This page offers a selection of Library and Archives Canada resources on the topic of biography and people. (
Audio files available,
Video files available)
Digital Collections |
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Searchable collections of materials that are available online, such as textual documents, diaries and recorded music. | ![Graphical element](/web/20070516122549im_/http://collectionscanada.ca/000/001/000001-tb-btb03.gif) |
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Canadian Directories |
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Canadian Poetry Archive |
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The Diaries of William Lyon Mackenzie King (ArchiviaNet Research Tool) |
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The Virtual Gramophone: Canadian Historical Sound Recordings ![Audio files available](/web/20070516122549im_/http://collectionscanada.ca/000/001/000001-misc11.jpg) |
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Research Aids |
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Tools to help locate and use materials at Library and Archives Canada, such as guides, finding aids, catalogues, bibliographies and reference works. |
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online |
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Memorable Canadians |
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AMICUS and ArchiviaNet |
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In addition to our Digital Collections and Virtual Exhibitions, search AMICUS and ArchiviaNet for access to further materials. |
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Provides bibliographic information about books, periodicals, music, video and other published materials in Library and Archives Canada's collection. AMICUS also shows holdings for other Canadian libraries. |
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Provides access to our archival holdings from governmental and private sources, including textual documents, maps, works of art, photographs, videos and films, sound recordings, architectural drawings, stamps and medals. |