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HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Numismatics
- Stock Exchange
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scripophily
1, record 1, English, scripophily
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hobby or pursuit of collecting old bond and share certificates. 2, record 1, English, - scripophily
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A specialized field of numismatics, scripophily has developed as an area of collecting because of the inherent beauty of certain historical certificates, and because of the interesting historical context of many of the documents. 3, record 1, English, - scripophily
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Numismatique
- Bourse
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- scripophilie
1, record 1, French, scripophilie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- scriptophilie 2, record 1, French, scriptophilie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collection des anciens titres de bourse et des actions. 3, record 1, French, - scripophilie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Genealogy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- genealogy
1, record 2, English, genealogy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the study of the history of families, especially through studying historical documents to discover the relationships between particular people and their families. 2, record 2, English, - genealogy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Généalogie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- généalogie
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La généalogie, c'est avant tout l'histoire familiale, la connaissance des ancêtres, ceux de la première génération comme ceux de la dixième génération. Elle est le résultat d'un ensemble de recherches d'ordre biographique, démographique et sociologique réalisées à partir des archives et des imprimés. 2, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9alogie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Heritage
- Culture (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada
1, record 3, English, Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CMSC 2, record 3, English, CMSC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium-sized national organization founded in 1935. The Societies aim to strengthen bonds of clan fellowship across Canada, to advance knowledge about the history in Canada of the MacLeods and septs, to maintain and procure documents and genealogical records for the National Archives, to encourage appreciation and performance of Celtic arts(music, piping and dancing) [and] to assist in the restoration and repair of places and objects of historical interest. 3, record 3, English, - Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Patrimoine
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Clan MacLeod Societies of Canada
1, record 3, French, Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CMSC 2, record 3, French, CMSC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme national d'envergure moyenne fondé en 1935. 3, record 3, French, - Clan%20MacLeod%20Societies%20of%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- History
- Culture (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Cavelier-de-LaSalle Historical Society
1, record 4, English, Cavelier%2Dde%2DLaSalle%20Historical%20Society
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Cavelier-de-LaSalle Historical Society] is a non-profit-making organization founded in 1965. 2, record 4, English, - Cavelier%2Dde%2DLaSalle%20Historical%20Society
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aims : to promote and diffuse the study of the history of LaSalle, the territory as well as the genealogy of its citizens; to collect, organize and preserve the documents and objects entrusted to the historical Society by legacy, gifts or acquisitions; to encourage the conservation of the places and the historical goods; to establish a municipal museum. 2, record 4, English, - Cavelier%2Dde%2DLaSalle%20Historical%20Society
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Histoire
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Société historique Cavelier-de-LaSalle
1, record 4, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20Cavelier%2Dde%2DLaSalle
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- S.H.C.L. 2, record 4, French, S%2EH%2EC%2EL%2E
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Société historique Cavelier-de-LaSalle est un organisme sans but lucratif fondé en 1965. 2, record 4, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20Cavelier%2Dde%2DLaSalle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les buts : promouvoir et diffuser l'étude de l'histoire de LaSalle, de la région ainsi que la généalogie de ses citoyens; collectionner, organiser et conserver les documents et objets confiés à la Société historique par legs, dons ou acquisitions; encourager la conservation des lieux et des biens historiques; établir un musée municipal. 2, record 4, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20Cavelier%2Dde%2DLaSalle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-08-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- History
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Newcastle Village and District Historical Society
1, record 5, English, Newcastle%20Village%20and%20District%20Historical%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1981, [the Society's] primary objectives are to collect and preserve articles, photos, documents and all other objects of historical significance to Newcastle and District, and to promote public interest in the history of Newcastle. 2, record 5, English, - Newcastle%20Village%20and%20District%20Historical%20Society
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Histoire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Newcastle Village and District Historical Society
1, record 5, French, Newcastle%20Village%20and%20District%20Historical%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-08-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- documentary history
1, record 6, English, documentary%20history
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- historical documents 2, record 6, English, historical%20documents
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In conclusion, the Commission has a duty to decide where, on the face of the record before it and including both the documentary history and the oral testimony of elders, Bogaga habitually resided on August 6, 1909. 3, record 6, English, - documentary%20history
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation Inquiry Turtle Mountain Surrender Claim (July 2003). 3, record 6, English, - documentary%20history
