Local History:
Scrapbooks
Scrapbooks are compiled by clipping local newspapers (primarily the Hamilton Spectator) and organizing the clippings chronologically by subject. There are many scrapbooks in Local History & Archives. Most are on display in the department while some must be requested from the closed stacks.
The topics covered include the history of: Hamilton; heritage buildings; places of worship; businesses; personalities who are either famous outside the City or important to Hamilton’s development; specific events that affected the City; murders, sports teams; tourist attractions; museums; sports events; social services; health concerns; structures; radio; television; newspapers; festivals; theatres; shopping; hospitals; issues; courts; transportation; schools; colleges and universities; politics and politicians; gambling; transit; art galleries; service clubs; war as it affected Hamilton; entertainment; music; seniors; landmarks; fundraising events; unions; art and artists; neighbourhoods, children and youth, etc.
The scrapbooks that are catalogued may be requested using the book’s number listed following the name. The scrapbooks that are Being Catalogued may be requested from the Clipping File collection. The scrapbooks that are not linked to the catalogue pre-date the computerized cataloguing system but are available from the Clipping File collection in Local History & Archives.
Local History & Archives Scrapbook List
There are many scrapbooks in Local History & Archives. Some are on display in the department while others must be requested from the closed stacks.
