Sali Lafrenie is an archivist in the Private Archives and Published Heritage Branch at Library and Archives Canada. Share this: Facebook LinkedIn X Email Loading... Black Porter Perspectives: Through the Lens of Military Records Posted onJanuary 23, 2025 ...
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is celebrating 100 years in 2024. Library and Archives Canada (LAC) holds records from the RCAF’s earliest days through to the 21stcentury. From its role in Canadian aviation to operations abroad, the RCAF has an important place in Canadian military histor...
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is celebrating 100 years in 2024. Library and Archives Canada (LAC) holds records from the RCAF’s earliest days through to the 21stcentury. From its role in Canadian aviation to operations abroad, the RCAF has an important place in Canadian military histor...
Wallace Lloyd Algie was born onJune 10, 1891, in Alton, Ontario, the son of James and Rachel Algie of Toronto. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada and volunteered in the active militia with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and the 40th Regiment, serving as a lieutenan...
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TheOttawaPublic Library and Library andArchivesCanada Joint Facility is taking shape as a prominent landmark in the heart of the Canadian capital. Designed byDiamond Schmitt,in collaboration withKWC Architects,the institution is envisioned as an inspiring hub for gathering, learning, and discovery.The...
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These records contain key documents such as record of service, casualty form, discharge certificate and medal card. It also provides the name or number of the unit in which the individual served overseas. Find more information in our articles “What You Will Find in a Canadian Military Service...
(RG30/R231), one of Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) largest private acquisitions, should logically contain a plethora of records about porters due to their central role in railway service. Sadly, until recently, this has not been the case. A basic keyword search for “porter” often ...