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Search Tips
Always make your terms as specific as possible when starting a search. If you do not get results, then broaden the search terms.
To search the Canadian Archival Information Network for materials that may be useful for Chinese-Canadian genealogical research, type a term into the search box, such as a family or business name, e.g.
- Lee Chong Company
- Mah Sze Hun
To identify records associated with a specific city, town or village, use a search strategy based on the following example:
- Chinese Nanaimo
The search screen also allows you to narrow your search by province or territory. Enter the term "Chinese" in the search box, and then click on the check-box for the appropriate province or territory.
Finally, you can obtain a large set of results to browse by simply entering the term Chinese in the search box.
In most cases, it would be necessary in most cases to visit the archives or museum in person in order to view the records.
In some cases, there are restrictions on access to records. Details are usually provided in the archival descriptions.
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