About the Peel Archives Collection
What we collect
Peel Archives is the official archival repository of Peel Region and the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon.
We collect and preserve government and non-government records that document the history and development of the area and its people.
Our archival collections cover records from the old County of Peel, the current Peel Region, and the numerous historic communities within Peel’s boundaries.
Our records date from the early 19th century to the 21st century.
The Archives also holds the extensive papers of William Perkins Bull, a Peel lawyer, businessman, and local historian. His research files compiled in the 1930s cover many topics related to Peel’s pre-county days.
Record sources and formats
The records in our collection come to us by transfer (from government offices) or by donation (from private citizens and organizations).
We hold many records, including:
- Assessment (property tax) rolls
- Audiovisual materials (film and sound recordings)
- By-laws
- Circulars and pamphlets
- Correspondence
- Council and committee minutes and reports
- Diaries, journals, and ledgers
- Land indexes and deeds
- Maps
- Newspapers
- Photographs and negatives
- Planning documents
- Posters
Accessing archival collections
Browse our research guides to learn about commonly used records. Access our online database for descriptions (listings) of archival records and a small selection of our total holdings.
To learn more about our research and services, contact us.