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Archives
SickKids Archives collects, preserves and provides access to records relating to the history of the Hospital and its staff, with records dating back to our founding in 1875. Archival records include: minutes of official committees, internal documents, photographs, film/video, publications, newspaper and magazine clippings, personal recollections, and a small number of physical objects.
The Archives also holds records related to some related organizations, including the SickKids Foundation and the Alumnae Association of the SickKids School of Nursing.
What we do
Our collection is used by academic researchers, journalists, former SickKids patients and families, relatives of former staff, members of the general public, and health professionals from around the world.
Visiting the Archives
People from outside SickKids can schedule a visit to view some of our records in person. Please contact the Archivist to make an appointment so we can ensure that the material you wish to view is available when you arrive.
Ask the Archivist
Contact us with questions about SickKids facts, dates or anything else related to SickKids history. We'll do our best to answer or provide other supporting resources.
Permission to use historical images
SickKids has an extensive collection of historical photographs. If you wish to use one of our images in a book, article, film, or to display it on your website, please contact us to apply for permission.
The Hospital Archives helps with numerous media enquiries each year. We ask that journalists please start by contacting our Public Affairs department.
Donating materials to the Archives
The SickKids Archives regularly receives new material – both physical and digital. Some of our most useful and interesting records have been donated by former SickKids patients and families, relatives of former staff, or other outside donors. If you have a piece of SickKids history, whether it's a story, an object, artifact or image, consider sharing it with us. Your contributions help us preserve the rich history of SickKids for future generations.
Contact the Archives
Have a question about the Archives or our services? Get in touch!
Phone: 416-813-7654 ext. 406778
Email: david.wencer@sickkids.ca
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