Record 6, Key term(s)
- historical document
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dossiers historiques
1, record 6, French, dossiers%20historiques
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En conclusion, la Commission a l'obligation de décider, compte tenu du dossier dont elle est saisie, y compris des dossiers historiques et des témoignages des anciens, si Bogaga résidait habituellement dans la réserve le 6 août 1909. 2, record 6, French, - dossiers%20historiques
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enquête sur la revendication de la Première Nation Dakota de Canupawakpa relative à la cession des Collines Turtle (Juillet 2003). 2, record 6, French, - dossiers%20historiques
Record 6, Key term(s)
- dossier historique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- title plant
1, record 7, English, title%20plant
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- abstract plant 2, record 7, English, abstract%20plant
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A title plant is composed of(a) documents containing historical information relating to real estate in a particular county and(b) a system to store and retrieve the information efficiently and effectively. 3, record 7, English, - title%20plant
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- registre foncier parallèle
1, record 7, French, registre%20foncier%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système d'archives de titres de propriétés foncières 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27archives%20de%20titres%20de%20propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9s%20fonci%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Registre exhaustif tenu par une compagnie d’assurance de titres de propriété qui fait état de tous les privilèges, servitudes et autres charges et vices affectant les titres de propriété dans la région où la compagnie d’assurance exerce ses activités. 1, record 7, French, - registre%20foncier%20parall%C3%A8le
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le registre est géré au moyen d’un système qui permet d’y stocker et d’en extraire des données de manière efficace. 1, record 7, French, - registre%20foncier%20parall%C3%A8le
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-08-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- archaeological specimen
1, record 8, English, archaeological%20specimen
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An object or specimen found in an archaeological site of archaeological, ethnological or historical importance, interest or significance and includes explorers’ documents. 2, record 8, English, - archaeological%20specimen
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
archaeological specimen: term and definition taken from the Agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada. 3, record 8, English, - archaeological%20specimen
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- spécimen archéologique
1, record 8, French, sp%C3%A9cimen%20arch%C3%A9ologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet découvert dans un site archéologique qui possède de l'importance, de l'intérêt ou de la valeur sur les plans archéologique, ethnographique ou historique. Sont compris dans la présente définition les documents des explorateurs. 1, record 8, French, - sp%C3%A9cimen%20arch%C3%A9ologique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spécimen archéologique : terme et définition relevés dans l'Accord entre les Inuit de la région du Nunavut et Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada (1993). 2, record 8, French, - sp%C3%A9cimen%20arch%C3%A9ologique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2008, le Bureau de la traduction a recommandé l'accord en genre et en nombre des termes «Inuit» (nom propre) et «inuit» (adjectif). 3, record 8, French, - sp%C3%A9cimen%20arch%C3%A9ologique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-07-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Aboriginal Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Survey of Documents Available for Research in the Treaties and Historical Research Centre
1, record 9, English, Survey%20of%20Documents%20Available%20for%20Research%20in%20the%20Treaties%20and%20Historical%20Research%20Centre
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prepared by Helen Ryan. Ottawa: The Centre 1981?. 105 p. Also 1986, 133 p. 1, record 9, English, - Survey%20of%20Documents%20Available%20for%20Research%20in%20the%20Treaties%20and%20Historical%20Research%20Centre
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Survey of Documents Available for Research in the Treaties and Historical Research Center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Droit autochtone
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Catalogue des documents au Centre des recherches historiques et d'étude des traités
1, record 9, French, Catalogue%20des%20documents%20au%20Centre%20des%20recherches%20historiques%20et%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20des%20trait%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Informatics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Project Room
1, record 10, English, Project%20Room
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian International Development Agency(CIDA). This second on-line tool will provide CIDA's employees with a "virtual workspace" for proposal management-from initial reviews and assessments to project approval and general of contacting documents. Though the "Projet Room", CIDA employees will also have easy on-line access to information on historical and current vendor projects related to international development, and will have a single point of access to all project-related documentation. 1, record 10, English, - Project%20Room
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Informatique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Salle de projets
1, record 10, French, Salle%20de%20projets
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence canadienne de développement international (ACDI). Un outil en ligne qui fournira au personnel de l'ACDI un «espace de travail virtuel» pour gérer le processus de proposition, de l'examen initial à l'approbation du projet de à la production des documents contractuels connexes. La «Salle de projets» permettra aux fonctionnaires de l'ACDI d'accéder facilement en direct aux données concernant d'autres projets courants ou passés en matière de développement international et de trouver au même endroit la documentation sur tous les projets. 1, record 10, French, - Salle%20de%20projets
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2006-02-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- electronic archive
