McGill University Archives

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The McGill University Archives (MUA) performs integrated archival and records management for McGill University. [1] and is housed on the fourth floor of the McLennan Library Building.

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The MUA provides a number of searchable, online databases for researchers. [2] In addition, "A Guide to Archival Resources at McGill University" (1985) [lower-alpha 1] gives a broad overview of archival holdings at McGill University. [3] The McGill University Records Retention Schedule (MURRS) [lower-alpha 2] is also available online, and shows common records created during the daily operations of the University. [4]

The establishment of the McGill University Archives was announced in 1962 by Principal F. Cyril James along with the appointment of McGill's first University Archivist, Mr. Alan Ridge. [5]

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References

  1. "Policies > About the University Archives". Archives.mcgill.ca. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  2. "Searchable Databases > Archival Resources at the McGill University Archives". Archives.mcgill.ca. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  3. "Guides to the Records > Archival Resources at the McGill University Archives". Archives.mcgill.ca. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  4. "Retention Schedule Listing > Records Management at the McGill University Archives". Archives.mcgill.ca. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  5. "Programme History > About the University Archives".

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