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It is important to contact us when you are beginning your research. The resources listed below are rich in information and may save you some time.

Private Records

Archives Vertical Files (AVF)

• Subject files containing notes and references to published sources. They are created by staff in response to research inquiries and are added to as new information becomes available.

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Hudson's Bay Company Archives

Post Histories

• give location and brief history of the post
  
• list post managers
  
• provide references to original textual records, maps, photographs and drawings
  

Biographies

Record of service for individuals that worked for the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company. They usually include:

• parish of origin or place of birth
  
• positions, posts and districts in which they served
  
• family information if available
  
• references to photographs or drawings

Ship Histories

• name of ship and area of service
  
• physical description and brief history of operation
  
• list of commanders/masters
  
• bibliography
  
• references to original textual records and photographs

Search Files

• Subject files containing notes and extracts from original documents and references to published sources. They were originally created by staff in London in response to research inquiries and are added to as new information becomes available.

Hudson's Bay Company Archives Web Site

• A variety of research tools are available on the HBCA web site. These tools describe many of the records and microfilm available. Please note: the records themselves are not available on the Internet.

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Government Records

A Guide to Family & Community History is available at the Archives of Manitoba.  The Guide outlines resources useful for genealogical research, including court records, land records, educational records and municipal records. 

Guide to Government Records in the Archives  provides summary descriptions of all records transferred to the Archives.   It also includes detailed lists of many series.  The Guide is available at the Archives of Manitoba.

a Guide to The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Access and Privacy Directory identifies a full range of active and archival records created by Manitoba government departments and Crown agencies.  The Access and Privacy Directory is available for consultation at the Archives of Manitoba and in public libraries.  It can be purchased, in English or French, from Manitoba Government Statutory Publications.  The Access and Privacy Directory is available on the Internet.