The Scarborough Archives Collection

The Scarborough Archives has several items that you may examine in person, please call the Archives ahead of the time you plan to visit and we can have items ready for you to browse on arrival.

Below are some of the records we have available:

Pre-settlement Indigenous History:

In partnership with the Scarborough Archives, UTSC student volunteers have created an archival guide focusing on pre-settlement Indigenous History. In conjunction with the Archive Guide, students have also catalogued all of the material pertaining to Indigenous history. The Pre-Settlement Indigenous History Collection includes information on archaeological sites, educational material and other research materials.

City Newspapers:

  • Toronto Daily Mail and The Empire (1889-1895)
  • Toronto Mail and Empire (1895-1936)
  • Toronto Globe and Mail (1936-1949)
  • The Toronto Daily Star (1936-1949)

Local Newspapers:

  • The Scarborough Mail (1946-1956)
  • The West Hill Enterprise (1947-1966)
  • The Scarborough News (1951-1995)
  • The Scarborough Mirror (still publishing)

Heritage Photographs:

  • Street Scenes
  • Aerial Images
  • Architecture
  • People

Other Text Resources:

  • Maps
  • Microfilm Collection
  • Books
  • Scarborough Board of Education Records
  • Census Information
  • Local Genealogies
  • Cemetery Records