1, record 11, English, electronic%20archive
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
collection of documents in a storage device for historical purposes or as a backup 1, record 11, English, - electronic%20archive
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example: A stored collection of various versions of a document. 1, record 11, English, - electronic%20archive
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
electronic archive: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-27:1994]. 2, record 11, English, - electronic%20archive
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- archives électroniques
1, record 11, French, archives%20%C3%A9lectroniques
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
collection de documents rangés en mémoire pour des raisons historiques ou comme copies de sauvegarde 1, record 11, French, - archives%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : Collection rangée en mémoire des versions successives d'un document. 1, record 11, French, - archives%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
archives électroniques : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-27:1994]. 2, record 11, French, - archives%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fire history
1, record 12, English, fire%20history
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study and/or compilation of evidence(e. g. historical documents, fire reports, fire scars, tree growth rings, charcoal deposits) that records the occurrence and effects of past wildfires for an area. 2, record 12, English, - fire%20history
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- historique des feux
1, record 12, French, historique%20des%20feux
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude et compilation de données (documents, historiques, rapports sur les incendies, cicatrices, anneaux de croissance, dépôts de charbon de bois) qui témoignent de la fréquence et des conséquences des incendies passés dans un territoire. 2, record 12, French, - historique%20des%20feux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-02-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Museums
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- York-Sunbury Historical Society Museum
1, record 13, English, York%2DSunbury%20Historical%20Society%20Museum
correct, New Brunswick
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The York-Sunbury Historical Society Museum is an excellent repository of the history of central New Brunswick. Situated in former military barracks, the Museum superbly documents the history of native peoples, Acadians and Loyalists. Also on display are artifacts from World War I and World War II. 1, record 13, English, - York%2DSunbury%20Historical%20Society%20Museum
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Muséologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Musée de la Société historique York-Sunbury
1, record 13, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20York%2DSunbury
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Musée de la Société historique York-Sunbury offre une excellente représentation de l'histoire de la partie centrale du Nouveau-Brunswick. Situé dans d'anciennes baraques militaires, le Musée reflète très bien l'histoire des Autochtones, des Acadiens et des Loyalistes. On y trouve aussi quelques objets datant de la Première et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. 1, record 13, French, - Mus%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20historique%20York%2DSunbury
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- History (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Aurora Historical Society
1, record 14, English, Aurora%20Historical%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- Aurora Museum 1, record 14, English, Aurora%20Museum
correct, Ontario
- Aurora & District Historical Society, Inc. 1, record 14, English, Aurora%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society%2C%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titles confirmed by the organization. 2, record 14, English, - Aurora%20Historical%20Society
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known as: Aurora Museum. 1, record 14, English, - Aurora%20Historical%20Society
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Aurora Historical Society is a public steward and educational resource, serving its community by collecting and preserving documents and artifacts that reflect the richness and diversity of Aurora's history; by facilitating discovery and understanding of our shared history; and by taking a responsible role in the continued preservation and development of the community. 1, record 14, English, - Aurora%20Historical%20Society
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Histoire (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Aurora Historical Society
1, record 14, French, Aurora%20Historical%20Society
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- Aurora Museum 1, record 14, French, Aurora%20Museum
correct, Ontario
- Aurora & District Historical Society, Inc. 1, record 14, French, Aurora%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society%2C%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 14, French, - Aurora%20Historical%20Society
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-07-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Heritage
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Heritage Gallery
1, record 15, English, Canadian%20Heritage%20Gallery
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Heritage Gallery mission statement is : to promote the accessibility, and research of Canadian Heritage by publishing via the Internet an extensive collection of historical photos, original documents, canadian artwork, maps, and illustrations, fully documented and researched for historical authenticity, and presented in a "user friendly" format; and to advance dissemination of materials and information pertaining to the Heritage of Canada. 2, record 15, English, - Canadian%20Heritage%20Gallery
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Patrimoine
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Galerie du patrimoine canadien
1, record 15, French, Galerie%20du%20patrimoine%20canadien
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1999-10-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
- Construction
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- cornerstone
1, record 16, English, cornerstone
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ceremonial building block, usually placed ritually in the outer wall of a building to commemorate dedication. Sometimes it is solid, with date or other inscription. More typically, it is hollowed out to contain metal receptacles for newspapers, photographs, currency, books, or other documents reflecting current customs, with a view to their historical use when the building is remodelled or demolished. 2, record 16, English, - cornerstone
