Notes on primary sources
Canadian National Institute for the Blind fonds [multiple media]. 1905-1997. Fonds / Collection. MG28-I233, R3647-0-9-E. Architectural and technical drawings, Art, Moving images, Objects (including medals and pins), Photographs, Textual material. [Access: Restrictions vary]. Private.
Unless otherwise noted documents included in this exhibit are from the CNIB Archives held at Library and Archives Canada and cited in the exhibit as follows: Source: CNIB papers (LAC) MG28 Series I233, Vol. x, File x.
Library and Archives Canada,Archival Records Branch (1979, rev 1993) Canadian National Institute for the Blind / L’Institut national canadien pour les aveugles MG28-I233 Finding Aid no 1114/Instrument de recherché no 1114. Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada. Available as a PDF document from: http://data2.archives.ca/pdf/pdf001/p000000172.pdf
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General Interest Websites
American Foundation for the Blind
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Centre d’accèss equitable aux bibliothèques
Centre for Equitable Library Access
Institut national canadien pour les aveugles