Collection 80-017 - Parks Canada Transcripts collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Parks Canada Transcripts collection

Level of description

Collection

Reference code

80-017

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

  • 1980 (Creation)
    Creator
    Parks Canada

Physical description area

Physical description

25 cm of textual records (1 box)

Archival description area

Name of creator

Administrative history

Since the initial reservation of the Hot Springs at Banff in 1885, the Canadian Parks Service has grown to encompass more than 30 national parks, more than 70 national historic parks and major sites, and 10 historically significant canal systems. TheRead more

Custodial history

The transcripts were created by Daniel Francis for Parks Canada. Photocopies of the transcripts were forwarded by Parks Canada to the Trent University Archives.

Scope and content

This fonds consists of photocopies of 43 interview transcripts of residents of the Trent Valley area. The interviews were conducted by Daniel Francis under contract, in 1979, to Parks Canada and focus on such themes as transportation, commerce,Read more

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

The copies of the transcripts were donated from Parks Canada via John E. Lewis, Assistant Regional Director.

The original interview transcripts are with Parks Canada, Cornwall, Ontario.

Restrictions on access

There are no restrictions on access, but permission from the interviewees is required to quote from interviews.

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

The agreement between the interviewees and Parks Canada does not provide for explicit use by other than Parks Canada staff. Consequently, individuals wishing to quote from the transcripts should seek permission from interviewees on a case by case basis.Read more

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Associated materials

Associated material located at the Library and Archives Canada (R.G. 84).

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