Thunder Bay Public Library

Collections

The TBPL collection includes 3,000+ photographs, some dating back to the late 1800s
Photographs are available for viewing at the Brodie Resource Library or online through the Gateway to Northwestern Ontario History
Copyright restrictions may apply

Newspapers on Microfilm - From 1875 to the present (Fort William and Port Arthur)
City Directories - From 1884 to 2004
The Fort William Newspaper Index - Covers the Fort William Daily Times Journal from 1933 to 1970
Newspaper clippings and local pamphlet material dating from the late 1950s to 1989

Obituary Index (1972-1979) - This index covers notices for deaths, obituaries and estate notices as publshed by the Chronicle Journal. Full text articles can be viewed on microfilm at the Brodie Resource Library.
Obituary Index (1980-1989) - this index covers notices for deaths, obituaries and estate notices as published in the Chronicle Journal. Full text articles can be viewed on microfilm at the Brodie Resource Library.
TBPL Obituary Index (1988-Present) available at the Brodie Resource Library. Note: Earlier notices can be referenced through additional resources such as the Fort William Newspaper Index.
Social News Index of Port Arthur Daily News/News-Chronicle (1915-1942) - this index covers notices for birth, marriage, news, retirements, anniversaries, divorce, military records and more. Full text articles can be viewed on microfilm at the Brodie Resource Library.
Chronicle Journal Social Notices, Photos and Biographical References Index (2000-2009) - this index covers notices for birth, marriage, news, graduations, retirements, anniversaries, and photos. Full text articles can be viewed on microfilm at the Brodie Resource Library.
Chronicle Journal Social Notices Index (2010-2011) - this index covers notices for birth, marriage, graduations, retirements, anniversaries, and photos. Full text articles can be viewed on microfilm at the Brodie Resource Library.

Hundreds of maps dealing with Thunder Bay , Canada and areas outside of Canada road maps and guides (some dating to the early 1900s)
The main map collection (housed at the Brodie Resource Library) includes: mineral deposits, mining, aeromagnetics, geological resources, water and forest resources among other subjects
There are also nautical and shipwreck maps housed at the library, as well as maps which delve into recreational areas such as fishing and canoe trails
The Waverley Resource Library has a large collection of road maps and visitor guides for Canada and the United States