Local History

Region of Waterloo Library provides microfilm and microfiche collections at the Ayr and Elmira branches.

Collections Available

Elmira Microfilm and Microfiche Collection

  • Local newspapers (1873 - current)
  • Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths (1869 - 1934)
  • Census information (1861 - 1951)
  • Civil Registers, Council Proceedings and Tweedsmuir Histories

Ayr Microfilm Collection

  • Local Newspapers (1873 to 2008)

Viewing

Patrons can view microfilm from Region of Waterloo Library’s collection, or from the Archives of Ontario, at the Region of Waterloo Archives located in Kitchener, or at the Sir Adam Beck Archives located in Baden. First, contact your local library branch to request the microfilm that you require. The library will arrange for transportation of the microfilm to the Archives of choice and will contact you when the microfilm is available to view.