Do you need help researching local history or sorting through documents in French?
The LHSQ offers bilingual research, reference, advisory and bibliographic services on local history. We specialize in the history of local English-speaking communities and can offer support to cross-linguistic research projects. We also prepare material on the history of English-speakers in Quebec City for exhibitions and publications. Our qualified historians will seek out the information you need and provide translations or summaries if necessary.
Initial 6-hour scouting service (minimum fee)
There may be an extra charge for photocopying. Certain institutions may charge a research fee, which will be passed on to the client.
Initial 6-hour scouting service (minimum fee)
$180 CDN for members
$210 CDN for non-members
$30 for every additional hour
There may be an extra charge for photocopying. Certain institutions may charge a research fee, which will be passed on to the client.
If you want to do research on your own in Quebec City
The Literary and Historical Society of Quebec's library was once a significant resource for researchers. Most of our rare and unique documents have since been transferred to institutions better equipped to ensure their long-term conservation and diffusion. Nevertheless, we want to serve as a stepping stone to all researchers who seek to get their bearings in this city, referring them to institutions or people capable of meeting their needs in English . Here are some useful starting points:
Laval University libraries: Over 4 million documents in all fields of knowledge, including the largest collection of specialized English-language books in the city.
Société de Généalogie de Québec: Partner organization providing support and resources in English for all kinds of genealogical research.
Library of the National Assembly: 1,800,000 documents, with focus on law, political science, history, economy and government documents. Many complete collections of old newspapers.
Canadiana.org: Searchable database with 1 700 000 pages of early texts relating to Canadian history.
Our Roots: Large collection of digitized Canadian local histories online.
Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec: Digitized maps, postcards, and press clippings.
Quebec Family History Society (Montreal)
Laval University libraries: Over 4 million documents in all fields of knowledge, including the largest collection of specialized English-language books in the city.
Société de Généalogie de Québec: Partner organization providing support and resources in English for all kinds of genealogical research.
Library of the National Assembly: 1,800,000 documents, with focus on law, political science, history, economy and government documents. Many complete collections of old newspapers.
Canadiana.org: Searchable database with 1 700 000 pages of early texts relating to Canadian history.
Our Roots: Large collection of digitized Canadian local histories online.
Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec: Digitized maps, postcards, and press clippings.
Quebec Family History Society (Montreal)
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