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August 10, 2026

The Animals of Simcoe County

When records featuring animals are donated to the Simcoe County Archives, there is often a lack of information, such as the animals’ names and their stories. Lacking clear identification, the manner in

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April 20, 2026

Stories from the Simcoe County Archives Community

This year, the Simcoe County Archives is marking an important milestone, our 60th anniversary. Since 1966, the Archives has been dedicated to collecting,

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October 31, 2025

The Legacy of the Hammill Letters

Early Life Mervin Elbert Hammill was born to Ethelbert and Clara Hammill on July 6th, 1921, in the

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August 10, 2026

The Animals of Simcoe County

When records featuring animals are donated to the Simcoe County Archives, there is often a lack of information, such as ...

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April 20, 2026

Stories from the Simcoe County Archives Community

This year, the Simcoe County Archives is marking an important milestone, our 60th anniversary. Since 1966, the Archives has b...

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October 31, 2025

The Legacy of the Hammill Letters

Early Life Mervin Elbert Hammill was born to Ethelbert and Clara Hammill on July 6th, 1921, in the...

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May 15, 2025

Scrapbook of Helen L. Lane

Background Helen Lucille Lane was born on May 8, 1909, in Halton County, just north of Georgetown, Ontario...

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October 18, 2024

Simcoe County Cryptids

October is here, and as the days are turning colder and darker, staff at the Simcoe County Archives...

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September 13, 2024

Historical photo processes and formats at the Simcoe County Archives

Photographs are some of the most frequently requested records housed at the Simcoe County Archives. Whether it is...

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