Gatineau Valley Historical Society

Archives Open House

February 21, 2011

Gatineau Valley Historical Society

Archives Open House

February 21, 2011

Open House Agenda

Intros and welcome – (5 min)

About the GVHS Archives (10 min)

Website Demo

- News and Events (5 min)

- Research Centre (15 min)

- Publication and Digital Resources (15 min)

- Other features (5 min) Feedback/questions? (10min)

Open House Agenda

Intros and welcome – (5 min)

About the GVHS Archives (10 min)

Website Demo

- News and Events (5 min)

- Research Centre (15 min)

- Publication and Digital Resources (15 min)

- Other features (5 min) Feedback/questions? (10min)

GVHS Archives Collection

Records of the GVHS - and its predecessor, the Historical Society of the Gatineau.

The P.M.O. Evans Collection - Manuscripts and news clippings on local people and events, including birth, marriage, and death notices.

Accessions - Collection on prominent pioneer families and local institutions.

Maps, Charts and Plans - Small collection includes papers dating back to 1870s and beyond.

Image Bank - a digital image collection. Photos and clippings

Microfilmed Records - Local census and church records of birth, marriages and burials, and a microfilm reader, are available to aid in genealogical research.

Cemetary Recordings - Included are the listings of the main burial grounds in Cantley, Chelsea, Lascelles. Low, and Wakefield.

Reference Library - English and French books and tapes of the Gatineau Valley and Outaouais region. Includes some genealogies.

GVHS Digital Collections

Recent Acquisitions

Cascades Panoramas

Northwest view of Cascades Village May 17, 1926

Switzer – Alcove Cottages

Murray Golding

GVHS Website

Purpose of the site    

To increase awareness of the Society’s mission

To make Society resources accessible and discoverable

To encourage public-engagement and volunteer contribution.

   Intended users:  GVHS Members – Communication, coming events, volunteer opportunities, etc.

Local Researchers -   Archival and published resources, inquiries, reproductions,  user-contributions

General Public – Awareness about the GVHS and Gatineau Valley heritage. Publications and reproduction sales

Design and content

Navigation – more current menu structure to better reflect the Society’s programs and holdings

Accessible - to serve the widest possible audience and the broadest possible range of hardware and software.

Adaptive- to emerging technologies, user contributions. Online payment software

Discoverable - Making more of our digital resources accessible and available .