Archives & Special Collections

Archives & Special Collections

What are Archives?

Archives are those records created, received and retained by individuals and organizations as evidence of their actions and transactions. As such they serve as their "documentary memory" and thus provide important information about the functions, activities, and decisions of record creators over time. Significant private archives at Algoma University include the Anglican Diocese of Algoma fonds, the  Clarence S. Dungey fonds, the Gladys H. McNeice fonds, and the John Ferris fonds.

What are Special Collections?

Special Collections are collections of materials, published and unpublished, brought together by individuals or organizations because of the materials' shared subject matter.  Collections of signficance include the St. Mary's River Marine Society Collection and the Shingwauk Collection.

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The Arthur A. Wishart Library gratefully acknowledges the support of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, an agency of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. The aim of the NOHFC is to work with northern entrepreneurs and businesses to foster private sector job creation while supporting critical infrastructure and community development projects that build a foundation for future economic growth and enhanced quality of life.  Finally, the library wishes to recognize the superlative work of Mr. Stephen Myers, Algoma University graduate, on the core archival descriptions in this catalogue.