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Until the development of modern construction, the stone was usually at a corner, possibly as the first of the foundation stones, and it was a real support. Today, to be called a cornerstone, it need not be a support, at a corner, or even in the foundation. Often it is placed ornamentally in the facade or in an interior wall or floor. 2, record 16, English, - cornerstone
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
- Construction
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- première pierre
1, record 16, French, premi%C3%A8re%20pierre
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- première-pierre 2, record 16, French, premi%C3%A8re%2Dpierre
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bloc posé dans les fondations, portant une inscription ou contenant une médaille commémorative du début de la construction. 2, record 16, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 DEF
pierre de fondation, généralement pierre d'angle, posée solennellement. (On y pratique une cavité dans laquelle on loge un document, une médaille commémorative.) 3, record 16, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-05-25
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- electronic archive
1, record 17, English, electronic%20archive
correct, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A collection of documents in storage for historical or backup purposes. 1, record 17, English, - electronic%20archive
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electronic archive: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 2, record 17, English, - electronic%20archive
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- archives électroniques
1, record 17, French, archives%20%C3%A9lectroniques
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collection de documents stockés dans une mémoire pour des raisons historiques ou comme copies de sauvegarde. 1, record 17, French, - archives%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
archives électroniques : terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA), 178, boul. Rexdale, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M9W 1R3 (détentrice des droits d'auteur). La CSA décline toute responsabilité quant à la façon dont la matière est présentée et quant à toute interprétation pouvant en découler. L'information reproduite pourrait ne pas être à jour. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquer avec la CSA. 2, record 17, French, - archives%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- national standard of length
1, record 18, English, national%20standard%20of%20length
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- length national standard 2, record 18, English, length%20national%20standard
proposal
- national prototype 1, record 18, English, national%20prototype
former designation, see observation
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
national (measurement) standard: Standard recognized by a national decision to serve, in a country, as the basis for assigning values to other standards of the quantity concerned. 3, record 18, English, - national%20standard%20of%20length
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
international (national) prototype: The former name of the international or national standards of length and mass in the metric decimal system of units of measurement: International prototype metre, International prototype kilogram. 1, record 18, English, - national%20standard%20of%20length
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "prototype" in the above sense has a purely historical value and should not be used in official documents concerning current standards. 1, record 18, English, - national%20standard%20of%20length
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- étalon national de longueur
1, record 18, French, %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20longueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- prototype national 1, record 18, French, prototype%20national
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étalon national : Étalon reconnu par une décision nationale, dans un pays, pour servir de base à l'attribution de valeurs aux autres étalons de la grandeur concernée. 2, record 18, French, - %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20longueur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prototype international (national) : Ancienne dénomination des étalons internationaux ou nationaux de longueur et de masse dans le Système métrique décimal d'unités de mesure : Prototype international du mètre -Prototype international du kilogramme. 1, record 18, French, - %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20longueur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «prototype», dans le sens ci-dessus, a uniquement une valeur historique et ne devrait pas être utilisé dans les documents officiels concernant les étalons contemporains. 1, record 18, French, - %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20longueur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Measuring Instruments
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- international standard of mass
1, record 19, English, international%20standard%20of%20mass
correct, see observation
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- mass international standard 2, record 19, English, mass%20international%20standard
proposal
- international prototype 1, record 19, English, international%20prototype
former designation, see observation
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
international (measurement) standard: Standard recognized by an international agreement to serve internationally as the basis for assigning the values to other standards of the quantity concerned. 3, record 19, English, - international%20standard%20of%20mass
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
international (national) prototype: The former name of the international or national standards of length and mass in the metric decimal system of units of measurement: International prototype metre, International prototype kilogram. 1, record 19, English, - international%20standard%20of%20mass
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "prototype" in the above sense has a purely historical value and should not be used in official documents concerning current standards. 1, record 19, English, - international%20standard%20of%20mass
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Appareils de mesure
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- étalon international de masse
