Welcome to the Goulbourn Museum’s Digital History Centre—a space to explore transcribed handwritten documents from our archival collections.
These records reflect the lives, institutions, and settler histories of the former Goulbourn Township. We acknowledge that this archive was shaped by colonial systems and represents only part of the community’s past. As this resource grows, we remain committed to expanding the range of voices and perspectives represented.
All transcriptions were prepared by volunteers through the Archiving Goulbourn Project, who have generously contributed their time to interpret and transcribe these historic materials.
To explore, browse the categorized list of documents. Each entry includes a PDF of the original and its transcription for personal research use. Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Command+F (Mac) to search within transcriptions. For publication or reproduction requests, contact the Museum.
While great care is taken to ensure accuracy, errors and omissions may occur. We welcome your feedback. Please email [email protected] to share corrections or additional context.
| Original Document | Transcription |
|---|---|
| Minutes of the Richmond Red Cross, 1939–1941 | Transcription: Minutes of the Richmond Red Cross, 1939–1941 |
| Original Document | Transcription |
|---|---|
| Community Scrapbook: McCoy Book 1 | XXXX |
| Community Scrapbook: McCoy Book 3 | XXXX |
| Original Document | Transcription |
|---|---|
| Minutes of Goulbourn Council 1899–1917 | Transcription: Minutes of Goulbourn Council 1899–1917 |
* This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS).