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Title

Series consists of

7 lower level description(s)

Arrangement structure

Series part of

Centennial Commission fonds [multiple media] (R1004-0-X-E)

Accession

[Centennial Commission projects] [architectural drawing] (117-040704-7)

Bilingual equivalent

Direction de la planification [document textuel, dessin d'architecture, document cartographique]

Date(s)

1963-1968

Place of creation

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Series consists of records created and maintained by units within the Centennial Commission's Planning Branch. RG69M 890705 consists of copies of architectural drawings for 72 projects submitted to the Centennial Commission, which had put out the call for projects to commemorate the centennial of Canada's confederation in 1967. The drawings depict cultural and recreation centres across Canada; included are archives, libraries, museums, auditoriums, government administrative buildings, medical centres, theatres, youth centres, athletic facilities, and parks. The majority of the projects present in this collection originated in Quebec but all the provinces and territories are represented.

Conditions of access

Terms of use

Copyright belongs to the Crown.

Finding aid

Architectural drawing A handwritten project list is available. Project list available in main reference room. RG69M 890705 90 (Other)

Additional name(s)

Canada. Centennial Commission. Planning Branch. Centennial Commission. Planning Branch.

Biography / Administrative history

The Planning Branch was responsible for the preparation and implementation of the programs and projects considered necessary for a successful Centennial celebration. The Branch received and evaluated thousands of suggestions before a suitable program was approved by the Board of Directors. RG69 General Inventory

Additional information

Source

Government

Related control no.

1. 890705 CA
2. 117-040704-7
3. RG69M 890705

MIKAN no.

134748