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Heritage Branch
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The Heritage Branch was formed in December 1982 within the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture from the merging of the Heritage Administration Branch, the Archaeology and Heritage Planning Branch, and Heritage Trust.
The Heritage Branch consisted of the following sections: the Architecture and Planning unit; the History, Museums and Administration unit; the Archaeology Unit, and Heritage Trust. Heritage Branch was initially part of the Culture and Regional Services Division, but in 1984 became a component of the Culture Division.
In 1986, the Heritage Branch underwent a major reorganization. With this change, the Heritage Administration Unit, Policy Development and Planning Unit and Heritage Programs Unit were established, each overseeing a variety of new and pre-existing sections. These units were renamed as "sections" in 1987.
In April 1991, the Heritage Branch ceased to exist and its functions were divided among the newly established Heritage Policy Branch, Field Services Branch and the Ontario Heritage Foundation.
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The Heritage Branch promoted greater public appreciation of history and increased participation in heritage conservation. The Branch offered technical advice and financial assistance to communities and individuals working to protect and develop Ontario's heritage resources. The Heritage Branch also provided staff for Ontario Heritage Foundation programs.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Inventory 47 - Culture (July 1996)
Ontario Government Telephone Directories, 1982-1991
Canadiana Name Authorities, 1996-12- 24
Annual Report of the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, 1982/83- 1986/87
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Archivist(s):
R. Anger, G. Brown