AI-Assisted Transcription of Historical Canadian Records

This pilot project used the Transkribus AI model to automatically transcribe handwritten and printed text from two historical Library and Archives Canada collections: the Index of Canadian Newspapers and Order-in-Council Registers from 1925 to 1940. The goal was to improve public access to these records through digitization and searchable text. Because the source documents contain names and other identifying details, personal information is involved. The system has since been retired.