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The Ontario Historical Society has published the largest single collection of materials about Ontario's history and continues to produce both books and other materials of interest to people of all ages. Some of the Society's most recent publications are listed below together with a selection of other titles (scroll down to see these titles, their prices and so forth) that might prove of interest to readers who want to learn about Ontario's history. The Society has a complete list of our publications available on request by telephone (416) 226-9011 or e-mail ohs@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca. You can order any of our publications by web here secured, telephone (416 226-9011), fax (416 226-2740), e-mail ohs@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca., or by writing to

The Ontario Historical Society
34 Parkview Avenue,
Willowdale, Ontario
M2N 3Y2.

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Accessible Heritage: An Accessibility Tool Kit for Ontario's Heritage Organizations and Institutions New!
by The Ontario Historical Society and The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario
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Thoreau MacDonald's Sketches of Rural Ontario. New!
This delightful new publication honours Ontario’s disappearing
landscape through the eloquent words of George W. J. Duncan and
the distinctive black and white sketches of Thoreau MacDonald.

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Ontario Heritage Directory.
The only directory of its kind in the province, the Ontario Heritage Directory contains updated listings of more than 1750 heritage organizations and institutions, including Email and Web addresses!
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Ontario History Index 1973-1992.
A excellent reference tool for Ontario History.
Coordinated by Dr. Elizabeth Bloomfield 198 pages, 1993. $5.00 -
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Past Reflections: Museum Clippings.
A collection of essays from The Ontario Historical Society's Museums Committee to provide practical advice and assistance to museums everywhere as they face the challenges of the future.
Various authors, 77 pages, 1994. $5.00
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The Simcoe Legacy: The Life and Times of Yonge Street.
A collection of papers from the seminar that explored the legacy of John Graves Simcoe, Upper Canada's first Lieutenant Governor, and his search for a route to Canada's interior that led to the building of the longest street in the world.
Various authors, 49 pages, 1996. $5.00
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Buon Apetito! Italian Foodways in Ontario.
A collection of papers from the 1999 symposium.
Various authors, 68 pages, 2000. $10.00
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This Little Piggy Went to Market and Came Back With a Full Basket.
Fundraising for Historical and Heritage Organizations and Institutions.
Alison Norman, 24 pages, 2000. $ 4.00
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Tombstone Tales from Ontario Cemeteries.
Characters from Ontario°s past.
The author has kindly donated all proceeds from the sales of this volume to The Ontario Historical Society.
Harvey Medland, 232 pages, 2000. $25.00
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Discovering Your Community.
Packed with ideas and activities for developing local history projects for young people.
124 pages, 1984, reprinted 1992. $15.00
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Conducting an Oral History Interview.
Celia Hitch, Jay Norris, 28 pages, 1987. $4.00
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Celebrating One Thousand Years of Ontario°s History.
Over 40 papers originally presented at the symposium held in April 2000 as part of the Society's millennial celebrations and now available in book form.
Various authors, 300 pages, 2000. $30.00
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The Artifact: What Can it Tell us about the Past?
Dorothy Duncan, 36 pages, 1981, reprinted 1990. $4.00
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Writing History.
Jacques Goutor, 32 pages, 1985, reprinted 2000. $4.00 -
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Serve It Forth!
Festive desserts from the 19th century adapted for modern times.
Dorothy Duncan, 28 pages, 1984, reprinted 2000. $4.00
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Deck the Halls: Celebrating a Traditional Canadian Christmas.
Canadian Christmas customs, games, decorations, and gifts.
Dorothy Duncan, Dorothy Johnstone, and Joyce Lewis.
20 pages, 1985, reprinted 2000. $4.00 -
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Hometown History.
Is a guidebook for people interested in preserving and promoting the heritage of their communities. Hometown History contains practical information on forming a historical society, designing walking tour, researching property, effective newsletters, etc. Each sectoin suggestions for additional reading and references to further sources of technical advice. $15.00 -
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