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Where can I go if I can't find information about Manitoba history in my school or public library?

If your school or public library does not have the information you want, it may be possible to have it sent in from another library on inter-library loan. Your local library will be able to help you search for a reference and arrange a loan. See also InfoBulletin: I am starting a research project on Manitoba history. Can you help me to identify source materials and to plan my project?

The Legislative Library preserves, promotes, and disseminates knowledge of the province's heritage. The main reading room at 200 Vaughan Street is used by researchers who consult Manitoba community newspapers, local histories, and government publications. For further information, contact the Legislative Library at Main Floor, 200 Vaughan Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 1T5, Canada. (Call 945-4330 or toll free 1-800-282-8069, or fax 204-948-2008, e-mail legislative_library@gov.mb.ca).

The Archives of Manitoba manages and acquires government and private sector records, preserves them, and makes them accessible. For further information, contact the Archives of Manitoba, 200 Vaughan Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 1T5, Canada (Call 945-3971 or toll free 1-800-282-8069, or fax 204-948-2008, e-mail pam@gov.mb.ca). The Archives of Manitoba also has links to the electronic databases at the National Archives of Canada.

The Historic Resources Branch has a variety of popular historical publications for the public, schools, and tourists. Quantities of some publications may be limited. Publications are divided as follows:

Architecture - walking tours of some of Manitoba's towns (Brandon, Dauphin, Neepawa) as well as leaflets on various buildings including: The Former Great West Life Building, Winnipeg; Brandon College, Paterson/Matheson House, and Display Building Number II, in Brandon; and Brandon Normal School.

Archaeology - publications include such titles as Assiniboin (Nakota First Nation), First Farmers in the Red River Valley, The Stott Site, Wild Ricing in Manitoba, Ancient Traders in Southern Manitoba, Extinct Bison in Manitoba, The Arctic Small Tool Tradition in Manitoba, Fossil Elephants of Manitoba, The Dakota Fortified Camps of the Portage Plain, and Manitoba's First Explorers.

Museums - A listing is available from the Association of Manitoba Museums in Winnipeg. Call (204) 947-1782 or email at . A complete listing is available on their website at http://www.museumsmanitoba.com/

Heritage Tourism - Colourful leaflets describe interesting driving tours within various regions of Manitoba and/or sites and museums related to specific heritage items.

How to Series - Staging a Heritage Celebration, Designing and Installing Commemorative Markers and Identifying a Conservation Strategy for a Heritage Building are just a few guides which may be of assistance to your organization.

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