Local History and Genealogy in the Library
The Mill Street Library features a collection of local history books and microfilm. A dedicated computer and microfilm reader are available and can be reserved by contacting the library.
Find local history in the library
Available on microfilm:
- Orangeville Sun: 1868 to 1899 (indexed)
- The Orangeville Banner: 1907 to 2016
- Grand Valley Star & Vidette: 1999 to 2002
- Orangeville Citizen: 1999 to 2002
- Shelburne Free Press & Economist: 1999 to 2002
- Tax Assessment record books for 1865 to 1900
You can also request microfilm from the Archives of Ontario and the United Church Archives. For more information please see Borrowing Microfilm.
Online Services
Ancestry Library Edition
The largest online family history resource available, provides unprecedented access to family history via documents from all over the world.
Available for in library use only.
Toronto Star Archive
Explore the politics, society and events of Southern Ontario from 1894 to 2018 in full-page copies of the original paper.
OurOntario
Search newspapers, photographs, maps, videos, and oral histories from all over Ontario.
Digital Archive Ontario
High quality images including Ontario maps, fire insurance plans and views of towns and cities over time from the Toronto Public Library's collection, dating back to the 1880s.
Search the Museum of Dufferin's database of the people, places, and events that have shaped Dufferin County. Explore their online catalogue which features the W.J. Hughes Corn Flower Glass Collection and over 400 photographs.
Data Orangeville provides access to historical building information and maps through the Heritage Buildings Web Map, the Heritage Orangeville Building Summary and the Time Traveler apps.
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