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We are the archives of the University of Winnipeg and its founding colleges dating back to 1871.
This photo frame, part of the Western Canadian Pictoral Index, is a record of the 1991 Canadian Football League Championship or Grey Cup. It's one of the largest annual Canadian sport events, with the 79th Grey Cup at Winnipeg Stadium the Toronto Argonauts defeating the Calgary Stampeders 36-21.
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Originally marking the anniversary of the 1918 that ended the First World War, Remembrance Day now remembers those who died in military service, and honour those who served in wartime. In WW1, UW's preceding colleges were one of many communities affected as students and faculty served in the war.
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
To stop pests entering collections we do three things. Clean to reduce food and shelter, use environmental controls to make the space inhospitable, and quarantine donations to prevent new pests.
(photo: Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org, 1233096 CC BY-SA 3.0)
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Pests need three things to establish themselves; shelter, environment, and food. In archives your collection can be the food. Animal glues, parchment, wood, and textiles can be directly eaten and damaged.
(photo: Ryan Jones, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Bugwood.org, 5481477 CC BY-SA 3.0)
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Insect pests are one of the biggest dangers to archival collections, especially paper records. Common pests archivists watch out for include silverfish, book-lice, carpet beetles, and clothes moths among others.
(photo: Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org, 5403799 CC BY-SA 3.0 0)
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Her work focused on the Thomas family, who Lloyd is related to, as well as other Welsh families that immigrated to Argentina in the 19h century. Come visit the UW Archives to explore the collection! - main.lib.umanitoba.ca/lloyd-axwort...
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A new donation (2023.010) is available! These records were donated by Lloyd Axworthy and are a new addition to his collection. This accession adds more related to Axworthy's work in politics and at UW, as well as genealogical research conducted by Gayla Vidal.
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Happy Halloween!

A favourite holiday photo in our collection is of Henry Duckworth and a young class ready for trick-or-treating. He was UW's 2nd president (1971-1981) and is known for contributions to physics and university education. The Duckworth Centre, opened in 1984, is named after him.
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This month's #ACAhashtagparty is #ArchivesWomensHistory!

These images depict the Canadian Women's Press Club (CWPC). From 1904 to the early 1990's, it was a organization of Canadian journalists that prior to 1971 was only open to women. In 1971 the group was renamed to The Media Club of Canada.
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Archival digitizing is about both capturing a record as well as maintaining its legitimacy as a historical record. The process of digitization should documented and auditable in addition to producing a high quality digital record.
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Digitization is an important tool in ensuring archival records remain accessible, but its complicated work!

Its more than a simple scan; involving assessment, digitization, metadata compilation, quality assurance, and the ongoing storage and maintenance of digital records.
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Congratulations new fall graduates! Celebrate your academic successes and journey toward the future.

Many graduates get convocation photos taken to mark this important milestone. Do you have a photo as stylish as these past graduates?
October 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Celebrating Thanksgiving Day on campus with friends has a long history at UW.

From the Ilo McHaffie Fonds, here is a photo of Wesley College students enjoying a Thanksgiving meal together in 1919. Wesley College is one of the preceding colleges that became the University of Winnipeg in 1967.
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Fall Reading Week is here! Take some time to de-stress and study before classes resume October 20th.
Winter Reading Week has been around a while, but a Fall break in Manitoba is actually relatively new. UWinnipeg was the first University in the province to enact a Fall Reading week starting in 2016.
October 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
On October 22 (5 - 8pm) in Convocation Hall - Inside a Thousand Eyes: the work and impact of Sharron Proulx Turner.
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In response, the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) formed an ad-hoc committee and released a report in 1959 that concluded Crowe's firing was unjust and violated academic tenure. Since the Crowe Case, CAUT has continually maintained an Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee.
October 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A new accession (2023.029) is now available! These records are from an oral history project by Catherine MacDonald and Shirley Payment on the "Crowe Case". In 1958, the firing of United College professor Harry Sherman Crowe raised questions on the security of academic freedom and tenure nationally.
October 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
An essential part for any donation to an archives is a deed of gift signed by the donor and the University. It transfers the ownership to the Archives so that staff can better manage and share the records, but also establishes any usage limitations or restrictions placed by the donor.
October 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
An important part of archival work is ensuring that historical records, regardless of format, remain safe so they can be accessed far into the future. This includes keeping them secured from theft, but also safe from the risks of environmental factors like pests or high humidity and temperature.
October 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
While we collect many archival records, we also have some unique and unusual artifacts preserved! This includes artifacts from UW's sports teams, the Wesmen. Highlighted from their collection is a light-box sign from 2001, as well as a 1963-1964 jacket from alumnus and Basketball player Bob Law.
September 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This is a collection of captured webpages, blogs, files, and other online resources that are about Manitoba's ongoing involvement with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It includes topics like survivors’ stories, apologies, responses, cultural events, and more.
September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week special events are on campus for The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30th. Take a look at UW news for more info!

UW also hosts the Truth and Reconciliation Collection on Archive-it if you are researching Manitoba-specific materials - archive-it.org/collections/....
September 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Did you know you can book class visits to the Archives?

If you want to learn more about the process of historical research or explore a collection as a group, contact us at archives@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-786-9162 to request an appointment.
September 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We welcome everyone to come in and work directly with real historical documents and photographs. But when handling old records, its important to be careful to ensure they remain for future use.

More info about Reading Room etiquette is posted on our website - archives.uwinnipeg.ca/using-the-ar... .
September 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Welcome alumni, family, and friends to Homecoming 2025! This year multiple events will be held between September 15th to 27th, including a campus walking tour on the 19th.

Visit us on the tour to see records and photos about classes 1975 - 1979. Learn more here - www.uwinnipeg.ca/alumni/alumn....
September 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM