Archives Search

Title

Sub-series consists of

21645 lower level description(s)

Arrangement structure

Show Arrangement Structure

Sub-series part of

Headquarters central registry system [multiple media (some microform)] (R216-241-0-E)

Accession

1. Indian and Inuit Affairs Program [textual records]
2. Plan of the Chippewa Indian Reserve on the River Thames in the township of Caradoc as divided into farm lots for occupation by the Indians [cartographic material] by B. Springer, DLS
3. [Diagram of the physician's residence on the Tuscarora Indian Reserve, county of Brant, Ontario] [architectural drawing]
4. Map of country extending from Lake Superior to Fort Pelly shewing Indian reservations [cartographic material] map compiled and drawn by W.A. Austin, C.E., D.L.S
5. [Maps and plans of Indian reserves in eastern Canada] [cartographic material, architectural drawing, technical drawing]

Bilingual equivalent

Série rouge [supports multiples]

Date(s)

1872-1964

Place of creation

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent

142.0 m of textual records
2747 maps
94 architectural drawings
77 technical drawings
1 diagram on paper 21 x 33 cm.

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Sub-series consists of Red Series files dealing with almost all aspects of the administration of Indian Affairs in eastern Canada, 1872-1964. The bulk of the records however concern the period 1872-1923. Issues with a national dimension will also usually be found documented on Red Series files and so one cannot necessarily assume that there are no records relating to western Canada within the Red Series.
The maps, which range from hand-drawn sketches to blueprints are published sheets, document surveys, surrenders, boundary changes and disputes over Indian lands. Also given is information on land occupancy and ownership, and the situation of buildings, gardens, cemeteries, etc. Architectural drawings relate to schools, hospitals, agent houses, churches, Council houses, saw mills and other buildings. Engineering plans depict such projects as bridges, culverts, docks, walls, and other constructions. The majority of the items relate to Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; a small number relate to British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Prince Edward Island.

Conditions of access

Terms of use

Copyright belongs to the Crown. In order to protect the fragile originals, the microfilm copies of these records must be consulted rather than the originals.
Cartographic material : Copyright belongs to the Crown. Credit Library and Archives Canada.
Architectural, technical drawings : Copyright belongs to the Crown. Credit Library and Archives Canada.

Finding aid

Finding aid 10-10 is a computer generated file list. 10-10 (Electronic)

Finding aid 10-11 is a typed subject index created by the Department of Indian Affairs while the Red Series was still in departmental custody. As such, it reflects the subject indexing schema of the creators and users of the records whereas finding aid 10-10 is a creation of the National Archives. 10-11 (Paper)

A hardcopy print-out of the information contained in computer-generated finding aid 10-10, which presents the information in subject-indexed format (based on KWOC - key word out of context - indexing principles), prepared by the National Archives in the early 1980s, is available on microfilm reels C-15713 to C-15716. However, this index was filmed prior to the opening of restricted material and so does not reflect the current access status of all records. This microfilm finding aid has been superseded by more recent tools and is mentioned here only because copies were acquired by many researchers and institutions and may still be in use outside the National Archives. (Microform)

A hardcopy print-out of the information contained in computer-generated finding aid 10-10, presented in box list format (which lists the files in volume number and file number order), prepared by the National Archives in the early 1980s, is available on microfilm reel C-15717. However, this box list was filmed prior to the opening of restricted material and so does not reflect the current access status of all records. This microfilm finding aid has been superseded by more recent tools and is mentioned here only because copies were acquired by many researchers and institutions and may still be in use outside the National Archives. (Microform)

Cartographic material Paper finding aid is available in the main reference room. RG10M 76703/1. 90 (Paper)

Cartographic material Please consult lower level descriptions. RG10M 78903/78. 90 (Electronic)

Architectural, technical drawing Please consult lower level descriptions. RG10M 78903/78. 90 (Electronic)

Cartographic material Please consult lower level descriptions. Paper finding aid is available in the main reference room. RG10M 1979-00001-8. 90 (Electronic)

Cartographic material Please consult lower level descriptions. Paper finding aid is available in the main reference room. RG10M 79003/19. 90 (Electronic)

Additional name(s)

Austin, W. A.(William Augustus), 1829-1896.
Springer, B. (Benjamin), b. 1813?

Additional information

Source

Government

Related control no.

1. 1979-80/006 GAD
2. RG10M 1979-00001-8
3. RG10M 76703/1
4. RG10M 78903/78
5. RG10M 79003/19
6. RG10-B-3
7. RG10-C-IV-2

MIKAN no.

157497