Archives

The archives of the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society holds approximately 410 linear meters of textual records, 1,900 maps and plans, 500,000 photographic images, and extensive ready-reference files on historical, biographical and architectural themes. Its mandate covers the history of Northwestern Ontario, with a special focus on the City of Thunder Bay and its district. … Read more

Robert Joseph Flaherty (1884-1951)

Robert Joseph Flaherty (1884-1951)

by Jim Farrell © Jim Farrell and The Thunder Bay Historical Museum SocietyThis work was first published by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Societyas a catalogue to its exhibit of Robert J. Flaherty’s original photographs, 1973Its original title was Robert Flaherty in Northwestern Ontario.Photos accompanying this article are from the collection of the Thunder Bay … Read more

The North West Company in Rebellion

The North West Company in Rebellion

The North West Company in Rebellion is one of the few sources that provides an insider’s view of the gathering of North West Company shareholders at the company’s annual rendezvous at Fort William. First Published in 1988, it remains widely referenced in academic and non-academic works exploring the North American fur trade, and it continues … Read more

Classic Car Raffle

On a regular basis, the Thunder Bay Museum raffles off a classic car, with proceeds going directly towards supporting the museum’s operation. The Thunder Bay Museum does not plan, at this time, to conduct a Classic Car Raffle in 2025. Instead, we are excited to present a variety of entertaining and engaging events with fundraising … Read more