Services for the Public. Examples of government of Ontario record series include: In some cases, series have been further divided into component parts called sub-series. Fonds and collections may be organized into component parts called series. Francis Heron’s account of the Red River Flood of 1826. organizations that have created archival records. These records are organized in a similar but slightly different manner than government of Ontario records. Chronological; bound by type of instrument. Archives are not organized by their subject content. Series or sub-series consist of files or items. ], Canada, Northwest Territories and Yukon Branch (Yukon material), Joint Commission on Indian Education and Training fonds, United States. Woods. To begin, choose one of the search options below. The images are fully accessible and in high-resolution in a zoomable format that allows you to view fine details. The Archives Descriptive Database is an online guide to the archival holdings at Yukon Archives. The Archives of Ontario holds numerous collections relating to land records such as land grants (patents), fiats, warrants, orders-in-council, township papers and petitions. The Hamilton Cotton Company Limited, Hamilton, Ontario [graphic material] The Hamilton Cotton Company Limited, Hamilton, Ontario [graphic material] Record Information – Brief. Please contact us to obtain assistance in either official language. This series was discontinued in 1974, when the practice of filing the instruments on the estate files began. If you can't find a record, you may have to visit Yukon Archives to consult our paper-based inventories. These records were created by the following Manitoba government entity or entities. Use Yukon Genealogy to research your family history. A copy of the will is sometimes included with the grant of probate); letters of administration (issued to appoint someone to administer the estate of the deceased, when an individual dies without leaving a will (intestate)); letters of administration with will annexed (are issued to appoint someone to administer the estate of the deceased, when an individual dies leaving an informal document purporting to express his/her wishes); and special grants (issued by the court for a variety of reasons including when the estate is very small; when ancillary orders are made subsequent to the original orders of the court; or in matters of guardianship). In addition to records created by the government of Ontario, the Archives’ collection includes historical records of provincial significance created by individuals as well as organizations such as associations, community groups, clubs, businesses and unions. Source: Archives Descriptive Database. Please send your comments, feedback and inquiries to: InfoMGS@ontario.caPlease send Archives of Ontario reference inquiries to: reference@ontario.ca, © Copyright 2007 Queen's Printer for Ontario Descriptions of groups of records that have been created by government offices. First and Second Heir and Devisee Commission Records. Francis Heron’s account of the Red River Flood of 1826. A series is a group of records that: Series can be further sub-divided into groups called sub-series. Finding aids contain detailed information about specific collections. These records may be consulted in the Archives Research Room. These groups of records are called series, and may be divided into sub-groups called sub-series. We add new information on a regular basis. Printer Friendly What do I need to consider before making a donation? the records and their creators. Location: Ministry of Government Services > Archives of Ontario > Search the Collections > Archival Descriptive Databases.