1, record 19, French, %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- prototype international 1, record 19, French, prototype%20international
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étalon international : Étalon reconnu par un accord international pour servir de base internationale à l'attribution de valeurs aux autres étalons de la grandeur concernée. 2, record 19, French, - %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20masse
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prototype international (national) : Ancienne dénomination des étalons internationaux ou nationaux de longueur et de masse dans le Système métrique décimal d'unités de mesure : Prototype international du mètre -Prototype international du kilogramme. 1, record 19, French, - %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20masse
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «prototype», dans le sens ci-dessus, a uniquement une valeur historique et ne devrait pas être utilisé dans les documents officiels concernant les étalons contemporains. 1, record 19, French, - %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20masse
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- international standard of length
1, record 20, English, international%20standard%20of%20length
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- length international standard 2, record 20, English, length%20international%20standard
proposal
- international prototype 1, record 20, English, international%20prototype
former designation, see observation
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
international (measurement) standard: Standard recognized by an international agreement to serve internationally as the basis for assigning values to other standards of the quantity concerned. 3, record 20, English, - international%20standard%20of%20length
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
international (national) prototype: The former name of the international or national standards of length and mass in the metric decimal system of units of measurement: International prototype metre, International prototype kilogram. 1, record 20, English, - international%20standard%20of%20length
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "prototype" in the above sense has a purely historical value and should not be used in official documents concerning current standards. 1, record 20, English, - international%20standard%20of%20length
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- étalon international de longueur
1, record 20, French, %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20longueur
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- prototype international 1, record 20, French, prototype%20international
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étalon international : Étalon reconnu par un accord international pour servir de base internationale à l'attribution de valeurs aux autres étalons de la grandeur concernée. 2, record 20, French, - %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20longueur
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prototype international (national) : Ancienne dénomination des étalons internationaux ou nationaux de longueur et de masse dans le Système métrique décimal d'unités de mesure : Prototype international du mètre -prototype international du kilogramme. 1, record 20, French, - %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20longueur
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «prototype», dans le sens ci-dessus, a uniquement une valeur historique et ne devrait pas être utilisé dans les documents officiels concernant les étalons contemporains. 1, record 20, French, - %C3%A9talon%20international%20de%20longueur
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- national standard of mass
1, record 21, English, national%20standard%20of%20mass
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- mass national standard 2, record 21, English, mass%20national%20standard
proposal
- national prototype 1, record 21, English, national%20prototype
former designation, see observation
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
national (measurement) standard: Standard recognized by a national decision to serve, in a country, as the basis for assigning values to other standards of the quantity concerned. 3, record 21, English, - national%20standard%20of%20mass
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
international (national) prototype: The former name of the international or national standards of length and mass in the metric decimal system of units of measurement: International prototype metre, International prototype kilogram. 1, record 21, English, - national%20standard%20of%20mass
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The term "prototype" in the above sense has a purely historical value and should not be used in official documents concerning current standards. 1, record 21, English, - national%20standard%20of%20mass
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- étalon national de masse
1, record 21, French, %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- prototype national 1, record 21, French, prototype%20national
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étalon national : Étalon reconnu par une décision nationale, dans un pays, pour servir de base à l'attribution de valeurs aux autres étalons de la grandeur concernée. 2, record 21, French, - %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20masse
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
prototype international (national) : Ancienne dénomination des étalons internationaux ou nationaux de longueur et de masse dans le Système métrique décimal d'unités de mesure : Prototype international du mètre -Prototype international du kilogramme. 1, record 21, French, - %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20masse
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «prototype», dans le sens ci-dessus, a uniquement une valeur historique et ne devrait pas être utilisé dans les documents officiels concernant les étalons contemporains. 1, record 21, French, - %C3%A9talon%20national%20de%20masse
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1994-07-15
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- archival method
1, record 22, English, archival%20method
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A research procedure that depends on historical documents and records for data. This method is particularly useful in studying the unfolding of social patterns over a period of time or the effects of particular historical conditions. 1, record 22, English, - archival%20method
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- étude d'archives
