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Association of Canadian Archivists - Records Administrator | Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie, ON | Deadline: October 14

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 1d

Opportunity in Barrie, ON - Records Administrator, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Deadline: October 14th, 2025
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Association of Canadian Archivists - Records and Information Specialist | Burnaby, BC | Deadline: October 16, 2025

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 1d

Opportunity in Burnaby, BC - Records and Information Specialist, City of Burnaby, Corporate Services
Deadline: October 16th, 2025
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File 62: Bay of Quinte tartan

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 3d

Fresh off the press, Scope & Content issue 6.10 is now available! This issue features an update from ACA President Anna Gibson Hollow, details on upcoming meetings and opportunities, info on upcoming ACA Hashtag Parties, and more! archivists.ca/Scope-and-Co....

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 6d

This initiative has since expanded and involves participation of archivists from around the world. Join us on October 16th, 2025 in participating by asking questions and answering questions all day. Just follow the hashtag to see what folks want to know about us! #AskAnArchivistDay

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 6d

Each year, our colleagues at the Society of American Archivists dedicate a day of American Archives Month to Ask An Archivist Day, a public initiative during which archivists answer all your archives-related questions on social media.

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ccarchives.bsky.social @ccarchives.bsky.social · 14d

CCA is happy to contribute our item “Crimean Flowers” to #archivesuniqueitems! Created by Fred W. Parker for his mother, Mrs. Neville Parker in St. Andrews, the album contains forty-one pressed flowers gathered in Crimea in the first spring after the Crimean war, in 1856. #acahashtagparty

Inscription from Fred W. Parker to his mother, Mrs. Neville Parker

Pressed flower, inscribed "From the North Side near the [indecipherable] Chapel"

Pressed flower, inscribed "From the Woronzoff [indecipherable]"

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Log Cabin Museum @logcabinmuseum.bsky.social · 14d

This month's #ArchivesHashtagParty is #ArchivesUniqueItems!

1862 letter from George Butler

1920 Brackman-Ker Milling invoice➡️JA Bell

“Buy Canadian” flyer tucked in a BC Cement Co receipt➡️Richard Nimmo in 1934

1976 greeting card by Willard Michell

#LogCabinMuseumAndArchives

George Butler's 1862 letter to his future wife, Fanny Brett. It was partially written while on a ship. The language is distinctly of the time, and he makes unflattering observations of pre-earthquake San Francisco. Our Archives has a typed copy for legibility.

A “Buy Canadian” flyer tucked in a BC Cement Co receipt sent to Richard Nimmo in 1934. The flyer asked customers to buy produced-in-Canada goods to increase employment in our country!

A 1920 invoice from Brackman-Ker Milling Co to J.A. Bell for alfalfa meal and shorts. The whole delivery came to $9.80, including the .50 freight charge!
A 1976 hand-drawn greeting card by Willard Michell, while he was in Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

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Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County @cabhc.bsky.social · 14d

Bay of Quinte tartan from 1967: "The dark blue blocks of the fabric represented the Bay, lighter blue blocks local rivers and streams, green blocks local fields and parks and the gold threads the golden future of the Quinte area."
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Fabric sample. Production of this tartan began in 1967. It was made by Trenton Dyeing and Finishing and was designed by Alex Wilson.

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CRKN - RCDR @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social · 14d

✨ This #ACAHashtagParty theme is #ArchivesUniqueItems! We’re spotlighting the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics Reports on Non-Meteoric Sightings (1965–1981).

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#ufo

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 14d

The Wesmen were first named in 1966, when the University of Winnipeg was still known as the United College, which explains the the UC patch on the front of the jacket.

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University of Winnipeg Archives @uwarchives.bsky.social · 14d

While we collect many archival records, we also have some unique and unusual artifacts preserved! This includes artifacts from UW's sports teams, the Wesmen. Highlighted from their collection is a light-box sign from 2001, as well as a 1963-1964 jacket from alumnus and Basketball player Bob Law.

An image of a United College sweater from alumnus and basketball player Bob Law for the 1963-1964 season. Manufactured by Harv-Al Sportswear Ltd. of Winnipeg. Size 42. Marked on the shoulders with "Forward" and "20", Bob's position and number. University of Winnipeg Archives, Wesmen Collection [15.013-8-6].

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 14d

These shoes were worn by Peter Cox as part of his Town Crier uniform and are made of black leather and a metal buckle showing the coat of arms of Canada. Peter Cox was Town Crier from 1974 to 2009. #ArchivesUniqueItems

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Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 14d

#ACAHashtagParty #ArchivesUniqueItems

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 14d

Don't forget to use the hashtag and tag us, and we'll be looking forward to re-sharing your unique materials all day!

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 14d

All archival materials are one of a kind, but this is your opportunity to show us the materials in your collections that you're pretty sure no one else (or hardly anyone) is likely to have.

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 14d

Today is the day for a new ACA Hashtag Party, and we're celebrating all your Unique Items!

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 20d

Participants will learn about various archival initiatives and will have an opportunity to link their work and perspective here in Canada to supporting the growing movement for human rights in the Philippines and globally. Please join us on September 22nd at 5pm EST/2pm PST or 5am Philippines).

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 20d

This webinar brings together Filipino archivists and community memory workers, and solidarity activists to discuss how we can participate in and support genuine change and social justice.

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 20d

As archivists in Canada grapple with this country's settler colonial history and the question of how we can support marginalized communities today, the Filipino people offer an example of archivists working within and alongside a people's movement.

Association of Canadian Archivists - Archives Digitization Intern - 2 Positions, Canadian National Exhibition Foundation, Toronto, ON - 26 September 2025

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · 20d

The Students and Early Career Special Interest Section is excited to be hosting their first event, "KASAYSAYAN, KARAPATAN, AT KALAYAAN: RECORDKEEPING & HUMAN RIGHTS," in partnership with the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP). archivists.ca/event-6337215.

Alt-text: Beige background with orange illustration of stack of papers. Text reads, "ACA x ICHRP Kasaysayan, Karapatan, At Kalayaan: Recordkeeping & Human Rights Webinar". Underneath, black text. continues, "September 22, 2025 5 PM EST, 2 PM PST. 5 AM Philippines. Hosted by ACA Students and Early Career Special Interest Section."

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Dr Gillian I Leitch @gilliandoctor.bsky.social · 29d

Opportunity in Toronto, ON - Archives Digitization Intern - 2 Positions, Canadian National Exhibition Foundation, Toronto, ON - 26 September 2025

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Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Conference Planning Committee is currently seeking volunteers! As part of this committee, you will participate in the long-term planning of the ACA’s conferences. For more information, please contact Max Otte, CPC Chair, at conference.planning(at)archivists.ca.

Association of Canadian Archivists @archivistsdotca.bsky.social · Sep 4

Fresh off the press, Scope & Content issue 6.9 is now available straight to your inboxes or on the ACA website! In this issue, you will find info on exciting new features on the ACA website, opportunities to join committees and sections, and archival community news from across the world.