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BACKGROUND.
This ministry was created in the 1960s to promote Ontario's
historical and cultural heritage. Because of various name
changes, similar material will be found in the records of
the Ministries of Culture and Communications (RG 47) and
Tourism and Recreation (RG 65).
82. RG 5 Series A-1.
Minister's Correspondence. - [ca. 1964]-1972.
CONTENT. Researchers are best advised
to check for the names of particular archaeological or historical
sites. See, for example:
Box MB 19 File 45.12
Nodwell Indian village site, Port Elgin. 1970
Box MB 19 File 47.5
Proposed Tourist Promotion 1966. Ojibway Legend
of Ke-we-sens
FINDING AID.
Although there is as yet no inventory in the Reading Room,
the portfolio archivist has a detailed file list.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Subject to FOI/P Act restrictions.
83. RG 5 Series A-2.
Minister's Correspondence - Yellow Copies.
CONTENT.
This series overlaps the previous one discussed, and the
subject matter is similar. Thus:
Box MB 27 Letter dated 9 September 1964
Indians: Indian burial site Fort Erie
FINDING AID.
See the portfolio archivist for file list.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Subject to FOI/P Act restrictions.
84. RG 5 Series A-11.
Minister's Office. Fort William Restoration Files.
- [ca. 1968]-1972.
CONTENT.
These files deal with matters related to the construction
of the Old Fort William historic site at Thunder Bay. Sample
files include:
Box MB 38 Files 1.8 and 1.9
Indians - proposed Indian Friendship Centre,
Thunder Bay 1971
FINDING AID. See the portfolio archivist.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Subject to FOI/P Act restrictions.
85. RG 5 Series B-1.
Deputy Minister's Office. General Correspondence.
- [ca. 1965]-1972.
CONTENT.
Several files relate to themes in Indian history. See, for
example:
Box MB 45 File 17.13
Archives and historic Sites 1968. English River
Area Indians - history
Box MB 45 File 18.14
Round Lake Indians - A.R.D.A. (Agricultural Rehabilitation
and Development Branch) 1966-1967
FINDING AID. See the portfolio archivist.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Subject to FOI/P Act restrictions.
86. RG 5 Series B-16.
Deputy Minister's Office. Reports and Publications.
- [ca. 1966]-1972.
CONTENT.
The file list discloses the following example of a aboriginal
theme:
Box MB 72 File 13.2
The Indian Population of the Northwestern Ontario
region 1970
FINDING AID. See the portfolio archivist.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Subject to FOI/P Act restrictions.
87. RG 5 Series D-1.
Information and Promotion Division. Executive
Director's Correspondence. Tourism and Information Branches.
- [ca. 1968]-1972.
CONTENT.
Several files relate to the economic development potential
of Indian attractions. Researchers should cross-reference
to other series. Examples include:
Box MB 76 File 1.18
Development Branch (Part A) Canoes - Algonquin
Canoe Factory: Golden Lake - Algonquin Canoe Factory
Box MB 79 File 9.4
Historic Branch & Archives (Part B) 1970-1971.
Credit Indian Village
Box MB 85 File 24.6
Miscellaneous correspondence 1971-1972. Archaeological
sites. Nodwell Indian village.
FINDING AID. See the portfolio archivist.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Subject to FOI/P Act restrictions.
88. RG 5 Series H-1.
Development Branch. General Files (Old Series).
- 1932-1971
CONTENT.
Various files on tourist outfitters' associations in remote
parts of Ontario 1940s-1950s. Though Aboriginal people did
not operate these establishments, most were located in areas
of high Indian population. The files undoubtedly contain
material relating to aboriginal employment. See for example:
Box MB 120 File 41
Regulation and Policy: Licensing, Guides. 1936-1955
Box MB 122 File 248
Cochrane District (Part A). Timmins, Abitibi,
Cochrane, Mattagami, Kesagami, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kapuskasing,
Hearst regions, Patricia - Kenora District - Kapiskau, Ekwan,
Winisk Regions. 1938-1958
FINDING AID. See the portfolio archivist.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Open.
89. RG 5 Series H-2.
Development Branch. General Files (New Series).
CONTENT. The file list discloses few materials
of interest. See, however:
Box MB 124 File 3 Code 1000-1
Indian Affairs Committee 1961-1967
FINDING AID. See the portfolio archivist.
MICROFILM VERSION AVAILABLE? None.
ACCESS. Subject to FOI/P Act restrictions.
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