Collecting and preserving material related to the history of Etobicoke has always been part of the purpose of our Society. In addition, our constitution calls for making that material accessible. To that end, the recently completed inventory of the EHS Archives is now available for consultation on the Society’s website.
The EHS Archives contain slightly over 1,100 accessioned items. The collection actually includes several hundred more individual pieces because some similar things are packaged and referenced under one accession number – examples include a group of nails, a set of handkerchiefs, and the more than 90 doilies in the collection. The EHS archives consist of a wide range of objects, including books, papers, paintings, photos, household objects, furniture, tools, linens and clothing. Many of the items relate to the Wood family. All together there are currently over 50 boxes of artifacts.
Distribution of Accessioned Items by Category Classification Percentage:
The EHS Archives contain slightly over 1,100 accessioned items. The collection actually includes several hundred more individual pieces because some similar things are packaged and referenced under one accession number – examples include a group of nails, a set of handkerchiefs, and the more than 90 doilies in the collection. The EHS archives consist of a wide range of objects, including books, papers, paintings, photos, household objects, furniture, tools, linens and clothing. Many of the items relate to the Wood family. All together there are currently over 50 boxes of artifacts.
Distribution of Accessioned Items by Category Classification Percentage:
Over half of the current collection had been accessioned in the early 1980s. These items were catalogued in two ledgers. During the past year, this information was checked against the collection and transferred into an Excel spreadsheet. The remainder of the collection was then accessioned and incorporated into the spreadsheet. Entries there include a brief description of each item, a broad classification, the date accessioned, the donor (where this information is known), and an accession number.
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For further information on the EHS Archives or to donate artifacts or documents, please contact the archivists, Jill Berni or Philip Enros by CLICKING HERE.
To learn more about our archives and collections...CLICK HERE.
For further information on the EHS Archives or to donate artifacts or documents, please contact the archivists, Jill Berni or Philip Enros by CLICKING HERE.
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