1, record 22, French, %C3%A9tude%20d%27archives
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie de recherche dans laquelle les données reposent sur des documents et des rapports historiques. Cette méthode est particulièrement utile pour étudier le développement des patterns sociaux durant une certaine période ou pour étudier les effets de conditions historiques particulières. 1, record 22, French, - %C3%A9tude%20d%27archives
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1993-05-28
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- international prototype kilogram
1, record 23, English, international%20prototype%20kilogram
see observation
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- international standard kilogram 2, record 23, English, international%20standard%20kilogram
proposal
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
international (national) prototype: The former name of the international or national standards of length and mass in the metric decimal system of units of measurement: International prototype metre, International prototype kilogram. 1, record 23, English, - international%20prototype%20kilogram
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "prototype" in the above sense has a purely historical value and should not be used in official documents concerning current standards. 1, record 23, English, - international%20prototype%20kilogram
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- prototype international du kilogramme
1, record 23, French, prototype%20international%20du%20kilogramme
see observation, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- étalon international du kilogramme 2, record 23, French, %C3%A9talon%20international%20du%20kilogramme
proposal, masculine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prototype international (national) : Ancienne dénomination des étalons internationaux ou nationaux de longueur et de masse dans le Système métrique décimal d'unités de mesure : Prototype international du mètre -Prototype international du kilogramme. 1, record 23, French, - prototype%20international%20du%20kilogramme
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «prototype», dans le sens ci-dessus, a uniquement une valeur historique et ne devrait pas être utilisé dans les documents officiels concernant les étalons contemporains. 1, record 23, French, - prototype%20international%20du%20kilogramme
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-05-28
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- international prototype metre
1, record 24, English, international%20prototype%20metre
see observation
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- international standard metre 2, record 24, English, international%20standard%20metre
proposal
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
international (national) prototype: The former name of the international or national standards of length and mass in the metric decimal system of units of measurement: International prototype metre, International prototype kilogram. 1, record 24, English, - international%20prototype%20metre
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "prototype" in the above sense has a purely historical value and should not be used in official documents concerning current standards. 1, record 24, English, - international%20prototype%20metre
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- prototype international du mètre
1, record 24, French, prototype%20international%20du%20m%C3%A8tre
see observation, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- étalon international du mètre 2, record 24, French, %C3%A9talon%20international%20du%20m%C3%A8tre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prototype international (national) : Ancienne dénomination des étalons internationaux ou nationaux de longueur et de masse dans le Système métrique décimal d'unités de mesure : Prototype international du mètre -Prototype international du kilogramme. 1, record 24, French, - prototype%20international%20du%20m%C3%A8tre
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «prototype», dans le sens ci-dessus, a uniquement une valeur historique et ne devrait pas être utilisé dans les documents officiels concernant les étalons contemporains. 1, record 24, French, - prototype%20international%20du%20m%C3%A8tre
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1987-08-04
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Publication Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- Captain’s Ship’s Book
1, record 25, English, Captain%26rsquo%3Bs%20Ship%26rsquo%3Bs%20Book
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A publication that provides : a. an abridged description of a ship's operational and fighting characteristics; and b. a facility for the retention of historical documents pertaining to a ship and those legal documents required for its operation. 1, record 25, English, - Captain%26rsquo%3Bs%20Ship%26rsquo%3Bs%20Book
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Titres de publications (Forces armées)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- Livre de bord du capitaine
1, record 25, French, Livre%20de%20bord%20du%20capitaine
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication qui : a. donne une brève description des caractéristiques opérationnelles et de combat du navire; et b. permet de conserver les documents historiques concernant le navire et les documents légaux nécessaires à son exploitation. 1, record 25, French, - Livre%20de%20bord%20du%20capitaine
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1986-03-27
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- Historical Documents of Canada
1, record 26, English, Historical%20Documents%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Author: Stacey, Charles Perry. Information found in the DOBIS data base. 1, record 26, English, - Historical%20Documents%20of%20Canada
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- Historical Documents of Canada
1, record 26, French, Historical%20Documents%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information retrouvée dans la base de données DOBIS. 1, record 26, French, - Historical%20Documents%20of%20Canada
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- diplomatics 1, record 27, English, diplomatics
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a critical study of historical documents. 1, record 27, English, - diplomatics
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- diplomatique 1, record 27, French, diplomatique
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- science paléographique diplomatique 1, record 27, French, science%20pal%C3%A9ographique%20diplomatique
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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