November 17, 2021
There are many reasons to like old houses--the architecture, the decorative details and high ceilings. but many old home lovers feel a connection to the history of their old home....
October 1, 2021
Recently there has been an explosion of interest in the field of family history research (otherwise known as genealogy). One reason could be the uncertainty of tomorrow’s future,...
September 2, 2021
This year marks one hundred years since the Sisters of St. Joseph formed a community in Pembroke, Ontario. This slideshow celebrates their century of service in the Ottawa Valley. Sisters...
August 19, 2021
Rolled materials are of concern to archivists because they become fragile and very difficult to open and view without damage. Tape presents another problem because it defaces an archival item,...
July 18, 2021
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada administered a number of hospitals in Canada, including in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, as well as in Brazil. The Pembroke...
June 4, 2021
In 2017, our archives won the award for the Archives Association of Ontario Corporate Award. This award is given to organizations, corporations, or agencies of any kind that have been...
May 13, 2021
The American Catholic Historical Association features Hidden Catholic Collections on its website at https://achahistory.org/category/hidden-catholic-collections/. This is a wonderful way to become familiar with Catholic religious archives. American Catholic Historical Association...
April 23, 2021
A wonderful site for those interested in the history of women religious can be found at www.catholicresearch.org. Here are some of the resources you will find at this website: a...
April 2, 2021
We are pleased to support the Archival Resources for Catholic Collections (ARCC) organization. The ARCC is dedicated to ensuring the preservation of Roman Catholic archives for future generations. The membership...
March 19, 2021
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of St. Joseph community in Pembroke, Ontario. The Sisters departed their second Motherhouse in Pembroke in 2019, after...
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