Browse
Alberta Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Search the records of theses and dissertations from Alberta's four major
universities: Athabasca University, University of Alberta (currently unavailable),
University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge.
Alberta Folklore and Local History Collection
This archival collection includes many aspects of the history, tall tales,
humour and stories of Alberta. Manuscripts, reminiscences, stories, plays,
poems, photographs and other materials are included.
Alberta InSight
A growing database of photographs held in Alberta's archives.
Alberta InWord
A growing database of textual records (diaries, letters, etc.) held in
Alberta's archives.
Archives Network of Alberta
Search over 10,000 descriptions of archival records held in Alberta's archives.
Ask A Question
The Ask A Question Service provides virtual reference service to Albertans
in the public library sector as well as to registered students, faculty
and staff of eleven post-secondary institutions in the province. The service
allows Albertans to e-mail a question at any time and receive an answer
via email from qualified reference staff, generally within 24 hours.
Atlas of
Alberta Railways
A graphic approach to the railroading history of
Alberta. The Atlas' 224 detailed maps are accompanied by short articles,
illustrations, historic photographs, charts, graphs and interesting trivia
that provide a comprehensive overview of the railways in our province.
Atlas of Alberta
Lakes
The Atlas of Alberta Lakes was published in a paper edition by University
of Alberta Press, 1990. Conversion to a digital format is a cooperative
effort between the University of Alberta Press, Department of Biological
Sciences (University of Alberta), and Alberta Environment.
Bio-DiTRL
A database of images, animations, video clips and text excerpts for biology.
Canadiana.org (formerly AlouetteCanada)
The goal of this project is to create, disseminate, preserve and sustain the
knowledge base of Canadian memory organizations in digital form, for the purpose
of benefiting all Canadians.
First Nations Information Connection
A collection of the best, online, digital resources for research on Aboriginal
topics.
Glenbow Museum and Art Collection Database
A selection from the art, community history, military history, and Native
North America collections focusing on the history of Alberta.
Métis
National Council Historical Online Database
Contains textual information
extracted from archival documents relevant to the historical Métis
Nation. The website also contains high-resolution digital photography
and scans of many of the original documents represented in the database.
The MNC Historical Online Database allows users to access Métis
related archival information, previously only available at Library and Archives
Canada (Ottawa) or on microfilm. Genealogists and Métis users of this
website are able to construct Métis family trees using the documents in
the database.
Our Future Our Past (Alberta
Heritage Digitization Project)
Provides all those interested in Alberta's history with free, online access to
cultural and heritage materials.
Our Roots
Canada's Local Histories Online brings Canadian history to life! This
unique, online, coast-to-coast record of Canadian local histories reflects
the breadth and depth of our country's heritage, and celebrates the diverse
landscapes, resources, and people that have contributed to sculpting its
rich and ever-evolving national character.
Peel's Prairie Provinces
A resource dedicated to assisting scholars, students, and researchers of
all types in their exploration of the history and culture of the Canadian Prairies.
The site contains both an online bibliography of books, pamphlets, and other
materials related to the development of the Prairies and a fully searchable collection
of the full texts of many of these items.
Rocky Mountain Repeat Photography Project
An ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration which is repeating the topographic
survey photography of the Rocky Mountains.
University of Alberta Virtual Museum
Explore the publicly accessible museums and works of art located across
campus.
