How the search works

The search tool for the historic photograph area is based upon a keyword search. A search string can consist of any number of Subject Headings or keyword fragments. A matching search would result if all words in a search string are found. This type of search uses logical AND as a keyword connector. (eg. Anglican Church would produce a listing of all records with Anglican AND Church)

Forming a query

A few simple rules for your search.

1. Use multiple keywords to narrow a topic
   
   example: Anglican Church would provide a more refined search than church
   
2. Use keyword fragments
   
   example: Thom would find Thomson, Thompson
   
3. Use singular words rather than plural
   
   example: horse rather than horses
   
4. Leave out unimportant words
   
   example: the, a, if
   

Sample searches

Using your browser

Web browsers and this area

This area has been enhanced for use with Netscape Navigator 3.0 (or higher) or Internet Explorer 3.0 (or higher) however, there should not be any problems viewing the content from any browser that supports tables. If you do not have a browser that supports tables you can download one, free, from either Netscape or Microsoft.

Display problems

If you are experiencing trouble viewing the search results. (e.g. a strangely formatted list, or information that is run together) your web browser may have trouble with tables. You can upgrade your browser at either of the sites mentioned above.

Image enhancement

Some users may find that the historic photograph images appear speckled or pixelated. This can be caused by the color depth setting of your computer. Since the photographs on this area are all scanned at a color depth of 64000 colors or higher, the best viewing will result when your computer is set to display at least 16-bit (64K) color. Consult your computer manual for information on your computer hardware support and directions on changing this setting.

Ordering photographs

How to obtain a high resolution image

All images found in this area have a high resolution image which can be ordered from the Custodian. To order a high resolution image, click on the Ordering Information link found just below the description of the photograph. Please be sure to include the Photograph Title and the Photograph ID# when ordering.

This digital collection was produced under contract to the SchoolNet Digital Collections program, Industry Canada

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