadian cities and the current Reverse Telephone Directory for Calgary
*numerous publications printed by the Canadian government for public access and interpretation.
*numerous publications printed by the Canadian government for public access and interpretation.
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'''Newspapers (basement)'''
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'''Newspapers (basement)'''
* for major cities around the world (including Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto) in hard copy
* for major cities around the world (including Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto) in hard copy
* microfilm reels of historical newspapers for larger Canadian cities back as far as 15-20 years
* microfilm reels of historical newspapers for larger Canadian cities back as far as 15-20 years
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Edmonton Public Library
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Stanley A
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Branch
'''<br>7 Sir Winston Churchill Square<br>Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2V4<br>Telephone: (780) 496-7000 <br>Hours:Monday-Friday 9:00 am-9:00pm Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
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Edmonton Public Library
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:[http://www.epl.ca/ Edmonton Public Library]'''– Stanley A. Milner Branch'''<br>7 Sir Winston Churchill Square<br>Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2V4<br>Telephone: (780) 496-7000 <br>Hours:Monday-Friday 9:00 am-9:00pm Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm<br>
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Resources
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*Genealogical Periodical Annual Index from 1976
*Genealogical Periodical Annual Index from 1976
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*interlibrary loan
*interlibrary loan
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Canadiana Collection (non-lending)
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Canadiana Collection (non-lending)
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The newly renovated library now features a Heritage Room which houses the Canadiana Collection—a special historical collection aimed at filling the particular informational needs and interests of the people of Edmonton. It has been developed as a popular history and local research collection as opposed to a scholarly and archival collection.
The newly renovated library now features a Heritage Room which houses the Canadiana Collection—a special historical collection aimed at filling the particular informational needs and interests of the people of Edmonton. It has been developed as a popular history and local research collection as opposed to a scholarly and archival collection.
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*Edmonton Journal (1903- )
*Edmonton Journal (1903- )
*Edmonton Sun (1978- )
*Edmonton Sun (1978- )
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*Strathcona Plaindealer (1901-1903; 1903-1906; 1907-1910)
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*Strathcona Plaindealer (1901-1903; 1903-1906; 1907-1910)
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==== Grande Prairie Public Library ====
:'''Grande Prairie Public Library'''<br>101, 9839- 103 AvenueGrande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6M7<br>Telephone: (780) 532-3580<br>Email:mailto:gplib@gppl.ab.ca<br>[http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php Website]<br>Hours:Monday to Thursday 10:00 am-9:00pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am -5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; see Grande Prairie Branch Alberta Genealogical Society for resources.
:'''Grande Prairie Public Library'''<br>101, 9839- 103 AvenueGrande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6M7<br>Telephone: (780) 532-3580<br>Email:mailto:gplib@gppl.ab.ca<br>[http://www.gppl.ab.ca/index.php Website]<br>Hours:Monday to Thursday 10:00 am-9:00pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am -5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; see Grande Prairie Branch Alberta Genealogical Society for resources.
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Lethbridge Public Library
'''<br>810 - 5th Avenue South <br>Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4C4 <br>Telephone: (403) 380-7310<br>[http://www.lethlib.ca/ Website]<br>Email: [mailto:questions@lethlib.ca questions@lethlib.ca] <br>Hours:Monday-Friday 9:30 am-9:00 pm Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm Sunday 1:30 pm-5:30 pm hours change slightly in summer
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Lethbridge Public Library
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:'''Lethbridge Public Library'''<br>810 - 5th Avenue South <br>Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4C4 <br>Telephone: (403) 380-7310<br>[http://www.lethlib.ca/ Website]<br>Email: [mailto:questions@lethlib.ca questions@lethlib.ca] <br>Hours:Monday-Friday 9:30 am-9:00 pm Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 pm Sunday 1:30 pm-5:30 pm hours change slightly in summer<br>
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Resources
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*online public access catalogue (OPAC) <br>
*online public access catalogue (OPAC) <br>
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*CD-ROM searching
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Services
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*reference assistance
*reference assistance
*photocopying service
*photocopying service
*listening centres for in-house use
*listening centres for in-house use
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Red Deer Public Library
'''<br>4818 - 49 Street<br>Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1T9<br>Telephone: (403) 346-4576<br>Email:[mailto:rdpl@admin.rdc.ab.ca rdpl@admin.rdc.ab.ca]<br>[http://www.rdpl.org/ Website]<br>Hours:Monday to Thursday 9:30 am-8:30 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30am-5:30 pm Sunday 1:30 pm-5:00 pm
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Red Deer Public Library
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:'''Red Deer Public Library'''<br>4818 - 49 Street<br>Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1T9<br>Telephone: (403) 346-4576<br>Email:[mailto:rdpl@admin.rdc.ab.ca rdpl@admin.rdc.ab.ca]<br>[http://www.rdpl.org/ Website]<br>Hours:Monday to Thursday 9:30 am-8:30 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30am-5:30 pm Sunday 1:30 pm-5:00 pm<br>
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Reference Material
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*how-to books
*how-to books
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=== Smaller Local Libraries ===
=== Smaller Local Libraries ===
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Local libraries in smaller communities may be of value. Although their collections may be limited, many are affiliated with other libraries and share their resources. Some carry local newspapers and administration records. Many can order books through inter-library loans.
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Local libraries in smaller communities may be of value. Although their collections may be limited, many are affiliated with other libraries and share their resources. Some carry local newspapers and administration records. Many can order books through inter-library loans.
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Other Resources
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Other Resources
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*reference materials <br>
*reference materials <br>
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*internet access
*internet access
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Fort Saskatchewan Public Library
'''<br>10011 - 102 Street Fort Saskatchewan,<br>Alberta T8L 2C5<br> Telephone: (780) 998-4275<br> Email: [mailto:fsasklib@fspl.ca fsasklib@fspl.ca]<br> [http://www.fspl.ca/ Website]<br>Hours:Monday to Thursday 10:00 pm-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; closed Sundays in June-August
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Fort Saskatchewan Public Library
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:[http://www.fspl.ca/ Fort Saskatchewan Public Library]<br>10011 - 102 Street Fort Saskatchewan,<br>Alberta T8L 2C5<br> Telephone: (780) 998-4275<br> Email: [mailto:fsasklib@fspl.ca fsasklib@fspl.ca]<br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 pm-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; closed Sundays in June-August
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Resources
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*interlibrary loan
*interlibrary loan
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*microfilm/microfiche readers
*microfilm/microfiche readers
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:'''County of Strathcona Municipal Library and Archives'''<br> Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 5P7<br> Telephone: (780) 449-5801<br> Email:[mailto:resser@scl.worldgate.com resser@scl.worldgate.com]<br> Hours:Monday to Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
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==== County of Strathcona Municipal Library and Archives ====
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:'''County of Strathcona Municipal Library and Archives'''<br> Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 5P7<br> Telephone: (780) 449-5801<br> Email:[mailto:resser@scl.worldgate.com resser@scl.worldgate.com]<br> Hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday and Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
The mandate of the Archives is to collect material related to the people, places and historical events within the county.
The mandate of the Archives is to collect material related to the people, places and historical events within the county.
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*oral history tapes and transcripts
*oral history tapes and transcripts
*local histories of the county
*local histories of the county
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The library has material and resources of interest to genealogists:
The library has material and resources of interest to genealogists:
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*local histories related to the County of Strathcona
*local histories related to the County of Strathcona
*atlases and gazetteers
*atlases and gazetteers