Research in Archives (Thunder Bay, Canada, and Around the World)

Main site for the Archives, including a searchable database of all records.

A guide to doing research at the Lakehead University Archives.

A guide to locating and using special collections and rare books at Lakehead University.

Municipal history of Fort William, Port Arthur, and Thunder Bay: includes local politics, infrastructure, and culture and recreation.

A database of scanned material contributed by institutions and the public, including newspaper articles and photographs.

Records of aviation history of Northwestern Ontario including pioneer bush flying, and aircraft manufacture at Canadian Car & Foundry.

With a mandate to preserve and honour the region's sports heritage, the archives include photographs, scrapbooks, and programs.

A group for those doing genealogical research, and other local history projects.

Preserves and interprets the military heritage of Northwestern Ontario.

Museum and archives featuring local personal papers and the records of businesses, governments, labour unions, and community and military organizations.
A large selection of digitized photographs are available to view and order copies of online at: https://www.thunderbaymuseum.com/product-category/digital/

The Local History and Genealogy Collections include newspapers on microfilm, social indexes, city directories, maps, rare books and photographs.

A partnership among local institutions, this project commemorates local experiences from 1914 to 1918 through stories, displays, exhibits, and more.

The Atikokan Progress newspaper is available online (1950-2006) thanks to the Museum of Atikokan.