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All Canadian Passenger Lists from 1865 to 1935 to be Digitized and Indexed Column published: 13 June 2007 By: Rick Roberts, Biography & Archived Articles The following press release was provided by Library and Archives Canada (LAC): All Canadian Passenger Lists from 1865 to 1935 to be Digitized and Indexed Ottawa, June 1, 2007-Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and Ancestry.ca Initially, Ancestry.ca "Family history researchers are important to Library and Archives Canada and the institution is looking to partner with non-profit groups, public institutions and the private sector to offer a better service," said Ian E. Wilson, Librarian and Archivist of Canada. "Today's announcement represents a new direction for LAC as we embark into public private partnerships. Both organizations are committed to providing Canadians with the tools and resources necessary to find out more about their family histories. This collaboration will allow LAC to provide and improve the resources and services available through its Canadian Genealogy Centre." Canada has a rich heritage of immigration and ethnicities such as French, English, Irish, Scottish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. Passenger list records reveal significant information such as the name, age, country of origin, occupation and destination of each passenger, retelling remarkable stories of sacrifice and success of Canada's immigrant ancestors. The records also account for other travelers such as crew members, vacationers, business people and more. "We are pleased to be partnering with Library and Archives Canada to provide access to unique historical documents such as the Canadian Passenger Lists," said Tim Sullivan, CEO, The Generations Network In addition to the Canadian passenger list collection, Ancestry.ca During the Ontario Genealogical Society Annual Seminar, Library and Archives Canada staff were available to answer questions about the Canadian Genealogical Society and Ancestry.ca About Ancestry.ca Ancestry.ca About Library and Archives Canada Library and Archives Canada collects and preserves Canada's documentary heritage, and makes it accessible to all Canadians. This heritage includes publications, archival records, sound and audio-visual materials, photographs, artworks, and electronic documents such as websites. As part of its mandate, Library and Archives Canada works closely with other archives and libraries to acquire and share these materials as widely as possible. The Canadian Genealogy Centre (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy) makes available significant Canadian collections of immigration, military, public service, census and other records to family history researchers, and provides advice and guidance. Media contacts: Pauline M. Portelance Library and Archives Canada 613-996-6128 pauline.portelance@lac-bac.gc.ca Amber Henrie Coltrin & Associates for Ancestry.ca 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 10th Fl., New York, NY, USA 212-221-1616 amber_henrie@coltrin.com Joelle Kenealey Coltrin & Associates for Ancestry.ca 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 10th Fl., New York, NY, USA 650-373-2005 joelle_kenealey@coltrin.com Shopping Cart & Order Desk Global Genealogy & History Shoppe 1-800-361-5168 ( 9-5 Tuesday to Saturday )
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