About the Archives Database
Here, you can search and browse descriptions of the holdings of the Trent University Archives. Established in 1969, the Archives holds a unique collection of primary sources that
- document the history and institutional knowledge of Trent University and its communities
- document the history of organizations, individuals, and families of the Trent Valley region, including Peterborough and the surrounding counties of Victoria, Haliburton, Hastings, Northumberland and Durham)
- support the teaching and research focuses of Trent.
Browse a list of all our fonds/collections
Browse a list of the people, families, and organizations that created the records in our holdings
Special Collections (published) material and Trent University theses and dissertations are catalogued in Omni.
Research Support
Visit the Trent University Archives & Special Collections website to explore our research guides, learn how to access our collections, and much more.
Having difficulty searching? Not sure if we have what you're looking for? Don't hesitate to contact us for research assistance.
Harmful and outdated language and content
The Archives preserves records as historical evidence so that the past can be studied and critically examined. These records may contain language, images, and perspectives that reflect settler colonialism, racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination. Preserving and providing access to these materials does not imply endorsement of their contents.
Archival practice continues to evolve, and descriptions in this database have been created and revised since the 1960s. We are working to update harmful or outdated language written by archives staff and to more fully describe the people and communities documented in our collections. Original language from file titles, captions, and other records may sometimes be transcribed in descriptions to preserve historical context; where possible, we provide additional context.
This work is ongoing, and we prioritize revisions as collections are processed, used, or brought to our attention. Please contact us if you encounter material or descriptions that you believe require review.