J. J. Talman Library
The J. J. Talman Library at the Archives of Ontario is a research and reference collection for the general public
and the staff of the Archives. There are approximately 75,000 books, pamphlets, Ontario
Government publications, periodicals, microfilm, microfiche and other printed and published
items in the Library's collections.
Most of the Library collections relate to the social, political, economic, cultural and
military history of the Province of Ontario. This material provides context and analysis and
assists in interpreting and understanding the archival material (government records and private
papers/collections) held at the Archives of Ontario.
Highlights of the Library Collection include:
Pamphlet collection: includes approximately 12,000 unique and rare pamphlets, advertising
catalogues, tourist brochures, political speeches and tracts, brief local histories, sermons,
and programmes significant to the understanding of the history of Ontario.
Ontario Government Publications: The Library collects the key publications of
the Ontario Government which shed light on the activities, policies and programs of the
Government. This includes a full run of annual reports for most Ontario Government ministries,
departments and agencies from their inception, and in many cases before Confederation.
Ontario Legislative publications, including full runs of:
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Inter-library Loan Policy
Due to the rare and historic nature of most items, the Library cannot inter-library loan
material. Many of these materials are also available in major research libraries in Ontario and Canada. It may be convenient to check with a local source before using the Archives of Ontario.
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Library Catalogue
- Search for library materials in the catalogue, BIBLiON.
- Finding Aids: More detailed information about some collections is
available through finding aids.
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Title
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L 1
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Almanacs Collection - Paper aid obsolete. Search BIBLiON for almanacs.
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L 2
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Canadian Illustrated News Indices
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L 21
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Debates of the Legislative Assembly
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L 22
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Annual Reports of the Department of Public Works, 1845 to
1971/72
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L 3
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Election Pamphlets
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L 20
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Journals
of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada, Province
of Canada and Ontario
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L 4
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Imperial Blue Books
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L 19
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London (Ont.) Directories
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L 5
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Medical Journals, published inside Ontario
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L 6
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Medical Journals, published outside Ontario
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L 10
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Ontario Sessional Papers
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L 23
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Original Newspaper Collections
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L 7
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Parks Canada Reports (manuscript)
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L 7
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Parks Canada Reports (microfiche)
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L 8
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Provincial Secretary Published Reports
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L 9
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Revised Statutes of Upper Canada, the Province of Canada
and Ontario, 1831-1950
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L 18
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School Books Collection
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L 14
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Statutes of Ontario, 1867-1950
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L 12
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Statutes of Upper Canada and the
Province of Canada, 1792-1866
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L 15
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Toronto Directories
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L 16
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United Empire Loyalists, Enquiry into Losses
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L 17
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Voters' Lists, 1874-1978
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