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Historical and Museums Branch
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In 1972 the Historical Branch of the Archives of Ontario (previously the Department of Public Records and Archives) was renamed the Historical and Museums Branch. The branch consisted of two sections: the Museums Section and the Historical Section. In 1973 the branch was transferred from the Archives of Ontario to the Cultural Affairs Division of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities. This branch, along with the rest of the Cultural Affairs Division, was transferred to the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation on April 1, 1975. Finally, in mid 1975 the Historical and Museums Branch was renamed the Heritage Administration Branch.
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The Historical and Museums Branch conducted historical research and promotions designed to make Ontarians and visitors more aware of Ontario's heritage. Among these promotions was the historical plaque program, though decisions on sites for plaques were made by the Archaeological and Historical Sites Board. The branch also administered grants to museums, and supported a museum advisor who assisted local museums in the selection, preservation and display of their collections.
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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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Canadiana Name Authorities, 1996-12-24
Ministry of Colleges and Universities Annual Reports
Government of Ontario Telephone Directories
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
R. Anger